Welcome to The Close, a modern and luxurious care home offering residential, nursing care and a specialist care and ABI.

'The great atmosphere at The Close is reflected in its surroundings which are well kept, beautiful and serene. This, coupled with the approachability and friendliness of the management, makes it a truly wonderful place to be.'

Selina Morris, Head Housekeeper

WINNER of the "most outstanding small care home developer in the UK in 2011" award, sponsored by UK Over 50's Housing Weekly News.

CONGRATULATIONS to Richard Edwards, Head Chef at The Close for reaching the finals of the 2012 Care Home Cook of the Year awards. The final will take place on 20th June at Unilever in Leatherhead, Surrey.

The Close offers long-term care, short-stay convalescent, respite care, day care and specialist care in a beautiful location close to the market town of Abingdon and within close proximity of the city of Oxford. It is ideally set in four acres of beautiful landscaped gardens that roll down to the banks of the river Thames.


We believe this is your home as much as it is ours. We pride ourselves in treating every resident individually and matching the care they require to their specific needs - each resident's Care Plan is designed to build on your strengths and we constantly seek to improve on quality of life.


Please feel free to come and visit us, we would be delighted to show you around.

Nyms Sithole

Nyms Sithole, Manager, The Close

Forthcoming Events at The Close

31/05/12 A Selection of Activities planned for May 2012
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A Selection of Activities planned for May 2012
31/05/12
May 4th: Residents Coffee Morning in the Bistro - 11.30am
May 8th: John Hobbs entertains. Sing-a-long in Willows Wing - 2.30pm
May 9th: Craft morning - 11.00am & Bingo - 2.30pm
May 11th: Armchair Yoga & an afternoon of baking
May 14th: Coffee morning and quiz in the Bistro - 11.00am
May 15th: Residents morning outing to Notcutts Garden Centre & Hazel entertains with her accordian - 2.00pm
May 17th: Oxford Bible Church service - 2.00pm & Gardening Evening from 6.00pm
May 20th: Donna Chalcroft entertains - 2.30pm
May 21st: Holy Communion - 2.00pm
May 22nd: Coffee morning - 11.00am & Tickled Pink Productions present "We'll Meet Again" - 2.30pm
May 23rd: Residents outing to Milletts Farm & Garden Centre - 11.30am
May 25th - Armchair Yoga - 11.30am & Janet Morgan entertains - 2.30pm
May 28th- Coffee morning - 11.00am
May 29th - Kate Holland entertains - 2.30pm
May 30th - Quiz - morning & Shopping Trip to Didcot - 2.30pm
May 31st - Diamond Jubilee Party - 3.00pm

Films show daily in our Cinema. Other activities include reminiscence, one-to-one sessions, manicures and games. Our PAT dog visits every Saturday & Wednesday.
31/05/12 Birthday Wishes
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Birthday Wishes
31/05/12
We wish a Very Happy Birthday to our Residents and Staff who are celebrating birthdays in May. Enjoy!

Recent Events at The Close

08/04/12 Easter Extravaganza
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Easter Extravaganza
Event held on: 08/04/12
Easter egg hunt around the grounds at 11:30, followed by an Easter Raffle
19/04/12 Jazz and Wine!
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Jazz and Wine!
Event held on: 19/04/12
Jazz with Linda Hunt. Wines from Spain and Tapas.
17/05/12 Presentation on British Summer Gardens
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Presentation on British Summer Gardens
Event held on: 17/05/12
A presentation on summer gardens with great British food and wine. From 6.00pm in our Bistro
To read about all our recent events click here