Best Care Homes in Oxford
Oxford has 30 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,237 beds. 22 homes are rated Good. 5 homes require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
When choosing a care home in Oxford, we recommend shortlisting three to five homes and visiting each in person. Pay attention to the atmosphere, speak with staff and current residents' families, and use our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including NHS Continuing Healthcare and local authority support — is also essential before making a decision.
Oxford has care homes specialising in dementia care, mental health care, nursing care and 3 other care types.
Specialist Care in Oxford
Iffley Residential and Nursing Home
Anne Greenwood Close,Iffley,Oxford
Cumnor Hill House
Breeches End, Cumnor Hill,Oxford
Chawley Grove
Cumnor Hill,Oxford
Brookfield
Little Bury,Oxford
St Luke's Hospital - Oxford
4 Latimer Road,Headington,Oxford
The Headington Care Home
Roosevelt Drive,Headington,Oxford
Oxford Beaumont
Bayworth Lane,Bayworth Corner, Boars Hill,Oxford
Fairfield Residential Home
115a Banbury Road,Oxford
Green Gates Care Home
2 Hernes Road,Summertown,Oxford
Vale House
Sandford Road,Littlemore,Oxford
Wytham House
Eynsham Road,Farmoor,Oxford
OSJCT Marston Court
Marston Road,Oxford
St. John's Home
St. Marys Road,Oxford
The Lady Nuffield Home
165 Banbury Road,Oxford
Mon Choisy Care Home
128 Kennington Road,Kennington,Oxford
Oxenford House
The Glebe,Cumnor,Oxford
St Andrew's Residential Care Home Limited
184 London Road,Headington,Oxford
Kirlena House
18 Kennington Road,Kennington,Oxford
Iris Hayter House
43 Sandford Road,Littlemore,Oxford
Shrublands
Faringdon Road,Cumnor,Oxford
Eden House Residential Home I
Eden House,50 Horspath Road,Oxford
Oxford Respite Service
43 Saxon Way,Headington,Oxford
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Oxford?
Oxford has 30 CQC-registered care homes, with 1,237 total beds across the city.
What is the average CQC rating in Oxford?
The average CQC rating for care homes in Oxford is 3.6 out of 5. 0 homes have achieved Outstanding — the highest possible grade.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Oxford?
Oxford has 0 Outstanding-rated care homes and 22 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding homes have passed the highest level of CQC inspection.
What types of care are available in Oxford?
Care homes in Oxford offer both residential care (personal care without nursing) and nursing care for those with complex medical needs. Specialist care types available include dementia care, mental health care, nursing care, physical disability care.
What are typical care home fees in Oxford?
Care home fees in Oxford vary by home type and level of care. Residential care typically ranges from £700–£1,200 per week; nursing care is usually higher. Those with assets below £23,250 may qualify for local authority funding — a care needs and financial assessment is required.
How do I choose the right care home in Oxford?
Start by identifying the level of care needed (residential, nursing, or specialist). Then check CQC ratings — Outstanding and Good-rated homes meet the highest standards. Visit in person, speak with staff and families of current residents, and use our checklist to compare homes systematically. Read our full guide for step-by-step advice.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data