Oak Cottage
Residential care home · Hatfield
4 Wilkins Green Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9RT
Run by Oak Cottage Care Limited
- InadequateCQC · Feb 2026
- 5.0Our score
- Beds25
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01707 269594
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 February 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeInadequate
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledInadequate
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Oak Cottage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Inadequate
- Register number
- 1-326970391
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Oak Cottage
Residential care at Oak Cottage supports older people, including residents living with dementia or mental health needs. The family-run home develops a personalised care plan on admission and reviews it regularly, considering medical, therapeutic and social needs.
The home has accessible facilities and mobility aids to support independence. Daily life includes games, sing-alongs, outside walks and visits from entertainers and animals. Oak Cottage supports GP appointments and can facilitate hospital appointments where arranged. Residents can also join supported shopping trips, enjoy the gardens and explore the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside. Support for GP appointments adds practical help with routine healthcare.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hatfield
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HonisterHatfield | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| LIGHT AND HOPEHatfield | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Hatfield Nursing HomeHatfield | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Sherwood CourtHatfield | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Minims (12 & 31)Hatfield | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Family-run home for 25 years
- Support for GP appointments
- Activities, walks and animal visits
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
4 Wilkins Green Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9RT
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Questions families ask
Do they provide 24-hour nursing care?
Yes. Professional nursing staff provide medical support, medical management and health monitoring around the clock.
Do they create a personalised care plan?
Yes. They develop a personalised care plan for each service user on admission and review it regularly.
Can they support GP and hospital appointments?
Yes. They support GP appointments and can facilitate hospital appointments when arranged.
How much does Oak Cottage cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Oak Cottage for its weekly fee. As a guide, Hertfordshire council paid on average £922 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.