Care Homes in OX10
The OX10 postcode district has 6 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 346 beds, falling under Oxfordshire council. 4 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in OX10
OX10 covers Wallingford, Didcot's eastern fringes, and the rural Thames Valley villages of South Oxfordshire. The district has 6 CQC-registered care homes providing 346 beds — a relatively high bed-to-home ratio suggesting several large providers. Quality is mixed: four homes are rated Good while two Require Improvement. Wallingford's market-town setting and green surroundings make it a popular choice for families relocating elderly relatives from Reading or Oxford.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the OX10 postcode area?
There are 6 CQC-registered care homes in OX10, offering a combined 346 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in OX10 have?
Of the 6 care homes in OX10: 0 are rated Outstanding; 4 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in OX10?
Waterside Court Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in OX10, holding a CQC rating of Good with 70 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the OX10 postcode?
The OX10 postcode area falls under Oxfordshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in OX10?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Oxfordshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data