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The services is built around individuality, independence and personal dignity, with the aim being to provide sensitive care but also allowing clients to live as normally as possible.
Part of the Sohal Healthcare range, Oakdene staff are well-trained and committed to the best residential standards for older people.
Care Provided by Oakdene Rest Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our commitment is to offer each person respect, dignity, choice and control. We will support all family members with the transition period when they decide to move their loved one into full time care. We have an open door policy and welcome everyone.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oakdene Rest Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oakdene 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
Group / Owner
- Sohal Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sharon Cordrey (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Visiting
- Open door policy you can visit when you like
Parking
- All visitors able to use the main car park.
Oakdene Rest Home Reviews (87)
Oakdene Rest Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oakdene Rest Home has 87 reviews.
My father was admitted to Oakdene Rest Home on release from the hospital feeling very poorly. The staff at Oakdene Rest Home have been so kind, caring and very welcoming to us when we visit. He has enjoyed the friendly interaction with the staff and fellow residents. The staff are very cheerful and go the extra mile to support Dad with his physical and mental health. I would most definitely recommend Oakdene Rest Home.
Thank you for your review. We wish you and your family well.
My husband has been in Oakdene for over a year now, and they have really looked after him so well. It has been very challenging for them as his dementia has progressed, and sometimes, he can be quite nasty towards the staff, but they cope very well.
Thank you for your wonderful words. Luckily, we have such great relationships with our families.
Oakdene Rest Home is brilliant, staff are very good. I would recommend this home, my mum is very happy.
I have been here four years and it been pretty good. I've been a stubborn man sometimes, always got it fixed. We all have great times. I've never had Covid, I would like to go for a walk but I've learn to come to terms with that.
My dad was only in the care home for 6 weeks but he settled in very well and he was looked after very well too. The carers and managers kept in touch with me all the time and I will always be very grateful to all of them.
My mum has been a resident of Oakdene since July 2018 and I can honestly say it is the most caring residential home that we could have ever wished for. It's a tough decision to place a family member into the care system and there's always a small part of you feeling sceptical. Well, the staff at Oakdene are absolutely amazing and totally there for the right reasons. They truly care about their residents and have been exceptional with looking after my mum treating her as part of their own family. It's heartwarming to know that, our family are not able to be with her, she is never alone. It's been a really difficult year not being able to visit during Covid-19 restrictions, but the closed family Facebook page has been a lifeline for us with staff taking time out to share photos and videos. Thank you so much for everything you do, you are all amazing and the support/empathy we are currently being shown at such a difficult family time with Mum receiving end of life care is phenomenal.
Thank you for your kind words. We try our best! It's been such a difficult time for all of us.
I am guardian to my friend who is a resident/service user at Oakdene. He is looked after and cared for very well. The staff know him and deal with his dementia excellently. I am very happy with his care, and the staff communicate with me regularly and when any changes occur. Through the pandemic and lockdown, they have been wonderful. I have no concerns and know my friend is so cared for, loved and looked after.
My husband has only been in Oakdene since January 2021. They have made him (and us) feel so welcome. They are really doing an amazing job looking after him.
Lovely, relaxed environment. Very friendly and clean. They can't do enough to help the residents and family.
My Dad has been in this care home for nearly three years. It was hard to let him go as we did not know how he would react or what the conditions were like. We have been so impressed with the staff and the way the home is managed. They keep us informed via video calls, photos etc and Dad has always looked happy and well cared for. During COVID, they have been extraordinary, with regular testing, safety protocols in place and strict guidelines for visits. The videos they send us when they are chatting to Dad show him being touched and held just like we would love to do. Birthdays are a special event at Oakdene - with cakes and balloons, I would recommend this home for your relative.
Upon arrival at Oakdene Rest Home, the first thing I noticed was that it doesn't smell, it's just like walking into a clean, family home where there's usually something delicious wafting from the kitchen. Staff and management are very caring and quickly made my dad feel safe, loved and wanted. During the covid restrictions, we've been able to window visit as often as we want and senior staff take lots of photos and videos, so you can still feel like you've shared a part of their day. It's a small home that's easy to navigate and has several social areas including a quiet area. Staff are understanding of dementia and there's tea, biscuits and hugs on tap. It's a relief to our family that he feels safe and happy now.
Extremely pleased with the care and love given to my mother-in-law since entering this care home. She has settled in very well, and we know that she is being well cared for. She appears to be happy and comfortable with her surroundings, and the staff are all brilliant with her, which has taken a huge weight off our minds.
All the staff are pleasant and helpful. Always looks clean. Patients all seem happy. My niece has been well looked after as they all have good and bad days. I used to know 3 other residents and all seemed to be content. Another relative was in there years ago and it has changed for the best.
The staff have delivered a high level of care with a consistent level of companion for my cousin while recognising the needs of her family during the Covid pandemic. They have done all that they can to ensure that the dignity of my cousin has been preserved, despite the restrictions associated with waking in a covid secure way.
I am so pleased to be able to submit a review about Oakdene Rest Home. It is a fabulous place and all of the staff are fantastic. I have several other relations who have gone into rest homes and believe me, they were not a patch on Oakdene. The residents are involved in various hobby types of activities not least singing and dancing. They all seem happy and contented. The food is very good and the residents are very well cared for, clean, tidy and smiling. I could not wish for better. Such a shame about Covid and the restrictions but they all still seem fine. Thank you for this opportunity.
My mother has been in Oakdene Rest Home in Minster, Sheppey for over three weeks now. Mum is not going to get better but the care given to my mum by all the staff has shocked me. The staff care as if my mum is their mum. They are professional, caring but don’t dwell on the sadness of the situation. This is the best move possible for my Mum as previously we were unsure of how she would cope. Thank you to everyone.
Oakdene Rest Home has provided my mother with a safe, stimulating and respectful home during this coronavirus, after months of her living alone since dad died, they always provide a very high standard of support to all residents alike and their experience shines through. My mother appears to be very comfortable at Oakdene and I appreciate the care they take. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Oakdene.
As a family, we got to crisis point but we are so lucky that mum is now in a safe and caring environment where she can be stimulated or relaxed. We have seen a marked improvement in her well being. So worried about Covid-19 but the care team have been sending amazing photos and videos - we didn’t expect this service. The Care Manager has listened fully to our needs/concerns and equally, she has encouraged us to drop in some items we thought mum would never use or wear again, it’s been a transformation. One team approach, so happy.
I am very pleased with the high standard of care given to my friend. He has settled down really well and loves the food and endless cups of tea and biscuits. All the staff understand his needs.
Lots of activities for the residents.
Friendly and approachable manager.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 October 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Oakdene Rest Home
- 24 Oct 2013Recipient: Sohal Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Hi, I am the manager of Oakdene and have been working here for 7 years. I have many years of experience plus a degree in Social Work. My aim here is to ensure all of our residents are treated with respect, and dignity and have full choice and control in their lives. All of our residents have a voice and should be heard!

Hello, I am the Deputy Manager for Oakdene and have worked here for 3 years. I am passionate about my job and ensure we offer a person-centred approach to all of our residents. We work closely with outside agencies and have tremendous support from our friends and families. We look forward to meeting you all.
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