Bamburgh House
Thorrington, CO7 · 2.4 km · 3 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBamburgh House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
The Oaks Residential Care Home
14 St Mary's Road, Aingers Green, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8NN
Residential care home · 30 beds · Florence Care Homes
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2024
- Beds
- 30
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Essex
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Colchester
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
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 The Oaks Residential Care Home
The Oaks Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Florence Care Homes. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published July 2024, the CQC rated The Oaks Residential 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 Residential Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 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 Residential Care Home include Bamburgh House, The Orchards and Quenby Rest Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. 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
- Mental health
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Florence Care Homes Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2024)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Colchester
The CQC inspection, explained
The Oaks Residential Care Home is rated Inadequate and is in special measures; inspectors found serious concerns about safety, staffing, hygiene and management.
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
The Oaks Residential Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Oaks Residential Care Home
How much does The Oaks Residential Care Home cost?
The Oaks Residential Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Oaks Residential Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Oaks Residential Care Home Good in July 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Oaks Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. The Oaks Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Oaks Residential Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. The Oaks Residential Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Oaks Residential Care Home have?
The Oaks Residential Care Home is registered for up to 30 residents.
Care at home
35 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex
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 £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Michael F.
2 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Martha P.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Sandra Ratanang M.
1 review
From £1,113 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Nechelle F.
3 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, 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.
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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.
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Orchards
Colchester, CO7 · 2.8 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCygnet Health Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Quenby Rest Home
Colchester, CO7 · 3.1 km · 26 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week