Oakland Village & Community Care Centre
Oakland Village & Community Care Centre is a residential care home in Swadlincote, Derbyshire (DE11 8LH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Oakland Village & Community Care Centre
We at Oakland Village & Community Care Centre are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming town of Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Our home provides a nurturing environment where older adults, younger adults, and those living with complex needs can feel genuinely at ease, supported by a team committed to dignity, respect, and personalised care. Nestled within the East Midlands and easily reached from across the DE postcode area and surrounding Derbyshire communities, our setting offers a comfortable base for residents and convenient access for visiting loved ones. The local area combines a sense of community with the calm of a market town, and our home reflects that same balance of warmth and tranquillity. We aim to create spaces that feel like home rather than an institution, where residents can relax, socialise, and enjoy daily life on their own terms. The breadth of care we provide means we are able to welcome a wide range of individuals with differing needs. Our residential care supports older people who require everyday assistance, whilst our specialist dementia care offers structured routines, familiar surroundings, and gentle reassurance for those navigating memory loss. For families, this often brings profound relief, knowing that a loved one is understood, safe, and treated with patience throughout every stage of their journey. We also support adults living with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments, adapting our approach so that each resident can engage with life in the way that suits them best. Younger adults find a place here too, with care plans shaped around their individual goals, interests, and aspirations rather than assumptions about age or diagnosis. For those affected by eating disorders, we provide sensitive, considered support that prioritises wellbeing, trust, and the rebuilding of healthy routines in a calm environment. In practice, this means our team takes time to understand each person as an individual. We listen to families, learn life histories, and build care around preferences, whether that involves favourite meals, treasured hobbies, faith practices, or simply the comfort of a familiar morning routine. Communication with relatives is something we value deeply, because we know that staying involved and informed makes all the difference when entrusting someone you love to a care home. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission, carried out in May 2022, rated us Good overall, with Good ratings across every domain assessed: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This consistent picture reflects the everyday commitment of our team to safeguarding residents, delivering effective and evidence informed care, leading the home with integrity, and responding thoughtfully to the changing needs of those we support. For families weighing up the difficult decision of choosing a care home, this independent endorsement offers welcome reassurance that the standards we promise are the standards we deliver. Beyond the ratings and the specialisms, what we hope shines through is the genuine warmth of life at our home. Laughter in shared lounges, quiet conversations over a cup of tea, gentle encouragement during a difficult day, and celebration of small milestones all form part of the rhythm here. We believe that good care is not only about meeting needs but about enriching lives, and we work hard to ensure every resident feels seen, valued, and at home. If you are exploring care options for yourself or a loved one in Swadlincote or the wider Derbyshire area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing a care home can feel overwhelming, and we are happy to answer questions, talk through the support we offer, and help you understand whether our home might be the right fit. Whatever stage you are at in your search, please know that you are not alone, and we are here to listen whenever you are ready to reach out.
Care provided at Oakland Village & Community Care Centre
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 May 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Oakland Village & Community Care Centre
Where is Oakland Village & Community Care Centre located?
Oakland Village & Community Care Centre is a residential care home in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8LH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Oakland Village & Community Care Centre provide?
Oakland Village & Community Care Centre is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Oakland Village & Community Care Centre's CQC rating?
Oakland Village & Community Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Oakland Village & Community Care Centre provide dementia care?
Yes. Oakland Village & Community Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Oakland Village & Community Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Oakland Village & Community Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Oakland Village & Community Care Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Oakland Village & Community Care Centre is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Oakland Village & Community Care Centre 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?
Yes. Yes. Oakland Village & Community Care Centre offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
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. Oakland Village & Community Care Centre 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 Midlands
Oakland Village & Community Care Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,200 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Oakland Village & Community Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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