Beech Haven
Care home in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Beech Haven is a nursing care home on the edge of the Cotswolds in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, with 29 registered beds. It is a family-owned home, run by a husband and wife, and has provided nursing, residential and respite care for around 20 years. The home has been accredited by the Gold Standards Framework for end of life care, and the Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall, with Good ratings across safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led in its 2022 report.
The building sits in the historic market town of Chipping Norton and has a homely interior. A sunny, south-facing garden is open to residents and visitors, with a private corner for quiet time. The home runs a varied activities programme, and its meals are home-cooked, with seasonal snacks made on site. The home's activities manager has also been named a finalist in the National Activity Awards for Activity Provider of the Year.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 November 2022 · Last inspected 10 October 2022
Inspectors carried out a focused review of the safe and well-led areas of this residential home, which cares for up to 29 older adults, many living with dementia. They found enough staff on the day of inspection, staff who are trained and well supported, and a registered manager who oversees the service and runs regular audits. People were found to be safe, medicines were managed safely, and the premises and infection control were judged to be satisfactory.
- Staff were trained and supported to meet people's needs and to put people's wishes at the centre of their care
- Medicines were managed safely and people were supported to take them as prescribed
- The service was clean and hygienic, with health and safety checks carried out on the premises and equipment
- An experienced registered manager oversaw the service, with regular audits and clear systems for investigating accidents and incidents
- Inspectors identified minor shortcomings in recruitment checks, which the provider addressed immediately
- At times staffing levels could be compromised, although the provider and manager took steps to reduce the risks
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 250 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
30 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
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Local health safety net
Beech Haven is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Horton General Hospital, 12 miles away. The local GP practice is CHIPPING NORTON HEALTH CENTRE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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Community & connection in Chipping Norton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Chipping Norton Area Day Centre
To promote the welfare of the disabled and elderly in Chipping Norton and surrounding area. Primarily achieved by the provision of a day centre enabling members to continue within the community
The Wychwoods Day Centre Limited
Elderly persons day centre
The Fielding Day Centre
Lunch Club for the elderly
Cotswold Friends
Cotswold Friends provides transport, carer respite and befriending services, and lunch clubs to elderly, disabled and isolated residents of the Cotswolds.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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