Oakdale Care Home

123 Kiln Road, Benfleet SS7 1TG
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  • Oakdale Care Home, Benfleet
Oakdale is a delightful home in Benfleet, Essex providing care and support for up to 27 older people with dementia.

The home is conveniently located close to the local town with good public transport links. The house has been extensively refurbished to provide a friendly and warm environment with 'hotel standard' accommodation.

There are a number of spacious lounges and dining areas for residents and their families to enjoy and a beautiful, secure garden. The staff at Oakdale provide the best quality care and support for their residents embracing the values of person-centred, individualised care.

They have a dedicated activities co-ordinator providing a wide range of entertainment and activities. The chef provides an excellent choice of home-cooked food every day.

Happiness is homemade.
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Care Provided by Oakdale 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 27 Service Users

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
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1000 – £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1400

Fees are determined on an assessment of individual level of need and the room available/required.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Oakdale Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Melanie Tucknott (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2016
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (23)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Oakdale Care Home Reviews (99)

9.9

Oakdale Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Jacqueline R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been at Oakdale for two months now. This is the first time she has been in a care home. I was very very nervous about her going there; it was something I didn't want to happen, but there was no option. From the moment she went in, my fears were allayed. The manager took her in personally
and made her feel very special. I feel she is in a safe place and in safe hands. The carers I have met are, without exception, lovely, kind, gentle and professional, and my mum likes them all. The home feels cosy and warm. Mum's bedroom is always neat and tidy and smells really nice. She has made friends easily there. I no longer feel the sense of dread I had before. Whenever I visit, I am made to feel welcome, and there are always plenty of staff on hand, watching the residents and talking to them. I have been there during activity times also, and it is good to see the interaction between the staff and residents.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you so much for your lovely words, we are so happy that you chose Oakdale and became part of our family.
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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum has dementia and could no longer cope living alone. She became anxious and fearful, rarely went to bed and paced the floor most nights opening the front door regularly to check outside. She joined Oakdale in June, we were of course most concerned that she would not settle and may become even
more confused. It did take a little while for her to settle, however, the home manager assured us this was not uncommon. Now 4 months on she is happy and content. Sleeps all night & looks well & rested. The staff are kind, caring, friendly, patient and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble, more than happy to answer any queries we may have. The activities coordinator offers a varied range of interesting recreational pursuits. It's a busy, happy environment which is wonderful for residents who have maybe been alone for some time. There is also a quiet lounge. We viewed several homes but as soon as we saw Oakdale knew this was right for our mum.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you so very much for your lovely kind words, we are so happy that you all chose to become part of our Oakdale family.
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Review from Nick E (Son of Resident) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are into the second year of Mum's residence at Oakdale and I am happy to say the standard of care is as great as it was last year. The introduction of a bespoke activity coordinator late last year has added to Mum's experience providing more stimulation and entertainment. The carers are a great bunch,
always smiling and happy, providing a homely atmosphere compared to the sterile/medical environment at some care homes. I would highly recommend Oakdale upon the unfortunate circumstance that a family member requires full-time care.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind words and recognition, means a lot to our team who work so hard to achieve the highest standards.
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Review from Robert W (Son of Resident) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum went into Oakdale for residential care four weeks ago. Was highly recommended to this care home from so many people as was the one to go to. The care from the staff is exceptional. It is not luxurious in its appearance but it is also about the care, and it deserves top marks for that. Most of
the carers there have been there for years, which says a lot, and you can see they love working there. The manageress is very hands-on and truly caring towards all the residents. I would highly recommend this care home.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot to the team, we have built a true family here and we are really happy that you and your family are part of it.
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Review from Kate P (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a full time dementia resident at Oakdale for three months now and I can honestly say that I am so pleased we chose Oakdale. The carers, the activity coordinator, the support staff and the management are all so welcoming. Making the decision to place a loved one into a care home is really
difficult and settling them can be really tricky. I honestly feel that every effort has been made to help my mum settle in. Don't be fooled by the aesthetics of a home. It's the care that matters and the care at Oakdale is amazing.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Hi Kate, thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much. With your support, Mum has settled extremely well. We are so pleased you chose Oakdale for your lovely mum, and you have all joined…read more
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Review from Tina C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care my mother gets at Oakdale. The staff go out of their way to get to know each resident's likes, dislikes and needs and to make them feel like treasured members of the Oakdale family. The different activities, both group and one to one, are well thought out and have made
a huge difference to my mother's health and well-being. I would thoroughly recommend Oakdale to anyone looking for a well-run, caring and happy environment for their loved one.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind words, you are a very valued, supportive family member who is always welcome at Oakdale.
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Review from Roy F (Son of Resident) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Oakdale for two and a half years and I cannot speak highly enough of the kind and compassionate care that she receives. There is a lovely homely atmosphere whenever I visit Oakdale. There are also numerous activities arranged to stimulate and involve the residents. The
staff are very professional and well organised, I would highly recommend Oakdale.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you for your kind words; means so much to the team. Mel
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Review from Brian B (Son of Resident) published on 10 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum has been a resident at Oakdale since the middle of January. As soon as we came for the show around we knew we had found the ideal care home for her, it had a lovely homely feel to it.
The manager and her team helped her settle in very quickly, all her needs are taken care of to a very high
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When we visit Mum she is always happy, relaxed and getting involved in all of the activities.
We would highly recommend Oakdale.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you so much for your comments, we are so glad that mum has settled, she and you all are our extended family, the door is always open for you all.
