Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Oxford Respite Service

43 Saxon Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DD

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 14 June 2018

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Last inspected 25 April 2018

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

Report published 14 Jun 2018

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

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

John Radcliffe Hospital

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

0.2 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Hedena Health ltd Bury Knowle

0.7 mi

9 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

0.3 mi

14 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.6 mi

21 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)

199

Most common: violent crime

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

The Brandon Trust

92

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds6
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
Last inspected25 April 2018
Registered with CQC since7 June 2017
Registered managerJulie Ann Kelly

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilities

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

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