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The Oaks Care Home

15/25 Oaks Drive, Lexden, Colchester, Essex CO3 3PR
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The Oaks Care Home, Colchester
The Oaks Care Home, Colchester
The Oaks Care Home, Colchester

The Oaks Care Home offers a homely and inclusive environment designed to provide exceptional care and comfort for its residents. Nestled in the peaceful suburb of Colchester and overlooking the Hilly Fields Nature Reserve, this home provides residential, nursing and dementia care, ensuring each individual receives tailored support to meet their unique needs.

The experienced and compassionate team at The Oaks is dedicated to fostering a homely atmosphere where residents can... 

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Care Provided by The Oaks Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 61 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex 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
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,500From £1,500
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,500From £1,500
Nursing CareFrom £1,500From £1,500
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,500From £1,500

Contact The Oaks Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Our weekly fees are based on dependency level and are determined after a full assessment of person's needs. We accommodate for general nursing care, nursing care with dementia and depending on assessment, palliative care/end of life care & support. FNC Contributions (if eligible and awarded) are in addition to any detailed fees & are retained by the home towards the nursing care provision.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Bev Cardosa (Interim Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (61)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (25)

Visiting

  • The Oaks is delighted to welcome visitors at any time. Guests are kindly asked to sign in at the main reception or entrance. Smaller dogs are also welcome to visit but must be kept on a lead.

Parking

  • There is ample free parking on site.

The Oaks Care Home Reviews (71)

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9.5

The Oaks Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.485) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Oaks Care Home has 71 reviews.

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Review from Matthew T (Son of Resident) published on 27 October 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Betty C (Respite Resident) published on 8 October 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from D R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from N T (Father of Resident) published on 10 August 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Jacquie H (Respite Resident) published on 6 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Hayley H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from R A (Friend of Resident) published on 9 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Emma B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Tracy A (Wife of Resident) published on 14 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from R H (Husband of Resident) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Jeanette E (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Suzie J (Friend of Resident) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Kim P (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from W F (Wife of Resident) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Duncan F (Resident / Service User) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from M G (Resident / Service User) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Jon B (Son of Resident) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from J R (Sister of Resident) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 June 2025
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (3) & Events (0)

News
  • 22 Jun 2026

    Chefs from across Aurem Care have completed specialist training designed to further enhance the quality, safety and presentation of meals for residents with swallowing difficulties. The training focused on the...

  • 12 Jun 2026

    A Colchester care home is inviting local people to drop in for tea, cake and a warm welcome as part of National Care Home Open Week. The Oaks Care Home,...

  • 12 Jun 2026

    By Chelsea Jeffrey, Head of Food Experience, Aurem Care When people think about food in care homes, nutrition is often the first thing that comes to mind. Of course, ensuring...

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Aurem Care

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Meet the Team (1)

Dawn
Dawn Job Title AdministratorJoined 2018

Frequently Asked Questions about The Oaks Care Home

How much does The Oaks Care Home cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,500 for residential care (respite from £1,500), from £1,500 for residential dementia care (respite from £1,500), from £1,500 for nursing care (respite from £1,500) and from £1,500 for nursing dementia care (respite from £1,500). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is The Oaks Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Oaks Care Home have?

There are 61 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Oaks Care Home?

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

How far is The Oaks Care Home to the centre of Colchester?

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

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