The Oaks Residential Care Home
The Oaks Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO7 8NN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Oaks Residential Care Home
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.
Care provided at The Oaks Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 16 July 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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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.
Questions families ask about The Oaks Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. 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.
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?
No. The Oaks Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
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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