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Trained staff give people respect and compassionate care.
Residents can enjoy lots of social activities to suit their interests.
Healthy food is served that meets residents' dietary requirements.
Care Provided by Shire Oak House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Excluded hairdresser, chiropodist
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Shire Oak House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Shire Oak 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
Group / Owner
- Bescot Lodge
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Meher Khushbu(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 1998
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
Shire Oak House Reviews (23)
Shire Oak House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.755) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shire Oak House has 23 reviews.
The environment is clean, well-maintained, and feels calm. My father has been treated with kindness and respect throughout his stay, and the team have made a real effort to help him feel comfortable. Overall, Shire Oak has provided a safe and supportive setting during an important transition.
Your kind words about our staff, communication, and the care provided are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave such positive feedback.
I am a resident of Shire Oak House I visit someone and made welcome, I have lunch sometimes. Staff and management love.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We always look forward to welcome you at Shire Oak!
All the care staff I have met seem to be incredibly committed to their jo. They are always attentive and caring with the residents. The managers couldn't do enough for us, very helpful and put us at ease.
Dad has recently moved into care, so it's been a new experience for us all. The team have been so kind and clear explaining everything to us. They always welcome me when I visit with a cheery smile and Dad is full of praise and appreciation for all the care he is given. It's been a very positive experience for us all and mended many previously fraught and unhappy parts of our family relationship.
We were very apprehensive about mom going into a care facility but Shire Oak House soon put that to rest. We visit mom twice a week and are welcomed every time. The staff and management are very polite and welcoming. Mom's daily needs are met attentively and we are kept up to date either when we visit or via a telephone call. If we have any questions regarding mom the staff are happy to help and if they can't answer'will find the answer for us with no hesitation. Mom has been in the home for 18 months now and is very happy and in her own words, she feels safe.
Mum has always been happy and settled at Shire Oak House. All the staff members are professional whilst still being caring and approachable. In the last two years I have never once experienced anything that would raise concerns. Management are always available to speak to and seem to run a happy ship. Thank you from my sister and I for mums continued care.
I visit my friend every week I always find that the staff and management are always very helpful so keep up the good work.
My dad came to Shire Oak House on 10th July 2025. He is now coming up to three months staying at Shire Oak House. He really enjoys his time here, feels safe and is very relaxed. The staff from the management to the carers are amazing, very friendly and helpful, even the grandkids feel welcome. Beautiful surrounds and perfect staff. Well done to everyone. Thank you.
A respite care place was arranged for my elderly relative after a series of falls and hospital admissions as they were unsafe in their own home. First impressions of both myself and my sister is that the all the staff and management are very good, with the care of their residents being the top priority. The senior staff member who met us on the day my relative arrived was very friendly and focused on making my relative feel welcome and likewise the home's manager made time for me to explain my relatives situation, which was reassuring. My relative tells me that the meals have been good and more than enough for him. The room my relative has all the basics you need but maybe looks a little 'tired' in places but meets my relatives needs. However the level of care and concern has more than compensated for any minor issues with the facilities. I cannot comment on the activities undertaken as my relative has been there a short time. Early overall impressions are positive!
We can't praise the staff for their care and love towards our mother they are the best!!
The care home is fantastic and brilliant and good place for the old people. I do recommend it to every body for their mother's to be. I really do love the place they are looking after my mom brilliantly and well beig they always give me a phone call if something happens to my mom and always keep me up to date on everything what's going on. They all need a pay rise all the staff do an the manager as well. They look after the residents brilliantly.
Today I visited this care home with one of my friends and noticed as soon as I entered how clean and tidy the place is. All staff are very friendly and welcoming and noticed how cheerful they are with the residents too. Staff really take care of their health,, medicines, and food. Very gentle and caring towards the residents. My friends parents are safe here and I am glad to know this.
My mother-in-law was placed in the care of Shite Oak House as she wasn't able to care for herself at home. She had quite a few falls. Shire Oak House have taken care of many (excellent Care). The Shire Oak staff have gone above and beyond in their care of my mother-in-law. The food is fantastic and has a 5 rating on everything, lovely place, lovely place and the staff are fantastic.
Despite many behavioural challenges from my sister who has mental health illness they treated her with dignity and patience and did their utmost to seek help/work with professionals and family to support her needs.
Although my sister has now moved on I appreciate how the home went above and beyond for her.
All the staff greet you with a friendly manner and it is lovely to see them caring for the residents. The food was excellent and the home was always clean. We couldn't have asked for any more from any of the team at Shire Oak. Thank you!
I have had a pleasant time here. The staff is wonderful, very caring and always looking after me. Making me laugh, feel at home and always listen to what I have to say. I cannot get better help elsewhere. The love I have got here I have never had. The best care workers you could ever find. Cannot express in words, all are the best of the best.
The rooms are clean and bright and there is a good choice of food. The residents are encouraged to participate in a range of activities, which are stimulating and fun!
We would definitely recommend Shire Oak.
I'm happy with the care provided for my dad. Staff are very good and caring at all times. I am always very welcome when I visit. Can't ask for more.
She seems very settled and happy. She has dementia and is comforted by the staff being there 24 hours. The staff are excellent, very caring and welcoming to the rest of the family. The home is clean and the decor, although tired, is being updated. I am happy with the care my mother receives, as she is happy.
I am happy with the care shown to my mum. The management and staff genuinely seem to care for my mum and the other residents.
My father-in-law has been at Shire Oak House for over a year. The home is reasonably small so all residents are well taken care of. My father-in-law is happy at Shire Oak. Above all the staff are outstanding, they are kind, caring and truly love all the residents, the biggest asset for any care home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 March 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Shire Oak House
What types of Care is Shire Oak House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Shire Oak House have?
There are 27 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Shire Oak House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Shire Oak House to the centre of Walsall?
4.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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