Oaklands
Oaklands is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex (SS16 6SX). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
New provider since November 2026. The rating shown may relate to the previous provider.
About Oaklands
Oaklands is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex, supporting older people and younger adults who need help with everyday life. We should say plainly where we stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. That judgement reflected what the inspection found, and we would rather raise it ourselves than have anyone come across it afterwards and wonder what else we had chosen not to mention. We are glad to go through the report with anyone considering the home and to set out what we have changed since. The daily work continues, and it is where our attention belongs. Care here is planned with each resident and with the people who know them best. We are specific about the help someone wants and the help they would rather do without, because support given where it is not needed takes away independence as surely as neglect does. We look at how each person wants their day arranged, from when they are woken to what they eat and where they sit, and we try to get those things right consistently rather than occasionally. Putting a home right is a matter of sustained attention rather than announcements. If you are considering us, please come and look, talk to residents and relatives, and form your own view of whether we are heading in the right direction.
Care provided at Oaklands
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 55 residents
- Last CQC inspection: 24 August 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Oaklands (Essex) compares in Basildon
Measured against the 17 care homes for older people registered in Basildon. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 55 places. Smaller than 8 of the 17 homes. The local average is 52 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 10 of the 17 homes (59%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Essex the figure is 70%.
- Latest report
- 24 August 2021. 9 of the 17 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 17 have registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Basildon.
The local picture: Basildon
What the numbers say about care for older people in Basildon, in Essex.
What care costs in Essex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £849 | £1,384 to £1,672 (Middle half of prices from 11 Essex homes. Median £1,520.) |
| Nursing care | £1,103 | £1,800 to £2,126 (East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 (East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 (East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 16,700. Rising to 18,100 by 2035, up 8%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,300. Rising to 5,900 by 2035, up 38%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,200. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 16%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 60%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Essex as a whole is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 45. Essex average is 67.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 66 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Essex: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Who pays, across Essex (estimate): 36% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Oaklands (Essex)
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 3 November 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- WT CC OPCO 2 Limited, which runs 14 adult social care services in England. 12 of the 14 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Dr Salako and Partners, 0.2 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Basildon University Hospital, Basildon, 2.1 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Laindon Station, 0.9 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Oaklands (Essex)
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Basildon University Hospital, Basildon, 2.1 miles away
It is about 2.1 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Dr Salako and Partners, 0.2 miles away
- Laindon Medical Group, 1 mile away
- The Knares Medical Practice, 1.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- 17 Denehurst Gardens, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Laindon Health Centre Dental Practice, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
- 1 Danacre [dental Surgery], 1.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Great Berry Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Well, 1.1 miles away
- Boots, 1.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Laindon Station, 0.9 miles away
- Basildon Station, 2.3 miles away
- West Horndon Station, 2.7 miles away
Around Oaklands (Essex)
- H: Oaklands (Essex)
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Local care news in Essex
- New 55 bed care home registered with CQC in Basildon: Oaklands (Essex) (5 November 2026)
- Highfield Care Home registered as a 60 bed care home in Uttlesford (5 November 2026)
More local care news for Essex
Common questions about Oaklands
Where is Oaklands located?
Oaklands is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex, SS16 6SX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Oaklands provide?
Oaklands is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Oaklands's CQC rating?
Oaklands is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 24 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
How many beds does Oaklands have?
Oaklands is registered for up to 55 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Oaklands
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Oaklands (Essex) is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Oaklands (Essex) is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Oaklands (Essex) supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Oaklands (Essex) has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Oaklands (Essex). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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