England

Rated:GoodNursing

Wardington House Nursing Home

Wardington House, Wardington, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 1SD

01295750622

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

13 August 2020

Provider

Wardington House Partnership

Beds

60 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 14 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and 5 are lower.

11 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2015
GoodMar 2017
GoodAug 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Wardington House Partnership runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Wardington House Nursing Home

Wardington House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Oxfordshire. Full details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Wardington House Nursing Home specialises in care and support for people living with dementia and is registered for up to 60 people. The provider invested in powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) for staff providing care to people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, offering the highest level of protection. The matron delivered practical training to 88 care staff in small groups so they could become accustomed to wearing the respirator helmets and to help people adjust to seeing staff in this equipment.

Staff felt very well supported and protected by the provider.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 August 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Residents can choose between three sitting rooms and personalise bedrooms with furniture and family photographs.

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: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OX17 1SD

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 14 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 August 2020.

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

Read Wardington House Nursing 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 Wardington House Nursing Home, 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 Wardington House Nursing Home, 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 Wardington House Nursing 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