The Close Care Home

The Close Care Home is a nursing home in Abingdon, in the Oxfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 90 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Eleanor Healthcare Group, which operates 15 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2020, the CQC rated The Close Care Home Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Close Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Oxfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,597 a week for residential care and £2,030 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 147 registered care homes in Oxfordshire. The nearest to The Close Care Home include John Masefield House, Sotwell Hill House and Rush Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.