Albany Care Home

7 London Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7SN
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9.7 83 Reviews
  • Albany Care Home, Oxford
Albany Care Home, located in the heart of Headington, Oxford, provides high-quality residential and nursing care for up to 38 residents in a welcoming and supportive environment. The home is surrounded by parks and local amenities, offering convenience for family and friends.

In addition to long-term care, Albany also offers respite care, providing temporary stays for those needing short-term support or recovery after an illness or surgery. This flexible service allows carers to take a break, knowing their relatives are in safe and professional hands.

With two floors of comfortable living spaces, Albany features a cosy lounge, a bright conservatory, and a spacious dining area, where residents can socialise and relax. The beautifully landscaped garden includes a charming bandstand, children's play area, and mini putting green, providing plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors.

Albany takes pride in offering a diverse activities programme personalised to resident preferences. The talented chef and catering team prepare fresh, nutritious meals every day. The daily menu offers plenty of choices, catering to individual dietary needs and preferences.

Albany has recently undergone an exciting refurbishment, as part of a major investment to enhance comfort and quality of life for the residents. The dining room, lounges, conservatory, and several bedrooms have been transformed to create brighter, more welcoming spaces.

Quoted fees are inclusive. If Funded Nursing Care (FNC) is received towards your costs from the NHS this will be reimbursed to you or deducted from your invoice.

Call today to speak with one of their care solutions advisors, or book a visit to Albany and discover how they can support you.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1420
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1695
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1520
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1796

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Albany Care Home 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Nisha Shaji (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2002
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (38)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (38)

Albany Care Home Reviews (83)

9.7

Albany Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.732) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Albany Care Home has 83 reviews.

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Review from John G (Husband of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 2 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Albany is extremely well run with a welcoming friendly atmosphere. The level of care is excellent; the staff, without exception, are professional but treat each resident as a person. They look after the needs of the whole person, not just their physical well- being. The Albany is a 'CARE HOME' but
it is above all a 'home from home' for the residents.
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Review from Harold P (Resident) published on 1 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Generally a good place. The staff normally smile and are helpful.
Food is usually well prepared, although perhaps too plentiful.
I would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Keon (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 1 September 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we walk through the doors it was like home. The staff went out of their way to make us all comfortable. I would like to wish the Albany and staff all the best for the future.
Nothing seems to much for the staff or the manager.
I was made welcome by all staff as I walked through the
doors to see my mother in law. My daughter and I were treated with respect from every one, if I had to give stars it would be 5 KEEP THE GREAT WORK GOING GUYS well done.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.732)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.732) out of 10 for Albany Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.732 for Albany Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (215 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 284 Ratings = 4.732
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Albany Care Home is based on 24 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 38 registered maximum number of service users is 7.6, which has been reached with 24 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: 25 Aug 2023

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Bed Vacancies

5 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 13 Sep 2025

We provide permanent and respite accommodation for individuals with residential, nursing, respite, palliative, and nursing dementia needs. Our services include complete en suite rooms. Additionally, we offer privately funded, local authority, and NHS-funded placements.

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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Meet the Team (7)

Nisha

Nisha Shaji

Job Title: Home Manager

"I’m passionate about working with older people, helping them live with dignity, respect, and a sense of connection. I hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing from India and a Master’s from Liverpool John Moores University. I began my career in intensive care and have been working in elderly care since 2012. I became a CQC-registered nursing home manager in 2020. I love supporting my team to grow and thrive while delivering holistic, person-centred care to our residents."

Tiwonge

Tiwonge Mumba

Job Title: Clinical Lead/Deputy Manager

I enjoy making a difference in residents' daily lives and maintaining high standards of care. I work closely with the residents and team to meet everyone's needs. I am a qualified RGN nurse.

Diane

Diane Alderson

Job Title: Administrator

I enjoy meeting the residents and their families, and hearing about their lives before coming to Albany. Through managing my Personal Allowance, I build strong connections by assisting with finances, writing letters, or even shopping for residents' needs. I hold qualifications in Business Studies, a Secretarial Diploma, Psychology, Accounts, and languages, including Portuguese and German.

Virgil

Virgil Maciu

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Joined: 2016

I love working alongside the rest of the team at Albany, they are a great group of people, and we are happy to do anything and everything that we can to ensure they are comfortable and happy.

Marek

Marek Klisky

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2004

I most enjoy having the ability to create great food for the residents. Food makes people happy, and I love seeing people happy. Having nutritious and well-balanced food is an important part of every day. I take pride in providing this to our residents on a daily basis.

Christine

Christine Dolton

Job Title: Activity Coordinator Joined: 2012

I enjoy helping the residents to feel valued and putting a smile on their faces. I enjoy arranging activities and events for the residents: I source interested groups to entertain the residents and their families.

Michelle

Michelle Martin

Job Title: Receptionist

I enjoy spending time with the residents and working with a great team. I enrich their lives by chatting with them and helping whenever I can. I've completed all online Medex and in-house training.

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