Caring Homes
Benson House Care Home
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- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
About
Benson House is a purpose-built luxury care home in Benson, near Wallingford in Oxfordshire, operated by Caring Homes and offering residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care on both permanent and short-stay bases. Personalised bedrooms are complemented by several social lounges, a cinema room, a bistro and a hairdressing salon.
Landscaped gardens overlook the River Thames and open up opportunities for boat trips, while a dedicated physiotherapist leads exercise classes and a professional chef prepares home-cooked meals to suit every dietary need. The activities programme spans gardening, baking, arts and crafts and regular outings, and the home holds Veteran Friendly Framework accreditation in support of the Armed Forces community.
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What's in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Local health safety net
Benson House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 10.9 miles away. The local GP practice is MILL STREAM SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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It's best to call the home directly on 01544 302272 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed September 2026.
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