Little Oaks

Braxted Road, Little Braxted, Witham CM8 3JY
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8.9 7 Reviews
  • Little Oaks, Witham
At Little Oaks, care workers don’t think of the home as a ‘care home’ but as ‘your home’. Your home with help at hand, enabling you to maintain the lifestyle you used to have which may have become difficult over recent years.

The beauty of Little Oaks is that they are a small home with a big heart, offering a big service. They put wellbeing, comfort and happiness at the centre of their approach, ensuring that residents receive the kind of high quality care that they are passionate about. Their compassionate, dedicated and cheerful care staff always go the extra mile to ensure the highest quality care.

If you would like to find out more about Little Oaks and what they offer, visit their website. Better still come and visit them in person. There will be a cup of tea and a slice of cake waiting…

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Care Provided by Little Oaks

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 14 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Autumn Care Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Lynda Canning (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (14)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Oaks

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,200 – £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,300 – £1,300

  • Fees are inclusive not included are hairdressers , chiropodist, toiletries and newspapers ,which are available and funded by the individual.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Little Oaks to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • There are no set visiting times . Meal times are protected where possible


  • Parking

  • There is a large driveway for up to 10 vehicles


Little Oaks Reviews (7)

8.9

Little Oaks has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.907) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Oaks has 7 reviews.

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is a resident of Little Oaks and has been for just over a year. We viewed several care homes before settling on Little Oaks, where we received such a warm welcome from the team - the home is small and friendly and her room has a lovely outlook. Without exception the team are amazing - communication
is proactive and it's easy to see how well Mum is cared for - she enjoys the food, the company, having her hair done weekly, and manicures too, as well as entertainment from time to time. Medical attention is sought swiftly if required. Mum is very settled and refers to Little Oaks as 'home'. I'm so pleased she's happy and receiving such good care - it gives me huge peace of mind and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the home.

Reply from Lynda Canning, Manager at Little Oaks

Thank you for your time writing such a lovely review. Your comments are very much appreciated. It is our pleasure to care for your mum and so nice to hear she regards Little Oaks as her home. Your comments are very much appreciated, I will share them with the whole team.


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Review from R M (Son of Resident) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Little Oaks looked after my mother with great care and were very professional. She got better care at Little Oaks than she received in the hospital. The home was very clean and the room was satisfactory. The staff were cheerful and pleasant and very helpful.

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Review from C M (Friend of Resident) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Residents are very well looked after and treated with extreme care.
Staff keep relatives/friends updated with any issues on arrival to visit or if required by telephone.

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Review from Grania M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad was at Little Oaks for five or six years before his death in November 2021. During that time, we were very happy with the care that he received and the attitude of the staff there - it really was like he was part of their large family.
During his stay, Dad's health deteriorated due to illness,
but the staff were always attentive to him and ensured that he was well looked after. They were also quick to seek medical attention when it was needed. My mum visited him most days while he was there (other than during Covid) and they were always welcoming to her, and us children (four children and various spouses and grandchildren) were always made to feel welcome and our visits were always accommodated with good grace. Indeed, at one point, Mum also stayed at Little Oaks to recuperate after an operation, which shows how satisfied Mum was with the care she knew she would receive there!
Overall, we never had any concerns about Dad's welfare whilst staying there and dad always seemed very content.

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Review from Barry J (Son of Resident) published on 1 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was cared for at Little Oaks between 2016 and her death in February 2022. The highest compliment that I can pay to the staff at Little Oaks is how our family had complete peace of mind for those six years, which I firmly believe were the happiest of mum's life. The staff treated mum like family
and mum's contentment with life at Little Oaks was obvious. If mum didn't like something or someone, you'd know about it!


Mum's care was always of an exceptional standard, everyone knew how she was when I rang, and the communication with us was great. The staff always knew when mum needed medical input and this was indeed the case when they made the final call to get her into hospital before she died.


We will always be grateful to Management and all the staff at Little Oaks. If you or your loved one are fortunate enough to be cared for there, you won't be disappointed. Thank you to everyone.


Reply from Lynda Canning, Manager at Little Oaks

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely review, It was a pleasure to look after your mum and we miss her very much.


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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 29 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother receives the best care available, she is so happy and since being at Little Oaks looks 20 years younger and healthier.
The care she receives is above any expectations imaginable.
The staff are so professional and friendly.

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Review from Kay s (Friend of Resident) published on 20 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Home from home, I visited Little Oaks and found it to be very welcoming, I would recommend this care home. I arrived a lunch time to find everybody together as a family, was nice to see, and then they were taken to watch tv. I sat in the conservatory and admired the gardens, this was relaxing, only
one thing missing was a nice cup of Tea!!

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.907)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.907) out of 10 for Little Oaks is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.657 for Little Oaks is calculated as follows: ( (24 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 35 Ratings = 4.657

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.25 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Oaks is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 14 registered maximum number of service users is 2.8, which has been reached with 3 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 Nov 2021

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (6)

Lynda

Lynda Canning

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2009

Over 30 years of experience and QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care.


Dianne

Dianne Newson

Job Title: Duty Manager

Joined: 2011

Over 35 years of diverse care experience in her role,as well as a passionate commitment to providing exceptional care.


Lisa

Lisa Phillips

Job Title: Senior Carer / Trainer

Joined: 2015

Over 23 years of experience in nursing and residential care , Lisa has achieved level 4 QCF in Health and Social care.
Qualified Trainer who supports all staff with their Mandatory training.


Leanne

Leanne Cowell

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2010

12 Years experience in residential care.


Julie

Julie Thurgood

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2021

6 years experience in the care sector level 3 NVQ.


Charlee-Ann

Charlee-Ann Cowell

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2014

Charlee has worked in residential care for over 10 years, she has achieved her NVQ 4 in adult health and social care.


Frequently Asked Questions about Little Oaks

What types of Care is Little Oaks registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & No Medical Intervention are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Little Oaks provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Little Oaks have?

There are 14 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Little Oaks?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Little Oaks to the centre of Witham?

2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.