Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score) in and around Harwell (Oxfordshire)

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Browse 19 Harwell (Oxfordshire) Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score)

Avg. Review Score 9.8
Total 1,626 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,671 per week

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Coombe House

The Coombe, Streatley, Reading RG8 9QL

7.9 miles from centre of Harwell

9.973 Reviews

"Whenever I have visited Coobe House I have been very impressed by the cleanliness, pleasant atmosphere and caring attitude of the..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 24 rooms

Coombe House is an Outstanding-rated (CQC, March 2021), residential care home offering exceptional, person-centred care in a warm and homely environment. Set in the picturesque village of Streatley, near... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Barchester Oxford Beaumont Care Community

Bayworth Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford OX1 5DF

8.1 miles from centre of Harwell

9.9111 Reviews

16 1

"My Aunt is 98 and lives with me. Physically fit but affected by dementia, she regards her stays with the Beaumont care team as holidays..."Read all 111 reviews

from £1,853 / weekSize 45 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Oxford Beaumont Care Community is a converted Edwardian House with picturesque and landscaped gardens and an interior that is comfortably furnished and spacious. The service is based upon achieving... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Valerian Court Care Home

The Broadway, Didcot OX11 8ET

2.7 miles from centre of Harwell

9.985 Reviews

"Both my parents are respite residents, my Dad in nursing care following a fall and my Mum in the dementia residential care. The staff..."Read all 85 reviews

from £1,475 / weekSize 70 rooms

Valerian Court Care Home in Didcot, Oxfordshire delivers luxury living with the reassurance of a full continuum of care. This purpose-built home offers elegant en-suite accommodation for up to 70 residents,... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Barchester Waterside Court Care Home

26 Winterbook, Wallingford OX10 9EG

6.9 miles from centre of Harwell

9.964 Reviews

57 1

"All the staff are absolutely amazing and we privileged for mum to be in a very good care home. They all work above and beyond. Mum's loves..."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,725 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Waterside Court Care Home is located in the historic market town and civil parish of Wallingford in South Oxfordshire, ideally situated for visiting Reading, Benson, Henley and Thame. Waterside Court... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Charlton Lodge

3 Buttercup Road, Wantage OX12 7GD

4.8 miles from centre of Harwell

9.953 Reviews

20 3

"My mum, stayed at Charlton Lodge for 3 weeks as Mum has dementia and we both felt we needed some respite care. I am mum's primary carer..."Read all 53 reviews

from £1,737 / weekSize 72 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Charlton Lodge is a purpose-built care home in Wantage, offering superb care in warm and welcoming surroundings. The dedicated team provides high-quality residential, dementia, and respite care, as well... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Cleeve Lodge Residential Care Home for the Elderly

11 Elmhurst Road, Goring-on-Thames, Reading RG8 9BN

8.4 miles from centre of Harwell

9.968 Reviews

60 3

"We are very happy with the way my aunt is being cared for at Cleeve Lodge. The staff are always welcoming and friendly, also caring..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,495 / weekSize 24 rooms

Cleeve Lodge Residential Care Home for the Elderly is a family-run, Boutique, Home Away From Home in Goring-on-Thames, providing compassionate permanent and respite residential care, including residential... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Wantage Residential and Nursing Home

Garston Lane, Wantage OX12 7AR

5.5 miles from centre of Harwell

9.880 Reviews

12 1

"My dad has just returned from a successful weeks respite. The home were very accommodating when trying to set the visit up as we were very..."Read all 80 reviews

from £1,474 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

The dedicated team at Wantage provide residential, nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care, which can be booked in advance. Staff share Sanctuary Care’s vision of Enriching Lives, based on... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Elmbrook Court

Grove Road, Wantage OX12 7BY

5.6 miles from centre of Harwell

9.876 Reviews

37 2

"The carehome feels like a hotel, staff are always friendly and happy. The facilities are kept to a very high standard. It's great for..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,930 / weekSize 74 rooms

Group/Owner Oakland Care

Elmbrook Court is a purpose-built care home that offers 74 individual, private en-suite rooms and provides the highest quality residential, nursing, memory and respite care in a five-star setting. Elmbrook... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Benson House Care Home

Churchfield Lane, Benson, Wallingford OX10 6SH

7.7 miles from centre of Harwell

9.894 Reviews

22 2

"Very open & friendly being able to visit at any time, pets included. The home is very clean & tidy. My Mother is loving the social..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,907 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Caring Homes Group

The expert team at Benson Care Home can support a range of care requirements. They have a team of fully trained nurses with specialist expertise, chosen for their compassion and experience. The home is... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

