The Orders of St John Care Trust
Old Station House Care Home
Nursing home in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Old Station House is a 43-bed residential care home in Abingdon, operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust. The home provides residential care, nursing care, respite care and specialist dementia support. It is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though the Safe domain is rated as Requiring Improvement.
The home is situated in the town centre and supports older people who need residential or nursing care, including those in the early stages of dementia. Respite stays are also available for short-term breaks.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 750 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1 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 | from £1,415 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £231 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,138 |
| 2025 | — | £1,184 |
| 2026 | £1,415 | — |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Old Station House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 6.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE ABINGDON SURGERY, 0 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Vale of White Horse
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
The October Club
Day Centre for people in the local area suffering from Dementia/Alzheimer's so giving their families/carer much needed respite.
Bromsgrove Day Centre
The day centre promotes the welfare of elderly people in Faringdon and district. We meet twice weekly to provide services (including freshly cooked lunches) and activities (such as outings, gentle…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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