Oak Bank Residential Home

31 South Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset, BS23 2HD

01934647670

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 February 2021

Provider

Oak Bank Residential Home Limited

Beds

9 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementApr 2016
Requires ImprovementJul 2017
GoodJul 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Oak Bank Residential Home Limited runs in England.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Oak Bank Residential Home

Oak Bank Residential Home is a residential care home in North Somerset providing support for people with a learning disability. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Oak Bank Residential Home accommodates up to nine people with a learning disability in a spacious setting with communal lounges, dining areas, and an enclosed courtyard garden. The home has implemented strong infection control procedures, including temperature checks, personal protective equipment protocols, and designated donning and doffing areas. Staff have received training in infection control and handwashing practices and feel well supported by management.

The service maintains a flexible visiting policy that balances residents' wellbeing with robust safety measures to minimise infection transmission risks.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 March 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS23 2HD

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 31 July 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 February 2021.

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

Read Oak Bank Residential Home'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 Oak Bank Residential Home, 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 Oak Bank Residential Home, 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 Oak Bank Residential Home'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