The Orders of St John Care Trust
Stirlings Care Home
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- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
About
Stirlings is a care home in Wantage, Oxfordshire, operated by the not-for-profit Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), providing dementia, residential, respite and day care for up to 40 residents. Arranged into households, each has private bedrooms with cosy living areas, kitchenettes and dining rooms, and the home sits within walking distance of Wantage's shops, library and community hospital.
An on-site chef prepares home-cooked meals daily with seasonal produce, and residents enjoy a sensory room, landscaped gardens and a weekday hairdressing salon. An activities coordinator runs tailored programmes including trips, music therapy, arts and crafts, exercise classes and reminiscence therapy, in a home with a family feeling that has served the community for over 50 years.
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Nearby amenities
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
1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
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Local health safety net
Stirlings Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 14.8 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWBURY STREET PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away.
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 01522 459334 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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