Isis House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of the sought-after Iffley area, just a stone's throw from Oxford, you'll find Isis House, a beacon of exceptional residential, nursing,…
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Care homes offering respite care in Donnington
There are 7 care homes offering respite care in and around Donnington on AskBart. 86% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,299 a week, while Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184. The largest is Isis House Care Home, with 80 beds.
Average residential fee in Donnington: £1,299/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Donnington
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 6 of 7 (86%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,299 |
| Oxfordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,184 |
| Largest | Isis House Care Home (80 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Donnington
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 Donnington is about £1,299/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.
The care market in Donnington
86% of Donnington’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Donnington
86%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
6 of 7
Of the homes in and around Donnington, 5 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 6 offer residential care.
Based on 7 CQC-rated homes in and around Donnington. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Donnington
The average residential care home in Donnington costs about £1,299/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 £115/week (≈ £5,980/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Donnington
£1,299/wk
Oxfordshire usual rate
£1,184/wk
Likely top-up gap
£115/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 Donnington on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (7)
1 in Donnington, 6 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Iffley Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the tranquil village of Iffley, the Iffley Residential and Nursing Home in Oxford is a haven of peace and comfort, surrounded by picturesque…
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The Headington Care Home
CQC Good
The Headington is a purpose-built Gold Care Homes home in Headington, Oxford, offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care with en-suite wet-room…
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Longlands is an OSJCT care home in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, offering dementia, residential and respite care with landscaped gardens and home-cooked meals.
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Marston Court Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Oxfordshire, Marston Court is a renowned care home that offers exceptional residential, respite, and day care services for the…
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Townsend House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the serene eastern suburb of Headington in Oxford, Townsend House is a quintessential care home that offers heartfelt residential and respite care…
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Oxford Beaumont Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the serene locale of Boars Hill in Oxford, Oxford Beaumont is a charming care home that offers top-notch residential, respite, nursing, and dementia…
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What care costs in Donnington
Residential (avg)
£1,299/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,336/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,360/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Oxford
The average house price in Oxford is £466,815, 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
- £466,815
- Detached
- £947,997
- Semi-detached
- £576,473
- Terraced
- £456,774
- Flats & maisonettes
- £285,194
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 Donnington
Residential care homes
6 in DonningtonNursing homes
5 in DonningtonDementia care homes
5 in DonningtonRespite care
7 in DonningtonCommon questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Donnington?
AskBart lists 7 care homes offering respite care in and around Donnington, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Donnington rated?
Of the 7 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Donnington cost?
Published fees range from £1,100 to £1,541 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Donnington?
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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Near Donnington
- Care homes offering respite care in Oxford (9)
- Care homes offering respite care in Headington (6)
- Care homes offering respite care in Abingdon (3)
- Care homes offering respite care in Wallingford (3)
- Care homes offering respite care in Witney (6)
- Care homes offering respite care in Wantage (3)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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