Nursing homes in Chinnor
2 of the 2 care homes in Chinnor are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 1 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Oxfordshire typically cost £2,030 a week, about £105,560 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record. That is about 31% more than the typical residential fee in Oxfordshire of £1,554. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Oxfordshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £105,560 a year
For a couple, two places: £4,060 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £686 a week less, £35,672 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,705 a week less than two places.
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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Oxfordshire
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.
Hempton Field Care 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!”
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
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.
Typical fees in Oxfordshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 147 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £2,030
- Usually £1,964 to £2,080 a week4 homes
- Residential care
- £1,554
- Usually £1,500 to £1,640 a week9 homes
- Residential dementia care
- £1,895
- Usually £1,895 to £2,013 a week3 homes
- Respite care
- £1,580
- Usually £1,322 to £1,580 a week3 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,625
- Usually £1,317 to £1,763 a week7 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Not enough nursing homes in Chinnor have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Chinnor cost?
Nursing homes in Oxfordshire typically charge £2,030 a week. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Chinnor?
2 of the 2 CQC-registered care homes in Chinnor are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Chinnor?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Chinnor?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Oxfordshire council for a needs assessment.