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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.
My grandma has been at the home for 2 weeks now, previously staying in another home for 8 weeks. I have received more information and help regarding my grandma in the first 2 days at Oakleigh than 8 weeks in the previous home. Oakleigh is just up the road from family, the staff are very good with my grandma. The residents there are welcoming and friendly too. I feel I can relax in the knowledge that my grandma is being well looked after and her needs are being met. It is so reassuring to know she is safe and well. The manager has been really helpful and there is nothing which is too much trouble for her.
My brother became a resident after a spell in hospital. He is bed-bound and can do only small things for himself. The care he has received from the staff at Oakleigh is wonderful. He is happy and hasn’t looked so clean, tidy and well for many years. Thank you so much, everyone!
I am so pleased my mother in law was accepted as a resident at this care home. The manager and staff have done such a good job of keeping her and all the other residents safe and well during this terrible pandemic. I can’t thank them enough for all they do and continue to do.
The home is clean, which is also an indicator of a good home and mum has got a really nice room. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for an excellent care home with dedicated staff for their loved ones.
Before she came here we looked at other care homes, but they didn’t feel right, but as soon as the door was opened to us here, we felt so welcomed by the manager and her fabulous team. We were shown around, and we felt like a family this was the best place for her.
We are so glad we found Oakleigh and cannot thank the staff enough.
Now more than ever, with what's happening, we are so pleased Mum is in their safe hands. They go the extra mile with everything from regular updates, telephone calls plus video calls meaning we can see our loved ones are well.
We would certainly recommend Oakleigh to anyone looking for an outstanding care home.
She is well looked after by the manager and her excellent team. We are kept well informed of her wellbeing during the current Coronavirus crisis and look forward to visiting again when it's all over.
That means the world to families; knowing that loved ones are cared for as individuals.
Oakleigh can’t replace a family, but they are part of the family.
My lovely mum has vascular dementia and has been a resident since March 2018; following an unhappy experience in another home. The staff treat the residents with respect and dignity and have restored our faith in the care system. Mum has settled in well and is very well cared for in a clean and safe environment. The staff have especially handled the last few weeks during the Covid-19 crisis impeccably. We have been getting regular group updates on our loved ones' wellbeing, which has been a great comfort to us. We talk to Mum regularly on video chat, which is lovely as we can see that she is well and very content. The lovely staff are always available to answer any queries and concerns.
The residents are based mainly in the lounge areas in the day, and there is always a member of staff present to ensure their comfort and safety as well as to engage with them in cheerful conversation.
The food is tasty and nourishing, prepared fresh each day. The lounge areas are comfortable and homely and are cleaned frequently. In short, both the care and the accommodation at Oakleigh are of the highest of standards and at no time have we had any reason to be less than pleased with everything.
She settled from the moment she arrived and was made to feel very welcome and comfortable in her new surroundings. Recently Mum has had a spell in the hospital.
On returning to Oakleigh, the manager and staff could not have done more for my mum and still are. Encouraging her to eat, drink and making sure she was looked after in every possible way. Always looking at ways to improve her quality of life. We as a family, cannot thank them enough.
We would certainly recommend Oakleigh.
My mother came to Oakleigh for respite. After two weeks it was decided that permanent care was needed. She chose to stay at Oakleigh as she was very happy with the care she received from the friendly and helpful staff.
Care home seems very homely and the food always looks good.
They make relatives feel welcome and willing to spend time discussing mum.
I consider this care home to be extremely good. My mother is very well cared for physically and mentally. She takes part in the activities they provide for the residents and she's always clean and dressed well. Medically the manager has sorted out her medication with the doctors and there has been a vast improvement with her mental health and improvement with her appetite. I would not wish for her to be anywhere else.
My Mum has been in Oakleigh for 3 years 3 months. I feel extremely lucky that my Mum is in Oakleigh where she receives marvellous, compassionate care. All her needs are cared for by all the carers with love and attention twenty-four hours a day. Whenever I visit I am welcomed and feel part of the family. I feel blessed every day Mum is at Oakleigh. I would thoroughly recommend Oakleigh to anyone as an excellent care home.
My mum has been in Oakleigh since mid-2018. I have always been very pleased with the care and attention she has there. A homely space for my mum to see out her final years, where it is calm, clean and comfortable. The room my mum has is lovely and adequate for her needs. The staff are all lovely, very approachable and nothing is too much trouble. Any issues or concerns you have can be raised with them and are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. The care and consideration shown to her varying and ever-changing needs are second to none. Highly recommended.
My grandmother is very well looked after. The home and the staff are fantastic with all of the service users that live there. The care that they receive is exceptional. My grandmother is always smartly presented and always looks happy to be there. I would recommend this care home to anyone looking for a home for their loved ones.
Since my Grandma became a resident at Oakleigh myself and all of her family have been both pleased and impressed with the care that is in place for her at the home. With 23 rooms, the size is ideal, where the number of residents is small enough that the care for each individual along with their specific needs are clearly catered for. The home is clean, homely and well equipped to deal with my Grandmas specific needs with dementia. During her time there her condition has deteriorated as the disease has progressed and the alterations in her care needs have been efficient and smooth. The staff are friendly, approachable and clearly care for the needs of each resident. They treat my Grandma with the dignity and compassion she needs along with kindness and gentleness. This is an excellent home and I would certainly recommend it to anyone else looking to place a loved one in to care for the last years of their lives.
Care home is always very clean, temperature is always spot on, staff always very friendly and obliging. My mum always seems well cared for.
The home are compassionate and engage well with support services to achieve the best outcomes for their residents.
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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