Heathfield House Nursing Home

Heathfield, Bletchington, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 3DX

01869350940

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

12 July 2018

Provider

Heathfield House Nursing Homes Limited

Beds

48 beds

About Heathfield House Nursing Home

Heathfield House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Oxfordshire, providing care and support for older people, many of whom are living with dementia. Further details on the findings of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This nursing home provides care for up to 40 older people, many with dementia. On inspection, 32 residents were living at the home. The facility offers accommodation alongside nursing and personal care services.

During the inspection, inspectors observed the quality of care provided and reviewed the premises. Previous concerns about medication administration have been noted, with records previously found to be inaccurate. Risk management plans and documentation relating to measures to reduce identified risks had also required improvement in past inspections.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 July 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

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 · OX5 3DX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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: Good.

Rating report published 27 July 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 July 2018.

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

Read Heathfield House Nursing Home'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 Heathfield House Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Heathfield House Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Heathfield House Nursing Home'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