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Care Provided by Oakwood Court
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 62 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our care home fees are based on the care needs of each resident and their choice of room within our home. We have varying levels of care provision and different types of room, based on the size, outlook and facilities.
All inclusive pricing - Our care fees include all accommodation and household bills, personal care, all meals, snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments, and the cleaning and laundry service. The rooms are fully furnished and include a bed, bedside table, chest of drawers, wardrobe and an armchair. Extra services can be purchased as required, such as telephone, hairdressing and chiropody.
We are a not for profit organisation which means any surplus we make in income is invested back into our properties to improve the quality of life of our residents. Sussex Housing & Care has been supporting older people to live brighter lives since 1946.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oakwood Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oakwood Court 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
- Sussex Housing & Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Bindu Joseph (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome to the care home, come for a hot drink, enjoy lunch or join in with an activity. Many options for places to visit the residents including, communal lounge or dining room, a welcoming day room or their own private bedroom.
Parking
- Free parking on site in homes car park.
Oakwood Court Reviews (98)
Oakwood Court has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.583) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oakwood Court has 98 reviews.
Visiting my mum here is always a nice experience, the staff are friendly and helpful and my mums always looks well, has friends and activities to occupy her. Above all she is safe and well cared for. I am very happy my mum is here.
Thank you for your review, we're so pleased your Mum is happy and see she is well cared for at Oakwood Court.
Extremely good care home friendly helpful staff.
Thank you for your fantastic review, particularly for our staff, care, management and residents being treated with dignity.
I have visited the care home twice now, and both times there has been a good atmosphere. All residents are happy including my grandmother. So thanks to all the staff for everything you do. It's of great comfort to the family to know our family member is well looked after.
Thanks for your wonderful review and compliments to our staff team. We're pleased you have piece of mind, knowing our residents are well looked after.
Pleasant homely home with good caring, friendly staff. My mother's needs are well attended to and if any odd problem arises they always contact me by phone, should advice or help be needed.
Thank you for your kind review. We believe it's really important to communicate with next of kin and keep you informed.
Always a nice atmosphere in the home. Warm and inviting. Friendly, helpful staff. My 100-year-old mother has been a resident for three years and as a family, we know that Oakwood Court is the best place that she could be. I would recommend Oakwood Court to anybody who asked me.
Thanks for your review, it's great you and your mum are happy and would recommend Oakwood Court.
My pernickety 95-year-old mother stayed here for a week in mid-August. Her comments were that "the staff were lovely and caring" and "the food was excellent". She appreciated the bowl of biscuits and crisps, so she could have a little snack when she felt like it. She found that her room was larger than expected, never felt cold. She sleeps on an air mattress at home, unfortunately, due to miscommunication, this wasn't provided at Oakwood, but even so, my mother said she was very comfortable in bed, so it wasn't a problem. She said "there wasn't much going on" but I think this was down to the Covid constraints that were in place. I have marked activities as 'poor', however, that is probably not reflective of the current situation.
Mother is making a return visit during November, which tells you a lot!
Thanks for your review. We're pleased your mother enjoyed her stay during the summer at Oakwood Court. We have always had a varied and full 'sunny moments club', which is our programme of daily activities, and since early September, activities are now delivered by our two dedicated Activity...
Mum has dementia; she has been at Oakwood Court since 2013. The staff are all friendly, considerate and caring. Mum has always been happy and well looked after. She has a lovely room with her own furniture. She has a choice of food for all three meals and has never had any complaints. Mum is now 101-years-old, and her dementia now causes more problems, but I am happy that she is very well cared for.
We're pleased your mum has enjoyed eight years at Oakwood Court, settling in with her own furniture and her room, which she enjoys. It's great she's able to live well with dementia, and we're pleased you've had good service from our team. Thank you for your review.
Oakwood Court has recently had their first event, with up to two family members or friends were invited, for the first time in eighteen months. As usual, it was very well organised with party decorations, balloons, an excellent buffet of food and drink and also entertainment.
Thanks for your comments, and we were so happy to welcome relatives and friends to our event. We're pleased you had a great time.
On dementia care, it's perfect, good stimulating entertainment which is inclusive if the resident wishes to join in. My mother is partially sighted and is always asked to join in.
Lovely setting, good food and wonderful staff.
What an incredible review, thank you so much. We're pleased you and your mum are so happy with our service.
All staff are very caring and respectful to the residents and very welcoming to visitors. It is evident that they have the residents' best interests at heart. All residents are clean and tidy. They are all encouraged to take part in activities and to enjoy their days.
Thank you for taking the time to share your brilliant review.
All the staff are excellent caring and warm people. Best wishes.
Thank you for your review John, it's great to hear just how happy your dad was living at Oakwood Court and your feelings about our service. Thank you.
I am very happy with the care and support that my dad receives at Oakwood Court. He has improved in his mental state despite a general decline due to his dementia. Lots of activities, which my dad is encouraged to join in. There is always something planned.
Thanks for your review. It's great to hear your Dad is enjoying the variety of activities.
Have only been here two weeks tomorrow - so far very good.
Welcome to Oakwood Court! It's good to hear you're happy.
The staff are very caring and friendly.
You always feel welcome when visiting the home.
Mum is happy here, and her needs are well catered for.
Thanks for your review, we're pleased your mum is happy and settled.
My mother has resided in Oakwood Court for six months, the staff are attentive and caring with a low turnover and little need for agency carers. The premises are clean and comfortable, with an activity programme catering for most tastes. The general ambience is friendly and welcoming, with an air of quiet efficiency and the opportunities to meet other families at social events is much appreciated.
Thanks for your review Monica.
A well-run care home with a friendly ambience. Residents are treated with respect and dignity and the home provides a supportive environment for both residents and their families.
Thank you very much for the review. It means a lot to us you are happy with Oakwood Court.
Always a friendly atmosphere. Lovely staff who look after the residents. The home is always very clean and tidy. I have recommended the home to friends.
Thanks very much for your review.
Lovely, bright home with excellent staff. Muk is very happy here and we know her needs are well catered for.
This is great to hear, thanks for your review.
The home is always very bright and happy. The staff are very helpful.
Thanks for your review.
My mother has lived at Oakwood Court for just over 2 years and now 96. When looking for a suitable home for her I was upset at the state of some places, but as soon as I entered Oakwood Court there was a lovely atmosphere. My mother is very happy and very well looked after. I am notified immediately if there is a problem or if the GP (who visits regularly) has seen my mother. The food is good, there are activities laid on and some entertainment. The home is very clean and my mother is treated with kindness and dignity.
Thanks so much for your fantastic review of Oakwood Court.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 October 2024Good
- 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 03 August 2026Vacancies available for short or longer term care.Please contact Care Home manager for availability.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 29 Jul 2026
Are you looking to get away this summer, but need to know your loved one is in safe hands? Or perhaps they'd like more company, support with daily living or...
- 29 Jul 2026
Are you looking to get away this summer, but need to know your loved one is in safe hands? Or perhaps they'd like more company, support with daily living or...
- 06 Jul 2026
Care home residents, students and local communities came together in a celebration of creativity, connection and football at a series of vibrant ‘Palette to Pitch’ events hosted by Sussex Housing...
There are no upcoming events for Oakwood Court.
Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 05 Sep 2018Recipient: Sussex Housing & Care
- 01 Nov 2016Recipient: Sussex Housing & Care
- 09 Aug 2016Recipient: Oakwood Court
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Oakwood Court.
Meet the Team (6)

