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Little Oaks

Braxted Road, Little Braxted, Witham, Essex CM8 3JY
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At Little Oaks, care workers don’t think of the home as a ‘care home’ but as ‘your home’. Your home with help at hand, enabling you to maintain the lifestyle you used to have which may have become difficult over recent years.

The beauty of Little Oaks is that they are a small home with a big heart, offering a big service. They put wellbeing, comfort and happiness at the centre...  

Care Provided by Little Oaks

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 14 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,400From £1,400
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,400From £1,400

Fees are inclusive not included are hairdressers , chiropodist, toiletries and newspapers ,which are available and funded by the individual.

Contact Little Oaks to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Autumn Care Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Lynda Canning (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (14)

Visiting

  • There are no set visiting times . Meal times are protected where possible

Parking

  • There is a large driveway for up to 10 vehicles

Little Oaks Reviews (12)

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9.5

Little Oaks has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.492) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Oaks has 12 reviews.

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Review from C M (Friend of Resident) published on 6 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I have found the Little Oaks staff and accommodation to be very good
The care that they provide for the people is carried out with respect and dignity
Cleanliness and catering are of a very high standard

The gardens are well manicured

Reply from Lynda Canning, Manager at Little Oaks

Thank you for your lovely comments I will pass this on to our care team. It is a pleasure to care for your loved one.

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Review from K P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Mum is very happy at this small friendly care home, which is very reassuring to our family.

The staff are very caring and helpful and Mum is well looked after. The home is very clean and Mum has a lovely room. There is always plenty of food and Mum enjoys her cuppa tea and biscuits!

Reply from Lynda Canning, Manager at Little Oaks

Thank you for this lovely feedback ! We are soo pleased to hear Mum is happy here and its our pleasure to care for her.

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Review from Keegan D (Son of Resident) published on 11 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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From initial contact with home, they have always been friendly, helpful, and treat Dad and guests with respect and dignity. They have successfully got his health back to where it should be, always on hand and never stops. Sometimes the staff seem a little stressed, but they do not stop, always with a smile. I'm very pleased Dad is being cared for at Little Oaks.

Reply from Lynda Canning, Manager at Little Oaks

Thank you for your feedback , We take pride in the care we provide and our staff work above and beyond daily to ensure this continues.

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Review from Janice P (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Little Oaks has a very relaxing happy atmosphere for both residents and visitors. The carers are all wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. Mum is happy and being well cared for which is all I can ask. After visiting mum I always come away feeling content that she is in the best place possible.

Reply from Lynda Canning, Manager at Little Oaks

Thank you for your lovely comments I will feed these back to the team

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Review from Marion D (Wife of Resident) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with care service and welcoming.

Reply from Lynda Canning, Manager at Little Oaks

Thank you for your lovely comments I will feed these back to team

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Review from Julie F (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is a delightful care home with 14 beds it feels like a proper home. The staff are wonderfully caring. All rooms are spotless and the food is good.

I am completely happy that my godmother is in the best of hands.

Reply from Lynda Canning, Manager at Little Oaks

Thank you for the lovely comments. I will feed these back to the team.

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother is a resident of Little Oaks and has been for just over a year. We viewed several care homes before settling on Little Oaks, where we received such a warm welcome from the team - the home is small and friendly and her room has a lovely outlook. Without exception the team are amazing - communication is proactive and it's easy to see how well Mum is cared for - she enjoys the food, the company, having her hair done weekly, and manicures too, as well as entertainment from time to time. Medical attention is sought swiftly if required. Mum is very settled and refers to Little Oaks as 'home'. I'm so pleased she's happy and receiving such good care - it gives me huge peace of mind and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the home.

Reply from Lynda Canning, Manager at Little Oaks

Thank you for your time writing such a lovely review. Your comments are very much appreciated. It is our pleasure to care for your mum and so nice to hear she regards Little Oaks as her home. Your comments are very much appreciated, I will share them with the whole team.

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Review from R M (Son of Resident) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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The team at Little Oaks looked after my mother with great care and were very professional. She got better care at Little Oaks than she received in the hospital. The home was very clean and the room was satisfactory. The staff were cheerful and pleasant and very helpful.

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Review from Grania M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Dad was at Little Oaks for five or six years before his death in November 2021. During that time, we were very happy with the care that he received and the attitude of the staff there - it really was like he was part of their large family.
During his stay, Dad's health deteriorated due to illness, but the staff were always attentive to him and ensured that he was well looked after. They were also quick to seek medical attention when it was needed. My mum visited him most days while he was there (other than during Covid) and they were always welcoming to her, and us children (four children and various spouses and grandchildren) were always made to feel welcome and our visits were always accommodated with good grace. Indeed, at one point, Mum also stayed at Little Oaks to recuperate after an operation, which shows how satisfied Mum was with the care she knew she would receive there!

Overall, we never had any concerns about Dad's welfare whilst staying there and dad always seemed very content.

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Review from Barry J (Son of Resident) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mother was cared for at Little Oaks between 2016 and her death in February 2022. The highest compliment that I can pay to the staff at Little Oaks is how our family had complete peace of mind for those six years, which I firmly believe were the happiest of mum's life. The staff treated mum like family and mum's contentment with life at Little Oaks was obvious. If mum didn't like something or someone, you'd know about it!

Mum's care was always of an exceptional standard, everyone knew how she was when I rang, and the communication with us was great. The staff always knew when mum needed medical input and this was indeed the case when they made the final call to get her into hospital before she died.

We will always be grateful to Management and all the staff at Little Oaks. If you or your loved one are fortunate enough to be cared for there, you won't be disappointed. Thank you to everyone.

Reply from Lynda Canning, Manager at Little Oaks

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely review, It was a pleasure to look after your mum and we miss her very much.

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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 29 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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My Mother receives the best care available, she is so happy and since being at Little Oaks looks 20 years younger and healthier.
The care she receives is above any expectations imaginable.

The staff are so professional and friendly.

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Review from Kay s (Friend of Resident) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Website
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Home from home, I visited Little Oaks and found it to be very welcoming, I would recommend this care home. I arrived a lunch time to find everybody together as a family, was nice to see, and then they were taken to watch tv. I sat in the conservatory and admired the gardens, this was relaxing, only one thing missing was a nice cup of Tea!!

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 November 2021
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (6)

Lynda Canning
Lynda CanningJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2009

Over 30 years of experience and QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care.

Dianne Newson
Dianne NewsonJob Title:Duty ManagerJoined: 2011

Over 35 years of diverse care experience in her role,as well as a passionate commitment to providing exceptional care.

Lisa Phillips
Lisa PhillipsJob Title:Senior Carer / TrainerJoined: 2015
Over 23 years of experience in nursing and residential care , Lisa has achieved level 4 QCF in Health and Social care.

Qualified Trainer who supports all staff with their Mandatory training.

Leanne Cowell
Leanne CowellJob Title:Senior CarerJoined: 2010

12 Years experience in residential care.

Julie Thurgood
Julie ThurgoodJob Title:Senior CarerJoined: 2021

6 years experience in the care sector level 3 NVQ.

Charlee-Ann Cowell
Charlee-Ann CowellJob Title:Senior CarerJoined: 2014

Charlee has worked in residential care for over 10 years, she has achieved her NVQ 4 in adult health and social care.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Oaks

What types of Care is Little Oaks registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Little Oaks have?

There are 14 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Little Oaks?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Little Oaks to the centre of Witham?

2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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