The Oaks Residential Care Home

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The Oaks Residential Care Home in Colchester supports older people, including residents living with dementia, residents managing mental health conditions and residents with a visual or hearing impairment.

We aim to be a comfortable, steady sort of place where staff and residents know one another properly. The day is not run to a rigid timetable. People get up when they are ready, eat food cooked here that is worth looking forward to, and spend their time in company or quietly as they prefer.

Where someone has a sensory impairment we pay attention to the details that make the difference. Saying who we are as we come into the room, explaining what is about to happen before we help, keeping belongings where they were left, and making sure nobody is left out of what is going on around them.

For residents living with dementia we keep routines familiar and our approach unhurried, and we spend real time learning a person's earlier life, because that is usually what allows us to settle someone who is anxious.

Relatives are welcome at any reasonable hour, and we would far rather hear a concern from you early than discover it late.

We also offer respite stays. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

Common questions about The Oaks Residential Care Home

Where is The Oaks Residential Care Home located?

The Oaks Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO7 8NN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Oaks Residential Care Home provide?

The Oaks Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Oaks Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

The Oaks Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 July 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Oaks Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. The Oaks Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Oaks Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Oaks Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact The Oaks Residential Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about The Oaks Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Oaks Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Oaks Residential Care Home 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. The Oaks Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. The Oaks Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 16 July 2024
  • Report published: 16 July 2024

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Requires Improvement
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

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Typical weekly fees in the East

The Oaks Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from The Oaks Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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