The Oakes
Residential care home · Laindon
55 Railway Approach, Laindon, SS15 6JX
Run by Kingswood Care Services Limited
- OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019
- 9.2Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01268 441096
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 22 August 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Oakes
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-124419944
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Oakes
The Oakes provides residential support for people with learning disabilities in a homely detached house in Laindon. The service is registered as a care home without nursing and supports younger adults and people whose needs may include autism, communication support, sensory or physical needs and behaviours that challenge.
Support extends into ordinary daily life, including shopping, visiting friends and taking medication. Residents are also supported with maintaining their home and paying bills, while person-centred planning focuses on long-term goals and new experiences. Holidays, nights out, meals out and day trips form part of the lifestyle described for residents.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Laindon
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestacresBasildon | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Acorn House - LaindonLaindon | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Berrys CarehomeBasildon | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodbury CourtLaindon | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Evelyn May HouseBasildon | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Kingswood Care Services Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn House - LaindonLaindon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedar HousePitsea | Good | 8.0 | |
| Willow BayCanvey Island | Good | 8.0 | |
| The BeechesCanvey Island | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Support with everyday life
- Detached house for seven
Ask about
- The home is registered without nursing.
Suits: People with learning disabilities developing independence
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
55 Railway Approach, Laindon, SS15 6JX
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Questions families ask
How many people does The Oakes accommodate?
The Oakes accommodates five people in a spacious detached home.
What support does The Oakes provide?
They support personal care, medication, communication, shopping, maintaining a home, paying bills and developing independence.
What activities can residents do at The Oakes?
Residents can take part in holidays, nights out, visits to pubs, clubs and restaurants, day trips and other activities.
How much does The Oakes cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Oakes for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £2,407 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.