Carebase
Bridge House
Nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Operated by Carebase
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About
Bridge House is a purpose-built care home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, run by Carebase. It has 71 registered beds and offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. The home sits in the centre of the town, close to shops, parks and medical services. Its dementia support includes memory care, cognitive stimulation and behavioural support, with care tailored to each resident's needs.
Residents take part in monthly gatherings in the bar, hosted by volunteers from the Friends of Bridge House, where shared photographs and memories prompt conversation. Creative projects such as Bright Hearts and Moments of Joy also run at the home. The Care Quality Commission rated Bridge House Outstanding overall in its 2019 report. Its key questions were rated Outstanding for responsiveness and leadership, and Good for safety, effectiveness and caring.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 900 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
131 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bridge House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 6.8 miles away. The local GP practice is THE ABINGDON SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Carebase
Bridge House is one of 13 homes run by Carebase on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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