The Headington Care Home
The Headington Care Home is a nursing home in Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX3 7XR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Headington Care Home
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.
Care provided at The Headington Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 7 September 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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 Good following its last inspection on 7 September 2019. 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.
Questions families ask about The Headington Care Home
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.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. The Headington Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Headington Care Home 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?
Yes. Yes. The Headington Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
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.
- 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
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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