Little Oaks
Little Oaks is a residential care home in Witham, Essex (CM8 3JY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Little Oaks
We are Little Oaks, a residential care home in Witham, Essex. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people living with a mental health condition, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. The people we support often have needs that overlap in ways the usual categories miss. Somebody may have a learning disability and be managing a mental health condition as well, and support that addresses only one of those will not hold up. So we plan around the person and take the time to find out what genuinely helps on a good day and on a difficult one. Predictability and consistency do most of the work. Knowing what is happening, when and with whom, and finding that it turns out to be correct. Familiar staff. A routine somebody can rely on and that we protect rather than ask them to be flexible about. Choice runs through the day as far as it can, and where a decision needs support we support it rather than taking it over. Families and advocates are involved as much as the person wants. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Little Oaks
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 November 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Little Oaks
Where is Little Oaks located?
Little Oaks is a residential care home in Witham, Essex, CM8 3JY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Little Oaks provide?
Little Oaks is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Little Oaks's CQC rating?
Little Oaks is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 November 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Little Oaks offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Little Oaks offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Little Oaks
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Little Oaks 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. Little Oaks 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. Little Oaks 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. Little Oaks 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
Little Oaks 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 Little Oaks. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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