Benson House Care Home

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Benson House is a nursing home in Wallingford, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. We care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays.

Nursing here means steady attention to the things that keep a person comfortable and well: medicines, mobility, nutrition and hydration, skin, continence and pain. We involve GPs, district nurses and specialists early rather than late, and we talk things through with the person and their family instead of handling them quietly. With dementia we rely on knowing somebody well, so we gather a person's history with their family and keep adding to it.

We need to be straight about where we stand. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement overall. We did not dispute what was found. Since then we have strengthened staffing and supervision, tightened how we manage medicines and the records we keep, and increased how closely senior staff check the care actually given at the bedside rather than the care written down. That work continues and we are not going to claim otherwise.

We would far rather raise this ourselves and answer questions openly than leave a family to discover it later. Anyone considering the home is welcome to visit, see how things are now, and ask us anything at all.

Common questions about Benson House Care Home

Where is Benson House Care Home located?

Benson House Care Home is a nursing home in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6SH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Benson House Care Home provide?

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

What is Benson House Care Home's CQC rating?

Benson House 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 16 February 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Benson House Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Benson House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Benson House Care Home

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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.
  • 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 Benson House 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. Benson House 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. Benson House 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. Benson House 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. Benson House 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: 16 February 2026
  • Report published: 16 February 2026

Overall: Requires Improvement

  • Safe: Requires Improvement
  • Effective: Good
  • 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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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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Typical weekly fees in the South East

Benson House 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 Benson House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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