Barchester Healthcare

Waterside Court Care Home

Residential care home in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Good70 bedsDementiaResidential
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).
Address26 Winterbrook, Wallingford OX10 9EG
Beds70
Weekly feefrom £1,390 · 2026
En-suite100%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Waterside Court Care Home is a 70-bed residential care home operated by Barchester Healthcare in South Oxfordshire. The home provides residential care, respite care, and specialist support for people living with dementia.

The Care Quality Commission rated Waterside Court as Good overall, with Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Quiet Area
Spa
Terrace Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Royal Berkshire Hospital12.0 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station1.9 miles
Shops1.0 miles
Pub or bar0.7 miles
  • 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,390
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia 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 £206 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£1,390—

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

Waterside Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 12 miles away. The local GP practice is WALLINGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Berkshire Hospital · 12 mi
Nearest GP
WALLINGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in South Oxfordshire

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Millstream Day Centre

We provide interaction, meals and an exercise class for customers in and around Benson, Ewelme, Berrick Salome, Roke and Preston Crowmarsh. Activities are usually located in the Millstream Day…

1.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163000)
Charity

Age Concern Chalgrove Area

We provide Day Centre facilities for Chalgrove and surrounding villages for the frail and elderly

2.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1073799)
Charity

Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre

Providing a day centre for elderly people to meet, feel safe & socialize, in a warm & friendly environment, especially those who live alone or are in remote locations. Hot dinners, morning coffee…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1039922)
Charity

Daybreak Oxford

The Charity, Daybreak Oxford, provides Day Clubs where adult members who are living with a dementia can enjoy a safe, caring and stimulating environment with activities suited to their needs. The…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1113182)
Charity

Age UK Oxfordshire

Age UK Oxfordshire provides a range of services, activities and opportunities for older people in response to locally identified needs. These activities include Day Care, Flexible Care, Mental…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1091529)
Charity

Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) Ltd

The provision of information, support and training services for adult carers. working with those carers, giving them an effective voice in the county of oxfordshire.

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1149577)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Waterside Court?
Waterside Court is positioned in Wallingford and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Waterside Court?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Waterside Court has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Waterside Court provide?
Waterside Court offers various forms of senior care including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity at Waterside Court?
At present, the home can accommodate up to 70 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Waterside Court?
Barchester Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Waterside Court offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Enjoying Beers, Cocktails & Wine, Practicing Meditation & Yoga, and Participating in Birthday & Holiday Festivities.
How much does care at Waterside Court cost?
The cost of care at Waterside Court begins at £1,390 per week, but the final amount can differ based on the specific care needs of the elderly resident.

For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01491 521082 to discuss your individual requirements.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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