The Langston

Station Road, Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP

01608658233

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

8 August 2019

Provider

The Langston (Kingham) Limited

Beds

36 beds

About The Langston

The Langston is a nursing home in Oxfordshire, providing personal and nursing care for younger adults and people aged 65 and over, including some living with dementia. Further details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The Langston provides personal and nursing care for younger adults and people aged 65 and over, some living with dementia. The service accommodates up to 36 people, with 33 residents at the time of inspection.

People were safe and supported by staff who understood how to protect them from harm. Individual risks had been assessed and recorded, and there were sufficient staff to meet people's needs. Medicines were managed safely, with people receiving prescribed medication as intended.

Staff were caring and respectful, ensuring people were involved in decisions about their support. Residents were able to develop positive working relationships with staff members.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 September 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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: 36 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OX7 6UP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

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 3 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 August 2019.

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

Read The Langston'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 Langston, 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 Langston, 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 Langston'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