Welcoming Care at Oaks Health

Providing over 20 years of residential care

Who We Are
We are a specialist residential care home supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, including individuals with complex needs. We provide a calm, safe, and homely environment with person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs, preferences, and goals. Our experienced, compassionate staff focus on promoting independence, dignity, and meaningful daily living, working closely with families and professionals to achieve positive, lasting outcomes and a genuine sense of home.


24-hours Specialist Support

We offer 24-hour specialist support, including personal care, emotional regulation, and consistent routine-based care. Our team is experienced in supporting individuals with autism who may experience heightened anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or difficulties with change and transitions.

Medication Support

Our service includes robust medicines management, close monitoring of physical and mental health needs, and proactive liaison with GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other professionals. We work closely with families, advocates, and commissioning teams to ensure care remains responsive and outcomes-focused.

Wellbeing & Focused Routines

Where required, we provide dedicated 1:1 support to ensure individuals are safe, well-supported, and able to access meaningful activities both within the home and in the community.


Finding the right placement for our son was incredibly stressful, but from day one this home made us feel at ease. The staff truly understand autism and complex needs, and the consistency of care has made a huge difference to his anxiety and behaviour.

Parent

The staff provide a stable, consistent and therapeutic environment where my son feels safe, understood and supported to thrive.

Parent

The team go above and beyond. Communication with us is excellent, and we are always involved in decisions about our son’s care.

Parent

Living here has made me feel at home. The staff are truly wonderful and kind-hearted.

Current resident

What stands out most is the knowledge, consistency and dedication of the staff. They understand triggers, routines, and how important stability is for people with learning disabilities and autism. We are confident to recommend and refer any suitable future placements.

Support/Social Worker

Finding the right placement for our son was incredibly stressful, but from day one this home made us feel at ease. The staff truly understand autism and complex needs, and the consistency of care has made a huge difference to his anxiety and behaviour.

Parent

The staff provide a stable, consistent and therapeutic environment where my son feels safe, understood and supported to thrive.

Parent

The team go above and beyond. Communication with us is excellent, and we are always involved in decisions about our son’s care.

Parent

Living here has made me feel at home. The staff are truly wonderful and kind-hearted.

Current resident

What stands out most is the knowledge, consistency and dedication of the staff. They understand triggers, routines, and how important stability is for people with learning disabilities and autism. We are confident to recommend and refer any suitable future placements.

Support/Social Worker

Finding the right placement for our son was incredibly stressful, but from day one this home made us feel at ease. The staff truly understand autism and complex needs, and the consistency of care has made a huge difference to his anxiety and behaviour.

Parent

The staff provide a stable, consistent and therapeutic environment where my son feels safe, understood and supported to thrive.

Parent

The team go above and beyond. Communication with us is excellent, and we are always involved in decisions about our son’s care.

Parent

Living here has made me feel at home. The staff are truly wonderful and kind-hearted.

Current resident

What stands out most is the knowledge, consistency and dedication of the staff. They understand triggers, routines, and how important stability is for people with learning disabilities and autism. We are confident to recommend and refer any suitable future placements.

Support/Social Worker

Finding the right placement for our son was incredibly stressful, but from day one this home made us feel at ease. The staff truly understand autism and complex needs, and the consistency of care has made a huge difference to his anxiety and behaviour.

Parent

The staff provide a stable, consistent and therapeutic environment where my son feels safe, understood and supported to thrive.

Parent

The team go above and beyond. Communication with us is excellent, and we are always involved in decisions about our son’s care.

Parent

Living here has made me feel at home. The staff are truly wonderful and kind-hearted.

Current resident

What stands out most is the knowledge, consistency and dedication of the staff. They understand triggers, routines, and how important stability is for people with learning disabilities and autism. We are confident to recommend and refer any suitable future placements.

Support/Social Worker

  • 44 Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester CO5 8BY, UK