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Oakfield House Care situated in the heart of the beautiful Kentish Countryside in the picturesque town of Wingham, 50 yards from the local shops and a bus ride to Canterbury.
Care Provided by Oakfield House
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 30 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
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
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please contact Oakfield for current tariff.
Our fee's are fully inclusive of all services that you would expect from a residential care home. We have a regular hairdresser, podiatrist/chiropodist who afford us our special rates. These along with any daily newspapers are not included in our weekly fee.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oakfield House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oakfield House 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
- Oakfield House Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nicola Cross (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1984
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Oakfield House welcomes visitors at any time.
Parking
- There is a small car park at the rear of the property, there is parking in nearby side roads or in the main car park in the centre of Wingham.
Oakfield House Reviews (14)
Oakfield House has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.688) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oakfield House has 14 reviews.
Overall I am very happy with the care my husband receives. Staff and management are friendly and approachable. Rooms are kept clean and tidy but toilets could do with a bit of updating. There are regular activities and residents are encouraged to take part. The food is good and my husband, who is reluctant to eat and drink at times, is given plenty of special treats to help keep him interested in food. All in all a homely atmosphere.
Oakfield House is very well run by the manager and deputy. All staff are very friendly and obliging nothing is too much trouble. The food is excellent and activities fun, with entertainment regularly organised by local singers and musicians. Rooms are clean and comfortable, could be modernised along with toilet and sink.
I had Christmas dinner at the care home with my mum and the other residents. A splendid meal which by the look of empty plates, everyone enjoyed. Even a glass of wine! Thank you all.
Residents are well looked after. Food is very good. Rooms are warm and comfortable.
The home responded swiftly to his changing needs. Sadly, he suddenly became acutely unwell. He spent his last few days of life at the home. As a family, the staff supported us through this difficult time with compassion and empathy. Nothing was too much trouble, and we will be always grateful for the care dad received at Oakfield.
My hundred-year-old mother spent the final few months of her life here. Throughout that time, she was treated with kindness, respect, consideration and understanding by all the staff. Whenever she needed assistance, a carer arrived very promptly. The staff were all very friendly and cheerful and took the time to get to know my mum and talk to her. She had a very nice, spacious room that was in very good decorative order and was warm and comfortable. The whole of the home that I saw, including the lounges and dining room, were all very clean and comfortable. The outside area was well-maintained and attractive. I always felt welcome by the staff whenever I visited, and as next of kin, I felt that my communication with the manager and her staff was very good. It was a great comfort to me knowing that she was so well looked after. I strongly recommend the home based on my experience.
I visit regularly and am always welcomed with a smile and an update on how they are and where they are.
The managers are excellent at spotting if they aren't well, seek medical advice quickly, and will fight to get them the best care.
Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable and treat the patients with kindness and dignity.
A lovely lady spends a couple of hours each day chatting with the residents, playing games, cooking, and organising arts and crafts activities, providing all-important stimulation.
I have no regrets about placing my family at Oakfield House and have recommended it to many, and I would like to thank the managers and staff for their amazing work.
My elderly mother moved care homes to Oakfield House as she needed more nursing care. On arrival, we were greeted and shown around by a staff member. Their natural warmth and care and gentle actions with mum immediately put my mind at rest knowing mum would be well looked after and would form a new relationship with confidence in her care, staff were attentive to her needs, and family visitors were also treated well and looked after in this difficult time for mum as her health deteriorated and sadly passed away, nothing was too much for the staff. The managers run a happy family environment with an outstanding team of dedicated staff members, we were like a family. The word 'care' is most definitely the right descriptive word that is so actively used. Our family were so pleased that we chose Oakfield for mum, as we know her last months were happy ones, with caring people around her, we thank all staff for everything you did for mum and would recommend Oakfield without any doubt.
Manager has tried exceptionally hard to accommodate the changing needs of my relative. Staff have accompanied my relative to hospital appointments when I have been unable to. The appointment of an activities coordinator is essential so that residents have opportunities to be occupied more during the day. Very friendly atmosphere and management/carers very approachable.
Thank you for leaving us a review. We employed an activities coordinator at the beginning of August, however the enhanced DBS check which is a requirement in care is taking a lot longer than usual to process. We are very much hoping she will be able to commence her role in the next few weeks. We...
The manager was first class and always available.
Without exception the carers and staff are outstanding. They treated me with friendliness and respect and I felt very cared for after leaving hospital and before returning to my own home. I was also heartened that during the say no one was left lonely in their rooms, there was always a cheer word for everyone.
When we have an issue staff are very helpful to address the matter. Dad needs more persuasion to shower more often. Noticed his body odour is quite strong at times and his commode needs emptying, As nearly always when we visit we notice it hasn't been emptied. Staff are amazing and Dad is very happy but just a few points need addressing.
I can highly recommend Oakfield House.
The staff at Oakfield House are very pleasant. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The managers are really lovely people. They sport out all our enquiries regarding my father. My father is very happy at Oakfield and really likes all the carers. He is treated with dignity and care at all times. My father recently became rather ill requiring paramedics. The staff were so kind and sympathetic. I could not ask for better care for my father.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 September 2022Good
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakfield House
What types of Care is Oakfield House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Oakfield House have?
There are 26 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Oakfield House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Oakfield House to the centre of Canterbury?
5.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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