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The aim is to provide tailored support in a safe, homely, happy environment to enable each individual to maintain their independence, achieve their aspirations and to enjoy each day.
Care is delivered by...
Care Provided by Oakleigh
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 31 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oakleigh for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oakleigh 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
- Oakleigh Residential Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mohammed Mawji(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (31)
Visiting
- Any time
Parking
- Large car park at the front of carehome
Oakleigh Reviews (138)
Oakleigh has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oakleigh has 138 reviews.
An amazing home for my mums journey, comforting, supportive & considerate. Can't thank you enough.
Very good. Fantastic.
Thank you al for the kindness, compassion and dignity you showed my mother during her short time with you. Although she was only with you briefly, it meant so much to our family to know she was cared for with such thoughtfulness and warmth. The compassion showed by all of your staff did not go unnoticed. We are grateful for that. Thank you all from Pearl and family.
Always warm welcome, relative seems happy and settled.
The staff are very caring and kind. The food they serve looks and smells wonderful. The home is well maintained and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone looking for a residential home.
My Grandma has been at Oakleigh since May 2025 and is a completely different lady. Before going into Oakleigh she lost her husband and she became very reserved. Since being at Oakleigh she is happy, chatty, joins in with all the activities (the activities provided are amazing) and has made friendships. Oakleigh is very clean and always smells nice! The meals also look delicious and the rooms are lovely too. The whole team are always extremely welcoming and caring. Thankyou!
Very impressed with the care taken with my mother. The staff show great patience towards her. The food looks delicious.
I absolutely loved it here, I stayed for respite care. I liked to join people every day. All staff were treating me well and I was looked after. Staff arw very helpful and nothing was to much trouble.
My sister came to Oakleigh for respite last year and asked if she could stay permanently. She feels very safe and well cared for and is extremely happy to be here. Staff are very caring and welcoming to both residents and families. We are very happy to have Oakleigh's care for my sister.
Autie is very happy here. Gets well looked after. Staff are all very pleasant and helpful.
My husband was discharged here from hospital with pressure sores which are so difficult to heal - but with care from Oakleigh's staff they were all healed. He was looked after with compassion and consideration all the time. There are good activities here but he preferred not to join, mostly dozing comfortably in the day. We had been warned he would not live long (he was 96) but in that time I and my family were welcomed and supported during all our visits. I would recommend Oakleigh without any reservations.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely safe environment with great facilities. Management have also been very helpful in all our needs. Would recommend facility very highly.
Dad is very comfortable and well cared for here at Oakleigh. Everyone is kind and caring, we could not wish to find a better home. Thank you.
My dad went to stay here for 9 days whilst we went on holiday. My dad was well looked after and enjoyed his stay there. Would highly recommend.
My father-in-law stayed at Oakleigh for nine days and nights whilst we was away on holiday, during which time he really enjoyed his stay, he was very well looked after by the staff and management.
Mum has been at Oakleigh for over 9 years. I find Oakleigh staff excellent. Very caring. Mum has always been looked after in every aspect very well.
Supported me with concern regarding my uncles care.
Managed to get uncle assessed by GP - couldn't do this.
Highly recommend the home.
The staff made my granddad very welcome and they tailored to his every need. My granddad enjoyed his food and drink. The room was very comfortable.
Very friendly and welcoming staff at all my visits. Nice homely atmosphere, lovely and clean. My friend appears much better today at my visit.
Management and staff are all loving, caring, receptive and happy to care for my aunt. She has felt supported, safe and well looked after. Her needs are met day and night. I'm happy that she is so well looked after and her views are listened to.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakleigh
What types of Care is Oakleigh registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Oakleigh have?
There are 31 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Oakleigh?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, 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 Oakleigh to the centre of Swadlincote?
2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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