Oakley House

11 Oakley Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4QZ

01255880281

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 February 2019

Provider

J Moor

Beds

2 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2016
GoodFeb 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by J Moor, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.

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 Oakley House

Oakley House is a small residential care home in Essex, offering accommodation and support for people with acquired brain injury. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

Oakley House provides accommodation and support for up to two people with acquired brain injury in a residential house setting. At the time of inspection, two people were living there, each with their own private room and access to all house amenities. The service is situated in a residential area with easy access to the local community and features a large garden.

Residents and families expressed satisfaction with the care provided. One person said, "I am happy living here," while a relative stated, "I have every faith in the service and I am entirely happy with the care. " The service was found to be safe.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 February 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental health

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: 2 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CO12 4QZ

Registered care categories

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 26 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 February 2019.

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

Read Oakley House'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 Oakley House, 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 Oakley House, 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 Oakley House'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