Shepherds Corner
Croydon, CR0 · 0.4 km · 13 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBramley Health
Fee not published
Area typical £1,232 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Oak Field
21 Oakfield Road, West Croydon, CR0 2UD
Residential care home · 7 beds · Care Expertise Group
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,232
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2025
- Beds
- 7
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Croydon
£1,232a week
About £64,064 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,464 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Croydon, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £182 a week less, £9,464 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,109 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near West Croydon
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Croydon
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Oak Field
Oak Field is a residential care home in West Croydon, in the Croydon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Care Expertise Group, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2011.
At its latest inspection, published October 2025, the CQC rated Oak Field Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Oak Field has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Croydon with a fee on record typically charge about £1,232 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 128 registered care homes in Croydon. The nearest to Oak Field include Shepherds Corner, Chestnut Lodge Care Home and North Downs Villa. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Care Expertise Group Limited
- Registered with CQC
- March 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2025)
- Council area
- Croydon
- Town
- West Croydon
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control measures during the COVID-19 pandemic review.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Oak Field has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Croydon typically charge about £1,232 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Oak Field
How much does Oak Field cost?
Oak Field has not published its fees. Care homes in Croydon typically charge about £1,232 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Oak Field?
The Care Quality Commission rated Oak Field Good in October 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Oak Field provide nursing care?
No. Oak Field is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Oak Field offer dementia care?
Oak Field is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Croydon listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Oak Field have?
Oak Field is registered for up to 7 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Croydon
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,230 a week. 77 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Sharon R.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 7 minutes from Croydon. Can care for a couple
Rosa Maria D.
3 reviews
From £1,148 a week, 3 years caring
Based about 8 minutes from Croydon
Hamida K.
1 review
From £928 a week, 13 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Croydon. Can care for a couple
Jessica S.
1 review
From £1,400 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Croydon. Can care for a couple
“She cared for my mum with Alzheimer's with endless patience and kindness, always arriving with a smile and a positive attitude”
“Terry has been of invaluable help to our family while working as a part-time live-in carer for our mother for approximately 6 months”
See live-in carers near CroydonProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Other care homes near West Croydon
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near West Croydon
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Croydon
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Chestnut Lodge Care Home
Croydon, CR0 · 0.6 km · 42 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,232 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
North Downs Villa
Croydon, CR0 · 0.6 km · 10 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSurrey Mental Health
Fee not published
Area typical £1,232 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week