Oakwood House

179 Breamore Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9LU

02089838631

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 November 2022

Provider

Oaks Care Limited

Beds

10 beds

Rating history

GoodSept 2015
GoodFeb 2018
GoodNov 2022

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

This is the only care home Oaks Care 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 Oakwood House

Oakwood House is a residential care home in Redbridge, providing care and accommodation for people with mental health needs. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Oakwood House is a residential care home providing care and accommodation to 10 people with mental health needs. Staff treat people with dignity and respect, promoting their independence while maintaining privacy and offering choices in how care is provided. People and their relatives spoke positively about the service and the way staff supported them.

The home assesses care needs before people begin using the service and provides personalised care that takes account of their individual backgrounds and circumstances. Management works closely with other health professionals to ensure people have access to the services they need. Systems are in place to manage medicines safely, identify risks associated with people's care, and safeguard people from abuse.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 November 2022

Specialist Care

Mental 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: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IG3 9LU

Registered care categories

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 November 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 November 2022.

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

Read Oakwood 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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood 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