Care Homes in OX7
The OX7 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 453 beds, falling under Oxfordshire council. 7 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in OX7
OX7 covers Chipping Norton, Charlbury, and the north Cotswolds villages of Oxfordshire — a rural and semi-rural district administered by West Oxfordshire District Council and Oxfordshire County Council. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 453 beds. Seven homes are rated Good and one Requires Improvement, with no Outstanding facilities. Southerndown (82 beds) and Tall Trees (61 beds) are the two largest providers. The substantial bed count reflects the presence of several larger facilities serving older residents in the affluent Cotswolds area, where self-funding is common and fees often exceed the national average. Penhurst Gardens Care Home (58 beds) is a further significant provider. Families in OX7 will find a well-served rural market, though the absence of Outstanding-rated care means there is scope for the highest standard to be met only by travelling to neighbouring districts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the OX7 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in OX7, offering a combined 453 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in OX7 have?
Of the 9 care homes in OX7: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 1 requires 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 OX7?
Southerndown is among the highest-rated care homes in OX7, holding a CQC rating of Good with 82 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the OX7 postcode?
The OX7 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 OX7?
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