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Oaklands Residential Care Home

Westfield Avenue, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 2DY
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Oaklands Residential Care Home, Barnstaple

Care Provided by Oaklands Residential Care Home

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 25 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,100From £1,100

Weekly fees include full housekeeping, laundry services, all meals with two daily choices of homemade food plus cooked breakfast and snacks/refreshments throughout the day. Every Wednesday we have a visiting hairdresser and every 6 to 8 weeks a chiropodist. These additional services plus personal toiletries are not included in the weekly fee.

Contact Oaklands Residential Care 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

  • John Hall
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Gillian Hull (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2016

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (23)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Visiting

  • Anytime

Parking

  • Car park
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Oaklands Residential Care Home Reviews (26)

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8.9

Oaklands Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.850) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Oaklands Residential Care Home has 26 reviews.

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Review from Yvonne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Mum was a resident of Oakland's for just over two years, in the early days she found it very difficult to settle and the guilt I felt for moving her into a care home was awful, but as time went on with the help of the amazing staff mum settled in well and I felt more comfortable.
The staff were brilliant with her, very patient and encouraged her to do things , she enjoyed helping with the cooking and talking to the knitting lady who she knew from a work place years ago.
On a Friday they would have fish and chips for lunch and the music man in the afternoon for months they would have to move mum because she didn't like the music but as she succumbed more to the dementia the music afternoon was the thing she enjoyed most, I would sit with her and we would sing together it was so nice to see her happy.

I will never be able to thank the staff enough for what they did for my mum over that period of time but especially in her last week and also for me and my children they were just amazing.

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Review from Brian S (Son of Resident) published on 24 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Mum was only there for 5 months but the quality of care was amazing the staff work relentless to keep all the residents happy nothing was to mutch bover the staff treat residents like one big family mum passed with the up most dignity love to all the team at Oaklands from the family

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Review from Miriam W (Niece of Resident) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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I visited this home when it became apparent that my Uncle needed more care. I immediately felt comfortable with the place, staff were welcoming and extremely helpful. My Uncle has been there since April and he is looking happier and healthier than I have seen him for a long time.

The staff are friendly and although I'm sure very busy, they always have time to listen to any concerns or anything you need to pass on. When there was an "incident" with another resident, it was handled really well and I was called immediately to be informed of all that had happened.

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Review from Terry K (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been resident here for the last six weeks. Even before she arrived I visited and immediately felt comfortable that she would be well cared for and indeed she is! The staff are all brilliant! All my mum's care needs are catered for above and beyond and the staff are all keen to encourage and involve themselves with ongoing social interaction too. Can't recommend Oaklands highly enough! Wonderful place. Thank you.

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Review from S W (Wife of Resident) published on 21 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Visitors are welcome at all times, with offers of refreshment on arrival.
Management is helpful and will listen to any concerns.
Staff are all cheerful and cope well with difficult residents, including dealing with incontinence calmly.
Residents are treated as individuals.

The home is kept very clean and is comfortable.

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Review from Fiona H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident since June 2017, she is cared for with respect, dignity, kindness and affection. She has advanced dementia an has many medical needs. At times she uncooperative and abusive. The staff never take offence or treat her any differently. I can honestly state that she has wonderful care, support and company and I cannot praise this establishment or the staff any higher - marvellous.

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Review from Geoff B (Son of Resident) published on 4 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been in Oaklands since June and my brother and I have been very impressed with the care she receives. Everything is done for her and she always looks clean, smart and very happy. The staff are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they have a fantastic rapport with my mother and the other residents. It is good to know that my mother is being so well looked after following a period during which she was very poorly.

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Review from J J (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father and stepmother have both been in Oaklands Care Home for several months. Unfortunately, my father passed away in April, and the home handled everything very kindly and efficiently. I am very happy in the way in which they are now looking after my stepmother and would have no difficulty in recommending Oaklands to anyone else in the future.

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Review from Carol R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother moved in when living at home with daily carers was not suitable. She was registered blind and had poor hearing.

The care she had while here was of a very high standard. Also, the treatment from the staff, when she became less mobile and not interested in joining in with other residents, was also of a high standard. They understood her problems. She died in the middle of the night and the carer, doctor and myself were present. They were all very helpful to me and Mum at this time.

