
Oaklands has a very cosy, friendly, family atmosphere and their care goes beyond the residentLinda O(Stepdaughter of Resident/Service User)

I have found all members of staff to be nothing but kind, approachable and helpful.Karen C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Oaklands has a very cosy, friendly, family atmosphere and their care goes beyond the residentLinda O(Stepdaughter of Resident/Service User)

I have found all members of staff to be nothing but kind, approachable and helpful.Karen C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Oaklands Rest Home offers specialist dementia care in The New Forest & Southampton, combining expert and tailored care packages with a comprehensive activities programme in order to support a satisfying daily lifestyle.
There are two lounges to promote social interaction, a cafe area for a quiet retreat, two dining areas to enjoy and also a spa bathroom including a hydrotherapy bath and specific hairdressing station.
There is a friendly and relaxed...
Care Provided by Oaklands Rest Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 35 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We ask that all fees are paid monthly in advance by online bank transfer.
Fees include all aspects of accommodation, food, laundry and provision of personal care. We do not include charges made by visiting services such as hairdressing or chiropody which are payable in addition.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oaklands Rest Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oaklands Rest 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
Owner
- Marlacourt Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nicola Ray (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (26)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at Oaklands Rest Home at any time. Oaklands also has a relatives' gateway where relatives can view care notes online, and share messages and pictures with loved ones from anywhere (appropriate consents are required). Oaklands Rest Home also has a Facebook page which is updated daily with photographs of residents engaging in activities, and events and entertainment.
Parking
- Parking is available on site
Oaklands Rest Home Reviews (69)
Oaklands Rest Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oaklands Rest Home has 69 reviews.
I visited my aunt today and found the experience excellent. Although I was only there for a short while as my aunt was in bed, the staff were so friendly. My aunt could not speak highly enough of them and their care. I look forward to my next visit.
Thank you for such a wonderful review. We are so pleased you had an excellent experience when visiting your relative, and look forward to seeing you again. I will pass on this amazing review to all of the team.
Mum became a resident of Oaklands on 21/12/23. It was a trying time for all the family, but with the kindness and caring, the staff at Oaklands gave, it has made things a lot easier for us.
We take pride in using our understanding of the issues the families face to assist with a smooth transition for all involved.
Your kind comments mean the world to us, and I look forward to sharing them with the team.
The environment in Oaklands is always warm and welcoming. All the staff do their utmost to make sure my mother is happy and cared for. I couldn't be with her at Christmas, but felt happy knowing that she was being cared for and celebrating the festivities as we were. Oaklands provides an excellent service, and I am very grateful for this. Thank you.
To know that you were able to enjoy a worry-free Christmas whilst being away from Mum is so heartwarming; I look forward to relaying this to our passionate, caring team.
Wonderful service during a distressing time. I would definitely recommend the home as a place for your loved one.
It was an absolute pleasure to have Mum and the rest of the family join our Oaklands family.
We pride ourselves on our caring service and I am so glad that this shone through and you felt you could complete this review as you went through a very tough time; very much appreciated.
Take care.
Interaction with staff - excellent, family always receives a warm welcome and kept informed of Mum's needs, health concerns, falls etc.
Food - excellent.
Activities - good.
Parking - satisfactory.
General ambience - friendly, warm and welcoming.
Mislaid clothing/labelling of clothing - of concern; being addressed.
Exterior: A little depressing; side entrance needs updating; doorway would benefit from a porch, smoking area's seats are uncomfortable and heavy to move around; planters need regular attention with dead/dying plants removed and replaced.
Grounds: Bland; residents may benefit from more interesting outlooks (ornamental trees, shrubs). Entrance needs better upkeep with more attractive planting. The planted boxes under the pergola are overgrown and neglected. Residents' rooms should not look out on any untended/unplanted areas, rubbish piles/broken ladders etc.
Interior: Public spaces - worn and need updating (apparently underway).
Curtains - rail fixings (all curtain hooks etc) need to be in place and tie-backs need to be utilised for neatness, in public rooms and residents' rooms (small details, negative impact at present).
Excursions - much appreciated; limited (but expensive).
Quiet/private areas - difficult to find for family visits (apart from resident's own room).
Two front rooms - crowded; difficult to manoeuvre walking frames etc.
Overall: A generally comfortable rest home in need of more TLC.
We are always happy to discuss the details of any issues in person, and are already working on some of your concerns.
Our building is looking rather tired, and we...
Loved being able to use the quiet area space upstairs. Staff are all very friendly and helpful.
Thank you so much.
We are so pleased you had a lovely experience celebrating your relative's birthday with all your family.
Mum came in to you in unlikely and difficult circumstances. We knew it was temporary as she wasn't stabilising but was unsafe at home. In any event, she wasn't with you long before she ended up in the hospital eventually getting a diagnosis. However, in the short time she was with you, we couldn't fault your care and attention for her and also us as we navigated ourselves through a very different time. Oaklands Rest Home is a place of kindness and warmth. Something so important to families and residents. My only comment would be the bathroom in her room was not really fit for purpose.
With regards to the bathroom, if you feel you are able, please can you speak to me or the team so we can hear your concerns and look into rectifying this. Many thanks.
Mum was always clean. She is bed bound now and there was always a drink left in reach for her.
Face to face or on the phone staff always has time to listen and respond to any concerns. I feel that we are kept fully informed of Mum.
We pride ourselves on keeping families updated and informed at all times.
Mum is a pleasure to look after and we will always give the same care to anyone, even when their care needs change. Their dignity and overall health and well-being is our number one priority.
