Oakdale Care Home

Would recommend Oakdale to anyone looking for a care home for an elderly person with dementia.

Every-time ive visited my grandma, the staff are so exceptionally polite. They gave her a blanket when we went outside and speak so kindly and the bbq event was so fun! Cant forget the residential kitty

Mum has been at Oakdale for just over a year. Initially didn't like it. However has now settled and often tells us that she likes living in Oakdale. This is a credit to staff who have made mum felt cared for and supported. Has a good rapport with staff and is involved in most activities available to her. As a family we would recommend Oakdale.

Our Dad is currently staying at your facility. He initially came for a two-week respite, which we extended for an additional two weeks, and we are now confident that this will become a permanent arrangement.

From his very first day, we have been incredibly impressed by how friendly and welcoming all the carers have been. Dad was made to feel like a part of the family, which is especially significant as he is normally quite reserved. Despite our visiting times being varied due to our work schedules, every time we visit, he seems happy and we love seeing him interact with other residents.

This was a difficult decision for us as a family, but we can honestly say that we have definitely made the right choice.

Thank you to everyone associated with Oakdale care home.

My mum is currently staying at Oakdale care home on respite. Her stay has been extended due to her general health and I cannot thank the staff enough for their care and kindness for our mum and their flexibility with our situation. Mums accommodation is spotlessly clean along with all communal areas. There is always a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere with all the residents and visitors. As a visitor I am made to feel welcome any time and to watch the staff with the resident they have a genuine affection and kind, patient attitude to all. I feel totally comfortable and reassured with my mum staying at Oakdale and highly recommend this establishment. Meal times are a joy to see! The food served is tasty, wholesome and plentiful. Oakdale have daily activities for residents, a visiting hairdresser, chiropodist, and GP if required. A sincere thank you to ALL the staff at Oakdale, YOURE WONDERFUL

Mum attends on a weekly basis for day care, she has also stayed at the home for respite. There is such a homely feel around and the residents are very well cared for, they look clean and tidy. Always plenty of food and drink and the staff are so kind towards everyone including families who come to visit. Well done to all the staff at Oakdale, you are all amazing!!!

Because I live a couple of hours away, I usually get to visit my mother around every two weeks Everytime I see her she always seems happy and content. I usually comment that she appears younger-looking every time I see her. The other occupants always appear to look well looked after also. The staff are always friendly and helpful.

I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Oakdale.

This is an amazing home and there is very much a feel of family for both residents and their family members.. The kindness and compassion we received was like nothing I had experienced or expected. This is an outstanding home and we feel very lucky to have found such a lovely place for my dad to stay.

The meals always smell and look lovely and the rooms are nicely decorated with a homely feel.

My mother-in-law went into Oakdale at the beginning of September 2024. We had been recommended to this care home by a lot of people as the one for her to get the best care - she has dementia and they specialise in looking after residents with this condition. The care is absolutely exceptional, you can tell the carers working there love their jobs. On Friday we went to a cheese and wine evening which also had a singer. It was lovely seeing the residents enjoying themselves and everyone seemed so happy. My mother-in-law said to all of us 'I love being here' which says it all. Would highly recommend this care home 100 per cent. It may not have all the 'bells and whistles' that some care homes have but you have to look past that, as it should be about the care and I give this one 10 out of 10 for it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We would highly recommend Oakdale.