Chawley Grove
Oxford, OX2 · 0.8 km · 70 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,825 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Oxenford House
The Glebe, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9RL
Residential care home · 25 beds · Abbeyfield Society
- Weekly fee
- from £1,064
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2018
- Beds
- 25
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Oxenford House's stated fee
£1,064a week
About £55,328 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,128 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Oxfordshire, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £773 a week less than two places.
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38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oxfordshire
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About Oxenford House
Oxenford House is a residential care home in Oxford, in the Oxfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Abbeyfield Society, which operates 41 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.
At its latest inspection, published February 2018, the CQC rated Oxenford House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Oxenford House charges from £1,064 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £55,328 a year. It is about 32% below the typical residential fee in Oxfordshire of £1,554 a week.
There are 147 registered care homes in Oxfordshire. The nearest to Oxenford House include Chawley Grove, Shrublands and Cumnor Hill House, 3 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Oxenford House Care Home Limited
- Brand
- Abbeyfield Society
- Registered with CQC
- November 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2018)
- Council area
- Oxfordshire
- Town
- Oxford
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Outstanding
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Oxenford House was inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection-control measures during the pandemic.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Respite care | from £1,064 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Respite/Short Term Residents Standard Room £152.00 per Night” View on Oxenford House’s website | From the home's website “Respite/Short Term Residents Standard Room £152.00 per Night” View on Oxenford House’s website |
| Care home fees | £1,370 to £1,396 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Standard Room £5310.00 per Calendar Month, En-suite with Toilet £5480.00 per Calendar Month, En-suite with Shower & Toilet £5620.00 per Calendar Month” View on Oxenford House’s website | From the home's website “Standard Room £5310.00 per Calendar Month, En-suite with Toilet £5480.00 per Calendar Month, En-suite with Shower & Toilet £5620.00 per Calendar Month” View on Oxenford House’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Oxfordshire, and one carer can look after a couple.
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Common questions about Oxenford House
How much does Oxenford House cost?
Oxenford House charges from £1,064 a week for respite care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Oxenford House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Oxenford House Good in February 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Oxenford House provide nursing care?
No. Oxenford House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Oxenford House offer dementia care?
Yes. Oxenford House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Oxenford House have?
Oxenford House is registered for up to 25 residents.
Care at home
38 live-in carers within about an hour of Oxfordshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,300 a week. 32 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Titus M.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 11 minutes from Oxfordshire. Can care for a couple
Onyebuchi E.
1 review
From £984 a week
Based about 15 minutes from Oxfordshire
Polina K.
1 review
From £1,190 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Oxfordshire. Can care for a couple
Lilly O.
1 review
From £1,400 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 39 minutes from Oxfordshire. Can care for a couple
“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
See live-in carers near OxfordshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oxfordshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Shrublands
Oxford, OX2 · 1.5 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,554 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Cumnor Hill House
Oxford, OX2 · 1.8 km · 75 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,554 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week