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The Oaks Care Home is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Colchester, Essex. It is operated by Aurem Care (The Oaks) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, The Oaks Care Home provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Oaks Care Home in August 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Oaks Care Home is located in Colchester, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 15-25 Oaks Drive, Lexden, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3PR |
| Phone | 01206 764469 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 8 August 2025 |
| Provider | Aurem Care (The Oaks) Limited |
Is The Oaks Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Oaks Care Home 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/1-142768565
What type of care does The Oaks Care Home provide?
The Oaks Care Home provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Oaks Care Home?
You can contact The Oaks Care Home by phone on 01206 764469, or visit them at 15-25 Oaks Drive, Lexden, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3PR.
What is The Oaks Care Home's CQC rating?
The Oaks Care Home has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-142768565
What are The Oaks Care Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Oaks Care Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Colchester?
There are 135 CQC-registered care homes in Colchester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/colchester.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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