




Four Seasons Health Care
The Headington Care Home
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
About
The Headington is a purpose-built care home in Headington, Oxford, operated by Gold Care Homes, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care on both a long-term and short-term basis. Many of its spacious, well-appointed bedrooms have en-suite wet-room facilities, and communal areas include several lounges and dining rooms, a hair salon and a pleasant landscaped garden.
Daily life is built around a dedicated activities programme of arts and crafts, live entertainment and regular social clubs, with dining that caters to varied preferences and 24-hour care for older adults with a range of needs. The home sits close to local shops, parks and public transport, around five miles from Oxford city centre.
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What's in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
454 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
The Headington Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is ST BARTHOLOMEWS & HOLLOW WAY MED CENTRE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ 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 01865 638313 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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