"I have worked at Oakwood Court since 2008, and started as a care assistant. I now have a Diploma in General Nursing, and both a Level 3 in Health and Social Care and a Level 5 in Leadership and Management of Care Services. I enjoy my role as care home manager and get satisfaction from helping residents and seeing them happy in our home.
I love my job because it's so rewarding leading a team and supporting our residents to live a bright life and putting them and their families at the heart of everything we do.
We do everything we can for them and it's brilliant to see the smiles on their faces. I look forward to meeting you and showing you around our friendly home."

"I have a wealth of experience and have worked in care since 2011. I began my career as a support worker and care assistant. I have worked with young children with challenging behaviour, young adults living in supported housing and have also been an assistant manager and registered manager in a residential care home for older people.
Working in a care setting is rewarding and fulfilling. I enjoy helping people to live a fulfilling life and leading the team to help them develop and grow and embrace the organisation's values, as well as provide the highest standard of care for our residents.
Outside of work, I am a pastor, parent governor and gym enthusiast!"

"I started in care 25 years ago as a care worker, quickly moving to the role of branch manager. In 2011, I became the Registered Manager for a large branch providing domiciliary care. In 2019, I then moved into the compliance side of care, becoming the compliance and office manager for the company, where I started my journey in care.
In 2015, I achieved my QCF level 5 in Health & Social Care. I have also undertaken several other courses to assist me in doing my job to the best of my ability.
I enjoy working with the team at Oakwood Court, supporting the registered manager and other members of the team, continuing to provide the high standard of care here and ensuring that the residents' needs are met and that they are safe and happy.
I am always happy to assist in any way that I can, and to encourage members of staff where possible, to achieve their goals to gain the same level of satisfaction that I get from a very rewarding career."

I have over 25 years experience in catering and have been a Chef Manager here since 2013. I love food and cooking and I understand the importance of food. My father was Spanish and my upbringing has revolved around family and food.
Mealtimes are one of the most important parts of the day, especially for socialising and residents' wellbeing. There's nothing better than seeing residents tucking into a home cooked, hearty meal and getting good feedback from them, it brings joy to me and makes my job rewarding. I am supported in the kitchen by a Chef and two Kitchen Assistants and spend time with residents listening to their feedback and menu ideas.

I started working at Oakwood Court in April 2022, and coming from mainly an administrative background, this is my first role in a care home. After only being here a short time, I sensed what a warm, friendly, caring home it is. It really does feel like “home from home”. I am the first port of call for all visitors to the home, such as relatives, friends, nurses and tradespeople and I keep all the administrative paperwork up to date. But what I enjoy most about my job is interacting with the lovely residents.
I deliver their post and help read letters from family and friends if they are unable to do so themselves. Seeing the joy on their faces when I am reading to them is what I find so rewarding.

"I take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the building making sure all the checks have been done, including fire and gas safety, water and electrical testing. My role includes more basic tasks such as unblocking shower wells, checking light bulbs and cleaning the bins - just as important! There is generally a lot of cleaning, tidying, and ensuring everything is in safe working order. I will also decorate rooms when they become vacant and keep the rest of the home looking as good as it can be.
I very much enjoy spending time talking to residents when I’m working in their rooms and supporting the care team in any way I can. Sometimes I have the opportunity to join in activities with residents such as gardening or singing, which is a great privilege.
I may have my week planned, but often my work can be reactive, you never really know what you’re going to walk into in the morning, one of the many reasons I love working here."
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