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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.
Lots of activities for residents - including trips.
Approachable manager.
Food is always good.
Great facilities.
Lots of activities for the residents.
The manager is very friendly and approachable to talk to.
The food is lovely and the menus are very good.
While Dad was able, they took him out on trips and often sat with him in the garden.
Towards the end of Dad's life he was always treated with dignity and even when he was close to death there was always someone with him they played his favourite music and kept him company right to the end.
We were lucky enough to be with Dad when he passed. The staff were kind and comforting but not intrusive.
We cannot thank the manager and all her staff for their care and compassion in the short time Dad was with them and I would recommend this rest home to anyone who is in the position we were in last year.
The whole team deserve recognition for the high standards achieved in looking after the residents.
My first experiences when visitingOakdene was very pleasant and I immediately felt that it was the right place for my wife to be cared for, in my stress, which I felt at the time I was greatly relieved. Four months have passed since my wife was taken in. To know that she is very happy at Oakdean Rest Home is a relief.
I try to visit Mum every other day after work on weekdays and in the afternoons at weekends.
Always offered a drink, tea or coffee. I find all staff friendly to me and all other residents.
My nieces are very happy with their mother’s care, as am I. Lovely atmosphere. Great staff who obviously care greatly for all in their care.
My mother has settled here very well. All the staff are very caring. I have never seen a carer get cross or angry, only ever seen love and cuddles. There is plenty going on at all times whether it be verbal quizzing, puzzles or some kind of live entertainment.
I have found Oakdene Rest Home to be a really lovely place to be. The staff are all very compassionate and caring and nothing is too much trouble. I can't speak highly enough of the staff that work there.
Oakdene met all of mums needs.
The staff were all kind, friendly and professional. She was well looked after. The food was lovely and varied. We were very sad when mum had to leave. I would recommend Oakdene to anyone looking for a caring 'home from home' care home.
Since my Dad has been a resident I have not seen any concerns whatsoever. The staff have always been very helpful and most of all very chatty when Dad calls them.
So pleased with the care my Dad receives. The carers take the time to chat to him and make him feel comfortable. My Dad never liked the sound of a home until he went to Oakdene where he is happy.
Very happy with everything. My wife is looked after extremely well, like I would at home. I leave with a smile on my face knowing she is happy and content.
Since my dad has been at Oakdene he is getting the support he needs. The staff are amazing doing anything they can to help however big or small it may be. Couldn't ask for a better place for my dad to be.
The management and staff are all very attentive and caring. Mum's health is not always good but we are kept well informed and the staff call on the doctor if they are worried. The home is small and very well kept with individual rooms kept nice and clean. I am very happy with mum's care.
My mother has excellent care at Oakdene all the staff are really friendly and take very good care of all her needs. The home is clean and tidy. I am very happy with things.
Absolutley brilliant. Cannot fault the staff. The Manager is a star.
The actual care home is always being updated and decorated which is good.
Dad moved into Oakdene Rest Home earlier in the year and enjoyed his time immensely. The staff are second to none, always happy and/or smiling and willing to dance when dad wanted to, he loved that. The food was plentiful, good and enjoyable. Events at the home were fantastic.
My mother-in-law was a resident at Oakdene Rest Home for 3 years during which she treated with care, support, dignity and good humour. I never saw any residents treated with anything less. I did have some concerns about personal care under previous management, which I raised with the manager when the response was unsatisfactory I raised the issues with the owner. The current (new) manager has vastly improved the morale of both staff and residents.
In the last few days of her life, my mother-in-law was nursed with genuine affection by the staff. My only concern has been with laundry. Clothes are washed and dried too hot and colours obviously mixed.
We found the home absolutely brilliant. The standard of care and the home itself were great. The staff was very caring and couldn't be faulted.
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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