Highmarket House

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We at Highmarket House offer dedicated nursing home care in the heart of Banbury, Oxfordshire, providing a welcoming place where residents can feel truly at home. Whether you are seeking long term nursing support or short term respite, our team is here to guide you with warmth and understanding.

Nestled within the historic market town of Banbury, our home benefits from a location that combines the charm of a well loved Oxfordshire community with easy access for visiting family and friends. The surrounding area offers a familiar and comforting backdrop, whilst inside our home we strive to create spaces that feel calm, homely, and reassuring for everyone who lives with us.

Our specialisms reflect the breadth of care we provide. We support older people who require nursing care, as well as those living with dementia, mental health needs, or physical disabilities. We also welcome younger adults whose care needs benefit from a nursing environment, and we offer respite care for families needing short term support, whether after a hospital stay or to provide carers with a well earned break. In practice, this means our residents receive personalised care plans shaped around their individual histories, preferences, and clinical needs. For families, it means peace of mind knowing that qualified nurses are on hand to manage complex conditions, whilst our wider team focuses on the everyday moments of companionship, dignity, and kindness that make a house feel like a home.

Following our most recent CQC inspection in August 2025, Highmarket House received an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We believe in being open about this with families considering our home. The inspectors rated us Good in three key areas: Effective, Caring, and Responsive. This reflects the compassion of our team, the quality of the relationships we build with residents, and our commitment to responding to changing needs. The areas identified for improvement, Safe and Well led, are ones we take seriously, and we are actively working to strengthen these aspects so that every part of our home reaches the standard our residents deserve.

Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring nursing care options in Banbury and the wider Oxfordshire area, we warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and arrange a visit. We are here to listen, to reassure, and to help you find the right path forward for your loved one.

Common questions about Highmarket House

Where is Highmarket House located?

Highmarket House is a nursing home in Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0TD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Highmarket House provide?

Highmarket House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Highmarket House's CQC rating?

Highmarket House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 28 August 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Highmarket House provide dementia care?

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

Does Highmarket House offer respite or short-term care?

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

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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.
  • Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
  • Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Highmarket 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. Highmarket 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?

Yes. Highmarket House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Highmarket 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?

Yes. Highmarket House supports younger adults as well as older people. 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: 28 August 2025
  • Report published: 28 August 2025

Overall: Requires Improvement

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

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Typical weekly fees in the South East

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