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Fairholme House

Church Street, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 4DW
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Fairholme House, Banbury
Fairholme House, Banbury
Fairholme House, Banbury

Welcome to Fairholme House – A True Home-from-Home

Fairholme House in Banbury provides a friendly, welcoming, and homely environment for up to 22 residents. The home is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a warm and safe setting where residents feel truly at home.

A skilled and caring team ensures that each resident receives person-centered support, promoting independence, dignity, and well-being. Care plans are tailored to individual needs and wishes, with...  

Care Provided by Fairholme House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 22 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,300From £1,400
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,400From £1,400

Contact Fairholme House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Oxford Care Homes Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Tracey Milsom(Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (19)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Fairholme House Reviews (25)

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9.7

Fairholme House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.680) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Fairholme House has 25 reviews.

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Review from D T (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Lovely care home, the staff are very friendly and professional
The food is very nice especially the home made soup

My mum is very well looked after and the staff are always kind and respectful to her they have a lovely garden, the hairdresser goes in once a week and she is lovely with the residents, mum's cloths are always clean and ironed

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Review from Karen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother became a resident a few months ago after deciding for herself that she now required 24-hour care. Fairholme and its staff tick all the boxes for us, being people-focused, first and foremost (our top priority); delivering a first-class home from home environment with utmost care and empathy shown to all the service users. They go the extra mile to ensure a supported & continuing settling in period & nothing was too much trouble in meeting all needs - a very impressive, personal service.

Reply from Mohamed Gulamhussein, Director at Fairholme House

Thank you, Karen, for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.

We are delighted to hear that mum has settled in well and that you feel Fairholme House provides a caring, supportive and homely environment. Your kind comments about our staff and the personal care provided mean a great deal to the whole team.

It is a privilege to care for mum, and we are very grateful for your feedback.

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Review from Fiona M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the manager and carers for making the last few years of my dad's life so happy. As I live far away, I relied on the posts on social media to keep me informed. I enjoyed looking at the photos of my dad doing activities I had never seen him do before. He enjoyed visits from the nursery school, an assortment of animals, and spending time in the garden. My dad also participated in the exercises, arranged flowers, played games and completed art projects. During his time here, his "cheeky" personality came out more. This is something my siblings and I didn't witness very often when we were growing up. I am so happy that my dad felt so comfortable and cared for. When I was able to come back for a visit, the staff offered me coffee or tea and made me feel very welcome, too. A HUGE thank you to you all.

Reply from Mohamed Gulamhussein, Director at Fairholme House

Dear Fiona,

Thank you for your kind words and lovely review.

Dad was a true gentleman and a much-loved member of our Fairholme House family. It was a privilege to care for him and get to know him. He was greatly valued by residents and staff alike and will be fondly remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He will be greatly missed by us all.

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Review from Marie L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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I have visited a couple of care homes and I have never been anything but impressed with this one. The staff are friendly and welcoming. They are always interacting with residents, making them feel included and stimulated. They offer a wide range of activities to cater for all interests. My Dad liked to play chess and one of the care assistants learned how to play it so she could play with him. I was really touched by that. The nursing home itself is always clean and well-kept. My Dad really enjoyed his time in this nursing home. I will miss everyone very much.

Reply from Asgherali Gulamhussein, Owner at Fairholme House
Dear Marie,
Many thanks for your kind review.
Your dad was a gentleman and loved by all at Fairholme House.

We will all miss him very much.

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Review from Peter T (Nephew of Resident) published on 6 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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I would like to confirm that (Sybil) is being looked after to a high standard. When I visit her (Approx once a fortnight) she always looks clean and smartly dressed. She has a very spacious bedroom with all necessary safety fittings. She has the chose of many downstairs rooms to relax in. Eg lounges, TV room and an airy dining area. She has 3 well varied meals per day and is escorted down there by the very helpful staff members. It's difficult for her to join in with the social activities, because of her limited hearing. She has been in your care home since June 2022 and now seems very settled there.

Reply from Asgherali Gulamhussein, Owner at Fairholme House

Dear Peter,

Many thanks for taking the time to give us a review.

Sybil is a joy to have at Fairholme house and we are extremely glad that she has settled in so well.

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Review from Kevin F (Son of Resident) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother started a two week period of respite at Fairholme on 2/3/26. I was not confident that she would settle and want to make her stay permanent.

