Since day one, we have been supported and kept informed during a difficult first few months
A H (Daughter of Resident)
The Staff at West Oak are brilliant from every point of view. I would not hesitate to recommend
Sister B (Friend of Resident)
Thank you to all your staff for their wonderful care they are giving my father.
S K (Daughter of Resident)
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.
These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester West Oak Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.
Barchester West Oak Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester West Oak Care Home has 83 reviews.
The Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10 for Barchester West Oak Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
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Hello, my name is Lorraine Lynch, and I am the Senior General Manager at West Oak. I have over 20 years of experience working in Health and Social Care.
I am deeply passionate about caring for older adults and individuals living with dementia. It is incredibly important to me that our residents at West Oak enjoy fulfilling, meaningful lives, surrounded by compassion and dignity.
At West Oak, I uphold an open-door policy. Please never hesitate to come and speak with me if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. I am committed to addressing any issues promptly and transparently. Integrity, honesty, and respect are core values that guide everything I do, and I believe these principles are essential to fostering trust between staff, residents, and families.
One of my key focuses here will be to strengthen and reinforce the “Whole Home Approach.” I truly believe that when every member of our team works collaboratively and with shared purpose, it creates the best possible environment for care and wellbeing for your loved ones.
Liviu qualified in 2004 and worked for two years in an emergency unit before doing 11 years as a paramedic.
More recently, Liviu has had senior roles in both Austen House (our sister home) and West Oak.
Liviu is often on the floor engaging with our wonderful residents and staff and ensuring smooth and proper handovers between staff every day.
Liviu can be found on either of our units or in the Managers office on the ground floor in reception.
Hi!
My name is Ioan, and I am the Home Administrator of West Oak Care Home. Attitude makes the difference the motto that leads my way of life. Entrusted by this belief, I have decided to develop my professional skills and, as a result, I have completed a business management program.
My previous work experiences revealed a responsible person with a natural ability to adapt to new teams and develop trustful relationships. Willing to move on to the next chapter of my professional growth and eager to add new skills, I joined Barchester at the beginning of September. I am pleased to see the amount of hard work done by the entire team and company, and I am proud to be a part of this.
Hi, my name is Pratik, and I am the Head of Maintenance here at West Oak Barchester.
I have found a very rewarding role in assisting those who need our support.
My role here at West Oak is to provide a safe and happy environment for loved ones.
Alice joined the West Oak family in March as the Head of Unit for Cedars. Alice is an RGN with many years of experience in the care home industry.
Alice is passionate about the residents and she ensures that they receive the highest possible standard of care so that they can live their lives to the fullest.
Mohammad has worked at West Oak since 2014, he was recently promoted to Head Housekeeper and was proud to accept the role. Mohammad is very dedicated to his work and understands the importance of maintaining the high standards of cleanliness within the home. Mohammed is very approachable and goes the extra mile to help both Residents and Staff in any way he can
Hi, my name is Iryna, and I am proud to welcome you to West Oak.
I am originally from Ukraine and I joined West Oak in May 2025. Previously, I was a teacher, and my personal mission statement is to do my best to promote kindness, care and love.
Hi, we are Dawn and Helen and are the Activity Coordinator. Dawn started in 2004 and Helen in 2013.
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