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Dementia care homes in Oxfordshire

121 of the 147 care homes in Oxfordshire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 9 are rated Outstanding and 81 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

Dementia care homes in Oxfordshire typically cost £1,498 a week, about £77,896 a year, based on 16 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,431 to £1,681. That is close to the typical residential fee in Oxfordshire of £1,554.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care 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

The typical dementia care home in Oxfordshire
£1,498a week

About £77,896 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,996 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 £448 a week less, £23,296 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,641 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Oxfordshire
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.

Nursing careFees published
PrimeCarersAnother option

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.

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
Chawley Grove, Oxford

Chawley Grove

Oxford, OX2 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaHamberley Care Homes
Care home fees
from £1,825 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Kirlena House, Oxford

Kirlena House

Oxford, OX1 · 14 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAuditcare
Residential care
£1,480 to £1,800 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Mon Choisy Care Home, Oxford

Mon Choisy Care Home

Oxford, OX1 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAuditcare
Residential care
£1,480 to £1,800 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Oxenford House, Oxford

Oxenford House

Oxford, OX2 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAbbeyfield Society
Respite care
from £1,064 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
St. John's Home, Oxford

St. John's Home

Oxford, OX4 · 38 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAccuroCare St. John's Home
Care home fees
£1,500 to £1,750 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
The Grange, Reading

The Grange

Reading, RG8 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaGoring Care Homes
Residential care
£1,300 to £1,700 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
The Langston, Chipping Norton

The Langston

Chipping Norton, OX7 · 36 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaThe Langston (Kingham)
Care home fees
from £1,250 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Wantage Nursing Home, Wantage

Wantage Nursing Home

Wantage, OX12 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSanctuary Care
Nursing care
from £1,836 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Rosalie Care Home, Banbury

Rosalie Care Home

Banbury, OX16 · 10 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaRosalie Care
Care home fees
£1,250 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Bridge House, Abingdon

Bridge House

Abingdon, OX14 · 71 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaCarebase
Fee not published
Area typical £1,498 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Churchfields Care Home, Cassington

Churchfields Care Home

Cassington, OX29 · 38 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaChurchfields Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,498 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Cleeve Lodge, Reading

Cleeve Lodge

Reading, RG8 · 24 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaCleeve Lodge
Fee not published
Area typical £1,498 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Cuttlebrook Hall, Thame

Cuttlebrook Hall

Thame, OX9 · 68 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,498 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Cuttlebrook Hall, Thame

Cuttlebrook Hall

Thame, OX9 · 68 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,498 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Oxford Beaumont, Oxford

Oxford Beaumont

Oxford, OX1 · 45 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaBarchester Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,498 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
The Close Care Home, Abingdon

The Close Care Home

Abingdon, OX14 · 90 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,498 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
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.

Typical dementia care homes fees in Oxfordshire

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 121 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential dementia care
£1,498
Usually £1,431 to £1,681 a week16 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,050
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Oxfordshire cost?

Dementia care homes in Oxfordshire typically charge £1,498 a week, usually between £1,431 and £1,681. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Oxfordshire?

121 of the 147 CQC-registered care homes in Oxfordshire are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in Oxfordshire?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Oxfordshire?

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. Ask the adult social care team at Oxfordshire council for a needs assessment.