Oak House

Forest Close, Wexham, Slough SL2 4FA
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Oak House is a modern care home situated in a tranquil, residential area of Slough. The dedicated team provides personalised nursing, residential and dementia care for older people on a permanent and respite basis.

The purpose-built home is organised into eight suites, each having its own dining room and stylish lounge area. The home also has spacious bedrooms, a cinema room and a hair salon with two visiting hair stylists. With over an acre of grounds, including secure, landscaped gardens and courtyards, in warmer weather residents and visitors can enjoy spending time in the sunshine.

The friendly team enjoys building good relationships with residents' loved ones, as they share the same goal of making sure residents are happy, comfortable and settled.

Care Provided by Oak House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 120 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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1440
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1535
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1705
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1745
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1915
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2010

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.


What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access


Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Oak House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Oak House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Bozena Szczepaniak (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (120)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (120)
9.8

Oak House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oak House has 100 reviews.

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Review from Lyn Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister and I are thrilled with the level of care shown to our father who has been in residence since August 2023. We can relax in the knowledge that he is being cared for, has regular meals, is warm, clean, has company and is happy. If anything untoward happens, ie a fall, sore eye or anything they
feel we should know about, then we are contacted immediately and reassured that whatever has happened he is checked over by paramedics. There is always something going on to keep him stimulated and we are incredibly grateful to every single person working there. It is a difficult and often thankless job but the carers always have a smile and take time to talk to us too to make us feel comfortable.
Oak House is kept in beautiful condition and we couldn’t be happier that our father is in the safest hands. We thank you all.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Oak House we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from Robert H (Grandson of Resident) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandmother loves it at Oak House. She is always well-dressed and tidy.
She enjoys her meals, especially the pudding.
As a family, we are always made to feel welcome and particularly enjoy the coffee and cakes in reception.
All the staff are friendly and approachable and happy to talk to us when
we want to.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Oak House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from N M (Friend of Resident) published on 22 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my friend arrived at Oak House we have been made to feel extremely welcome. We are always greeted with a smile and a homely feel in the reception area with a lovely coffee and cake area. Staff are helpful in the unit and always offer us support. It always smells lovely and fresh and is always
clean and tidy. The food always looks appetising and my friend enjoys the variety.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Oak House Care Home we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from D M (Friend of Resident) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone is so friendly and happy, feels like an extension of family. Really nice coffee area. I always feel welcome when I come. Entertainers have been good and they get everyone involved. It always smells clean. I like that we can also join with activities especially the cinema room.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseHi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Oak House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from Natalia M (Friend of Resident) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enjoyed visiting Oak House care home when I went to visit a friend who resides there. The atmosphere was very nice and the cakes and coffee at the main reception were very tasty. I have also had the pleasure of viewing the sensory room (namaste) which was very relaxing and looked very beautiful. The
lounge was very clean and the staff are very nice on the ground floor.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Oak House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from Richard W (Nephew of Resident) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited a few care and nursing homes over the years. This one is outstanding. The care and attention my aunt receives is first-class. Every time I visit, she is always perfectly dressed. There is always a nurse or carer very close by. The food looks wonderful. There is a cafe to take my aunt
to with tea and biscuits. The staff are always happy and friendly, from the receptionist to the carers and nurses, catering staff and cleaners. I cannot rate this home highly enough.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Oak House Care Home we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from Sandie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I was extremely pleased with the Santa visit that my mum received in December. It really made her Christmas - she was thrilled! Thank you to one particular lady and her family - such a thoughtful thing to do for the residents.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Oak House Care home we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum went for respite care for the first time at Oak House. All staff, from reception, care staff, cleaners and management are all very friendly, and you can see that they all care about the people in their care. Mum was very happy while staying there, and it’s peace of mind for the family to know
that she is being looked after so well - it’s like it’s a second home for Mum. