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Care homes in Carterton

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There are 4 care homes in and around Carterton on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,316 a week, while Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184. The largest is The Homestead Care Home, with 68 beds.

care homes
4
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
100%
typical residential fee
£1,316/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Oxfordshire council pays
£1,184/wk

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Care homes in Carterton

Care homes in Carterton (4)

★ With family reviews

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

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Brize Meadow Lodge—On request6615.4 mi—0.9 mi
Burford Nursing HomeGood · Aug 2019On request3916.9 mi—2.7 mi
The CotswoldOutstanding · Sept 2019On request5117.0 mi—2.7 mi
The Homestead Care HomeGood£1,3166816.0 mi—0.9 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Carterton in numbers

The average residential care home in Carterton costs about £1,316/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 £132/week (about £6,864/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

Care homes listed4
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 3 (100%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,316
Oxfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,184
LargestThe Homestead Care Home (68 beds)
Most recently inspectedBurford Nursing Home (March 2021)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1
Average house price, West Oxfordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£416,425
Outstanding1
Good2
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Carterton£1,316/wk
  • Dementia, Carterton£1,316/wk
  • West Oxfordshire average£1,386/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 West 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.

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

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. 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 Carterton

Carterton is a smaller South East England town with a below-average older population share, offering modest everyday amenities and a tight-knit feel. It's worth considering if you value quieter living and have strong local family support, but care-home choice may be limited and you'll need to weigh transport links carefully.

  • 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 65% 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

89 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime36
  • Criminal damage & arson14
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Shoplifting6
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 September 2026.

Community & connection in Carterton

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

Charity

Carterton Day Centre for the Elderly Ltd

Providing activities for senior citizens

0.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1116592)
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.

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181214)
Charity

Bromsgrove Day Centre

The day centre promotes the welfare of elderly people in Faringdon and district. We meet twice weekly to provide services (including freshly cooked lunches) and activities (such as outings, gentle…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1048758)
Charity

The Wychwoods Day Centre Limited

Elderly persons day centre

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1072037)

Carterton: 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
3
Nearest: Oxfordshire Pharmacy (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
4
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
6–10 out of 10
Where the 10 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Carterton

  • Kate's Home Nursing · 11.2 milesCQC Requires improvement (report published April 2022). CQC page
  • Lawrence Home Nursing Team · 12.4 milesCQC Good (report published June 2023). CQC page

Hospitals near Carterton

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

Is Carterton a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Carterton

Carterton is a modest-sized town in South East England where just over one in five residents are aged 65 or older—slightly below the national average, suggesting it is not yet an established retirement hub. It suits people who prefer a quieter, close-knit environment and have family nearby, but it's not a destination for those seeking a wide choice of care homes or a vibrant social calendar built around retirement living.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to check specific GP surgery and pharmacy locations locally; the nearest hospital may require travel, so confirm distances before deciding.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area was 33 offences in April 2026, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and public order offences among the most common—a consideration worth discussing with local providers and your family.
  • Family & connection: Think carefully about whether your family are based nearby or willing to travel; in a quieter town, regular visits and local support networks matter more.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check current care-home fees with local providers; comparison against the national average and broader South East pricing will help you budget.
  • Transport: Confirm bus and rail links to nearby towns and cities before committing; a quieter location can mean relying on family or paid transport if you don't drive.
  • Housing options: Carterton is not a major retirement-care hub, so the range of care homes and schemes may be smaller than in larger towns—visit and speak with providers early.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 9 parks, offering local walking and outdoor space; restaurants, cafes and pubs are modest in number (2 cafes, 3 pubs), so social life relies partly on what care homes or community groups organise.
  • Community: Check what social groups, memory cafés and support networks the care homes or local organisations run; in a quieter setting, these become especially important.
  • Climate: As a South East England town, expect a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, typical for the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Smaller care-home choice: Carterton is not a major retirement destination, so you'll have fewer homes to choose from—visit early and book ahead if it suits you.
  • Limited everyday services: Only one supermarket is listed locally, so check how care homes handle shopping and whether you're comfortable with that level of choice.
  • Crime on the higher side: The recorded violent crime, anti-social behaviour and public-order offences warrant an honest conversation with providers and your family about neighbourhood safety.

Questions about care homes in Carterton

How many care homes are there in Carterton?

There are 4 care homes listed in and around Carterton on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Carterton cost?

Care homes in Carterton range from around £1,316 per week, with averages of £1,316 for residential, £1,316 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Carterton compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Carterton is about £1,316 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Carterton are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

3 of the 4 care homes in and around Carterton are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Carterton?

Homes in and around Carterton offer dementia (1), residential (1), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Near Carterton

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

Guides for families

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