Welcome to The Close Care Home, an award-winning nursing and residential care home in Oxfordshire, now proudly part of the Eleanor Healthcare Group, a trusted name in high-quality, person-centred care.
Recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as Outstanding, The Close sets the benchmark for excellence in personalised nursing care, dementia support and luxury residential living. At The Close, we offer more than care, we offer a true sense of home.
Nestled on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds along the River Thames, The Close Care Home enjoys a tranquil setting within easy reach of Oxford, Abingdon and Wallingford.
Residents enjoy picturesque countryside views, refined living and easy access to the cultural richness of the Oxford area.
We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a distinction achieved by fewer than 4% of care homes in England. This rating reflects our unwavering commitment to safe, effective, responsive and well-led care.
From the moment you enter, The Close feels like home. Recent refurbishments were guided by residents’ input, making every space both elegant and meaningful.
We redefine nursing and personal care by placing every individual’s needs, choices and dignity at the heart of everything we do. Our multi-disciplinary team offers:
Our food is a standout feature. With award-winning chefs, we provide:
Led by our Life Skills Support Team, we offer a dynamic calendar of activities tailored to resident interests:
Our Screening Room, Den and Library offer entertainment, reflection and relaxation at any time.
We value and support every resident’s cultural and spiritual needs. Local clergy from all religions regularly visit to hold services and personal observance is respected and encouraged.
Our facility is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing residents to stay connected with loved ones and engage in online activities, promoting social engagement and connectivity.
To find out more about what we offer, please download our brochure
We are an award-winning nursing and residential care home in Oxfordshire, proudly recognised for delivering exceptional care, innovation and compassion. Our long list of accolades reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and the list goes on and on.








Our compassionate, professional team is the heart of everything we do. Led by clinical and operational leaders, our team includes experienced nurses, carers, chefs, activities coordinators, therapists, hospitality staff and more.
Each member is committed to delivering dignity, independence and joy to the daily lives of our residents.

Registered Home Manager

Home Manager, Non-Clinical

Clinical Deputy Manager

Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead

Head Chef

Hotel Services Manager

Bistro Dream Team

Close’s own Edward Scissorhands

Close’s own Edward Scissorhands

Activities Lead

Activities Lead

Receptionist

Receptionist
Nothing speaks more to the quality of care we provide than the voices of our residents and their loved ones. Their words reflect the warmth, dedication and attention to detail that defines daily life at The Close.
My Granddaughter of 23 years old has been at The Close Care Home for 2.5 years. I have never seen her so happy, content, relaxed and well cared for.
Although she is the youngest there, all the carers and other residents communicate with her which makes her smile. She has physio on a regular basis and takes part in many of the activities that they provide, including music sessions which are her favourite. She has a main carer and they have so much fun together and it is very obvious they are close. Her main carer knows all her nonverbal signs and can interpret the meaning to give her the very best care. Her other carers are also very much respected and love my granddaughter very much and it shows every day. Two other staff members are also very supportive of my granddaughter in every way and overall I couldn’t be more pleased with everything at Close Care.
My husband has been a resident of The Close for three years. He is totally dependent on the staff for all his needs and requires full-time specialist care from the manager and her team. The staff are his main carers who are so dedicated and kind where nothing is too much of a problem.
A special thank you to the carer who transported my husband to our son’s wedding and accompanied him throughout the service and the photographs.
We are always delighted to speak to the staff on reception who are very supportive with any issues or concerns that I might have.
Finally you have all been wonderful and it’s so reassuring to know he’s in the best care home possible.
I was a resident for 2 weeks. The staff were all pleasant. The food was excellent. The room was kept very clean and I was cared for very well. The friendship between the residents, the care staff and the senior staff was very good. My daughter reported that everyone she dealt with in the home were very friendly and helpful.
The staff were truly outstanding, treating my mother with incredible warmth and empathy. The entire team of carers in Willows were beyond fabulous. They were caring, professional and always attentive. I cannot thank them enough for the wonderful care they provided, ensuring my mother was looked after with the utmost kindness. Their dedication and compassion made all the difference during such a challenging time.
My mother has been living at The Close now for over seven years. The continuity of care has been amazing, adapting to her changing needs as her illness progresses. She is not only well cared for physically but truly loved and respected as well. The nursing and care staff constantly go above and beyond with cheerfulness and professionalism.
Management is visible and supportive. Ancillary staff join in making the place feel as much like home as possible for residents and visitors. The food is freshly cooked and the option of a café where residents can eat alongside visitors is great. The activities are varied and regular and so beneficial for the more social residents like my mother. The physical environment is excellent inside and out with beautiful gardens sweeping down to the river. Everything is kept pristine. We arrived at The Close at a time of family crisis. We are grateful we found a place where my mother can live her best life.
Whether you’re considering care for yourself or a loved one, our friendly team is here to help you explore your options. We’ll arrange a personal visit, guide you through funding options and provide support every step of the way.
Share your care experience with CQC
Helpline: 03000 616161 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.cqc.org.uk/tellus
One of our specialist care advisors will be in touch within 24 hours.
Book your visit today, our team will show you around our care home.
Once you and your loved ones are completely happy, we will agree to a start date for you to move into your new home.
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Despite a successful stint as one of the youngest finance directors in London, specialising in mergers and acquisitions for a prominent advertising company, Marc found his professional success to be hollow. Driven by a desire to serve the community, he left the lucrative world of finance to establish an accountancy practice and business consultancy in Lewisham. His mission was clear: guide local start-ups and small businesses toward financial transparency and profitability.
As Marc’s consultancy flourished, he received a crucial call from Eleanor in 2005, who was struggling to keep her nursing agency afloat after 26 years. Marc took on the challenge, initiating a leap of faith that marked the beginning of a transformative journey. Today, the Eleanor Healthcare Group stands as a model business in the care sector, with over 1500 dedicated members, fluent in 112 languages, supporting over 3000 clients. The senior staff, with a combined experience of over 100 years in health and social care, has been instrumental in guiding and participating in the organisation’s remarkable growth.
Marc draws inspiration from his team of staff care workers and frontline keyworkers, acknowledging their role in preserving the life and dignity of the most vulnerable in the community. He emphasises that Eleanor is an organization with people at its core, having created a paradigm shift in the care sector with the driving principle that social care is about people, not processes. In 2009, Marc introduced the concept of person-centric care, responding to a request from Richmond Council. Eleanor Healthcare Group led the transformation, offering tailor-made services and pioneering an outcomes-based approach in collaboration with local authorities. The organisation then took a leading role in preventive care, integrating health and social care services and introducing a novel caring model to Lewisham Council based on the Buurtzorg model.
Despite numerous achievements, Marc sees success as just the beginning. The Eleanor family remains ready to take another leap of faith, with trust in people above processes. In the face of mounting challenges to health and social care systems, Marc has been steering Eleanor to the forefront of much-needed innovation within the UK and globally. Eleanor Healthcare Group takes pride in its identity, never compromising integrity and always preserving its true essence. The commitment to taking the road less travelled is evident as it approaches the next fork in the future of healthcare, promising to continue breaking new ground and redefine possibilities.