The Old Vicarage Residential and Dementia Care Home

Moulsford, Wallingford OX10 9JB

6.8 miles from centre of Harwell

9.732 Reviews

5 3

"The Old Vicarage feels like home from home. Everyone is friendly, helpful and caring. All the staff go above and beyond to make my mum feel..."Read all 32 reviews

from £1,685 / weekSize 59 rooms

Finding a care home for someone you love can be emotional and daunting. Things change quickly and it can be difficult to know what the right solution is. Hanning Homes has recently bought The Old Vicarage... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

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The Meadows

Britwell Road, Didcot OX11 7JN

1.9 miles from centre of Harwell

9.7109 Reviews

15 1

"Please could Andrew be moved to a bigger one when one comes up as he would like to have more of a outlook...."Read all 109 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 68 rooms

Group/Owner The Orders of St John Care Trust

The Meadows is registered for sixty-eight residents and a team of skilled and friendly carers provide residential, early-stage dementia and nursing care for older people. Care homes from The Orders... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Abingdon Court Care Home

Marcham Road, Abingdon OX14 1AD

5 miles from centre of Harwell

9.788 Reviews

"My wife & I are in our eighties. After a heart operation we decided the best option for care, rest & relaxation was a care home. After..."Read all 88 reviews

Size 64 rooms

Abingdon Court is a recently refurbished purpose-built care home offering residential, nursing and dementia care. The 'home from home' feel at Abingdon Court is created by the dedicated staff who have... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Stowford House

Faringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon OX13 6LN

5.7 miles from centre of Harwell

9.796 Reviews

8 3

"I needed to find a care home at very short notice for my elderly mother who suffers from Dementia. From the very first phone call, I was..."Read all 96 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 53 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, Stowford House is a luxury, purpose-built care home, providing round the clock residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis. Residents... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care
Mental Health Care

Westgate House

Millington Road, Wallingford OX10 8FE

6.9 miles from centre of Harwell

9.784 Reviews

17 1

"My dad has stayed a few times for respite at Westgate now. I have always been impressed by the warm welcome he receives when he arrives...."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,625 / weekSize 61 rooms

Group/Owner The Orders of St John Care Trust

Westgate House is a sixty-one capacity care home located in Wallingford, dedicated to person-centred methods, flexible nursing and dementia care. Care charity and provider The Orders of St John Care... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Bridge House Care Home

Thames View, Abingdon OX14 3UJ

5.1 miles from centre of Harwell

9.7120 Reviews

16 1

"Excellent service throughout the home. All staff very friendly and caring. Plenty of activities for those who are interested and quiet..."Read all 120 reviews

from £1,995 / weekSize 71 rooms

Group/Owner Carebase

Bridge House Care Home is an award-winning Oxfordshire care home that provides loving and person-centred nursing, residential, and dementia care delivered by an expert team. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Stirlings

Garston Lane, Wantage OX12 7AX

5.6 miles from centre of Harwell

9.7107 Reviews

14 1

"My Mum has been a resident of Stirlings Care Home Wantage since May 2026. Within days of being there, the change in her was remarkable. She..."Read all 107 reviews

from £1,330 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner The Orders of St John Care Trust

Stirlings offers compassionate, individualised residential, early-stage dementia and respite care for up to 40 residents. It has a strong connection with the local community, and has been serving the... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Old Station House

Old Station Yard, off Abbey Close, Abingdon OX14 3US

5.1 miles from centre of Harwell

9.6100 Reviews

17 1

"There was an activity for residents when we arrived and several carers and volunteers assisting. They were very encouraging and working..."Read all 100 reviews

from £1,660 / weekSize 43 rooms

Group/Owner The Orders of St John Care Trust

Old Station House is a beautiful home offering exceptional residential and early-stage dementia care in the heart of the bustling town of Abingdon. The specialist environment has been designed specifically... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Rush Court

Shillingford Road, Shillingford Hill, Wallingford OX10 8LL

7.1 miles from centre of Harwell

9.690 Reviews

22 1

"Very grateful to Robin, Karen and the team for their rapid response to our urgent need for respite care for my dad following a difficult..."Read all 90 reviews

from £1,995 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd

Rush Court Care Home is a stylish, tranquil home and an excellent choice, nestled in the idyllic Oxfordshire countryside, it is vibrant and welcoming, offering residential, nursing, and palliative care... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

St Katharine's House

Ormond Road, Wantage OX12 8EA

5.6 miles from centre of Harwell

9.696 Reviews

12 1

"On Thursday 21st May 2026. I was taken ill whilst visiting my friend, a resident in St Kathrine's house. I passed out, when I came round, I..."Read all 96 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 84 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

St Katharine’s House Care Home in the heart of Wantage, offers skilled and compassionate 24 hour care and support for older adults with residential, dementia and nursing needs. Part of the multi-award... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care