On arrival on the first day the staff took time out to introduce themselves and from that point on the care to Mum and the family has been wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble and Mum is now getting the round the clock care she needs. She's been cared for in her home for the last five year but at aged 96 she was frightened of falling especially in the dark and early hours. The ability to buzz carers, no matter what time, and have them assist brings much comfort and security. It's more pleasurable to visit Mum at Fairholme, more than at her home. The rest areas are warm and inviting and the conservatory is especially a great place to sit with family and old neighbours. Mum said she is being well fed ("they keep feeding me" and she can choose to eat in her room or the dining room. Choice and control compared with four care home visits.

Reply from Mohamed Gulamhussein, Director at Fairholme House

Dear Kevin,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a kind and thoughtful review. It truly means a great deal to us.

We are delighted to hear that Mum has settled so well and that both she and your family have felt supported from the very beginning. We understand how important...  

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Review from Rachel W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been resident here for nearly 5 years. She absolutely loves being here. She's been very well cared for . I've never had any concerns over her care, safety or welfare. Her medical needs have always been a priority. The members of staff have not only cared for her but made her feel very much at home. Many of the staff have been here as long as she has. Some even longer. Which makes for a stable familiar environment giving her and me confidence in her continuity of care. The home itself is comfortable and clean . It has seen improvements over these years and is continuing to improve. It remains a homely environment which she feels comfortable in. The food is excellent and home cooked. numerous activities everyday which she joins in and enjoys participating. From exercises, quizzes to crafting , music and pre school children's visits. Above all the staff have time to engage with mum. I can recommend Fair Holme house to anyone who needs a caring safe environment .

Reply from Mohamed Gulamhussein, Director at Fairholme House

Dear Rachel,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. It means a great deal to the whole team at Fairholme House.

We are delighted to hear that your mother has been happy with us for nearly five years. Creating a safe, comfortable and homely environment where...  

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Review from Alexandra S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been a resident at Fairholme for over 4 years and I can't recommend it highly enough.
I can visit whenever it suits me so I know that mum is always cared for. There is no great show or performance, the interaction between the staff and mum is perfectly natural. I often arrive to find a carer helping mum with her tea or sitting beside her for a chat or just holding her hand. They engage her in conversation whenever possible and show incredible patience. Mum is always clean and well 'turned out' with brushed hair and clean coordinated clothes. Her medications are managed efficiently and a doctor visits regularly so mum can be seen easily if necessary.
Fairholme has a family-home atmosphere. There are good home cooked meals which I know mum would love. She is certainly very happy.

After a visit I always feel so thankful that we found Fairholme.

Reply from Mohamed Gulamhussein, Director at Fairholme House
Dear Alexandra

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It truly means a great deal to all of us at Fairholme House.

We are especially grateful for your trust over the past four years and for highlighting the natural, everyday moments of care that mean so much - the conversations,...  

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Review from Tony G (Son of Resident) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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The management & care teams are extremely caring helpful supportive friendly attentive & patient. All meals & snacks are very well prepared & varied offering 3 courses every main meal session plus the home are always prepared to give their residents something of their personal choice that may not be on the menu & ensure a variety of drinks are available all day to the residents. Medical care is a priority & administered correctly & in the event of a doctor/ambulance being required the staff ensure this is actioned immediately. The home is very clean & tidy & residents are encouraged where possible to meet & socialise together.

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Review from Robin W (Son of Resident) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My father was at Fairholme house for 2 years and in this time I found the staff and Management to be friendly and very competent. They exude a very homely atmosphere, which my father commented on. The staff were always very happy to engage with my Father. I always found them helpful and nothing was too much trouble. If my father wanted something it would appear without fuss. An example of this was that the TV in his room started to play up, and within 2 days a brand new one appeared. I would fully recommend Fairholme House to my friends and family.

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Review from Sue H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been a resident at Fairholme House for over three years. Throughout this time, she has been extremely well cared for. Staff are welcoming and I enjoy the fact that they sit and spend time chatting with the residents. Staff know their residents well and it's obvious they're fond of them. The home is warm and welcoming. Mum is always dressed well, and her hair neat. They provide lovely home cooked meals, and options in the evening meal. It has a homely atmosphere, not a corporate one, which was important to me, when searching. I sought the 'home from home' aspect of care approach.

There is a great range of activities for them each day, including visits from local nursery children and armchair exercise classes. It's lovely to see the interaction between the generations. I'm reassured that mum receives safe care and is happy. I have no hesitation in recommending Fairholme House. I always feel welcome there, and enjoy seeing everyone.

