The Old Prebendal House
Care home in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Operated by Mariposa Care Group
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
The Old Prebendal House is a 40-bed care home in Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire, providing residential care and support. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The home is operated by Mariposa Care and offers care and companionship to residents, supported by trained staff. It caters to people who may have experienced a change in circumstances, such as following illness, hospital discharge or accident, and require residential care and support.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 November 2021 · Last inspected 14 October 2021
Inspectors found that people at The Old Prebendal House received safe, person-centred care from skilled staff who understood safeguarding, medicines handling and the Mental Capacity Act. Staff were described as caring, encouraged independence, and worked well with external health and social care professionals. The home was led by a newly appointed registered manager who had made many significant improvements, and food was well regarded.
- Safe recruitment checks, risk management and medicines handling were in place
- Staff were caring, had regular training and supervision, and promoted independence
- Good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and a focus on people's choice and control
- Effective quality assurance systems and a clear management structure, with food praised by people
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
30 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 |
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Local health safety net
The Old Prebendal House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Horton General Hospital, 17.1 miles away. The local GP practice is WYCHWOOD SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chipping Norton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Chipping Norton Area Day Centre
To promote the welfare of the disabled and elderly in Chipping Norton and surrounding area. Primarily achieved by the provision of a day centre enabling members to continue within the community
The Wychwoods Day Centre Limited
Elderly persons day centre
The Fielding Day Centre
Lunch Club for the elderly
Cotswold Friends
Cotswold Friends provides transport, carer respite and befriending services, and lunch clubs to elderly, disabled and isolated residents of the Cotswolds.
Part of Mariposa Care Group
The Old Prebendal House is one of 9 homes run by Mariposa Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
More care homes near Chipping Norton
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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