The Future Care Group

Stowford House Care Home

Nursing home in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire

Operated by The Future Care Group

CQC Good51 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressFaringdon Rd, Shippon, Abingdon OX13 6LN, UK
Beds51
Weekly feefrom £1,275 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2011
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Stowford House Care Home is a 51-bed care facility in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, operated by The Future Care Group. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care.

The Care Quality Commission rated Stowford House Good overall, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
A&E: John Radcliffe Hospital6.8 miles
Bus stop50 m
Train station3.9 miles
Shops1.2 miles
Pub or bar300 m
  • 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Other theft100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,275
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £91 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Oxfordshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,138
2025—£1,184
2026£1,275—

What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Stowford House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 6.8 miles away. The local GP practice is MARCHAM RD FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
John Radcliffe Hospital · 6.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
MARCHAM RD FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE · 0.7 mi

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.

Charity

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…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1182474)
Charity

The October Club

Day Centre for people in the local area suffering from Dementia/Alzheimer's so giving their families/carer much needed respite.

3.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (900331)
Charity

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…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1048758)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Stowford House located?
It is situated in Abingdon and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Stowford House?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Stowford House is rated as good, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Stowford House?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Stowford House have?
Currently, there are 51 beds at the home.
Who owns Stowford House?
This care home is owned and operated by The Future Care Group.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Stowford House, including: Birthday & Holiday Celebrations, Baking & Cooking, Wellbeing Classes.
What is the cost of care at Stowford House?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Stowford House the cost of care starts from £1,275 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 01235 639258 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Part of The Future Care Group

Stowford House Care Home is one of 14 homes run by The Future Care Group 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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