Oaklands

5 The Green, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5DR

01189305288

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

30 October 2018

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Oaklands

Oaklands is a residential care home in West Berkshire, providing support for people with learning disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum. The findings from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Oaklands is a care home for up to six people with learning disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum. The service remained rated Good overall, with the responsive question improving to Outstanding. Staff demonstrated innovative approaches to supporting people, helping them increase independence and life skills while meeting their individual needs.

People were supported to identify their own goals and ambitions, with a highly motivated staff team working to help them achieve these. The registered manager was present and engaged throughout the inspection. People knew how to make complaints and staff understood the process for addressing concerns.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 November 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger 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 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG7 5DR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 23 November 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 October 2018.

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

Read Oaklands'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 Oaklands, 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 Oaklands, 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 Oaklands'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