Yarnton Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the charming town of Kidlington, Oxfordshire, Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home offers a serene and scenic environment, boasting expansive vistas…
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Dementia care homes in Cassington
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.
Average residential fee in Cassington: £1,264/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Cassington
| Dementia care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,264 |
| Oxfordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,184 |
| Largest | Freeland House Care Home (66 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Cassington
Green SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyB
Good — safer than 39% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Oxfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Oxfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Oxfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Cassington is about £1,264/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Cassington
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 you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £80/week (≈ £4,160/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Cassington
£1,264/wk
Oxfordshire usual rate
£1,184/wk
Likely top-up gap
£80/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Oxfordshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Cassington on the map
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Care homes (2)
1 in Cassington, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Freeland House Care Home
CQC Good
Tucked away in the welcoming village of Freeland, close to the historic city of Oxford, you'll find Freeland House, a majestic care home that specialises in…
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What care costs in Cassington
Residential (avg)
£1,264/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,264/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,264/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Cassington
Residential care homes
2 in CassingtonNursing homes
2 in CassingtonDementia care homes
2 in CassingtonRespite care
2 in CassingtonIs Cassington a good retirement location?
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.
Common questions
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
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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