The Oaks Care Home
Nursing home · Colchester
15-25 Oaks Drive, Lexden, Colchester, CO3 3PR
Run by Aurem Care (The Oaks) Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds61
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01206 764469
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 August 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Oaks Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-142768565
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Oaks Care Home
The Oaks Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 61 older people in Colchester. Around-the-clock carers and nurses support residents while helping them maintain as much independence as possible, with care tailored to individual needs and circumstances.
The home overlooks Hilly Fields Nature Reserve and includes gardens, comfortable accommodation, engaging activities and a cinema. Longer-term stays can be combined with specialist dementia support, while respite care offers a shorter-term route into the home. The service can also support people moving from hospital into palliative care or ongoing nursing support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crouched Friars Residential HomeColchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Freda Gunton Lodge Residential HomeColchester | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Cheviot Nursing HomeColchester | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Maldon LodgeColchester | 0.4 miles | |||
| Woodlands Residential Home for LadiesColchester | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care for up to 61 older people
- Overlooks Hilly Fields Nature Reserve
Suits: Older people needing nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
15-25 Oaks Drive, Lexden, Colchester, CO3 3PR
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Questions families ask
What types of care does The Oaks provide?
They provide residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 61 older people.
How much does it cost to move into The Oaks?
Move-in costs start from £1,500 per week, subject to an assessment of the person’s care needs.