
I cannot thank Headington Care Home and the staff enough for what they did for Mum and the family.Fiona C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

She immediately seems calmer and more happy and looked after than any other time.Y G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


I cannot thank Headington Care Home and the staff enough for what they did for Mum and the family.Fiona C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

She immediately seems calmer and more happy and looked after than any other time.Y G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The Headington Care Home is situated in Oxford's Headington area where there is access to public transport and the M40 motorway.
This purpose built care home provides nursing and social care for the mentally infirm elderly, including those suffering from dementia and Alzheimers. The home is built around a central courtyard and the home has wide circular corridors for easy movement. The bungalow-style building has a quiet sitting room for...
Care Provided by The Headington Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please note, our fees are subject to an assessment of an individual's needs and dependencies and are exclusive of FNC if granted. We will discuss funding and fees with you in greater detail during the course of your enquiry so that you are fully informed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Headington Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Headington Care Home 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Gold Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Litiana Kurisaqila (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (26)
The Headington Care Home Reviews (73)
The Headington Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.101) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Headington Care Home has 73 reviews.
Dad always seems well cared for and clean. Staff are always quick to see to his needs. He can be difficult at times and staff are aware of how to help him when needed.
My mum lived in the care home for just over two years and the staff were great, she was bed-bound but very well cared for and took the worry away from us as much as they could. Mum passed away in June and all staff were amazing during those last few days of her life, I cannot thank Headington Care Home and the staff enough for what they did for Mum and the family.
She immediately seems calmer and more happy and looked after than any other time.
Thanks to the staff and management.
My mother passed away in November after being in the care home for ten years. I wanted to thank everyone, again, for all they have done for my mum and for the care and dignity given to her in her last days. The staff kept me informed of her condition in her last few days and this allowed me to travel to be with her at the end. In all the years that my mum was there, I can't say enough about everyone working there, they all work very hard to do the best they can and make sure that the residents are taken care of, I would recommend this care home to anyone.
Staff - very good and caring. Food - very good - vegetarian option for me. Care - good - walk me daily in my frame for rehab. Room - good - hearer needs attention, notified. Activities - exercise class good, good music. Medical - good meds and visits to podiatry/dentist arranged. Physio - paid by me - very good.
Generally I am quite happy with the help and care I have received here. So I am content to spend my remaining life here!
My Dad went into Headington care home to give my Mum a break as she was poorly. My Dad was in there for 3 weeks. We knew he would struggle being away from my Mum, his wife but the care he received was disgusting! When he went in the home he was walking, eating and going to the bathroom with support! He didn’t want to eat but every time my Mum went they said he wasn’t drinking, like it was my mum’s problem. My Mum always got him to drink by giving the drink to him. He had very poor eyesight so needed to be given a drink. My Mum went every day and he was often on the bed in just a T-shirt and nappy or someone else’s clothing, and on two occasions he was just laying on a rubber mat with no sheet! My Mum was told the Doctor would check on him! Last Friday morning my Mum got a phone call to say they had called an ambulance as his blood pressure was low. When he got to the hospital they said he was seriously dehydrated and his kidneys were falling. He died 2 days later we are heartbroken.
Thank you, Alison, for taking the time to leave your feedback. We pride ourselves on offering the best possible care for all our residents at The Headington care home and we are sorry to hear that you feel this may not have been the case for your father. We take all feedback seriously and are able...
My husband was in Headington Care Home for nine years and was very well looked after. The care home was kept spotlessly clean but I was always disgusted with the quality of the bed linen considering the cost of the care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review regarding the care and cleanliness of our home The Headington. We can reassure you that our bed linen is replaced regularly. I'm sorry you feel this standard has not been met in this instance and if you wish to discuss this further,...
My mum has been a resident here since March, and I am as pleased with her life here as I was when she had just arrived. I feel it is very beneficial to her and gives her a very comfortable way of living. There was an issue with one member of the care team that concerned me, so I spoke about it to the deputy manager, who dealt with it appropriately and very satisfactorily, and I felt very confident of the resolution.
The care provided is superb. Each resident is treated with great respect at all times. The staff are taking exceptional steps to befriend and help even the most challenging residents. As a regular visitor I was always made to feel welcome which was greatly appreciated. Every effort was made to maintain a calm atmosphere and also a clean environment. Thank you.
