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The Oaks Care HomeHampshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

The Oaks Care Home

46 New Brighton Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7QR

01243372155

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 April 2023

Provider

Caldwell & Beling Ltd

Beds

33 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 30 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 24 are the same and 6 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementAug 2016
GoodMay 2018
InadequateMay 2023
GoodMay 2023

Improved from Inadequate to Good in 2023. 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 Caldwell & Beling Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 The Oaks Care Home

The Oaks Care Home is a residential care home in Hampshire, offering personal care and accommodation for older adults. The findings below set out what CQC inspectors observed during their most recent visit.

The Oaks provides personal care and accommodation for up to 33 people, with 20 residents at the time of inspection—all over 65, some living with dementia. Recent improvements have strengthened the safety of care provided. Residents and relatives reported feeling safe and happy, praising staff for being kind and caring.

Inspectors observed positive interactions between staff and people throughout the home.

Care plans and risk assessments contain detailed, consistent information about individual needs and their management. Health needs and wellbeing are monitored in line with these plans, with appropriate safeguards against avoidable harm. Environmental and infection control risks are managed appropriately.

Prescribed medicines are administered as required, with safe arrangements for obtaining, storing, and disposal. Recruitment practices are effective, and residents and relatives confirmed there are sufficient staff to meet people's needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 May 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder people

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: 33 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO10 7QR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 16 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 April 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 3 May 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 3 May 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Oaks Care Home'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 The Oaks Care 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 The Oaks Care 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 The Oaks Care 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