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The Homestead

24 Flax Crescent, Carterton, OX18 1NA

Residential care home · 68 beds · Methodist Homes

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,554
CQC rating
Good
January 2019
Beds
68
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Oxfordshire
£1,554a week

About £80,808 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,108 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Oxfordshire, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £504 a week less, £26,208 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,753 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Carterton
38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oxfordshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.

About The Homestead

The Homestead is a residential care home in Carterton, in the Oxfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 68 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Methodist Homes, which operates 69 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated The Homestead 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.

The Homestead has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Oxfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,554 a week for residential care and £2,030 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 147 registered care homes in Oxfordshire. The nearest to The Homestead include Brize Meadow Lodge, Burford Nursing Home and The Cotswold. 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
  • Younger adults

Registration

Brand
Methodist Homes
Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (January 2019)
Council area
Oxfordshire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
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?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Outstanding
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.
Rated Good overall; inspectors found safe, kind care and exceptionally responsive support, with Responsive rated Outstanding.

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

The Homestead has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Oxfordshire typically charge about £1,554 a week for residential care and £2,030 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about The Homestead

How much does The Homestead cost?

The Homestead has not published its fees. Care homes in Oxfordshire typically charge about £1,554 a week for residential care and £2,030 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for The Homestead?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Homestead Good in January 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Homestead provide nursing care?

No. The Homestead is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does The Homestead offer dementia care?

Yes. The Homestead is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does The Homestead have?

The Homestead is registered for up to 68 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.

“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
Bridget S., about Nyarai N.
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
Lucy D., about Loritha C.
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.

Brize Meadow Lodge, Carterton

Brize Meadow Lodge

Carterton, OX18 · 1.3 km · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,554 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Carterton

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

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
Burford Nursing Home, Burford

Burford Nursing Home

Burford, OX18 · 3.1 km · 39 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaGrace Care Service
Fee not published
Area typical £1,554 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

The Cotswold

Burford, OX18 · 3.7 km · 51 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,554 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 69 care homes run by Methodist Homes