VerifiedCQC Good
Nestled in the tranquil neighbourhood of Banbury, Oxfordshire, Larkrise Care Centre stands as a beacon of compassionate care for the elderly. This esteemed care home, run by the Order of St John,…
from £1295/wk
Care homes in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire, in South East England, is a large county blending historic towns, countryside and university-city energy. With 763,218 residents and a good spread of everyday amenities, it offers plenty of choice for later life. This guide looks at health, finances and lifestyle factors to help families weigh whether it's the right fit.
51 properties
Verified
VerifiedCQC Outstanding
Tucked away in the picturesque landscape of Burcot near Abingdon, The Close is a distinguished care home that delivers outstanding, personalised nursing, dementia, and respite care for the elderly.…
from £1500/wk
VerifiedNestled in the picturesque town of Chipping Norton, within the heart of the Cotswolds, you'll find the charming Penshurst Gardens care home. This elegant residence offers a range of care services…
from £1531/wk
Overwhelmed by choice?
Tell us what matters and a care advisor will shortlist homes for you — free.
VerifiedCQC Good
Nestled just a stone's throw away from the bustling shopping hub of Bicester, Langford View provides exceptional residential, nursing, and respite care for the elderly. This splendid Orders Of St…
from £1255/wk
VerifiedNestled in the picturesque county of Oxford lies the charming village of Letcombe Regis, home to a top-tier care facility that specializes in providing residential, respite, nursing, and dementia…
from £1495/wk
VerifiedNestled in the charming village of Cumnor, Oxford, Cumnor Hill House presents a comprehensive care package at a fixed weekly rate. Under the expert guidance of manager Clare Cullen, the dedicated…
from £1450/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of Witney, Millers Grange care home, a proud member of the Care UK family, offers a comprehensive suite of care services available around the clock. This includes residential,…
from £1549/wk
VerifiedTucked away in the charming West Oxfordshire town of Carterton, you'll find The Homestead, a reputable care home renowned for its exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care for the elderly.…
from £1316/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of Kidlington, Porthaven's Lincroft Meadow care home is a sanctuary of comfort and care, offering 24/7 residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care services. Under the expert…
from £1613/wk
VerifiedCQC 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 for the elderly. This delightful Orders…
from £1175/wk
VerifiedCQC 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 gardens. This home is staffed by a dedicated…
from £1385/wk
VerifiedCQC Good
Nestled in the charming town of Kidlington, Oxfordshire, Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home offers a serene and scenic environment, boasting expansive vistas of lush fields and enchanting…
from £1227/wk
VerifiedCQC Good
Nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire, Chawley Grove is a cutting-edge care home that offers unparalleled residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care within a luxurious setting and breathtaking…
from £1514/wk
VerifiedTucked 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 providing top-notch nursing, residential,…
from £1300/wk
VerifiedCQC 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 care in a welcoming and laid-back…
from £1541/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of the picturesque market town of Chipping Norton, Southerndown care home is a haven of specialist care services, including residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. This…
from £1571/wk
VerifiedOld Station House is an OSJCT care home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, offering residential and respite care across 43 apartments, including early-stage dementia support.
from £1415/wk
VerifiedCQC 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 bedrooms.
from £1480/wk
VerifiedNewland House is a Hartford Care home in Witney, Oxfordshire, offering residential, dementia, respite and day care across 28 rooms with landscaped gardens and an orangery.
from £1250/wk
VerifiedLonglands is an OSJCT care home in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, offering dementia, residential and respite care with landscaped gardens and home-cooked meals.
from £1100/wk
Is Oxfordshire a good retirement location?
Oxfordshire is a well-established, broadly typical place to consider for later life, with 18.3% of residents aged 65+, close to the 18.6% national average. It suits those wanting a mix of town amenities and countryside, with a wide choice of care homes across the county. It's less suited to those seeking a single compact town centre, given the county's size and spread.
Health & support
- Medical access: The area has everyday amenities including cafes, pubs, shops and takeaways within reach, suggesting reasonably well-served local centres, though specific GP or hospital distances aren't listed here.
- Safety: 324 offences were recorded in April 2026, most commonly violent crime, shoplifting and bicycle theft — worth weighing against personal comfort with everyday urban-type crime.
- Family & connection: As with any large county, it's worth thinking through how close family, friends or existing support networks are to wherever within Oxfordshire a move is considered.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Weekly care fees aren't broken out in the data provided, so families should check individual home costs directly, alongside broader affordability compared with other regions.
- Transport: Oxfordshire covers a large area, so how walkable or car-dependent daily life feels will vary considerably depending on which part of the county a home is in.
- Housing options: There are 47 care homes listed across the county, with bed sizes ranging roughly from 25 to 90, giving a fair spread of choice in scale.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Local amenities include a tennis court and playing field alongside cafes, restaurants and pubs, pointing to decent everyday leisure options.
- Community: Retail shopping and hospitality venues nearby suggest opportunities for social outings, though specific clubs or memory cafés aren't detailed in the data.
- Climate: As part of South East England, Oxfordshire has a generally temperate UK climate, with warmer summers and cooler, wetter winters typical of the wider region.
Things to weigh up
- Population balance: The 65+ share (18.3%) sits marginally below the national average (18.6%), so this isn't an area especially skewed towards retirees.
- Care home inspections: Among the 47 homes, most are rated good, but 4 are rated requires improvement and 2 have not yet been inspected, so it's worth checking individual CQC reports.
- County scale: Oxfordshire's size means amenities, transport and community feel will differ significantly by specific town or village, so local research beyond this overview matters.