OSJCT Townsend House

About Us

We are a residential care home in Headington, Oxfordshire, offering a home to older people who need support with daily life, including people living with dementia. We also take respite bookings, whether planned in advance so a family carer can have a proper break or arranged more quickly when somebody needs care for a while.

The things that make a care home work are mostly small and daily. Getting up when you are ready rather than when a rota says so. Eating what you actually want. Staff who know your name, your family and how you take your tea, and who can tell when you are not quite yourself. All of that rests on having a team who stay long enough to know everybody properly, which is why we put so much into looking after ours.

For people living with dementia the steadiness of the day does a great deal of the work. Familiar faces, an unhurried pace and staff who can read what somebody means when the words are hard to find. Behaviour that looks difficult is nearly always a person trying to communicate something, and knowing them well is what makes it possible to work out what.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families are welcome and we would always rather you came and saw the place for yourself. Please contact us and we will arrange a visit at a time that suits you.

Common questions about OSJCT Townsend House

Where is OSJCT Townsend House located?

OSJCT Townsend House is a residential care home in Headington, Oxfordshire, OX3 9NX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does OSJCT Townsend House provide?

OSJCT Townsend House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is OSJCT Townsend House's CQC rating?

OSJCT Townsend House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 July 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does OSJCT Townsend House provide dementia care?

Yes. OSJCT Townsend House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does OSJCT Townsend House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. OSJCT Townsend House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact OSJCT Townsend House

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about OSJCT Townsend House

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. OSJCT Townsend House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. OSJCT Townsend House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. OSJCT Townsend House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. OSJCT Townsend House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 18 July 2024
• Report published: 18 July 2024

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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