Godswell Park

Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4ES

01295724000

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

9 March 2020

Provider

Godswell Park Care Home Limited

Beds

48 beds

About Godswell Park

Godswell Park is a nursing home in Oxfordshire, providing personal and nursing care for older people. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal and nursing care to 36 people aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 48 residents. People receive outstanding care from consistent, knowledgeable staff who exceed their expectations. The service embraces technology to promote residents' freedom while minimising risks.

The provider maintains an excellent overview of risk and safety, informing action and business plans, and has retained an independent health and safety consultancy to ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation. The service maintains exceptional staffing levels that meet people's needs and keep them safe.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 April 2020

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Photographs of the home

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 48 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OX15 4ES

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 22 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 March 2020.

Safe: Outstanding
Effective: Outstanding
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Godswell Park's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Godswell Park, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Godswell Park, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Godswell Park's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees