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The Oakes is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Laindon, Essex. It is operated by Kingswood Care Services Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Oakes 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.
Following an inspection in September 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated The Oakes as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and Outstanding leadership.
The Oakes is located in Laindon, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 55 Railway Approach, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6JX |
| Phone | 01268 441096 |
| Website | www.kingswoodcare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 10 September 2020 |
| Provider | Kingswood Care Services Limited |
Is The Oakes registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Oakes 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/1-124419944
What type of care does The Oakes provide?
The Oakes provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities.
How do I contact The Oakes?
You can contact The Oakes by phone on 01268 441096, or visit them at 55 Railway Approach, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6JX.
What is The Oakes's CQC rating?
The Oakes has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-124419944
What are The Oakes's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Oakes's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Laindon?
There are 4 CQC-registered care homes in Laindon. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/laindon.
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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