The Oakes
The Oakes is a residential care home in Laindon, Essex (SS15 6JX). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About The Oakes
The Oakes is a residential care home in Laindon, Essex. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who need a short break or whose family carer needs one. The house belongs to the people who live in it. Everyone has a support plan written with them, in a form they can actually use, covering how they like to be supported, what they enjoy, what they find difficult and what they want their week to contain. Some people here like a clear structure and will say so when it slips. Others prefer to take each day as it comes. Both are supported properly. People go out locally and further afield, keep up college, work, clubs and family contact, and we treat that as the purpose of the place rather than an extra when staffing allows. Communication is where we put most of our effort. Where somebody does not use speech, we learn how they do tell us things and make sure every member of the team can read them confidently. When someone becomes distressed we treat it as communication and look for the cause, and anything that limits a person's freedom is agreed formally, recorded and reviewed with a view to reducing it. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us outstanding overall. We were glad of it and treat it as something to keep earning. Families, advocates and commissioners are welcome to visit.
Care provided at The Oakes
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about The Oakes
Where is The Oakes located?
The Oakes is a residential care home in Laindon, Essex, SS15 6JX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Oakes provide?
The Oakes is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Oakes's CQC rating?
The Oakes is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 22 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Oakes offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Oakes offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Oakes
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Oakes 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. The Oakes 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 Oakes 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. The Oakes 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
The Oakes 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 The Oakes. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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