Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited
Cheney House
Care home in Banbury, West Northamptonshire
Operated by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
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, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Cheney House is a Grade II listed care home in Middleton Cheney, Oxfordshire, providing residential care for 34 residents. The home is set in a rural village location with access to local amenities including shops, a pharmacy, library and cafes. The Care Quality Commission rated the home as Requires Improvement overall in 2020, with Safe and Well-led marked as Requires Improvement, and Effective, Caring and Responsive rated Good.
The home is operated by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited and draws on local community connections, including links with the parish church and school.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
321 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what West Northamptonshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £917 |
| 2025 | £965 |
What West Northamptonshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Cheney House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Horton General Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is WOODLANDS SURGERY, 2.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Banbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dementia Active
Dementia Active is a charity with an established track record in providing social activity groups for people who have a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia is an illness which can isolate people from…
The Fielding Day Centre
Lunch Club for the elderly
Greatworth Community Transport Association
Running community transport services for such inhabitants of the parish of Greatworth & Halse and its environs.
Part of Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
Cheney House is one of 26 homes run by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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