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Review from Hilary A (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are very pleased with Fairholme House. For the last 9 months they have provided excellent care for my cousin, who has dementia as well as mobility problems. She is better fed than she ever has been in her life! She was lonely when she got housebound, and now much enjoys the company and the many activities. She (and the home) are always meticulously clean and her hair nicely done. We are always welcome to visit and staff are so helpful.

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Review from Chelsea M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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We love Fairholme House, it’s such a family, fun home. All the staff know each resident's personalities/likes/dislikes. The care home is clean and our family member is always really clean. We feel she is in safe hands which was so important to us. The owners are easily contactable which is great.

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Review from I T (Son of Resident) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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This care home is very unique. It’s more like a home than normal care homes. An old building set in a lovely village.
It’s a family owned business which means a closer relationship with family and residents.
The staff are very helpful and caring and give the care which suits personnel. My mum was in there for two weeks and the staff were lovely to her.
My mum can be demanding at times so always a worry when she goes to respite.

She left happy and willing to go back.

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Review from G B (Respite Resident) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Fairholme kindly looked after my husband whilst I had surgery. The care and kindness he received were exemplary. The food was delicious and was always available throughout the day. His room was also very comfortable.

Three years earlier my very elderly mother was well cared for at Fairholme which is why I felt happy having my husband spend his two weeks’ respite at the home.

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Review from lesley F (Friend of Resident) published on 8 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My experience with Fairholme House has been nothing but positive. The team at the home are kind and caring and communicative. It has been a tough time for the carers at the home due to COVID restrictions and the challenges it has brought but the staff have never let the challenges affect the care of the residents. I would highly recommend Fairholme House and the team who work there, my friend feels safe and secure and is very happy.

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Review from Nicola E (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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When I could no longer provide the care needed for Mum, who has Dementia, I chose Fairholme House. From my first visit, I knew it was the right place, as it was small and very homely. The care and attention given is absolutely brilliant. They appear to have good communication with the doctors and health care team, which is crucial. Mum has been at Fairholme for 6-months and has settled in well and is very happy.

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Review from Caroline S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mother has only been a resident for the past few weeks but with credit to the staff, she has settled and is happy. She has a lovely room overlooking the garden with a en suite that is kept clean and although small, this means she can use it safely and independently day and night. She enjoys the entertainment and the company of other residents which is nice to see. Food is freshly prepared and frequent and I am pleased to know she has gained weight. As well as the dedicated staff, the management and owners are easily approachable and can answer any questions or concerns you may have. As this is a smaller home with a wonderful homely atmosphere, visitors are always welcomed. It is so beneficial to know that your relative is safe and happy and well cared for, making difficult decisions much easier.

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Review from Caroline K (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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My other has been a resident at Fairholme House for the last six-plus years. To summarise:

The manager and her team of carers are second to none. They have during my mother's time at Fairholme showed compassion, dedication, skill, good humour, respect, understanding and kindness - doing a job that must be quite stressful, especially during the pandemic.

The food is of the highest quality - served on beautifully laid tables - and homemade cakes and hot drinks are available to residents (and visitors!) between meals.

Communication between relatives and the manager/staff and the owners is extremely easy and questions and suggestions are always welcomed and carefully listened to. As a visitor, I have always been made to feel very welcome.

Entertainment - of high quality - is frequently arranged.

We simply could not have found a better residential care home.

Reply from Asgherali Gulamhussein, Director at Fairholme House
Dear Caroline,
Thank you so much for your excellent review.
I will be passing this on to the staff members who will be proud of the care they give to mum and all the other residents at Fairholme House.

They all love mum to bits and she is very good at getting her own way and getting things done for her, not to forget the liquorice all sorts!

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Review from Anne F (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been at Fairholme House for several years and is very happy there. The staff are particularly friendly and helpful and always make me feel welcome. They all worked extremely hard during the various lockdowns to keep the residents safe.
My mother has enjoyed the various entertainments laid on and she loves sitting in the very pretty garden in the good weather.

I cannot speak highly enough about all the staff, they are like a family to me and my mother.

Reply from Asgherali Gulamhussein, Director at Fairholme House
Dear Anne,
Many thanks for your kind words and brilliant review.

It is greatly appreciated.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 June 2025
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  • CaringRequires improvement
  • EffectiveInadequate
  • ResponsiveInadequate
  • SafeInadequate
  • Well-ledInadequate
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairholme House

What types of Care is Fairholme House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Fairholme House have?

There are 20 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Fairholme House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Fairholme House to the centre of Banbury?

1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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