Fairholme House

Church Street, Bodicote, Banbury OX15 4DW
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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 continuous reviews to ensure residents have the highest quality of life.

Located in a peaceful and scenic setting, Fairholme House provides a comfortable and secure home for older adults, including those requiring residential, dementia, and respite care. Residents benefit from spacious and well-furnished rooms, beautifully maintained gardens, and inviting communal areas designed for relaxation and social engagement.

There is a strong sense of community at the heart of Fairholme House. Family involvement, collaboration with local organizations, and social activities play a key role in ensuring residents feel engaged, connected, and fulfilled. A rich programme of activities is available to support mental and physical well-being, while nutritious, home-cooked meals contribute to a comfortable and homely atmosphere.

Residents receive exceptional care from highly trained and compassionate staff, who are committed to treating each individual with kindness, dignity, and respect. Encouragement is given to residents to maintain choice and control over their daily lives, ensuring a sense of independence and belonging.

Families and loved ones are always welcome to visit and be part of the community. To learn more or arrange a visit, please get in touch and experience the home-from-home feeling that makes Fairholme House a truly special place to live
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Care Provided

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
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  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1500

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Fairholme House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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

Person in charge

  • Jemma Ward (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Pre Admission Assessment
  • 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 (18)

9.4

Fairholme House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.433) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fairholme House has 18 reviews.

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Review from Robin W (Son of Resident) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Alexandra S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fairholme is a perfect home for my mum. She is cared for by some of the kindest, loving people who treat her as if she was their own mother.
She is encouraged to join the others for lunch in the dining room (set beautifully with tablecloths and napkins) but no one is ever made to do something if they
don't want to.
All of Mum's needs are considered- personal care, mental stimulation, and social interaction as well as food and nutrition - good, traditional home cooking that Mum likes with a choice at each course.
There are activities going on throughout the week which are varied and encourage participation and interaction.
The overall feel is of a big family living together. This seems to be the aim of all the kind people running Fairholme. I am always welcomed when I visit and it is a lovely place to be.
I am so pleased that I found Fairholme (following a personal recommendation) as I feel confident that Mum is in the best place she could possibly be.
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Review from I T (Son of Resident) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Rachel W (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After long deliberations over finding the best place for Mum, Fair Holme House ticked all the boxes. My mother has been a resident for almost 12-months. I never thought she’d settle in a residential care home. But from the first visit, she was taken by the staff and made so welcome. Moving in during
the pandemic wasn’t ideal, she was extremely anxious, but the staff were amazing, and within the first few days, it was evident. It was definitely the right place. It’s very welcoming and homely. Not full of long clinical corridors and generic rooms. Not only are the staff amazing, she sings the praises constantly about the lovely homecooked food. She took in a biscuit barrel full of supplies ‘just in case you don’t get enough grub!’ I took them away with her consent as she says, ‘you don’t go hungry in here. Mum feels very at home in a safe environment.12-months on, she’s happier than ever. Don’t take my word for it, ask her yourself.
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Review from Nicola E (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from Ann M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident since September 2021. On visiting the home before my mother moved in, the Manager and owners were so welcoming, kind and understanding and I immediately felt that my mother would like it there. All of the staff are always friendly and respectful. My mother seems to have
settled in well and is enjoying having company and the people around her. She had a short period after moving in when she was very poorly and I cannot commend the Manager and staff for all they did to assist with her recovery.


My mother loves her room which is bright, clean and airy. The home and communal areas always look clean and tidy. My mother enjoys being in her room watching TV but also enjoys group activities in the lounge. There is regular entertainment such as a singer coming in which my mother thoroughly enjoys. I feel at ease knowing she is somewhere safe and is looked after by such caring staff.

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Review from N P (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has recently relocated to Fairholme House from a much larger (and more expensive) care home in Somerset. From minute one the staff have been both efficient and friendly, immediately putting mum at ease and welcoming her to the new environment. After her first three weeks, mum is very happy
in her placement and in particular makes frequent reference to the quality, style and choice of food on offer which she thoroughly enjoys. She also comments on the friendly nature and consistency of staff, both factors standing at odds with her previous home.


From a personal standpoint, I have found the management team easy to deal with and very accessible. They have speedily reacted to one or two minor requirements to enhance mum’s comfort. I believe that whilst Fairholme is operating within an older property, which does bring its own issues, service provision appears excellent and to be commended.

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Review from Sally G (Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law was a resident at Fairholme House for 5 years. During that time, my mother-in-law was treated with dignity and respect. The manager always went above and beyond to provide exceptional care right up until my mother in law passed away. There would have been no better place for my mother
in law to be during these tricky years, that she was unable to care for herself. The owner also always treated my mother in law with the utmost respect and us as a family, we were so welcome and felt at home whenever we visited, which my husband did every day.
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Review from Jamie K (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago and has been a resident of Fairholm since.
The staff have always been very friendly and helpful to her and to my family when we call or visit. My mother is always complimentary about the staff when I talk to her.
Her room is decorated with her
own pictures and ornaments and she overlooks the walled garden which makes her happy.
She has her own TV, newspapers and books if she wants to read on her own or she can go downstairs to the communal area to be with other residents.
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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a very hard and tough decision to decide that your parent needs to go into care, but from the moment I contacted Fairholme House to Dad’s arrival last year I was treated with kindness, understanding and respect by all staff. Dad has settled in well and is extremely well cared for by the staff,
District Nurses and a local Doctor as required. The food is very good and staff soon got used to Dad’s likes and dislikes!


The main meal is served at noon and all residents are encouraged to sit down together, which I think is important. Supper is more informal and there is always a good selection offered to residents. Fairholme has a warm and homely feel to it and all communal areas are clean and tidy. Staff engage with residents and are understanding and respectful of their needs.


Dad enjoys the variety of activities that are in place at the home.

Reply from Asgherali Gulamhussein, Director at Fairholme House

Dear J.H,


Many thanks for your review and kind words.
It's an absolute pleasure to have Dad as a resident at Fairholme House.
We normally chat to him during our weekly visits and he has some great stories to tell.
I will forward this review to the staff who will feel very appreciated.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.433)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.433) out of 10 for Fairholme House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.933 for Fairholme House is calculated as follows: ( (56 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.933
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Fairholme House is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 22 registered maximum number of service users is 4.4, which has been reached with 5 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Jul 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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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 Couple/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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