The Oakleigh

The Oakleigh, located close to the city of St Albans, offers a lifestyle at one with nature complemented by services spanning security, dining and wellness.

Set on a thirteen-acre site surrounded by natural woodlands and wildlife, The Oakleigh offers a range of architecturally designed apartments and cottages carefully placed within the environment to maximise one’s connection to the natural setting. 

Opening 2026, The Oakleigh, St Albans is expertly designed to support independent retirement living while providing the comforts of an elevated country life.

When it comes to care, we know that your needs may change over time. This is why, should you need it, our provision is completely flexible and tailored to you. The level of support we offer is among the UK’s most extensive in domiciliary care and, with experience providing support for over 40 years, we’re confident we can help you to live as fully and independently as possible.

Our teams are trained to provide expert care discreetly in the comfortable surroundings of your home. We will also arrange for doctors or nurses to visit if required, giving you and your family security and peace of mind for the future. And we promise to do everything we can to enable you to have the best quality of life possible.

We are committed to doing everything possible to support you in your rich and varied life. This includes a distinctive and inspiring mix of experiences and amenities for you to enjoy privately or with friends.

If you’re ready to relax, you can sit with a fresh coffee and good book in one of our numerous social spaces. Or you can invite friends and family over for a get-together in our restaurants or private dining areas. We also offer food delivery direct to your property if preferred, meaning you have delicious options whatever your mood, whatever the occasion.

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We have a range of activities to suit all interests and personalities, from guided walks, art classes and expert talks, to spa treatments, movie nights and cocktail parties. Our concierge can arrange transportation for you, whether you’re heading to the theatre or on a shopping trip.

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The first phase of apartments and cottages are now available to purchase.

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
	Infection Control Training	Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.

Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below.
Regulator: Not required
	Use of PPE	The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.

Birchwood Drive
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL2 2DS