Oaklands Nursing Home

Gilsthwaite Lane, Kirk Hammerton, York, YO26 8DS

01423330609

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

31 December 2019

Provider

Oak Care Home Services Ltd

Beds

44 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 42 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 31 are the same and 8 are lower.

31 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodApr 2016
GoodNov 2016
Requires ImprovementNov 2018
GoodDec 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

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 Care Home Services Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Oaklands Nursing Home

Oaklands is a 44-bed nursing home located in Kirk Hammerton, a village near York in North Yorkshire. It is operated by Oak Care Home Services Ltd and provides nursing care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in December 2019.

As a nursing facility, it offers on-site medical support alongside residential accommodation. The village setting provides a quieter environment while remaining accessible to York's amenities and services. The home's focus on dementia care alongside general nursing suggests experience in managing complex care needs and behavioural support for residents with cognitive conditions.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Oaklands Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Oaklands Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Oaklands Nursing 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