Austen Court Care Home
CQC Good
Austen Court Care Home is a 69-bed nursing home in Evesham, Worcestershire, providing nursing and dementia care.
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Residential care homes in Evesham
There are 3 residential care homes in and around Evesham on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,395 a week, while Worcestershire usually pays £911. The largest is Austen Court Care Home, with 69 beds.
Average residential fee in Evesham: £1,395/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Evesham
| Residential care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,395 |
| Worcestershire usual weekly rate (2025) | £911 |
| Largest | Austen Court Care Home (69 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Austen Court Care Home (July 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Evesham
Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyB
Good — safer than 33% of similar areas
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 Evesham is about £1,395/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 Evesham
The average residential care home in Evesham costs about £1,395/week, while Worcestershire’s published usual rate is around £911/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £484/week (≈ £25,168/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Evesham
£1,395/wk
Worcestershire usual rate
£911/wk
Likely top-up gap
£484/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 Worcestershire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Evesham on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (2)
updated September 2026
Cavendish Park Care Home
CQC Good
Cavendish Park is a luxury Majesticare care home in Evesham, Worcestershire, offering all-inclusive residential, nursing, dementia and respite care with…
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What care costs in Evesham
Residential (avg)
£1,395/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,395/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,395/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Wychavon
The average house price in Wychavon is £328,015, 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
- £328,015
- Detached
- £491,683
- Semi-detached
- £300,747
- Terraced
- £235,118
- Flats & maisonettes
- £150,640
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 Evesham
Residential care homes
3 in EveshamNursing homes
3 in EveshamDementia care homes
3 in EveshamRespite care
2 in EveshamSafety
168 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime70
- Public order20
- Shoplifting18
- Criminal damage & arson16
Flood riskFlood warning area nearby
Evesham is near 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas and 4 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the Avon, Badsey Brook, Bow, Bretforton Brook and 7 more. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flood areas the Environment Agency monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the government’s long-term flood-risk service.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Is Evesham a good retirement location?
Evesham suits retirees who value a town-centre location with good local shops and parks, and who have family or social ties in the West Midlands. The area has a higher-than-average concentration of older residents, which can mean stronger peer community. However, it is neither a traditional seaside or countryside retirement destination, nor a major regional hub; you'll want to weigh access to specialist health services and whether the local care-home market offers the right fit for your needs and budget.
Health & support
- Medical access: You should check the number and locations of GP surgeries with your shortlist of care homes, and confirm distance to the nearest hospital with an A&E department.
- Safety: Recorded crime in the area was 168 offences in April 2026, with violent crime, public order offences and shoplifting among the most common. This is moderately elevated; consider whether you feel comfortable in a town centre with this profile.
- Family & connection: If family live in the wider West Midlands, regular visits may be straightforward; if not, weigh the practical cost and time of travel to see loved ones.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Check care-home fees directly with local providers; compare them against the national average to judge affordability for your budget.
- Transport: Evesham is a town centre with local bus services; you should verify routes to nearby cities and whether you are comfortable without a car, or plan to retain one.
- Housing options: Demand a full list of local care homes and retirement-living schemes from your care provider or local authority, so you can compare size, specialism and availability.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Evesham has 23 parks and 9 allotments, plus 43 restaurants and cafes and 18 pubs and bars within the town, supporting hobbies and social eating out.
- Community: Ask prospective care homes about on-site or local social groups, memory cafés and links to community organisations—these vary widely between providers.
- Climate: The West Midlands experiences a typical temperate UK climate with moderate rainfall and mild winters; plan accordingly for mobility and outdoor activity.
Things to weigh up
- Violent crime rate: The prevalence of violent crime in the recorded offences is a real consideration; visit at different times of day and speak to current residents and staff about their experience.
- Town-centre vs rural choice: Evesham is not a countryside or coastal retreat; if you had hoped for a quieter, more rural setting, a smaller village care home in a nearby area may suit you better.
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in Evesham?
AskBart lists 3 residential care homes in and around Evesham, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Evesham rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Evesham cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,395 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Evesham?
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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Evesham?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Evesham:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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