The Oaks
Care home in York
Operated by Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Oaks is a 43-bed care home in New Earswick, York, North Yorkshire, providing support for people aged 60 and over with physical disabilities. It is situated within Hartrigg Oaks, a retirement village community. Each resident has an en-suite private room.
The home is located in New Earswick, an Edwardian garden village close to York city centre. The Oaks currently has an application for registration with the Care Quality Commission underway.
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
692 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 York council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,002 |
| 2025 | £1,080 |
What York council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Oaks is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The York Hospital, 1.9 miles away. The local GP practice is HAXBY GROUP PRACTICE, 1.7 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in York
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
York Blind & Partially Sighted Society
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Age UK York
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York Carers Centre
York Carers Centre provides support to unpaid carers of all ages in York. Services include : support for young carers (aged 5 to 18); support for young adult carers (18-25); support for adults;…
Accessible Arts & Media
Accessible Arts & Media runs a range of inclusive creative learning and wellbeing projects for groups including disabled adults and young people, older people with dementia and people with…
Part of Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust
The Oaks is one of 3 homes run by Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust 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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