The Lady Nuffield Home

165 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7AW

01865888500

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

8 April 2021

Provider

The Lady Nuffield Home

Beds

30 beds

About The Lady Nuffield Home

The Lady Nuffield Home is a residential care home in Oxfordshire, providing accommodation and support for older people. Full details of the CQC's latest findings are set out below.

The Lady Nuffield provides accommodation for up to 30 older people in an adapted building. At the time of inspection, 23 residents were living at the home.

The home maintains high standards of cleanliness with a dedicated domestic team following a rigorous cleaning schedule. Staff are well trained and follow robust protocols for personal protective equipment. The building's layout and size allow for effective social distancing measures.

Additional activities have been introduced to promote residents' well-being.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 April 2021

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenActivities Programme

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: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OX2 7AW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 25 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 April 2021.

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

Read The Lady Nuffield 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 The Lady Nuffield Home, 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 The Lady Nuffield Home, 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 The Lady Nuffield 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