The Headington Care Home

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The Headington Care Home is a nursing home in Oxford. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia and residents managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays for people who need qualified care for a set period.

Having nurses on duty at all hours means health needs are met here rather than through repeated journeys elsewhere, and it means changes in someone's condition are usually picked up early. Around that, the point of the home is that people live here. Residents keep their own furniture and photographs, choose when they get up, decide how sociable they want to be, and carry on with their interests wherever we can make it possible.

For residents living with dementia, steadiness matters more than anything else we could offer. Familiar staff, a familiar routine and an unhurried pace prevent a good deal of distress. We take time to learn about a person's earlier life, because knowing about their work, their family and their habits is what allows us to reassure them in a way that means something.

Families are welcome throughout the day and their knowledge is treated as part of the care rather than as background. We would always rather hear about a concern while it is small.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering nursing care in Oxford, please arrange to visit and ask us whatever you need to.

Common questions about The Headington Care Home

Where is The Headington Care Home located?

The Headington Care Home is a nursing home in Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7XR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Headington Care Home provide?

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

What is The Headington Care Home's CQC rating?

The Headington Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 24 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Headington Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. The Headington Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Headington Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Headington Care Home 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.
  • 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 The Headington Care Home

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. The Headington Care Home 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. The Headington Care Home 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. The Headington Care Home 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. The Headington Care Home 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: 24 June 2026
  • Report published: 24 June 2026

Overall: Requires Improvement

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

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

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Typical weekly fees in the South East

The Headington Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Headington Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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