The Oaks Care Home

The Oaks Care Home is a nursing home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 61 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by New Century Care, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published August 2025, the CQC rated The Oaks Care Home 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.

The Oaks Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,375 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to The Oaks Care Home include Crouched Friars Residential Home, Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home and Cheviot Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.