Care Needs Assessment Explained
Care needs assessment explained, including who can ask, what councils check, eligible needs, care plans, financial assessments and how to challenge decisions.
Ranked list of the top Care homes in Vale of White Horse based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-07-23).
Ranked by computed score (overall + domain ratings + freshness).
| # | Name | Town | Postcode | CQC rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Score: 47
OX14 3UJ
|
ABINGDON | OX14 3UJ | Outstanding | 2019-01-18 |
| 2 |
Score: 47
SN7 8HU
|
FARINGDON | SN7 8HU | Outstanding | 2018-12-22 |
| 3 |
Score: 38
OX2 9QY
|
OXFORD | OX2 9QY | Good | 2023-11-16 |
| 4 |
Score: 38
OX2 9FW
|
OXFORD | OX2 9FW | Good | 2023-04-01 |
| 5 |
Score: 38
OX12 8EA
|
WANTAGE | OX12 8EA | Good | 2023-03-29 |
| 6 |
Score: 37
OX12 9PU
|
WANTAGE | OX12 9PU | Good | 2022-11-26 |
| 7 |
Score: 37
SN7 7LB
|
FARINGDON | SN7 7LB | Good | 2022-10-01 |
| 8 |
Score: 37
OX12 7BY
|
WANTAGE | OX12 7BY | Good | 2022-08-03 |
| 9 |
Score: 37
OX12 7AR
|
WANTAGE | OX12 7AR | Good | 2021-10-21 |
| 10 |
Score: 37
OX2 9PJ
|
OXFORD | OX2 9PJ | Good | 2021-05-27 |
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