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Review from Richard B (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been in Oakdale since December 24 2023. As a family, we are very pleased with the care he has received. We are always welcome when we visit. We know my father is well treated and looked after by all of the staff.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind words, and thank you for your support.
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Review from John J (Husband of Resident) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a great care home. My wife has been in care at Oakdale since the beginning of the year and has been well looked after. The manager and her team are very caring and patient and make my wife feel at home. I go to see my wife every day and they make me welcome. If you are looking for care for a loved
one I would certainly recommend Oakdale.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you for your lovely words, we are lucky to have you both as part of our family.
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Review from Lorna G (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad has lived at Oakdale for nearly four years now, he first went there for 3 weeks respite after leaving hospital. The care he received then and every day since has been amazing, the staff are all so kind and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Dad is always clean and well dressed, his medical
needs are always addressed quickly. The food is always good and there is plenty of it. Dad's room is how he likes it, with pictures from home on the wall. The manager is always helpful and answers my questions. I'm so glad I found Oakdale, it really has a family feeling. I love visiting Dad and always feel welcome.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you for your lovely words, we love having Dad and yourself as part of our Oakdale family.
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Review from S D (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely home. Very caring staff. They went out of their way to make Mum feel welcome and settle in. Will not hesitate to use them again. They were also very welcoming to family. They provided plenty of activities which Mum really enjoyed.
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Review from Mandy G (Wife of Resident) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been at Oakdale since June 2023 and is very happy there. The staff are caring and attentive to his health and other needs. They take the time to build relationships with residents and their families, and the whole atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. The food is good, and the home is
very clean. They run activities for residents and encourage as many as possible to participate. I would not hesitate to recommend Oakdale to anyone looking to place a relative in a home.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you so very much for your kind words; mean a lot to me and the team.
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Review from Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I posted a review last August praising the care my stepmother received during her first 6 months in Oakdale. Since then her condition has deteriorated and she is now in the later stages of dementia. She is no longer mobile and sleeps much of the time. The care and compassion with which she is treated
is amazing. My stepmother is deaf, says very little and no longer recognises me. However, on my last visit in a lucid moment said quite clearly 'they're very good to me here'. It is such a comfort that she is not only looked after so well but is also happy. I cannot thank each member of staff enough.
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Review from T P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home with a nice, homely feel.
We thought our mum was well looked after while she stayed there for two weeks.
Staff were friendly and welcoming to us too.
Would recommend it to anyone looking for help and support with their family or loved ones.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you so very much for your kind words; mean a lot to us.
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Review from Karen H (Sister of Resident) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After researching long and hard to find a good home for my sister, I went to Oakdale and chose this home.
I realised very soon that I had made the right decision.
All of the staff are very kind and caring, including the office, kitchen, activity worker and handyman staff.
The manager is very approachable
and answers any questions that are asked of her.
The cleanliness throughout the home is good and does not have a bad odour as you find in some homes.
My sister seems to be happy living in Oakdale.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Thank you so very much for your kind words; mean a lot to us.
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Review from H N (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident for 7 plus years now and been looked after amazingly. She also seems happy, which makes me happy. The staff are very friendly and helpful and keep me informed of Mum's progress.
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Review from K C (Friend of Resident) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing care home.
The staff are so kind and caring, and the manager is very helpful and friendly.
Perfect place to be.
The family yearly BBQ is always a pleasure to be part of.
The activities keep the clients entertained.
Food is always presented well with great choices.
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I have spoken to agree with me.
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Review from Steven G (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Visiting my mother-in-law is a pleasant experience. The staff are great, they show empathy, the care given is exemplary. Her room is clean with personal effects like photos nicely displayed. My mother-in-law clearly is happy in her situation.
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Review from Rita B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was in Oakdale for ten months. She was in a lovely room full of light and plenty of activities going on around. The atmosphere and homely feeling of Oakdale were just what she needed. She had caring and attentive staff, all with different personalities, which made her day-to-day life interesting.
The level of care was excellent. Her room was always clean. Her clothes were always laundered well. She had special food requirements that were always met. She has recently passed away, and I can honestly say my husband and I feel very lucky we found Oakdale and that my mum finished her days in that very warm and safe environment with such caring and lovely people.
Reply from Melanie Tucknott, Registered Manager at Oakdale Care Home
Hi Rita, thank you so much for your kind words; please pop in when you're passing - you will both be missed.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.879)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10 for Oakdale Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.879 for Oakdale Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (378 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 428 Ratings = 4.879
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Oakdale Care Home is based on 36 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 27 registered maximum number of service users is 5.4, which has been reached with 36 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Mar 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (3)

Melanie

Melanie Tucknott

Job Title: Registered Home Manager Joined: 2007

Melanie has been the Registered Home manager at Oakdale since 2007 and has worked in Social care since she was 16 years old. She is very passionate about Dementia and End of Life care. Melanie completed a Diploma in Dementia Care and is proud to say that she was part of the first-ever group called Cohort 1 in the movement of 'My Home Life' in which she participated for over 3 years, this is now countrywide.

Silvia

Silvia Gurgu

Job Title: Registered Home Manager Joined: 2005

Silvia started at Oakdale in 2005 as a Senior Carer, in 2009 and then in 2021 advanced to Registered Home Manager along with Melanie. Silvia's passion for Care, and those she cares for is second to none and you will always find her supporting on the floor, alongside the carers instead of the office as this is where she prefers to be.

Tracy

Tracy Sycamore

Job Title: Senior Care Homes Administrator Joined: 2016

Tracy started as part time in the newly formed home administrator role at Oakdale in 2016, progressing to full time and then to a Senior position in 2022 where she also supports the Other Admins and our Head Office in the Abode care Homes group. Tracy won Support Person of the Year at the Annual awards ceremony in 2019.

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