Nursing Homes in Abingdon
Abingdon has 6 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good, 2 Outstanding, and 1 has not yet been rated. 4 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Abingdon at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Abingdon, to help you judge the options below.
- Oxfordshire County Council pays, residential care: £1,184 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,640 to £1,825, median £1,700
- Care home beds filled across Oxfordshire: 84%. The 12 month average is 82%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 77. Oxfordshire average is 80.
- People aged 75 and over: 16,300. Rising to 20,100 by 2035, up 23%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 112 beds.
- Who pays, across Oxfordshire (estimate): 33% council, 55% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,100. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 32%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,600. Rising to 7,100 by 2035, up 55%
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Planning and paying for nursing care in Abingdon
Nursing placements carry the highest fees in residential care, and the paperwork behind them deserves as much attention as the choice of home. A care needs assessment establishes whether nursing rather than residential care is required, costs nothing and can be requested by anyone. Oxfordshire County Council carries out that assessment and the financial assessment that follows it, and where a hospital stay is involved the discharge team usually starts the process.
How the financial assessment works
Savings, income and, in a permanent placement, usually the value of a property are measured against the national capital thresholds. Capital above the upper threshold means fees are met privately. Below the lower threshold only income is counted, with a weekly personal allowance protected, and a deferred payment arrangement can postpone the sale of a house.
The NHS contributions worth raising early
Neither NHS route depends on means. NHS funded nursing care pays a fixed weekly amount towards the nursing element for every nursing home resident, and NHS continuing healthcare can fund an entire placement where the need is primarily clinical. Both are assessed separately from the council means test, so ask about them at the outset rather than assuming the answer is no.
Choosing a provider and what to check before committing
Bridge House and The Close Care Home both hold an Outstanding rating, the highest the regulator awards and an uncommon one. Stowford House Care Home, John Masefield House and Abingdon Court Care Home are each rated Good. A strong set of grades still leaves plenty to ask about, particularly nurse staffing and how a rise in needs would be handled.
What the grades do and do not show
Every rating summarises one inspection across whether a home is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led. Check the date first, because an older report describes a staff team that may since have changed completely. An Outstanding grade awarded some years ago is not the same as one awarded recently.
What to establish on a visit
Ask how many registered nurses are rostered on each shift, overnight included, and who takes clinical decisions when the manager is off site. Find out whether rising needs would bring a fee change or a move within the home. Request the fee schedule in writing, and call in near a mealtime to see how residents needing help to eat are supported.
6 nursing homes in Abingdon
- Stowford House Care Home · Faringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6LN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Olympus Opco LTD
We at Stowford House Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the historic market town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Nestled within the gentle surroundings of the South East, our home provides a warm, welcoming sanctuary for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Court Care Home · Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AD
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by THORNBY HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Abingdon Court Care Home is a nursing home in Abingdon, supporting people from across Oxfordshire. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, and many of those living with us are living with dementia. Nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults - John Masefield House · Burcot Brook, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Valorum Care Limited
John Masefield House is a nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We care for older people and younger adults, support residents living with dementia, a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bridge House · Thames View, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3UJ
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Bridge House (Oxfordshire) Limited
Bridge House is a nursing home in Abingdon providing nursing care for older people, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We also offer planned respite stays. Qualified nurses are here at every hour,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Court Care Home · Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Acer Healthcare Operations Limited
Abingdon Court is a nursing home in Abingdon, with qualified nurses on duty at all times alongside our care team. We care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Close Care Home · Abingdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DP
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Cavendish Close Limited
The Close Care Home is a nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we also support some younger adults with nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Oxfordshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 13 Oxfordshire homes. Median £1,700. | £1,184 | £1,640 to £1,825 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few Oxfordshire homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £1,231 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 12 Oxfordshire homes. Median £1,894. | Not published separately | £1,760 to £2,007 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Oxfordshire homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- John Masefield House, 13 June 2024, Good
- Stowford House Care Home, 15 October 2020, Good
- Abingdon Court Care Home, 6 October 2020, Good
Longest since a report
- Bridge House, 18 January 2019, Outstanding
- The Close Care Home, 22 January 2020, Outstanding
- Abingdon Court Care Home, 6 October 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Abingdon
How many nursing homes are there in Abingdon?
Abingdon has 6 CQC registered nursing homes: 2 Outstanding, 3 Good, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Abingdon?
Oxfordshire County Council pays an average of £1,184 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,640 to £1,825 a week. Middle half of prices from 13 Oxfordshire homes. Median £1,700. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Abingdon were inspected most recently?
John Masefield House (13 June 2024), Stowford House Care Home (15 October 2020) and Abingdon Court Care Home (6 October 2020) have the most recent CQC reports.
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