The Homestead
24 Flax Crescent, Carterton, OX18 1NA
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 12 January 2019
Last inspected 14 December 2018
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 12 Jan 2019
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated July 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
John Radcliffe Hospital
67.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
The Broadshires Health Centre
0.6 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Broadshires Pharmacy
0.6 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.9 mi
1 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)
Most common: anti social behaviour
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.
Provider
Methodist Homes
146
locations
91%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.