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Dementia care homes in Cassington

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There are 2 dementia care homes in and around Cassington on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,264 a week, while Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184. The largest is Freeland House Care Home, with 66 beds.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£1,264/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Oxfordshire council pays
£1,184/wk

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Care homes in Cassington

Care homes in Cassington (2)

★ With family reviews

1 in Cassington, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Cassington in numbers

The average residential care home in Cassington costs about £1,264/week, while Oxfordshire’s published usual rate is around £1,184/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £80/week (about £4,160/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Dementia care homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,264
Oxfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,184
LargestFreeland House Care Home (66 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, West Oxfordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£416,425
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Cassington£1,264/wk
  • Nursing, Cassington£1,264/wk
  • Dementia, Cassington£1,264/wk
  • Oxfordshire average£1,383/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Oxfordshire usual rate£1,184/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Oxfordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Oxfordshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in West Oxfordshire

The average house price in West Oxfordshire is £416,425, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£416,425
Detached
£655,215
Semi-detached
£410,068
Terraced
£335,070
Flats & maisonettes
£211,622

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Cassington

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 91% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

1 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Criminal damage & arson1
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Cassington

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Eynsham Day Centre

We provide a weekly service (Mondays) for the elderly of our community. Members enjoy meeting with each other and participating in a variety of activities (see website eynshamdaycentre.com). The…

1.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1182282)
Charity

Hanborough and District Day Centre

We provide one day a week where elderly people come and enjoy a day companionship and entertainment, We supply morning refreshments, lunch, games entertainment and occasional outings

3.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1026064)
Charity

Kidlington and District Information Centre

The provision of a free, confidential and impartial information service to all individuals, including - Local Services, Communications, travel and transport and Leisure and Tourism information.…

3.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076509)
Charity

Stonesfield Lunch Club

To provide relief for elderly and disabled people living in Stonesfield and Fawler in particular by the provision of a luncheon club and social facilities.

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1066408)
Charity

The Archway Foundation

Aims to relieve distress caused by loneliness and social isolation. Offers social gatherings and one-to-one support service to those experiencing loneliness. Aims to prevent mental health…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (299533)
Charity

Witney Day Centre

To promote the relief of persons over 60 years of age by the provision of day care services for the benefit of persons living in Witney and surrounding areas.

6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181214)

Cassington: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+63.4%
Projected change in West Oxfordshire, 2025 to 2035 (4,160 to 6,797). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+27.9%
Projected change in West Oxfordshire, 2025 to 2035 (27,692 to 35,431). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
0
Nearest: Allied Pharmacy Eynsham (1.7 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.4%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
9 out of 10
Where the 2 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Cassington

  • Lawrence Home Nursing Team · 13.1 milesCQC Good (report published June 2023). CQC page

Hospitals near Cassington

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Cassington a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Cassington

Cassington suits people seeking a lively social environment with decent local services and outdoor access. The share of residents aged 65+ (18.3%) is just below the national average, so it's not a retirement hotspot, but there's enough community life and infrastructure to support later-living well. Families should weigh proximity to care homes and their own support networks carefully.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm distances to the nearest GP surgeries, pharmacies and hospital emergency services as part of your care-home search — contact local homes for details.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stands at 324 offences in the 2026-04 period, with violent crime and shoplifting among the most common. This is a figure to weigh against your own comfort.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether family and support networks can reach you easily; isolation is a real risk in later life, regardless of local amenities.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check individual care-home fees against the national average for your region; costs vary widely by home and level of care.
  • Transport: Confirm bus and rail links to nearby towns and cities as part of your decision — mobility and access to specialist services matter.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Cassington should be explored directly with local operators and the care-home directory.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Cassington has 31 parks and 11 allotments, offering good scope for walks and gardening. There are 85 pubs and bars and 267 restaurants and cafes, supporting an active social life.
  • Community: Look into what memory cafés, social groups and support networks are run by local care homes or community organisations.
  • Climate: South East England typically has mild winters and moderate rainfall — generally comfortable, though damp spells are common.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Violent crime and shoplifting are the most common offences recorded; factor this into your sense of safety and whether the town feels right for you.
  • Population and retirement provision: With 18.3% of residents aged 65+, this is not a traditional retirement area, so the range and availability of care homes may be more limited than in established older-population towns.

Questions about care homes in Cassington

How many dementia care homes are there in Cassington?

AskBart lists 2 dementia care homes in and around Cassington, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Cassington rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do dementia care homes in Cassington cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,264 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Cassington?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Near Cassington

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.