Care home
Oakleigh Residential Home Limited
Care home in Swadlincote, Leicestershire
Oakleigh Residential Home Limited
Care home in Swadlincote, Leicestershire
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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
Oakleigh Residential Home Limited is a 31-bed care home in Swadlincote, Leicestershire. It provides residential care and is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, based on a report published in 2019. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care; it was rated Requires Improvement for Safe.
Families considering Oakleigh should review the full CQC inspection report for detail on the home's current practice and any action taken since the 2019 assessment.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 December 2019 · Last inspected 23 October 2019
Inspectors found that staff were attentive and respectful, protected people's privacy and dignity, and knew people's individual needs well, supported by detailed care plans. People were involved in decisions about their care and consent, and the staff team said they felt supported by the provider and registered manager. Inspectors also noted that the home's regular meetings and surveys were used to gather people's views.
- Staff were described as kind and considerate, and treated people with respect.
- Care and support plans were detailed, and staff understood people's individual needs.
- Medicines were stored and given safely, and recruitment checks were carried out before staff started work.
- People had a varied diet that met their cultural needs, and were involved in decisions about their care.
- Some bedroom door locks could slow a person's exit in an emergency, and improvements were recommended.
- Improvements to infection control were recommended, although the practices seen were judged adequate.
- Some staff training courses had not yet been planned or completed, and training records needed improving.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
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 Leicestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £929 |
| 2025 | £986 |
What Leicestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Oakleigh Residential Home Limited is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Hospital Burton, 7.6 miles away. The local GP practice is CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP, 2.2 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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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