Auditcare
Kirlena House
Residential care home in Oxford, Oxfordshire
Operated by Auditcare
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About
Kirlena House is a 14-bed care home in Oxford, Oxfordshire, providing residential care and specialist support for people living with dementia and older people. The home is run by Auditcare and has been operated by the same family since 1985, remaining independent and not part of a larger chain.
The Care Quality Commission rated Kirlena House Good overall in 2019, with Good grades across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 2 August 2019 · Last inspected 22 May 2019
Inspectors found that people and their relatives spoke highly of this home, which provided personal care to 12 people, some of whom were living with dementia. Staff were described as well trained and knowledgeable about each person's needs, and they respected privacy and dignity while encouraging independence and choice. People were supported to eat well, take part in a range of activities and avoid isolation.
- Staff knew how to keep people safe from avoidable harm, and medicines were given regularly under systems that were managed safely.
- Incidents and accidents were looked into, and actions were taken to stop them happening again.
- There were enough staff, and people who needed help received a prompt response when they asked for it.
- The premises were clean, infection control procedures were followed, and staff were well trained and supported people's needs and choices.
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Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2021
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
454 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 | — |
| Dementia 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
Kirlena House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 3 miles away. The local GP practice is DONNINGTON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Oxford
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Kirlena House is one of 2 homes run by Auditcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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