Care Homes in OX16
The OX16 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 450 beds, falling under Oxfordshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 5 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in OX16
OX16 covers Banbury and the surrounding rural parishes in north Oxfordshire — a large market town with a significant food manufacturing and distribution sector, a diverse multicultural population, and rapid housing growth over the last two decades. The 10 CQC-registered care homes here provide 450 beds: one is Outstanding, five are Good, three Require Improvement, and one is Not Yet Rated. The three Requires Improvement homes represent a relatively high proportion of the rated market, and families should review the specific inspection reports to understand the concerns before placing a relative here. Oxfordshire County Council handles adult social care; Oxfordshire's commissioning rates are above-average nationally. The Horton General Hospital (part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is located in Banbury and provides local acute care and discharge coordination. Banbury station on the Chiltern Main Line offers fast trains to London Marylebone (under 60 minutes) and direct services to Birmingham. The Julie Richardson Nursing Home (40 beds, Outstanding) is the district's standout provider. OSJCT Larkrise Care Centre (60 beds) and Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home (60 beds) are the largest Good-rated options. OX16's mixed quality profile warrants more careful shortlisting than neighbouring districts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the OX16 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in OX16, offering a combined 450 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in OX16 have?
Of the 10 care homes in OX16: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 5 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in OX16?
The Julie Richardson Nursing Home is among the highest-rated care homes in OX16, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 40 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the OX16 postcode?
The OX16 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 OX16?
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