The Oak Foundation
Office: 2a Boundary road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8JU
The winds of change It has branched beyond Waltham Forest into surrounding areas of East London such as Barking and Dagenham, Newham, Redbridge.
Home care agency · The Oak Foundation

- Hourly rate
- Not published
- area typical £22.50
- Live-in care
- –
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2023
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About £315 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,500 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
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Live-in care near Waltham Forest typically £1,040 a week.
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About The Oak Foundation
The Oak Foundation is a home care agency based in London, in the Waltham Forest council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It The winds of change It has branched beyond Waltham Forest into surrounding areas of East London such as Barking and Dagenham, Newham, Redbridge. It is registered to care for people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a sensory impairment. The agency has been registered since December 2021.
At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated The Oak Foundation Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.
The Oak Foundation has not published its rates and has not yet told us what they are. Home care agencies in Waltham Forest with a rate on record typically charge about £22.50 an hour and £1,500 a week for live-in care, so expect a figure in that range and ask for a written price list that shows weekend and bank holiday rates.
There are 57 registered home care agencies in Waltham Forest. Others working the same area include Waltham Forest Branch, JSR HEALTHCARE and Care Nexus, 1 of which has a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.
Registered with the CQC for
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Postcode districts covered
E10, E11, E12, E13, E15, E16, E17, E18, E4, E6, E7, IG1, IG11, IG2, IG3, IG4, IG5, IG6, IG7, IG8, RM10, RM5, RM6, RM7, RM8, RM9
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Registration
- Provider
- The Oak Foundation
- Registered with CQC
- December 2021
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2023)
- Council area
- Waltham Forest
- Office town
- London
Rates
The Oak Foundation has not published its rates and has not yet told us what they are. Home care agencies in Waltham Forest typically charge about £22.50 an hour and £1,500 a week for live-in care. Carers on PrimeCarers show their rate on their profile: £18 to £25 an hour for visits.
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Common questions about The Oak Foundation
How much does The Oak Foundation charge an hour?
The Oak Foundation has not published its rates. Home care agencies in Waltham Forest typically charge about £22.50 an hour and £1,500 a week for live-in care. Ask the agency for a written price list.
Does The Oak Foundation offer live-in care?
The Oak Foundation does not list live-in care on its website as far as we can see. If you need live-in care, filter the Waltham Forest listing for agencies that offer it.
What is the CQC rating for The Oak Foundation?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Oak Foundation Good in March 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does The Oak Foundation cover?
The Oak Foundation The winds of change It has branched beyond Waltham Forest into surrounding areas of East London such as Barking and Dagenham, Newham, Redbridge. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.
Does The Oak Foundation care for people with dementia?
The Oak Foundation is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If that is needed, filter the Waltham Forest listing for agencies that are.
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