The Oxfordshire town of Banbury offers a comforting mix of countryside calm and well-connected care homes, making it a reassuring place for later-life care. Horton General Hospital is located in the heart of the town, and there’s a strong network of GP practices and community health services.
You’ll find a broad mix of care homes in Banbury, offering residential, nursing, dementia, and short-term respite care. Whether you or your loved one needs day-to-day personal care - including help with getting dressed or managing medication - or more complex medical support delivered by registered nurses, there are care homes with the experience and facilities to provide it.
Homes here vary by style as well. You’ll find smaller, family-run establishments with a strong community feel, alongside purpose-built residences offering facilities such as therapy rooms, communal and private dining spaces, and landscaped gardens. Other popular facilities include cosy lounges, landscaped gardens, and even deluxe cinema rooms, and these are found in homes such as Highmarket House and Larkrise, managed by trusted providers such as Care UK and The Orders of St John Care Trust.
For couples, many homes offer flexible accommodation options like adjoining rooms or shared suites. And for families, many homes go out of their way to maintain meaningful connections through family-friendly events, shared meals, and overnight accommodation.
If you aren’t sure what type of care is right or need help navigating your options, we can guide you with informed, kind support. We only list CQC-regulated homes that have also been reviewed by our in-house Care Experts, whose assessments go beyond inspections, focusing on the overall happiness of residents. Let us help you find the right choice, including sending you a personalised shortlist of care homes in Banbury with availability, completely free of charge.
Best care homes in Banbury
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Highmarket House - Right next to the town centre, Highmarket House gives residents easy access to the bustling high street, which has plenty of shops, cafés and pubs. Within Highmarket House, you’ll find premium facilities like a cosy coffee shop, a beauty salon and a bar. There’s even a cinema room for movie lovers.
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Larkrise - We love the spacious garden at Larkrise which is often used for fun games like Connect 4. This garden is also packed with comfortable seating that’s perfect for warm weather. Several types of care are available at Larkrise, including dignified residential care, where regular support is given with tasks like washing and taking certain medications.
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Glebefields - Northwest of Banbury’s town centre, Glebefields is nestled in the idyllic Oxfordshire countryside. With a ‘Good’ CQC rating, your loved one will receive high-quality care at Glebefields. There’s lots for your loved one to do here, with many residents enjoying gardening in the vegetable plot during the summer months.