Shrublands
Care home in Oxford, Oxfordshire
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Shrublands is a residential care home for nine people in the countryside near Oxford. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (2023 report).
The home provides personalised residential care in a family-oriented setting where relatives are encouraged to be involved in residents' support and day-to-day life.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 November 2023 · Last inspected 18 October 2023
Inspectors found that people at this small residential home receive safe, skilled care from knowledgeable staff who know how to spot and report concerns. The home is described as safe and homely, with staff able to interact with residents throughout the day, and medicines are managed safely using an electronic system. The report says the home is well led by a registered manager, with positive feedback from people, relatives and staff, and that staff work well with external professionals.
- Staff are skilled and knowledgeable and know how to identify and report concerns
- Risks to people's safety and wellbeing are managed through a risk management process
- Medicines are managed safely and given as prescribed, supported by an electronic system
- The registered manager is committed to improving people's quality of life, and quality assurance processes are used to improve care
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
454 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Shrublands is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 5.7 miles away. The local GP practice is LONG FURLONG MEDICAL CENTRE, 3.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Oxford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Archway Foundation
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Age UK Oxfordshire
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Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) Ltd
The provision of information, support and training services for adult carers. working with those carers, giving them an effective voice in the county of oxfordshire.
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…
Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre
Providing a day centre for elderly people to meet, feel safe & socialize, in a warm & friendly environment, especially those who live alone or are in remote locations. Hot dinners, morning coffee…
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
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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