Nursing homes in Witney
7 of the 11 care homes in Witney are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 6 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 27% more than the typical residential fee in Oxfordshire of £1,597. 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, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
Typical fees in Oxfordshire
Based on 147 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Nursing care
- £2,030 a week
- Usually £1,964 to £2,080 · 4 homes with fees
- Residential care
- £1,597 a week
- Usually £1,509 to £1,649 · 8 homes with fees
- Residential dementia care
- £1,895 a week
- Usually £1,895 to £2,013 · 3 homes with fees
- Respite care
- £1,580 a week
- Usually £1,322 to £1,580 · 3 homes with fees
- Care home fees
- £1,700 a week
- Usually £1,542 to £1,763 · 3 homes with fees
Not enough nursing homes in Witney have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Witney 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 Witney?
7 of the 11 CQC-registered care homes in Witney 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 Witney?
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 Witney?
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.