Enstone House
Enstone House is a residential care home in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire (OX7 4LF). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Enstone House
Here at Enstone House, we provide residential and dementia care for older people in the heart of Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. We also offer respite care for those who need a short term stay, whether that is to recover after a period of illness or to give family carers a much needed break. We know that moving into a care home, or choosing one for someone you love, is one of the biggest decisions a family can face. We do not take that lightly. Our aim is to make Enstone House feel like a genuine home, where residents are treated as individuals and where the people who matter to them are always made to feel welcome. For those living with dementia, we work hard to create an environment that feels calm, familiar and safe. We take time to learn about each person's history, preferences and routines, because we believe that understanding someone's life is just as important as understanding their care needs. We are proud to be part of the Chipping Norton community, and many of our team members live locally. That connection matters to us. It means we are not just a building people pass by but a place that genuinely belongs here. We want to be straightforward with you. Our most recent CQC rating is "requires improvement", and we are taking that seriously. We have been working through the feedback carefully and making real changes where they are needed. We are committed to being open about where we are on that journey and to keeping families informed as things progress. If you would like to find out more, we would encourage you to come and visit us and see Enstone House for yourself. We are always happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have.
Care provided at Enstone House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Enstone House
Where is Enstone House located?
Enstone House is a residential care home in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 4LF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Enstone House provide?
Enstone 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 Enstone House's CQC rating?
Enstone 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 12 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Enstone House provide dementia care?
Yes. Enstone House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Enstone House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Enstone House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Enstone House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Enstone House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Enstone 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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Enstone House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
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.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Enstone House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Enstone House 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Enstone House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Enstone House
Respite Care at Enstone House
Short stays need planning, since rooms are limited, holiday periods go early, and one or two weeks is a more usual minimum than a few nights. Pack labelled clothes, medication in its original packaging, and a few familiar items for the bedside. A respite booking at Enstone House also works as a trial, which is especially useful where a family wants to judge for itself how the home is running.
Dementia Care at Enstone House
People living with dementia settle best where the day has a predictable shape and the building itself is easy to understand, with clear routes to a lounge, a garden and a lavatory. Staff who know somebody's working life and family can often calm distress through conversation rather than medication. Enstone House in Chipping Norton is registered for dementia care alongside residential and respite support. Ask specifically how the team responds when a resident becomes frightened, tries to leave, or no longer recognises a relative. Given the current rating of requires improvement, ask whether the inspection findings touched on dementia care and what has been put right.
Residential Care at Enstone House
Residential care provides the structure of daily life rather than medical treatment: meals prepared, laundry done, help with bathing and dressing, and company on hand. Where a nursing home keeps a registered nurse on site at all hours, a residential home relies on visiting district nurses and GPs much as a private household would. The Care Quality Commission rated Enstone House as requires improvement at its inspection in July 2023, which is reason to read the report in full and ask what has changed since. Inspectors set out exactly which areas fell short, and a home that can explain its action plan clearly stands in a better position than one that cannot. Ask what the weekly fee includes and which extras are billed separately.
Older Person Care at Enstone House
Help with a wash, clean clothes, tablets at the right time and somebody to talk to across a long afternoon: that is what older person care consists of in practice. Enstone House is registered to provide it, though registration describes what is permitted rather than how any of it feels. Fees in the South East commonly run from £1100 to £1450 a week while Oxfordshire pays roughly £800 to £950 for placements it funds, so a top up may come into play. Families should ask how much choice residents have over getting up and going to bed, and whether someone can eat in their room when they would rather. Night cover deserves a plain question about how many staff are awake and how quickly a bell is answered.
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