John Masefield House
Nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Operated by Valorum Care
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About
John Masefield House is a specialist nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, supporting adults with complex dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and behaviours that challenge, along with related health needs. The home has 22 registered beds and recently appointed a new management team. Its Care Quality Commission rating is Good, with Good grades across the safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led areas, as reported in 2024.
Registered nurses at the home carry out regular assessments, write individual care plans and manage medication, behaviour and communication support, coordinating with other healthcare professionals. Care staff provide personal and emotional support. The home's chef prepares home-style meals, shaped around each resident's known tastes and preferred preparation. Activities staff arrange one-to-one and group sessions inside the home and in the local community, which have included garden centre visits, bowling, lunches at local pubs and trips to towns in the surrounding county.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
131 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 |
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Local health safety net
John Masefield House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 7.4 miles away. The local GP practice is BERINSFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Abingdon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre
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Grove Day Centre for the Elderly
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Part of Valorum Care
John Masefield House is one of 30 homes run by Valorum Care 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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