St Luke's Hospital - Oxford

4 Latimer Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7PF

01865228800

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

23 October 2020

Provider

St. Luke's Oxford

Beds

63 beds

About St Luke's Hospital - Oxford

St Luke's Hospital is a nursing home in Oxfordshire, providing nursing care for people who need ongoing medical support. Further details on how the service performs are set out in the CQC findings below.

St Luke's Hospital implements comprehensive infection control measures to protect residents and staff. All visitors are screened for respiratory symptoms before entry, and the dedicated COVID-19 area has its own external entrance with clear safety signage and instructions. Residents in this area have access to computers and tablets to maintain contact with family and friends while isolating.

Each person has a single occupancy room, and the service provides separate changing areas for staff to manage PPE in both the main facility and the COVID-19 unit. Staff use fluid repellent surgical masks, gloves, and aprons when delivering personal care, following current government guidelines. The service maintains ample supplies of hand sanitiser and PPE throughout, with appropriate signage marking separate zones within the COVID-19 area to ensure safe movement for both staff and residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 November 2020

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsWiFiParkingHairdresserPhysiotherapyDining RoomCommunal LoungeLibraryCafe Bar

Practical details from the provider

The home has a dedicated physiotherapy suite on site.
Facilities include a hairdressing salon, library, activities room and dining rooms on each floor.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 63 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OX3 7PF

Registered care categories

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

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 16 September 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 October 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 3 September 2019: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read St Luke's Hospital - Oxford'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 St Luke's Hospital - Oxford, 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 St Luke's Hospital - Oxford, 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 St Luke's Hospital - Oxford'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.

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