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Oak Cottage

4 Wilkins Green Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9RT

Residential care home · 25 beds · Oak Cottage Care

Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,450
CQC rating
Inadequate
February 2026
Beds
25
residential
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About Oak Cottage

Oak Cottage is a residential care home in Hatfield, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by Oak Cottage Care. The home has been registered since October 2011.

At its latest inspection, published February 2026, the CQC rated Oak Cottage Inadequate, which means the CQC found the service performing badly and has taken enforcement action. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Oak Cottage has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hertfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 255 registered care homes in Hertfordshire. The nearest to Oak Cottage include Honister, LIGHT AND HOPE and Hatfield Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health

Registration

Registered with CQC
October 2011
Latest CQC rating
Inadequate (February 2026)
Council area
Hertfordshire
Read the full CQC inspection report

Fees

Oak Cottage has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care.

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Common questions about Oak Cottage

How much does Oak Cottage cost?

Oak Cottage has not published its fees. Care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Oak Cottage?

The Care Quality Commission rated Oak Cottage Inadequate in February 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Oak Cottage provide nursing care?

No. Oak Cottage is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Oak Cottage offer dementia care?

Yes. Oak Cottage is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Oak Cottage have?

Oak Cottage is registered for up to 25 residents.

Honister

Hatfield, AL10 · 0.2 km · 19 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaC & K Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

LIGHT AND HOPE

Hatfield, AL10 · 1.1 km · 5 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaLight and Hope ()
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet