Oakwood Lodge
20 Argyle Road, Ilford, IG1 3BQ
Residential care home · 8 beds · Oakwood Lodge Care Home

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,427
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2022
- Beds
- 8
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £74,204 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,854 a week
The typical live-in carer near Redbridge, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £377 a week less, £19,604 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,499 a week less than two places.
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 Oakwood Lodge
Oakwood Lodge is a residential care home in Ilford, in the Redbridge council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Oakwood Lodge Care Home, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2020.
At its latest inspection, published July 2022, the CQC rated Oakwood Lodge 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.
Oakwood Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Redbridge with a fee on record typically charge about £1,427 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 76 registered care homes in Redbridge. The nearest to Oakwood Lodge include Ashwood House Limited (Ilford), Rosalee House and Northbrook Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Registration
- Provider
- Oakwood Lodge Care Home Limited
- Registered with CQC
- April 2020
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2022)
- Council area
- Redbridge
- Town
- Ilford
- Safe?
- Requires improvement
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found risks were monitored and staff responded to concerns about an unexpected death.
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
Oakwood Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Redbridge typically charge about £1,427 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 Oakwood Lodge
How much does Oakwood Lodge cost?
Oakwood Lodge has not published its fees. Care homes in Redbridge typically charge about £1,427 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Oakwood Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Oakwood Lodge Good in July 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Oakwood Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Oakwood Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Oakwood Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Oakwood Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Oakwood Lodge have?
Oakwood Lodge is registered for up to 8 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Redbridge
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 £1,250 a week. 75 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Sidonia is a first class live-in carer whose dedication and thoughtfulness made her stay a happy experience.”
“Charity would take Nan on holidays day trips and shopping adventures”
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.
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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Ilford
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.