Chawley Grove
Oxford, OX2 · 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
Dementia care homes in Oxford
26 of the 30 care homes in Oxford are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 16 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 Oxford typically cost £1,496 a week, about £77,792 a year, based on 7 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,480 to £1,588. 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 Oxford
£1,496a week
About £77,792 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,992 a week
A 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 £446 a week less, £23,192 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,637 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.
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Another optionStay 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
Iffley Residential and Nursing Home
Oxford, OX4 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
from £2,054 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Kirlena House
Oxford, OX1 · 14 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
£1,480 to £1,800 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Mon Choisy Care Home
Oxford, OX1 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
£1,480 to £1,800 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Oxenford House
Oxford, OX2 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
Respite care
from £1,064 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
St Andrew's Residential Care Home Limited
Oxford, OX3 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
£1,496 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
St. John's Home
Oxford, OX4 · 38 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,500 to £1,750 a week
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.
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.
Typical dementia care homes fees in Oxford
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 26 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,496
- Usually £1,480 to £1,588 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
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Oxford cost?
Dementia care homes in Oxford typically charge £1,496 a week, usually between £1,480 and £1,588. 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 Oxford?
26 of the 30 CQC-registered care homes in Oxford 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 Oxford?
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 Oxford?
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.