The Oaks sits in the heart of Sockburn, a welcoming village known for its warm, personalised approach to care. Residents enjoy open-plan two-bedroom villas designed for easy living, most with garages and modern comfort features like heat pumps and double-glazing. Many stay active in local clubs and societies, while the village's proximity to shops and public transport makes getting out and about effortless. Whether you're entertaining family or savouring your own space, life here balances independence with the reassurance of 24/7 nursing care and a full range of health services.
Choose from comfortable two-bedroom independent living villas or move into rest home and hospital care suites as needs change.
Life at The Oaks centres on connection, activity, and purposeful engagement.
Residents enjoy a vibrant calendar of social events, van trips, arts & crafts, exercise classes, and organised entertainment. The on-site hairdresser, communal BBQ area, and dining room with resident dinners foster community. Wellbeing is shaped by the Five Ways—Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give—woven into daily life through music programmes, audiobook access, and movement sessions.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. The Oaks Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
The Oaks is conveniently located on Main South Road in Sockburn, Christchurch, making it easy for friends and family to visit and for residents to access local shops and public transport. The village sits amongst charming gardens and is handy to community activities, clubs, and societies. Many residents remain active in the local community, enjoying the balance of a peaceful, garden-set environment with easy access to the wider neighbourhood.
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Accrues over your first 3 years, charged on the entry price.
Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.
Your capital is repaid once the unit is re-licensed to a new resident.
Weekly fees stop when you vacate, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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