My mother moved in about a month ago. I cannot praise Oaklands Rest Home high enough for the love and support they have given, not only to my mum but to the family too. They have taken the time to find out all Mum's likes and dislikes. They have made her beautiful room look like a home from home... special thanks to the maintenance men; they even put a photo collage together for her on one of her walls. The whole team go above and beyond in everything they do. Thanks to all staff and management. What a wonderful team.
Getting to know mum is a joy and plays such an important part in her care.
I will share this review with the team and ensure the maintenance team get a special mention.
It is a pleasure to look after mum, and as we always say, you are all part of the Oaklands family.
Thanks again.
Oaklands Rest Home is amazing! They treat residents and families with love and care. Nothing is too much trouble. The activities are second to none, with residents joining something every day. The staff are wonderful, and I cannot recommend this Rest Home highly enough. Our minds are at rest knowing our father is cared for. Thank you, Oaklands, for all you do!
We cannot thank you enough for this incredible review. We will pass this on to the team, especially our activities team. We are so pleased your minds are at ease with dad in our care, it is our absolute pleasure looking after dad, and a bonus getting to know you all.
My dad was warmly welcomed to Oaklands Rest Home earlier this year. He has a bright, newly decorated room, and although at times, he is still reluctant to be in full time care and misses his independence, he is generally settling in well and is very well cared for. He is not one to join in with many activities, often preferring his own company in his room with his television, but he did enjoy himself when there was a “Men’s Club afternoon”, especially for the gentlemen residents. He also enjoyed having his hair cut by the mobile barber, who visited Oaklands in his fully equipped van. The Platinum Jubilee party was a lovely occasion, and he even got up and danced a little; he really enjoyed the music and listening to the singers. I feel he is well cared for in a warm, friendly safe environment, his personal appearance is important to him and he always looks clean and smart.
We love having dad with us and getting to know him, and we will always try and help maintain and encourage his independence whilst also ensuring he is getting the full benefits of living with us. Anything that is important to him is important to us.
Very friendly staff. Mum is very happy, she enjoys the food and likes her room.
Thank you so much for your review, we will pass this on to the team.
We love looking after mum, she is an absolute pleasure, and we are so glad she is happy here.
Very happy with how mum has settled here. It is lovely to see her so content. all the staff are so helpful and caring and Mum seems to love them all. As a family, we can all relax as she is so well cared for. she has a lovely room decorated with a lot of her personal photos and effects.
We love our residents decorating their rooms with their personal belongings and making them feel at home.
My experience of the care home has been excellent.
Dear Garrett,
Thank you so much for your review, it is greatly appreciated and means so much to have a resident share their experience and we are so glad it has been excellent.
This beautiful care home which has always gone way above the call of duty. They know how to make a beautiful home for their residents and all staff are like family. Going out of their way to meet the needs of both residents and their families. We have been treated with compassion, friendship and respect. Making decisions with the care home to make our resident's life so enjoyable. Every day is celebrated with each resident being involved. Nothing is too much for the cheery happy well presented staff. I have been involved with other care homes in the past but never seen this level of pure care. Our relative has never been this happy in many ways as he is now spending lots of time with his peers. In our home we have a much younger family, although he loved it, now he has the best of all worlds. I can not speak more highly of each member of staff I have come into contact with, from laundry staff to carers, managers and maintenance. They are all outstanding.
Dear Sharon,
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will pass this on to the team, it has brought tears to our eyes to be recognised for all our hard work, and it is a pleasure having you all as part of our Oaklands family.
What a wonderful jubilee celebration, the sun shone and the grounds were beautifully decked out with jubilee flags and even the queen came. This was the first time we had spent in Mum's company for longer than an hour since she moved in in March this year. To see her smile and really enjoy herself was very special, all the carers were so attentive to her and she obviously loves the attention. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Kind Regards.
She was well cared for throughout her time there by all staff and loved the different activities, food and people.
When Nan was poorly, off duty staff even popped in to visit her and my Mum and I felt so happy she was so well looked after.
The staff cared for us as well and always lent a sympathetic ear to us both which made a sad time more bearable.
Nan was treated with respect and dignity through her stay and other residents look happy there too.
The home is exceptionally clean, the staff from all levels care and should be used as a demonstration to all care homes on how they should be run.
Both Mum and I will never forget their kindness to Nan or us.
The activities are very good and residents look happy. In my opinion, a lovely home with the right approach to care. I would 100% recommend to friends and family.
As usual the staff have been very helpful to both my Mum and ourselves.
I am very happy with the wonderful care given to my mum. All the staff are really lovely and I couldn't be more happy. I'm so glad discovered Oaklands for mum! I can relax safe in the knowledge that mum is happy and safe.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 05 August 2026We currently have 3 rooms available.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 13 Mar 2025
At Oaklands Rest Home, we believe that exceptional care starts with a team that feels supported, valued, and well-equipped to handle the challenges of caregiving. That’s why we’re incredibly proud...
- 17 Dec 2024
At Oaklands, we take great pride in adopting the latest innovative care technology to benefit our residents and their families. We were delighted that Ally Cares chose to feature our...
- 17 Dec 2024
What an incredible month – we have two more finalists to celebrate! Massive congratulations to Dave Ray, our Head of Maintenance, and Tony Joseph, our Maintenance Assistant, who have been...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
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Meet the Team (7)

