The Orders of St John Care Trust
Townsend House Care Home
Residential care home in Oxford, Oxfordshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Townsend House is a residential care home run by The Orders of St John Care Trust, located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The home provides residential, respite and dementia care for 45 residents. It is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led; the Safe domain is rated Requires Improvement.
The home offers early-stage dementia support alongside general residential care and short-stay respite placements for older people who need a period of supported care.
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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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
454 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Townsend House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is HEDENA HEALTH, 0.4 miles away.
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.
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Age UK Oxfordshire
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Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) Ltd
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Eynsham Day Centre
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Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre
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Hanborough and District Day Centre
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It's best to call the home directly on 01522 474681 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
Townsend House Care Home is one of 120 homes run by The Orders of St John Care Trust 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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