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Benson House Care Home
Nursing home in South Oxfordshire, 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
Benson House Care Home is a 70-bed residential and nursing care home in South Oxfordshire operated by Caring Homes. It provides residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite care for older people on a permanent or short-stay basis.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,675 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £491 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Oxfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,138 |
| 2025 | — | £1,184 |
| 2026 | £1,675 | — |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Benson House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 10.9 miles away. The local GP practice is MILL STREAM SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in South Oxfordshire
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Millstream Day Centre
We provide interaction, meals and an exercise class for customers in and around Benson, Ewelme, Berrick Salome, Roke and Preston Crowmarsh. Activities are usually located in the Millstream Day…
Age Concern Chalgrove Area
We provide Day Centre facilities for Chalgrove and surrounding villages for the frail and elderly
Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre
Providing a day centre for elderly people to meet, feel safe & socialize, in a warm & friendly environment, especially those who live alone or are in remote locations. Hot dinners, morning coffee…
Daybreak Oxford
The Charity, Daybreak Oxford, provides Day Clubs where adult members who are living with a dementia can enjoy a safe, caring and stimulating environment with activities suited to their needs. The…
Age UK Oxfordshire
Age UK Oxfordshire provides a range of services, activities and opportunities for older people in response to locally identified needs. These activities include Day Care, Flexible Care, Mental…
Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) Ltd
The provision of information, support and training services for adult carers. working with those carers, giving them an effective voice in the county of oxfordshire.
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It's best to call the home directly on 01544 302272 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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