Vale House
Care home in Oxford, Oxfordshire
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About
Vale House is a 40-bed care home in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall in its 2021 report, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and well-led. There are no fixed times for getting up or going to bed. Anyone who has had a disturbed night can stay in bed to catch up on sleep, and each resident is offered a daily bath or shower at a time that suits them. Early-morning staff work in pairs to help people wash and eat breakfast, with staggered start times so that each resident receives individual attention.
Meals are cooked on site on a weekly menu of three cooked meals a day. Fruit, biscuits and cakes are available between meals, and thickened drinks and liquid meal replacement are offered to those with difficulty swallowing. Laundry is washed and dried on site, and family members may visit at any time, day or night.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 August 2021 · Last inspected 7 July 2021
Inspectors visited Vale House, a care home for older people including those living with dementia, and found that residents received safe care from skilled staff who knew how to spot and report concerns. Risks were managed through a clear process, staffing levels were sufficient, and medicines were handled safely. The report describes a well-led home with a registered manager, positive feedback from residents, relatives, staff and healthcare professionals, and good working relationships with outside professionals.
- Staff were described as skilled and knowledgeable, and knew how to identify and report concerns
- Medicines were managed safely and people received them as prescribed
- Recruitment processes were safe, and risks to people's safety and wellbeing were managed through a structured process
- The registered manager received hands-on support from the board of trustees, and new electronic recording and quality assurance systems were being developed
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.
Facilities
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Vale House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is THE LEYS HEALTH CENTRE, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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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Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) Ltd
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Eynsham Day Centre
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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