Little Oaks

Braxted Road, Little Braxted, Witham, Essex, CM8 3JY

01621891974

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 October 2021

Provider

Autumn Care Homes Ltd

Beds

14 beds

About Little Oaks

Little Oaks is a residential care home in Essex, providing personal care and support. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Little Oaks provides residential care and personal care to up to 14 people, with 11 residents at the time of inspection. People told inspectors they were safe and well cared for, with relatives expressing satisfaction with the care provided. Staff demonstrated strong safeguarding practices, knowing how to follow the provider's process if concerns arose, and people were protected from harm through proper risk assessment and reporting procedures.

The home maintained safe recruitment practices with relevant checks in place. There were sufficient staff available to meet residents' needs, and staff received appropriate induction and training for their roles. Staff reported feeling supported and valued by the organisation.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 November 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CM8 3JY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 13 November 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 October 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Little Oaks's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Little Oaks, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Little Oaks, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Little Oaks's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees