Red Oaks Care Community

116 Clipstone Road West, Forest Town, Mansfield NG19 0HL
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Red Oaks Care Community is a purpose-built care home located in Forest Town, close to Clipstone and within easy reach of Sherwood Forest, providing high-quality residential and nursing care for older adults. Originally built in 1998, the home has been supporting the local community for many years and became part of the Oak Tree Care Group in 2021.

The home is dual registered to provide both residential and nursing care, supporting individuals living with dementia, physical disabilities, and those requiring ongoing clinical support. Care is delivered with a strong focus on dignity, independence, and truly person-centred approaches, ensuring each resident’s individual needs, preferences, and life history are respected.

Following a recent extension completed in 2025, Red Oaks now offers 60 bedrooms, including 17 newly developed, state-of-the-art rooms with modern en-suite facilities. The environment has been thoughtfully designed to provide both comfort and practicality, supporting residents to feel safe, relaxed, and at home.

Communal spaces within the home include a large and welcoming dining area and spacious lounges on the ground floor, encouraging social interaction and a sense of community. A quieter lounge on the first floor provides an additional space for relaxation. The home also benefits from two well-maintained outdoor courtyard areas, offering pleasant, safe spaces for residents to enjoy fresh air and spend time outdoors.

At Red Oaks Care Community, the experienced team is committed to delivering compassionate, consistent care in a warm and supportive environment, where residents feel valued, respected, and truly at home.
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Care Provided by Red Oaks Care Community

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1200 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1200 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1200 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1198 – £1300

Red Oak accepts residents who are privately funded, funded by the local authority, or funded through the Integrated Care Board (ICB) where nursing or healthcare funding is approved.


For residents funded through the local authority, a third-party top-up will be required, depending on individual circumstances. This can be discussed in more detail during the enquiry and assessment process.


Please note that hairdressing, chiropody services and personal toiletries are not included within the weekly fee and may incur additional separate charges, which can be paid when and if required via personal allowances.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Red Oaks Care Community for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Red Oaks Care Community 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose 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.

Contact Red Oaks Care Community to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Carly Cresswell (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • Ages 45+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1998
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (17)

Visiting

  • The home welcome visitors and have an open visiting policy for you to enjoy spending quality time with your loved ones. Some relatives enjoy coming in to have a meal with their relative, the team can always accommodate this in the home.

Parking

  • The home benefits from convenient parking at the front of the building, making visits easy for family and friends.

Red Oaks Care Community Reviews (28)

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Red Oaks Care Community has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.048) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Red Oaks Care Community has 28 reviews.

