The Homestead

24 Flax Crescent, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1NA

01993845754

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 December 2018

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

68 beds

About The Homestead

The Homestead is a residential care home in Oxfordshire. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home accommodates up to 68 older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 64 residents were living at the home with a registered manager in post. The service continues to provide good quality care, with inspectors finding no serious risks or concerns affecting how it operates.

The environment and care provision both met the required standards, maintaining the home's previous Good rating.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 January 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has an on-site bar called Carters Rest.
The provider lists single furnished bedrooms with private en-suite facilities.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 68 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OX18 1NA

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 12 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 December 2018.

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

Read The Homestead'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 Homestead, 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 The Homestead, 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 The Homestead'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