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St Lukes provides care for elderly residents. They offer several types of stay depending on the level of support required - from long-term residential care to short stay and respite breaks. The home benefits from a safe, comfortable environment called 'The Oaks' that...
Care Provided by St Lukes & The Oaks Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 78 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Lukes & The Oaks Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Lukes & The Oaks Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- B&M Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Daniella Johnson(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1990
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (76)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (76)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
St Lukes & The Oaks Care Home Reviews (73)
St Lukes & The Oaks Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.341) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Lukes & The Oaks Care Home has 73 reviews.
All round, an excellent care home which looked after my father, who has partial dementia and is also very deaf, extremely well indeed.
Our lovely Father unfortunately died yesterday in The Oaks dementia wing after suffering with stage 4 Lung Cancer and dementia. My sisters and I stayed with our Father in his last 24 hours in the home and wanted to express our thanks and appreciation to the overall care given to our Dad during his 4 week stay and extensive support and kindness from all staff in the home including some lovely dementia patients that also offered support and kindness to us. The level of care exceeded our expectations in a forever challenging environment. District nurse support and the Sue Ryder Palliative nurse support was wonderful too we received exceptional care for our father which meant that he had a peaceful end to his life. We will be ever grateful to the St Lukes', and The Oaks residential home.
The home is a little "shabby and worn" but the AMAZING STAFF "SHINE"! The care and kindness given to my mother have made a difficult situation bearable for her and us as a family. The meals are good with homely fare that gives choice and variety daily. Health matters are dealt with quickly and liaison between home and family is good and efficient. The rooms are on the whole are well lit and comfortable but really do need an update! My one complaint is there is NO communal/individual/group interaction or activities to motivate or entertain the residents - but overall GOOD.
Peaceful atmosphere here on arrival. Greeted by friendly staff.
Mum was sitting in the lounge having a drink before lunch with other residents. Lovely clean and bright room. Mum is always treated with care and respect. All staff knock on her door before entering her room and call her by her name. They show her love and care and all staff go out of their way to make it like home. Mum is very content.
My Mother moved in here in March this year. She has dementia and is slowly declining. I am delighted that we have been so fortunate to find a residence where the care she receives is excellent. The staff all go the extra mile to help her. They supply care with kindness and stimulation that is really needed. The standard is very high and the staff give excellent support to families as well as residents. When I visited today I was delighted to find that a special bed had arrived to increase my mum's comfort. They really do think of everything. This disease is a difficult thing for all families but knowing loved ones have such good care makes the world of difference.
Over the last 6 months, the care for my Mother-in-Law has increased due to on-going health issues.
The staff are always aware if there is a change in Mum's health that requires support from a heath support team. It is very reassuring that there is 24/7 monitoring of Mum's health and wellbeing.
All the staff constantly treat Mum with patience and empathy. At all times she is shown respect and care to ensure that she has the dignity and care that she deserves.
As well as Mum receiving support from the staff all our family are too.
We are indebted to all the staff for this.
There are no restrictions to visiting times. Any concerns are dealt with immediately or as soon as possible. Staff and management listen to concerns and put in place any measures that are needed or raised. The home has a very high standard of cleanliness, safety and security.
My mother has been at St Lukes for the past two and a half years, in all this time she has been looked after with the utmost respect and professional attention. The staff are always ready to give information and help, I look upon the staff with friendship, just like my own home.
I visit my Great Aunt who is a resident at St Lukes on a regular basis. The home and staff are always welcoming and the decor is of a very high standard. My Great Aunt is always saying how caring and friendly the staff are and they have even put her to work as the homes post lady, which at nearly 90 she thinks is marvellous. In between her shifts as post lady she enjoys all activities and especially a lunchtime drink in the bar.
My mum went to St Lukes in January 2016. I think the care at St Lukes is very good. The activity lady is amazing, she really works hard to keep everyone entertained. The food is good, and good clean surroundings. From experience, if you do have a problem it is swiftly dealt with. I would recommend St Lukes.
We could not be more satisfied with the treatment my sister-in-law has been receiving. We no longer worry about her as she is so well looked after. She is always clean, well dressed and appears quite content as her condition gradually deteriorates.
The standard of care provided here is very good. The staff are excellent and my mother who suffers from dementia is happy here and I'm pleased with my choice.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 August 2019Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
5 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 29 July 2026Private Residential and Moderate/Advanced Dementia Care
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
Meet the Team (1)

Daniella is a dedicated care home manager with over 20 years of experience in the care sector. She began as a support worker, learning the day-to-day rhythms of person-centred care. Over time, she took on leadership roles that allowed her to shape care standards from the ground up. From the start of her career, she has been driven by the belief that everyone deserves to live with respect and dignity and joy.
She is committed to providing a home where residents and team feel heard, supported and empowered while ensuring there is a happy home because laughter and light-hearted moments are essential to wellbeing.
Every day, she is inspired by small victories: a resident’s smile when they reconnect with a favourite song, a team member’s creative idea that boosts engagement, or a family’s relief knowing their loved one is in capable hands.
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