The Cotswold

Woodside Drive, Bradwell Village, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4XA

01993824225

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

13 August 2019

Provider

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited

Beds

51 beds

About The Cotswold

The Cotswold is a nursing home in Oxfordshire, providing personal and nursing care mainly for people aged 65 and over, on both permanent and short stay bases. The findings below set out what the CQC found on inspection.

The Cotswold provides personal and nursing care for people predominantly aged 65 and over on a permanent or short stay basis. This purpose-built two-storey home accommodates up to 51 people and can offer private rooms, a library, communal spaces, and beautiful gardens. At the time of inspection, 49 people were living at the service.

Staff place people at the heart of service delivery, with a focus on meeting individual expectations and preferences. The team gathers people's life histories to understand their unique needs and priorities, ensuring residents maintain their independence and personal interests throughout their care journey.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 September 2019

Specialist Care

Older 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 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: 51 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OX18 4XA

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 20 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 August 2019.

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

Read The Cotswold'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 The Cotswold, 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 The Cotswold, 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 The Cotswold'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