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Five Oaks
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Five Oaks is a residential care home in Hadley Wood with Good CQC rating and Positive themes outweigh watchouts. The main concern is Some financial signals need checking and No recent inspection on record. This page shows the warning signs already visible in public records, so you can judge whether this home deserves deeper checking or whether stronger alternatives should come first.
Generated from the inspection, financial and public-feedback evidence summarised on this page.
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What the evidence shows
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Clear verdict
A plain-English view of whether the evidence supports keeping this home on your shortlist.
Risk checks
Financial, staffing, inspection and review signals brought together in one assessment.
Visit plan
15–28 questions tailored to the evidence and gaps found for this home.
Based on official and public evidence across 9 sections. Live fees, vacancies and anything only observable on a visit still need direct confirmation.
Evidence in favour
- Good CQC rating
- Positive themes outweigh watchouts
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- Dementia support
Evidence to question
- Some financial signals need checking
- No recent inspection on record
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- Company accounts appear overdue
Questions to verify directly
- Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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- How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
Key facts in one place
Built from public and published information. Live fees, funding acceptance and vacancies can change, so confirm those directly with the home.
CQC now
Rated Good · no recent inspection on record
Official CQC record
Fees now
From £7,392 / month (estimate)
Published weekly fee data · monthly figure estimated
Funding accepted
Currently shown as accepting local authority-funded residents.
Published acceptance information · confirm directly
Visits & travel
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Public location data
Vacancies now
Vacancies currently available
Published availability · confirm directly
Risk now
Some public financial signals are worth checking further
Public company records
Recommended next step
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More facility details
- Registered provider
- Agecare MG1 Ltd
- Provider group
- -
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Purpose built
- Yes
- Ensuite rooms
- 100%
- Floors
- 4
- Opened
- 1995
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Safety & Quality
What do the latest CQC results for Five Oaks show?
Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.
Five Oaks CQC Rating & Inspection History
Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.
Inspection Ratings by Category
Financial Health
Loading the deeper financial checks for this home.
Care & Medical
Can this home safely meet your care needs?
Check supported conditions, specialist capability, and clinical coverage before taking this home further.
Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
Conditions
Can support people living with
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Additional Condition Support
Additional support for
Care Fit at a Glance
RightCareHome analysis Care fitHow well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.
Likely a good fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Wheelchair access
- Palliative or end-of-life support
Important questions before deciding
- 1How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
- 2How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- 3How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Staffing
RightCareHome analysis Staffing evidenceWhat public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.
Medication Support
Costs & Funding
Five Oaks: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical monthly cost (estimate)
≈ £7,392 per month
From £1,700 per week
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.
How this compares to the area benchmark
Council benchmark for this area: £1,163/wk
This home is priced £537/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.
How care at this home can be funded
Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.
The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.
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What's Included
Fees are only a guideline and vary by room type and level of dependency. 'What’s included' must be confirmed with the home and a personalised quote is required.
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Family Reviews
Five Oaks Care Home Reviews — What Families Say
Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.
Family Reviews
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Care Home Check
Go deeper on the signals that matter
This page gives you the evidence summary. Care Home Check adds deeper interpretation: how much weight to place on each signal, whether the pattern should change your shortlist decision, and what to ask before you rely on it.
Questions this page cannot settle on its own
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How quickly call bells are answered in practice
- Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor
The free profile has already surfaced 4 potential issues. The check tests how those signals fit together and what they mean for your shortlist.
What you receive
Is this home financially sound?
See whether the records point to low concern, watchlist pressure, or something more serious.
What do review patterns actually suggest?
See which patterns deserve weight, which do not, and how much confidence to place in them.
What should you ask on your visit?
Get the questions and the reason each one matters here.
How much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next
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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.
Background context
Home profile
Provider and registration context for Five Oaks, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.
Five Oaks is a residential care home in Hadley Wood, London, operated by Agecare MG1 Ltd since 2011. The home has 45 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.
Location & Practical
Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?
Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.
Practical Information
Visitor Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood
RightCareHome analysis Neighbourhood377 Cockfosters Road, Hadley Wood, EN4 0JT
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Neighbourhood
Nearest green space
0.7km away
Transport access
7/10
Local amenities
8/10
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.
Explore daily life at this homeActivities, food and facilities available at this home.
Activities & Social Life
RightCareHome analysis Daily-life evidenceSocial life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.
6 activities listed
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Dining & Nutrition
6 dining services listed
Key nutrition points first
Dining Services
Facilities & Features
4 feature groups available
Essential features shown first
Accessibility Features
Rooms
Safety & Security
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Lifestyle & Amenities
Next Steps
Is Five Oaks a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?
Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.
Questions to Ask When Visiting Five Oaks
Use this care home visit checklist at Five Oaks to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.
What to test on your visit to Five Oaks
- 1Has the current manager been in post for over a year, and can families meet her on visits?
- 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
- 3How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?
- 4Ask about recent safeguarding or CQC actions and how concerns are addressed.
Short care home visit checklist
Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.
Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.
Common Questions About Five Oaks
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