Orders of St John Care Trust
OSJCT Townsend House
Nursing home in Headington, Oxfordshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
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About
OSJCT Townsend House is a care home in Headington, Oxford, run by the Orders of St John Care Trust. It is registered for 45 residents and provides residential, dementia and nursing care for older people. Recently refurbished communal lounges give residents space to socialise or read, and the large garden has mature trees and an outdoor chess board.
An activities co-ordinator tailors the programme to each resident's hobbies, and reminiscence therapy is used to help people with dementia recall people, places and events. Meals are cooked on site daily, with seasonal produce used where possible and menus changing each day. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2024 report, with Good ratings across all five key questions.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
180 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Townsend House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is HEDENA HEALTH, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Headington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Daybreak Oxford
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Vale House Oxford
The principal activity is the relief of persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and other forms of dementia by providing support or subsidising facilities for the care and…
Age UK Oxfordshire
Age UK Oxfordshire provides a range of services, activities and opportunities for older people in response to locally identified needs. These activities include Day Care, Flexible Care, Mental…
Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) Ltd
The provision of information, support and training services for adult carers. working with those carers, giving them an effective voice in the county of oxfordshire.
Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre
Providing a day centre for elderly people to meet, feel safe & socialize, in a warm & friendly environment, especially those who live alone or are in remote locations. Hot dinners, morning coffee…
Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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