Oaklea

29 Oak Road, Woolston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9BQ

02380446451

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 June 2023

Provider

In Chorus Limited

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
GoodOct 2018
GoodAug 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by In Chorus Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

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 Oaklea

Oaklea is a residential care home in Southampton, providing care and personal support for small numbers of people. Full details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Oaklea provides residential care and personal support for up to 5 people with learning disabilities and autistic people. At the time of inspection, 4 people were using the service. The home supports residents in accessing their local communities and encourages independence and choice in their daily lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 August 2023

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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO19 9BQ

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 3 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 June 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 2 October 2018: Good
CaringPublished 2 October 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 2 October 2018: Outstanding
Well-led: Good

Read Oaklea'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 Oaklea, 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 Oaklea, 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 Oaklea'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