Bluebird Care (Cherwell)
Bluebird Care (Cherwell) is a home care agency in Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26 4PP). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Bluebird Care (Cherwell)
We at Bluebird Care (Cherwell) are proud to provide compassionate home care across Bicester and the wider Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, supporting people to live well in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Operating throughout the OX postcode area, our team travels across Bicester and the surrounding towns and villages, bringing professional, personalised care directly to where our clients feel most at ease. Being based in the South East allows us to serve a vibrant community of families, whilst respecting the unique rhythm of each household we visit. Whether you live in a quiet rural cottage or a busy town centre home, our approach is shaped around your environment, your routines, and the things that matter most to you. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people we support. We offer dedicated older person care, helping individuals maintain independence with dignity, alongside specialist dementia care that focuses on consistency, gentle reassurance, and meaningful connection. For adults living with a physical disability, or with visual or hearing impairment, we tailor our support to promote autonomy and confidence in daily life. We also support younger adults who benefit from thoughtful, age appropriate care that respects their goals and lifestyle. In practice, this means carefully matched carers, flexible visit schedules, and a genuine commitment to understanding each person as an individual rather than a set of needs. For families, it means peace of mind: knowing that a trusted professional is present, observant, and communicating openly about a loved one's wellbeing. We are honoured to hold an Outstanding overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, awarded following our most recent inspection in March 2019. Within that rating, we were recognised as Outstanding in the Caring and Well-led domains, alongside Good ratings for Safe, Effective, and Responsive. For families considering care, these results reflect more than a regulatory tick box. They speak to the warmth our carers bring into people's homes, the strong leadership guiding our team, and the consistent standards we strive to uphold every single day. Choosing home care is a significant decision, and we understand the weight that comes with it. If you are exploring options for yourself or a loved one in Bicester or the surrounding area, we would be delighted to have a gentle, no pressure conversation about how we might help. Whatever stage you are at in your journey, you are welcome to reach out, and we will listen with care.
Care provided at Bluebird Care (Cherwell)
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 5 March 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Bluebird Care (Cherwell) compares in Cherwell
Measured against the 40 home care agencies registered in Cherwell.
- CQC rating
- Outstanding. 22 of the 40 agencies (55%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Oxfordshire the figure is 55%.
- Latest report
- 5 March 2019. 15 of the 40 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- August 2012. One of the longer established agencies. 34 of the 40 registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. RCH Futures Limited runs this agency only.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Cherwell.
The local picture: Cherwell
What the numbers say about home care in Cherwell, in Oxfordshire.
What home care costs
| Type of care | What it costs |
|---|
| Hourly care visits, South East | £28.00 to £36.96 an hour (Middle half of prices from 24 agencies. Median £32.92. Shown for South East because too few Oxfordshire agencies publish a rate.) |
| What Oxfordshire pays | £30.26 an hour (Average hourly rate, October 2026.) |
| Homecare Association minimum price | £34.42 an hour (2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum.) |
| Live in care, England | £1,250 to £1,668 a week (Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455.) |
Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 16,100. Rising to 20,100 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 7,000 by 2035, up 58%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,100. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 34%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 69%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Oxfordshire as a whole is 65%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 37 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 27 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.6 miles).
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Good to know about Bluebird Care (Cherwell)
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 28 August 2012, so 14 years.
- Run by
- RCH Futures Limited, which runs this service only.
- Service type
- Personal care in people's own homes (domiciliary care).
- Where it covers
- Not yet confirmed by the agency. Check that your postcode is covered before you rely on it.
- Live in, overnight and 24 hour care
- Not yet confirmed. The agency can add these when it claims its profile.
Sources: CQC register and the agency's own entries. Anything marked not yet confirmed is shown as unknown rather than guessed.
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Common questions about Bluebird Care (Cherwell)
Where is Bluebird Care (Cherwell) located?
Bluebird Care (Cherwell) is a home care agency based in Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26 4PP), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Bluebird Care (Cherwell) provide?
Bluebird Care (Cherwell) is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bluebird Care (Cherwell)'s CQC rating?
Bluebird Care (Cherwell) is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 5 March 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bluebird Care (Cherwell) provide dementia care?
Yes. Bluebird Care (Cherwell) supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Bluebird Care (Cherwell)
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Bluebird Care (Cherwell) is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Bluebird Care (Cherwell) covers roughly 10 miles from Bicester.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South East
Bluebird Care (Cherwell) has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Bluebird Care (Cherwell). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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