The Orders of St John Care Trust
Stirlings Care Home
Nursing home in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Stirlings Care Home is a 40-bed residential and nursing home in Wantage, Oxfordshire, operated by the Orders of St John Care Trust. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for older people. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness to residents' needs.
The home is situated in a quiet residential setting near Wantage town centre. It is run by a not-for-profit care organisation that specialises in support for older people, including those living with dementia and those requiring nursing care.
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Activities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 400 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,175 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| 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 | £1,175 | — |
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Local health safety net
Stirlings Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 13.6 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.
Community & connection in Vale of White Horse
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Grove Day Centre for the Elderly
Clients from Grove and the surrounding area attend our purpose-built Day Centre in Grove which is open every Tuesday and Thursday (excl. Christmas). We employ several part time staff and also have…
The October Club
Day Centre for people in the local area suffering from Dementia/Alzheimer's so giving their families/carer much needed respite.
Bromsgrove Day Centre
The day centre promotes the welfare of elderly people in Faringdon and district. We meet twice weekly to provide services (including freshly cooked lunches) and activities (such as outings, gentle…
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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 October 2026.
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