The staff were helpful and good-natured. I was always greeted with a friendly smile. The allocated room was always clean and tidy. We were allowed privacy with a polite knock on the door if staff needed entry. The nurses/carers were lovely and caring.
I find this care home a lovely environment for my mum to be living in. The atmosphere and care have certainly improved her life enormously, she seems very contented living here. The kindness and understanding of all of the staff give her a great deal of peace in her life. Mum's surroundings are ideal for her and so much thought by the staff is put into making her life enjoyable.
Generally, The Headington Care Home is an excellent home. All the staff are very kind, caring, welcoming and supportive and treat people with dignity. They are always smiling and stress-free. The home has a happy and supportive team. The food is very good. The rooms and day rooms are excellently cleaned and decorated to make residents feel homely. The whole environment is nice and conducive.
Mum immediately settled after a traumatic few weeks in hospital. She was cared for beautifully.
Thank you for your kind words. We are blessed to have had the chance to care for your mum.
The staff and manager always keep me informed on his ongoing care and when I leave at the end of a visit I am happy in the knowledge he is being well cared for.
Although my husband can have bad days where he gets quite difficult and verbally angry and doesn't want to comply with personal care or medication, the staff deal with him with patience, calmness and kindness and carry this out in a dignified manner. They help him with his feeding and often pop their head around the door just to check on him. The manager runs the home in a very efficient manner, she is always friendly and approachable and so are all her staff. They all work very hard to provide the best care they can for your loved one.
We will continue to ensure that we give all our residents the best care they deserve.
Thank you again for trusting us to look after your husband.
My wife was at The Headington care home for only 41 days. She passed away on 9th August 2022 and during that short time, she received the best care possible. The management, carers and nurses treated her with the utmost compassion and care and respected her dignity. If, when the time comes I have any say, my first choice will be the Headington Care Home.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are very sorry to hear of your loss, so offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are pleased to hear that you felt your wife was treated with great care and dignity, and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Very satisfied, on the whole, with the wide range of services provided by the care home. From admin, nursing and overall supervision, continuity is maintained, despite all staff movements. The home doctor and other medical staff keep constant monitoring of the resident's health and ensure appropriate treatments. A high standard of cleanliness is upheld at all times.
My wife has been at Headington Care Home for over 4 years and continues to be very well cared for. On my most recent visit, during the heatwave, it was very reassuring to see her suitably dressed, calm and cool. It must be very difficult for the staff, but they understand her needs and manage them in an excellent manner, despite her lack of communication.
It is probably one of the hardest things putting a parent in a care home. The expectations you have about wanting your loved one to be treated like family is really hard to manage. However, at Headington care home I believe my dad is treated like part of a family. We have had some good times and challenging times but then so do all families. The staff are the home and yes it’s a really tired building and sad looking grounds but look past that and you will find people who care and for me, that is the most important thing. They are spending some money on it but probably not enough. His previous home was like a show home but management and staff were rude and didn’t give an impression they care! I know what I’d rather have. I’m sorry about value for money rating as I think no one should pay after years of hard work. There is a new activity person on board so hopefully, it will improve.
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your views. We are so pleased to hear you are happy with the care the team provide and to know that your dad is happy here. We can assure you we are working to refurbish the whole home. For example, the dining room has just...
Staff are always welcoming and friendly. There are some staff who have been here for a long time, and that's nice as they get to know my mum. It's always clean, and my mum's room is nice, large and bright. It's clear to see the staff work hard. Thank you for taking care of my mum.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 March 2026Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
4 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 21 August 2026We currently have vacancies at our lovely care home. Please get in touch with our friendly team to find out more.
News (8) & Events (0)
- 10 Sep 2026
On 26th August 2026, our residents at The Headington Care Home enjoyed a lively and uplifting morning exercise class led by Helen. The session brought together 12 of our residents,...
- 12 Aug 2026
At Headington Care Centre, we know that meaningful activities look different for each one of our residents. That’s why we take the time to understand each person’s interests, routines and...
- 13 Jul 2026
There was a very special celebration at The Headington Care Home as our lovely Audrey marked an incredible milestone, her 100th birthday, surrounded by family, memories and lots of love....
There are no upcoming events for The Headington Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes
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