Holder House

35-37 Oxford Road, Abingdon, OX14 2EE

01235521850

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 May 2021

Provider

Waythrough

Beds

14 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 18 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 15 are the same and 1 is lower.

8 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2021

First inspected by CQC in 2021, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Waythrough, which runs 7 care homes in England: 6 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Holder House

Holder House is a 14-bed residential care home located on Oxford Road in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with mental health support needs. As a smaller residential setting, it offers a more intimate environment compared to larger facilities in the area.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in May 2021. It is operated by Waythrough, a care provider offering residential services across the region.

The property's location in central Abingdon provides access to local amenities, healthcare services, and community facilities. The combination of its size and mixed-needs approach means Holder House caters to residents with varying care requirements and backgrounds, from older adults requiring support with daily living to younger people needing mental health services.

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Holder House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Holder House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Holder House'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