Elmbrook Court Care Home
Care home in Wantage, Oxfordshire
Operated by Oakland Primecare
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Elmbrook Court Care Home is a 74-bed care home in Wantage, Oxfordshire, operated by Oakland Care. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home provides personalised care within a community setting, supporting residents with a range of care needs in the South East of England.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 3 August 2022 · Last inspected 28 June 2022
Inspectors found that people felt safe, that staff were caring, and that people and their relatives were involved in decisions about care. Care was personalised, staff encouraged independence, and people could choose from varied meals, with drinks and snacks available day and night. Activities, community links and a registered manager who was described as committed to improving people's quality of life also featured in the report.
- People said they felt safe, and staff knew how to recognise and report concerns
- Staff were described as caring and encouraged people to do things for themselves
- Each person has their own bedroom with an en suite bathroom, which supports privacy and dignity
- Meals were described as pleasant and varied, and people's feedback had been used to improve the food
- The provider has found it hard to recruit permanent staff and relies on regular agency staff
- Changes in management after the home opened affected how stable the management was
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 950 m away
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
68 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 Oxfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Elmbrook Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 13.7 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWBURY STREET PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wantage
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The October Club
Day Centre for people in the local area suffering from Dementia/Alzheimer's so giving their families/carer much needed respite.
Grove Day Centre for the Elderly
Clients from Grove and the surrounding area attend our purpose-built Day Centre in Grove which is open every Tuesday and Thursday (excl. Christmas). We employ several part time staff and also have…
Part of Oakland Primecare
Elmbrook Court Care Home is one of 10 homes run by Oakland Primecare 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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