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Review from P T (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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You never felt awkward visiting no matter what the time was. Staff were always friendly and

helpful and welcoming you could always find something to talk to if necessary. Mum always looked clean and tidy and had her hair done weekly. Food always seemed reasonable, sitting room, dining area and kitchen open and bright. Owners were often around, friendly and helpful. My mum was very happy here.

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Review from John R (Son of Resident) published on 14 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I fund the home clean, bright and with a good atmosphere, with staff being very friendly, cheerful and caring.
The management are always happy to answer any questions and concerns I may have.

The food is of a good variety and standard and residents are frequently asked if they desire drinks or snacks.

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Review from Mandy G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot fault the care that mum received whilst she was living at Oaklands. Moving into a care home is a very difficult time for everyone and all the staff put us at our ease and made us feel so welcome. As mum gradually became more ill, they increased the level of support and did everything they could to make her comfortable. The carers were amazing and did everything they could to make her comfortable. Family and friends were always welcome and I spent a lot of time there with mum and I was never made to feel as though I was in the way. When mum passed away, the level of care that we received was incredible. They were kind and thoughtful and I can't speak highly enough of the way we were looked after. Right from the first meeting, the manager introduced us to everyone and nothing was hidden.

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Review from K I (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2017 Submitted via Website
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Thank you all for the care of our mother in her life and after. Everyone works so hard. I thank everyone for the last week, the staff took care of my mum for nearly 3 years, the care is second to none, the home is clean, the staff are friendly and very caring. All the people are happy which makes everyone happy and now my mum has passed away I miss seeing everyone and as a carer myself I was proud to know the staff at Oaklands.

Thank you all for the Christmas plays and the singing!

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Review from Sheila P (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident at Oaklands for 10 months and has found it difficult to lose her independence. However, the management staff are very caring and try to help her in any way they can. There is always a calm atmosphere when you walk in and the home smells clean and sweet. If I ever have a query a member of staff is quick to offer help.

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Review from Katherine A (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2016 Submitted via Website
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Since my mum has been at Oaklands, which is just over 3yrs, she has been well cared for, she is happy there and although she does suffer from depression and short term memory loss, staff are kind and very patient.
It's clean and well managed, they take on board any suggestions you might have and do their best to improve.

In the past 3 years, the home has been decorated and the owners are improving care and surroundings all the time. Management and staff are easy to approach and are very friendly.

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Review from Jenn R (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother went to Oaklands for respite care following a second TIA. It was a very emotional and scary time for us. From her first day all the management have been wonderful. You can feel the family caring feeling as soon as you walk in. The care to residents is second to none delivered in a very professional but compassionate way. Mum is so happy she has decided to become a permanent resident.

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Review from David A (Son of Resident) published on 23 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was very happy and extremely happy at Oakland's. We live 200 miles away and it was never a problem to talk to staff or my mother and we were always confident that she was in the best possible hands. The proprietors were very helpful and supportive with funeral and other arrangements when my mother died in November 2014.

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Review from Pauline N (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always found staff to be friendly and very helpful. My mother did a few weeks respite in this home and when it came to her needing more care than I could provide it was nice for her to go somewhere she knew and I had peace of mind she was safe and would be well cared for.

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Review from Margaret W (Wife of Resident) published on 28 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband became a resident on 13th June 2015. He was well, mobile but had Alzheimer's/dementia. He suffered from frequent UTI's which did affect him at those times. Unfortunately he developed a chest infection (suspended) so was immediately checked by paramedics and transferred to hospital where he died about 4 hours later on September 27th 2014. Oaklands took action as soon as he showed signs of deterioration.

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Review from Lynne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am fully happy with the service that is given at Oaklands for my mother, who has been there almost 3 years now aged 99 and has dementia. The manager and staff are really caring and most helpful in all aspects.

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Date: 16 March 2023
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  • Well-ledGood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oaklands Residential Care Home

What types of Care is Oaklands Residential Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Oaklands Residential Care Home have?

There are 23 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Oaklands Residential Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, 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 Oaklands Residential Care Home to the centre of Barnstaple?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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