Nicola joined Oaklands in 2014 as our Registered Manager and has become a familiar face for many in the Marchwood community, thanks to her ongoing efforts to ensure a strong relationship between the home and the local residents.
Nicola has an extensive background in the care sector, having started out in the industry at just 17 years old. Before moving to the New Forest with her family, Nicola also achieved a BSc degree in Welfare Studies from Newport University while working as a Manager at a care home in Wales.
Outside of work, Nicola can often be found taking part in charity work and raising awareness for dementia causes, having lost her own father to the illness. Nicola is also hugely family-orientated and loves listening to music and taking her dog, Bella, on long walks.

Samir is the Managing Director at Oaklands and works alongside his brother, Anish, to ensure the smooth running of the home. With over 20 years in the healthcare sector, Samir has always been passionate about making a difference in the industry, improving care standards and enhancing residents’ lives.
With a particular interest in technology, Samir helps Oaklands, as well as other care homes in the UK, adopt innovative solutions to improve person-centred care. This dedication to the industry is what led him to become the Founder and CEO of iCare Services, which revolutionises the care sector through technology.
Samir is the former Chair and now Executive Board Member of Hampshire Care Association – a not-for-profit organisation, which ensures care in Hampshire is of the highest standard and quality. Samir continues to play a role locally and nationally advocating for care providers.
Outside of work, Samir loves spending quality time with his family and can often be found training at the gym, playing rugby and enjoying boxing.

With his highly analytical mind and degree in Computer Engineering, Anish took on the role of Operations Director at Oaklands to ensure the best working environment and processes are in place.
Similar to his brother, Samir, Anish has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and shares his passion for embracing technology in the care sector.
Before becoming Operation Director, Anish was also the registered manager at Oaklands for 5 years.
Outside of work, Anish is a very sociable individual, who values his strong family connections and friendships. He is also a keen traveller and is extremely fortunate to have visited several countries and continents.

Paige is a lovely, warm character, who you’ve probably found greeting you upon your arrival at Oaklands.
Paige has been with us for over four years and massively enjoys her job. Paige particularly loves the daily interaction with residents and visitors, as well as the wealth of knowledge she’s amassed in her role.
Outside of Oaklands, Paige can be found looking after her two pet rabbits and enjoying her newest hobby…sea fishing!

Mia Williams is a hardworking and committed member of the Oaklands team and since starting her career as a Carer in 2016, has progressed to Senior Carer, Senior Lead and is now Head of Care.
Initially, Mia came into care to look after her terminally ill father with her mother, but as she truly values how precious the later stages of life are, wanted to give something back to other families. Mia continues to be passionate and committed to the residents and their loved ones.
Mia has shown her dedication by completing her care certificate, followed by Levels 2, 3, and 4, and has nearly completed Level 5. Mia is also our medication champion.

Dave is an incredibly valued member of the Oaklands team and joined us in 2014 as a trained Chef before progressing to become our Head of Maintenance.
He is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents and staff and always works tirelessly to keep the home and gardens looking their best.
Dave is at the heart of everything that happens at Oaklands and goes above and beyond to make events special for residents. From playing the ‘Last Post’ on Remembrance Day to creating a memorable Jubilee Street Party by putting up beautiful decorations to celebrate Oaklands’ first event where friends, family, neighbours and staff could come together again since the pandemic started.
He is well-loved by our residents and always takes their opinions into account when carrying out his work and spends time helping new residents settle in, to make sure Oaklands always feels like home.
In his spare time, Dave recently walked seven marathons in seven days, raising lots of money to support a mental health charity. It just goes to show what a caring person he is, inside and outside of work!

Katie-Mae joined the Oaklands team in 2025 as our Lifestyle Coordinator, orchestrating person-centred activities for our residents. Katie is passionate about building trusting relationships with residents and loves seeing how activities can have a positive impact on individuals.
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