Orders of St John Care Trust
OSJCT Stirlings
Nursing home in Wantage, Oxfordshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
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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
OSJCT Stirlings is a 40-bed care home in Wantage, Oxfordshire, providing residential, dementia and nursing care for older people and those with dementia. The home is registered to deliver round-the-clock nursing support tailored to individual health needs, alongside residential care in a supported environment.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness. It was marked Good across safety, effectiveness, caring and leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 19 July 2019 · Last inspected 11 June 2019
The home provides personal care without nursing to around 35 people, with room for up to 40. Inspectors found a strong focus on social activities, led by an experienced full-time coordinator and supported by trained volunteers, along with close links to the local community and schools. Staff were described as caring, knowledgeable and consistent, and the manager was credited with making positive changes.
- A wide range of activities tailored to individual needs helps reduce social isolation, overseen by a full-time coordinator.
- Efforts to learn about people's past lives and to support them in keeping important relationships.
- Active involvement in the local community, including exchange visits with local schools that people said they benefited from.
- Staff were described as safe and skilled, medicines were managed safely, and consistent agency staff were used to maintain continuity of care.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 300 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- 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
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| 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
OSJCT Stirlings is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 13.6 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWBURY STREET PRACTICE, 0.7 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 The Orders of St John Care Trust
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