Barchester Healthcare
Southerndown Care Home
Nursing home in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Southerndown Care Home is an 88-bed nursing care facility operated by Barchester Healthcare in West Oxfordshire. The home provides nursing care, dementia support and respite care for older people, with individualised care planning.
The Care Quality Commission rated Southerndown Good overall. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness, responsiveness and leadership, and Outstanding for caring.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
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 CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,138 |
| 2025 | — | £1,184 |
| 2026 | £1,571 | — |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Southerndown Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Horton General Hospital, 12.6 miles away. The local GP practice is CHIPPING NORTON HEALTH CENTRE, 1.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in West Oxfordshire
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Witney Day Centre
To promote the relief of persons over 60 years of age by the provision of day care services for the benefit of persons living in Witney and surrounding areas.
Stonesfield Lunch Club
To provide relief for elderly and disabled people living in Stonesfield and Fawler in particular by the provision of a luncheon club and social facilities.
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
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…
Carterton Day Centre for the Elderly Ltd
Providing activities for senior citizens
The Wychwoods Day Centre Limited
Elderly persons day centre
Frequently asked questions
What is the geographical location of Southerndown?
How does the CQC evaluate Southerndown?
What kinds of senior care does Southerndown provide?
What is the bed capacity at Southerndown?
Who is the proprietor of Southerndown?
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
How much does care at Southerndown cost?
For a more accurate estimate, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01608 692892 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Southerndown Care Home is one of 240 homes run by Barchester Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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