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Townsend House

Bayswater Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 9NX
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The staff are always polite and helpful. Mum is happy to join in with activities and staff help herH B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Townsend House, Oxford
my mother-in-law has been very happy, feels very safe and thinks the staff are very friendlyD R(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Townsend House, Oxford
Pleasant staff. Clean and tidy facilities.K B(Son of Resident/Service User)
Townsend House, Oxford

Townsend House is a forty-five capacity care home situated in the Headington area of Oxford in peaceful and beautifully tended grounds. Townsend is dedicated to person-centred methods and offering quality residential, early-stage dementia and respite care for older people.

This traditional home from home has some lovely newly refurbished communal lounges where you can enjoy the company of others, take part in activities or simply sit down and read a good... 

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Care Provided by Townsend House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 45 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,280 - £1,335£1,280 - £1,335
Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the

home.

Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
services at the time you request them.
They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should

be paid for by yourself.

Contact Townsend 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

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Lisa Oliver (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 1995
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (45)

Townsend House Reviews (92)

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9.8

Townsend House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Townsend House has 92 reviews.

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Review from Darrel E (Son of Resident) published on 28 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Michael M (Son of Resident) published on 5 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Paula C (Niece of Resident) published on 3 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A W (Son of Resident) published on 21 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from H L (Friend of Resident) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Julie K (Friend of Resident) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Peter S (Friend of Resident) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A H (Wife of Resident) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from V M (Resident / Service User) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Janet R (Niece of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from K F (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Barbara P (Friend of Resident) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from John S (Son of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from C N (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from B R (Friend of Resident) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Brenda D (Resident / Service User) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Barry W (Nephew of Resident) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from P H (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from J C (Friend of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 30 May 2024
Overall
Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (3)

Lisa Oliver
Lisa OliverJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2024
Chris Ruane
Chris RuaneJob Title AdministratorJoined 2015
Jessica Bellerby
Jessica BellerbyJob Title Activity Co-ordinatorJoined 2025

Frequently Asked Questions about Townsend House

What types of Care is Townsend House registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Townsend House have?

There are 45 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Townsend House?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Townsend House to the centre of Oxford?

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

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