Care home
Oakland Village & Community Care Centre
Care home in Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Derbyshire County Council
Oakland Village & Community Care Centre
Care home in Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Operated by Derbyshire County Council
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Oakland Village & Community Care Centre is a 32-bed care home run by Derbyshire County Council in Swadlincote. It provides care for older people requiring residential and nursing support.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022. The inspection found it to be Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 May 2022 · Last inspected 20 April 2022
Inspectors found a relaxed atmosphere in which people felt included in decisions about changes to the home. People said staff were warm and attentive, understood their individual needs, and had been trained to support people living with dementia. The report describes enough staff, with extra cover arranged for activities or when colleagues returned from absence.
- The provider had systems in place to keep quality under review and drive ongoing improvement.
- Staff were supported through training, including on dementia care, and the registered manager was described as person-centred in approach.
- Risk assessments were in place to reduce hazards such as falls and equipment use, and staff understood safeguarding procedures.
- Meal choice was good, with specialist diets and textures catered for, and people's weights were monitored with concerns addressed promptly.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 500 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
15 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 Derbyshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £910 |
| 2025 | £974 |
What Derbyshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Oakland Village & Community Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Hospital Burton, 5.3 miles away. The local GP practice is HEARTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Swadlincote
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Community Transport (Swadlincote)
Provision of a Community Transport service for the residents of South Derbyshire who are in need of same as a result of age, sickness or disability, or due to a lack of provision of adequate and…
Burton and District Stroke Club
Hold fortnightly meetings for recreation and socialisation. Organise coach outings. Organise an annual holiday.
Ashby U3a
U3A exsists for the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities…
Part of Derbyshire County Council
Oakland Village & Community Care Centre is one of 14 homes run by Derbyshire County Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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