Porthaven Care Homes

Penhurst Gardens Care Home

Nursing home in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire

Operated by Porthaven Care Homes

CQC Good58 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressNew St, Chipping Norton OX7 5ED
Beds58
Weekly feefrom £1,531 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2016
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Penhurst Gardens Care Home is a 58-bed residential and nursing home operated by Porthaven Care Homes in West Oxfordshire. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care.

Penhurst Gardens is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. The home was rated Good for Safety, Effectiveness, Caring and Leadership, and Outstanding for Responsiveness.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery950 m
A&E: Horton General Hospital11.9 miles
Bus stop500 m
Train station300 m
Shops650 m
Pub or bar250 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 500 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

33 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime36%
Anti-social behaviour12%
Public order9%
Criminal damage & arson9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,531
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees 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 £347 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Oxfordshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,138
2025—£1,184
2026£1,531—

What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Penhurst Gardens Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Horton General Hospital, 11.9 miles away. The local GP practice is CHIPPING NORTON HEALTH CENTRE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Horton General Hospital · 11.9 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
CHIPPING NORTON HEALTH CENTRE · 0.6 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in West Oxfordshire

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Witney Day Centre

To promote the relief of persons over 60 years of age by the provision of day care services for the benefit of persons living in Witney and surrounding areas.

1.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181214)
Charity

Stonesfield Lunch Club

To provide relief for elderly and disabled people living in Stonesfield and Fawler in particular by the provision of a luncheon club and social facilities.

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1066408)
Charity

Hanborough and District Day Centre

We provide one day a week where elderly people come and enjoy a day companionship and entertainment, We supply morning refreshments, lunch, games entertainment and occasional outings

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1026064)
Charity

Eynsham Day Centre

We provide a weekly service (Mondays) for the elderly of our community. Members enjoy meeting with each other and participating in a variety of activities (see website eynshamdaycentre.com). The…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1182282)
Charity

Carterton Day Centre for the Elderly Ltd

Providing activities for senior citizens

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1116592)
Charity

The Wychwoods Day Centre Limited

Elderly persons day centre

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1072037)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Penhurst Gardens?
You can find it in Chipping Norton, conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does Penhurst Gardens fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body that oversees health and social care services in England. Penhurst Gardens has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Penhurst Gardens offer?
Penhurst Gardens provides a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Penhurst Gardens?
At present, Penhurst Gardens can accommodate 58 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Penhurst Gardens?
Porthaven Care Homes is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Penhurst Gardens offers a wide range of health and wellness activities such as: Horticulture & Floral Design, Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays, and Culinary Activities like Baking & Cooking.
How much does care at Penhurst Gardens cost?
The cost of care at Penhurst Gardens can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at this home is £1,531 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01608 698567.

Part of Porthaven Care Homes

Penhurst Gardens Care Home is one of 21 homes run by Porthaven Care Homes 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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