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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Nursing homes in Headington
There are 7 nursing homes in and around Headington on AskBart. 71% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, June 2023). Published fees average about £1,260 a week, while Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184. The largest is Isis House Care Home, with 80 beds.
Average residential fee in Headington: £1,260/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Headington
| Nursing homes listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 7 (71%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,260 |
| Oxfordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,184 |
| Largest | Isis House Care Home (80 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated June 2023. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Headington
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 Headington is about £1,260/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 Headington
71% of Headington’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Headington
71%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
5 of 7
Of the homes in and around Headington, 7 offer nursing care, 6 offer dementia care and 5 offer residential care.
Based on 7 CQC-rated homes in and around Headington. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Headington
The average residential care home in Headington costs about £1,260/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 £76/week (≈ £3,952/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Headington
£1,260/wk
Oxfordshire usual rate
£1,184/wk
Likely top-up gap
£76/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 Headington on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (7)
0 in Headington, 7 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
OSJCT Marston Court
CQC Good
OSJCT Marston Court is a 39-bed care home in Oxford, Oxfordshire, run by the Orders of St John Care Trust.
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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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OSJCT Isis House Care & Retirement Centre is an 80-bed nursing home in Donnington, Oxfordshire, run by Orders of St John Care Trust.
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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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OSJCT Longlands is a 48-bed residential care home in Oxford, Oxfordshire, run by the Orders of St John Care Trust.
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What care costs in Headington
Residential (avg)
£1,260/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,322/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,315/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 Headington
Residential care homes
5 in HeadingtonNursing homes
7 in HeadingtonDementia care homes
6 in HeadingtonRespite care
4 in HeadingtonCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Headington?
AskBart lists 7 nursing homes in and around Headington, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Headington rated?
Of the 7 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do nursing homes in Headington cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,315 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Headington?
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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
Near Headington
- Nursing homes in Donnington (8)
- Nursing homes in Oxford (9)
- Nursing homes in Abingdon (5)
- Nursing homes in Abingdon-on-Thames (4)
- Nursing homes in Wallingford (3)
- Nursing homes in Witney (5)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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