The Homestead

The Homestead is a residential care home in Carterton, in the Oxfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 68 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Methodist Homes, which operates 69 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated The Homestead Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Homestead 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 Homestead include Brize Meadow Lodge, Burford Nursing Home and The Cotswold. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.