
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.
My mother was here 9 years ago and now a friend is with you on my strong recommendation! Staff are amazing and gentle, willing and helpful, seem really to have a genuine relationship with residents, whatever their state. I knew them individually. The staff treat patients as their own relatives.
Thank you, Carolyn, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at The Headington Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
Well maintained modern building.
'Human' scale layout.
Thank you, Michael, for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Have a wonderful day.
In my opinion, the staff especially the lady in charge of the activities goes over and above her job description. They treat all residents with the dignity for which they deserve, trying to make their stay as comfortable as if in their own homes.
Thank you, Michele, for your comments about your recent experience at The Headington Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
I feel my grandad is well looked after here. The staff appear friendly and are always willing to help.
Thank you, Katie, for your comments about your recent experience at The Headington Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
A commendable effort is made to establish a real and meaningful rapport between staff and residents which enables a genuine feeling of community, continuity, care and support to be fostered in Headington Care Home which engenders an atmosphere of calm, safety and genuine understanding and empathy.
All staff, from housekeeping and kitchen staff through to care support, nursing and management, work together as an extraordinary team to produce a highly constructive environment for the best in dementia care.
Brilliant.
Thank you, Giles, for your lovely comments about your recent experience at The Headington Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. Your praise and kind comments about our team really mean a lot to us, and...
My Aunt has been a Resident for over four years. We have always been very happy with the care and support she has received, from all members of the amazing staff team.
Thank you, Bernard, for sharing your recent experience of The Headington Care Home. We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised. Take care!
My husband was cared for totally professionally by all.
The care he received from all but especially from a certain staff member and her team was exemplary.
The way I was looked after at every visit and relatives that come from Worcester was much appreciated. Also, his final days and hours, how thoughtful and compassionate everyone was. Excellent care.
Thank you, Pat, for your comments about your recent experience at The Headington Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
All the staff are caring, attentive, helpful and the communication is excellent. My wife was in the home for eight years and was treated with respect and dignity by all the staff. The whole place has a calm, loving and caring atmosphere which I could not fault
My wife has been looked after for over 2 years and she has received the very best attention, always with care and kindness.
Over a period of six years I have experienced the provision of 3 care homes for my parents. It is only Headington Care Home that I would wish to praise. Leadership (or a good manager) is key to setting standards, attitudes and values in the staffing. The leadership here shows commitment, passion and joy and inspires many of the younger staff to further their training. I have witnessed the genuine time and compassion given to those in her care and her welcoming positive approach to their relatives. Headington Care Home will be highly recommended by my family.
The staff looked after my cousin for many years in a safe environment. Especially throughout his last days he was treated with dignity. His children and the rest of the family were allowed the time and space to spend quality time with him. The staff we were in regular contact with were exceptional, including the coordinator, the staff nurse and another staff member for her support and understanding.
The carers at The Headington Care Home always go the extra mile and it is obvious that they really do care for and understand the needs of all the residents. My father had been in a number of homes before arriving at The Headington Care Home and it is such a relief to know that he is well cared for in a clean and welcoming environment, where the staff are always cheerful and attentive.
My father was admitted to the Headington Care Home after his behaviour deteriorated. At his previous establishments he had been heavily sedated and was listless and unable to communicate. Since he has been at Headington his life has been transformed - though still very ill with advanced dementia he is animated, laughs and smiles and is demonstrably happy. This is due almost entirely to the quality of care he has received which has been nothing short of exceptional in every respect.
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
Accreditations
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