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Review from Judith W (Sister of Resident) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall my visits are good, there are days when my sister is troubled and upset but the staff and the management are always on hand in an instant to deal with all issues. I have no concerns about my sisters care her room is always clean and tidy, her laundry always clean and neat in her drawers, she
always looks clean and cared for, she herself is usually very happy and talkative which mean that I'm happy too. The care staff are all so polite and obliging, and the managers are very helpful and always greet you with a welcome. No activities as yet.
Reply from Wendy Porter, Manager at Red Oaks Care CommunityJudith thank you for you lovely comments, Its so nice seeing your sisters smile each morning. As of July we have a lovely new activities gentleman who has been a real hit with all the residents.
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Review from Mervyn M (Sister of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy the care my sister getting, if I had to go in a care home I would choose the Red Oaks.
Reply from Wendy Porter, Manager at Red Oaks Care CommunityThank you so much for your kind words its. We are so happy to be able to look after your sister
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Review from Linsey S (Niece of Resident) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff and so kind. Love the manager always there is need to talk.
Reply from Wendy Porter, Manager at Red Oaks Care CommunityThank you so much for your kind words its so lovely having your wonderful Auntie living with us. My door is always open to help and support when needed.
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Review from P A (Husband of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After having a bad experience with professional carers in my home. I was very cautious of where I wanted my wife to be places. My wife suffers from dementia and has peritoneal dialysis every day. I was looking for a nursing home that was exceptionally clean because of the dialysis but with nurses who
understood their patient's needs.
Having met the manager and her staff I had no doubt in my mind that my wife would be in the best possible hands and would receive the right attention she required.
Reply from Wendy Porter, Manager at Red Oaks Care CommunityThank you for your review its a pleasure to be able to support your wife within her new home.
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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad received excellent care and support, he was always very smart and clean. His bedroom was lovely and clean all the time.
Dad could not talk but he communicated using his hands and we knew he was very happy in a well-run care home. My Dad enjoys all his meals and snacks.
Words cannot say how
grateful we are to the manager and all the staff.
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Review from G M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with the care home my Dad is in. Also, happy with the room and the staff ad management are brilliant.
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Review from A C (Son of Resident) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother was admitted into Red Oaks during a family emergency and to our relief is now happily settled in as a permanent resident. The manager and staff have displayed both a professional and caring approach to her care and that's reflected in how well-adjusted, happy, and content our mother is. 'Bravo'
Red Oaks as a family who live across the globe it's beyond comforting to know our mother is in such good hands.
We extend our sincere gratitude!
PS: two staff members, in particular, are phenomenal!
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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and senior carers are excellent. They listen and act on any questions, issues etc. My mum is seen regularly by a GP with regard to her medication, organised by the home. Mum enjoyed the afternoons when local schoolchildren came in to sing to the residents. The home is clean and has a bright
feel to it.
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Review from F B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall experience was brilliant, staff teams were very supportive throughout the transition. My mother narrated she felt at ease in the care of the experienced staff. All staff were very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend it.
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Review from R O (Sister of Resident) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My relative was extremely unhappy during her stay in this home and cried on the phone every night asking us to get her moved. When she first got there she was put in a tiny bed facing the wall with no stimulation other than nurses and care staff giving her medication and food. The home manager was extremely
unprofessional every time my elderly mother and I called her.
The home is unsafe In our opinion and we would not wish anyone else to come to harm in their care.
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Review from Christina S (Wife of Resident) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly place and staff, did feel that my husband needed more stimulation, maybe some activities with a dementia staff member.
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Review from Charlotte N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Absolutely awful. The care my dad received was dismal. Within 2 weeks of being there, he had been admitted to hospital 3 times. During the second week he ended up with severe dehydration and kidney damage. Basically he had been put in a room at the end of a long corridor, and due to the crash mat placed
by his bed and him being bed bound with mixed dementia he was unable to reach any fluids. Dad wasn't checked on regularly by staff. Thank god the legal system were involved and refused his return following his third admission to hospital. I would not recommend this care home to anyone.
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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum came to Red Oaks for 2 weeks of respite. With the excellent care you have given my mum and to see her safe and settled I've taken the hardest decision to let her stay in your care. In the knowledge, she will be safe and content in her new home. Thank you for making it an easy decision.
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Review from Tony G (Nephew of Resident) published on 10 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
from the day my uncle was sent to the home by the hospital, he settled, we liked the general nice feeling the management and staff gave off towards everyone. We chose for him to stay on a permanent basis.
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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I've got no concerns with my Dad's care at Red Oaks, all staff do their best for Dad. In the warmer months, I do think they should try and arrange outings to nearby places, as the residents seem to be in one area and I don't think this is doing much for the resident's mental health, even if they ask
the resident's family to help out. More entertainment would be nice.
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Review from Belinda G (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum entered as an end-of-life resident and received the best care we could have wished for. She was treated with respect and care by every member of staff.
The staff were so supportive of the whole family as we went along this journey and gave so much support to us all.
I would recommend this home
to everyone who needs to pass their loved one to the care of a home.
Mum had been in a different home for a month before moving here from the hospital and the staff and care at her previous home were not at the same level of Red Oaks Care Community.
I will be forever grateful to the staff.
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Review from Andrew C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family was very apprehensive when placing father-in-law into the care home. The introduction and settling in has been seamless and worry-free. Any problems and complications due to his condition have been dealt with promptly. We cannot thank them enough. He is cared for in a safe and happy environment.
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Review from D C (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly, caring staff who are all approachable.
Any concerns have been allayed and remedied where applicable. Prior to his admission, my father was beru agitated and aggressive at times. He settled in the care home within days and is now calm and settled into the new environment.
I didn't want my
father to go into a care home, but seeing how happy he is has made me appreciate what they do for him and how appropriate his admission was.
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Review from Donna H (Niece of Resident) published on 24 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home has been very good towards my auntie, helped her recovery along. If it wasn't for them she would have been bed-bound. She is now able to walk with a frame, eat by herself and communicate better. She had a bad stroke and we were told she wouldn't walk again. Red Oaks Care Community spent
time helping her and she gained the ability to do things for herself. We cannot thank them enough. Staff are very caring and patient.
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Review from S H (Niece of Resident) published on 24 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My auntie has been a resident since January 2023. It is because of the care and attention she has received that she started to walk again and gained the use of her left side, which having a stroke stopped working, she could not walk or eat by herself and was bed-bound until she came to Red Oaks Care
Community. We have to commend Red Oaks on their determination towards her and now she has a better quality of life so thank you.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.048)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.048) out of 10 for Red Oaks Care Community is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.223 for Red Oaks Care Community is calculated as follows: ( (108 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (9 Poors x 2) + (15 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 175 Ratings = 4.223
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.825 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Red Oaks Care Community is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.825
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Nov 2025

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Oaks Care Community

What types of Care is Red Oaks Care Community registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Red Oaks Care Community have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Red Oaks Care Community?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, 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 Red Oaks Care Community to the centre of Mansfield?

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

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