Elderly careOxfordshire

Types of elderly care in Oxfordshire

An older person in Oxfordshire can have care at home, from a visit a week to a carer who lives in, or move into a care home. 1,658 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Oxfordshire and 141 care homes in Oxfordshire take older people. This page sets out each kind of care, what it costs here and who provides it, with carers and client reviews from nearby.

By James Bowdler, founder of PrimeCarers  ·  Updated October 2026  ·  9 min read · See every kind of care, with local prices

Every kind of care

Every kind of care in Oxfordshire, with what it costs here

Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Oxfordshire charge and how much of it there is locally.

Help during the day

Help at home during the day in Oxfordshire

Visiting care

A carer comes for an hour or more at the times you agree, such as a morning call to help someone up and washed.

  • 1,658 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Oxfordshire, charging £19 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
  • 43 of the 58 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.

“She never felt like a nanny, more like family - who to this date we sorely miss. She continues to be our source of advice and we have kept in touch. The twins can't forget her and we don't want them to lose that connection with her. Hers will be hard shoes to fill!”

Safina and mohammed L., about Catherine O. of Buckingham, 2024

“Nyarai is an exceptional carer with many years of experience. She has been caring for my 90 year old mother with such care and attention and has quickly established a really warm and Natural relationship with her. Nyarai is such an asset in so many ways, not only as a wonderful carer for mum but also a lovely person spend time with when we come and stay.”

Luke S., about Nyarai N. of Milton Keynes, 2024

Hourly care explainedPrivate carers in Oxfordshire

Companionship

Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.

  • Of the 52 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.

“She has managed to form a good relationship with our 94 year old mum, who has dementia and is quite anxious, and is one of those rare warm people who will always go the extra mile. ) to reassuring, finding lost objects, managing sensitive moments, noticing and attending to household needs etc she's been great. Also a joy to chat with for family members, and an excellent communicator. Thoroughly recommend.”

Claire M., about Rosalia B. of Wallingford, 2024

“Nyarai has been an incredibly sunny, positive and uplifting presence for Mum since she arrived February. Mum is flourishing through her home cooked meals, tender care, open hearted warmth, and professional poise. As a family we value so much the qualities that Nyarai brings to her care work, and the sense of reassurance she spreads through her lovely spirit.”

Imogen S., about Nyarai N. of Milton Keynes, 2024

Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Oxfordshire

Personal care

Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.

  • Of the 52 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.

“She put her heart into the work of caring for our mum, was very compassionate and kind and dealt with difficulties thoughtfully and creatively. She was very committed to our mum and went the extra mile in many ways. We always knew mum was being kept safe in Loritha's care. We are so sorry to lose Loritha (our mum has had to go into hospital for a time) but our loss may be your gain!”

Jane H., about Loritha C. of Tring, 2022

“Yvonne cared for my mum, who was suffering from dementia, during the day for around a year. Yvonne helped my mum with many aspects of daily life such as showering, nutrition, and personal care. She also helped my mum to enjoy activities that were becoming difficult on her own, such as walking in nature, gardening, music, cooking, and artwork.”

Harry G., about Yvonne N. of Leamington Spa, 2026

Personal care at home

Help with a condition

Care for a condition or a change in health in Oxfordshire

Dementia care

Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.

  • Of the 52 nearest carers with a full profile, 40 write about caring for someone with dementia.

“For example, Kitty values her own independence, and Nyarai is able to deliver a tailored caring style which maintains Kitty's dignity and sense of self whilst ensuring she is well and looked after. Furthermore, she is a deeply warm and loving person, who is sensitive and respectful. Nyarai is a caring person, hence why she is so confident and adept in her role!”

Em S., about Nyarai N. of Milton Keynes, 2024

“I was hesitant about having others involved, but I was comfortable with Yvonne from the off (and more importantly, Kate was). Kate's care needs are complex, but Yvonne dealt very well with the challenges. When circumstances finally forced me to put Kate into a care home, I felt the we had both lost a friend. I unhesitatingly recommend Yvonne.”

Sam G., about Yvonne N. of Leamington Spa, 2025

Dementia care at home

Palliative care at home

Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.

  • Of the 52 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.

“Titus has been a wonderful carer for my husband. My husband had MND and passed away last year. Titus has compassion, patience, a great sense of humour and a very professional attitude. He is reliable and trustworthy. I have complete confidence in him so has all my family. We all keep in touch with him. I would recommend Titus to anyone without any reservation.”

Marie S., about Titus M. of Oxford, 2026

“She is thoughtful, caring, funny and very professional. I could not have been happier and more confident to leave my parents care in her capable hands. I would highly recommend her and if it hadn't been for their passing in their nineties then she would still be part of this family. I wish her every success and happiness in the future.”

Liz L., about Loritha C. of Tring, 2024

Palliative care at home

Nights and round the clock

Care at night and around the clock in Oxfordshire

Live-in care

One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.

  • 33 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Oxfordshire.
  • A week here costs £1,031 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,076.
  • Of the 52 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 also do live-in care as well as visits.

“Loritha was a lovely, friendly carer to have living with us for 3 weeks. She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time. Thank you for helping us at short notice Loritha.”

Lucy D., about Loritha C. of Tring, 2022

“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”

Bridget S., about Nyarai N. of Milton Keynes, 2024

Live-in care explainedLive-in care in Oxfordshire

Care homes

Care homes and nursing homes in Oxfordshire

141care homes in Oxfordshire take older people
88of them provide nursing
121are registered to care for people with dementia
6,919beds between them

107 of the 122 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 12 of them outstanding, and 15 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,554 a week for a residential place. A live-in carer here costs £1,031 to £1,120 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.

Elderly care in Oxfordshire helps you weigh care at home against a care home, and care at home or a care home goes through what to ask a home before choosing it.

Agencies or private carers

Home care agencies and private carers in Oxfordshire

154 home care agencies for older people in Oxfordshire

Registered with the Care Quality Commission, and 87 of the 98 with a rating are rated good or outstanding. An agency usually charges £28 to £35 an hour and chooses which of its carers comes.

1,658 private carers near Oxfordshire

Self-employed carers near Oxfordshire charge £19 to £24 an hour on PrimeCarers, our fee included, and you choose who comes.

Every carer on PrimeCarers has passed an enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work check and an online interview before they appear (how we check carers). Agency or private carer compares the two, and the best home carers in Oxfordshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.

Paying for care

Help paying for care in Oxfordshire

Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Oxfordshire sets out each route and who to contact.

Questions

Questions families in Oxfordshire ask about the types of care

1,658 carers within about 45 minutes of Oxfordshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 141 care homes in Oxfordshire take older people, 88 of them with nursing and 121 registered to care for people with dementia.

For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,076 with our fee included, against a median of £1,554 for a care home place in Oxfordshire. For a couple, one live-in carer costs about £1,350 a week, far less than two care home places. Care at home or a care home goes through the decision.

A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 141 care homes in Oxfordshire that take older people, 88 provide nursing. 121 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.

Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Oxfordshire sets out each route.

Where the nearest carers live

From the profiles of the carers based within about 45 minutes of Oxfordshire

Where the nearest carers live, from their profiles. For visits, a short drive makes early and late calls easier to cover.

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