Oakdale
Care home in Benfleet, Essex
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Oakdale is a 27-bed care home in Benfleet, Essex, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness to residents' needs. Its other key-question grades — Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led — are all Good.
The home supports a range of older people and those with dementia, offering person-centred care within a welcoming community setting.
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
61 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Oakdale is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southend Hospital, 4.4 miles away. The local GP practice is GRACE HOUSE SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Benfleet
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Hockley and Hawkwell Day Centre
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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