The Orders of St John Care Trust

Longlands Care Home

CQC requires_improvement48 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green SurroundingsExcellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well ServedExcellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressBalfour Rd, Oxford OX4 6AJ, UK
Beds48
Weekly feefrom £1,100 · 2026
En-suite0%
Opened1994

About

Longlands is a care home in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, operated by the not-for-profit Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), providing dementia, residential and respite care in a quiet residential location within an active local community.

Peaceful landscaped gardens with patios and flower beds sit alongside a large dining room and bar for activities and entertainment, a weekday hairdressing salon and cosy lounges for socialising or quiet relaxation. An on-site kitchen prepares home-cooked meals daily with all-day dining, and a varied programme includes trips, music therapy, exercise classes and visiting entertainers, with residents' hobbies and interests at the heart of daily life.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area

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 August 2026

Nearby amenities

Bus stop0.05 mi
Train station7.3 mi
GP surgery0.5 mi
Hospital2.9 mi
Local pub0.5 mi
Shops0.6 mi

What's in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

454 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

violent crime28%
Shoplifting19%
Bicycle theft10%
Other theft9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

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Local health safety net

Longlands Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 2.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE LEYS HEALTH CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
John Radcliffe Hospital · 2.9 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
THE LEYS HEALTH CENTRE · 0.5 mi

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Longlands located?
It is situated in Oxford and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Longlands?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Longlands is rated as **requires improvement**, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Longlands?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: respite, residential.
How many beds does Longlands have?
Currently, there are 48 beds at the home.
Who owns Longlands?
This care home is owned and operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Longlands, including: Exercise & Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Book and Poetry.
What is the cost of care at Longlands?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Longlands the cost of care starts from £1,100 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 01522 302336 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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