Care Home Ratings
Nursing homeResidential care home

Cherwood House Care Centre

Buckingham Road, Caversfield, Bicester, OX27 8RA

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 29 May 2019

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Last inspected 14 May 2019

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 29 May 2019

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating improved from Requires improvement

4 rated inspections on record · First rated August 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

John Radcliffe Hospital

67.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

11.5 mi

Nearest GP surgery

1.1 mi

5 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Jardines Pharmacy

1.1 mi

5 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.7 mi

5 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Oxfordshire (2025–26)

£1,184

per week, residential

£1,231

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

6

Most common: other theft

Elderly population

15.6% of people in Oxfordshire are aged 65 or over

51.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds119
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
Last inspected14 May 2019
Registered with CQC since6 January 2011
Registered managerSusan Varghese

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsDementiaLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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