The Oaks Residential Home

Campbell Street, St Anns, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 1GZ

01158762997

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 August 2019

Provider

Nottingham City Council

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 73 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 5 are rated higher by CQC, 52 are the same and 16 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2015
GoodFeb 2017
GoodSept 2019

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 Nottingham City Council, which runs 3 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 2 Good.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 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 Residential Home

The Oaks Residential Home is a residential care home in Nottingham, offering personal care for older people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The Oaks Residential Home provides personal and nursing care for up to 42 people aged 58 and over across five separate wings in one adapted building. At inspection, 39 people were living at the home, including eight older people with learning disabilities in a specialised wing. All residents receive planned and coordinated person-centred support that promotes independence, choice and inclusion within the home and local community.

People reported feeling safe at the home, and staff demonstrated awareness of their responsibilities to protect residents from abuse and discrimination. The service ensures people are protected from the risk of harm and provides safe care throughout.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 September 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger 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.

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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: 42 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG3 1GZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 21 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 August 2019.

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

Read The Oaks Residential 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 Residential 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 Residential 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 Residential 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