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Oak Cottage is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. It is operated by Oak Cottage Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Oak Cottage provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Oak Cottage in February 2026 and rated the service as Inadequate. The CQC has taken enforcement action and the home is working to address serious concerns. Families should review the CQC report and consider all available options carefully.
Oak Cottage is located in Hatfield, within the Hertfordshire local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Inadequate |
| Address | 4 Wilkins Green Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9RT |
| Phone | 01707 269594 |
| Website | www.oakcottagecare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 6 February 2026 |
| Provider | Oak Cottage Care Limited |
Is Oak Cottage registered with the CQC?
Yes. Oak Cottage is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-326970391
What type of care does Oak Cottage provide?
Oak Cottage provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Oak Cottage?
You can contact Oak Cottage by phone on 01707 269594, or visit them at 4 Wilkins Green Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9RT.
What is Oak Cottage's CQC rating?
Oak Cottage has been rated "Inadequate" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the service is performing badly and the CQC has taken action against the person or organisation that runs it. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-326970391
What are Oak Cottage's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Oak Cottage's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Inadequate.
How many care homes are in Hatfield?
There are 21 CQC-registered care homes in Hatfield. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/hatfield.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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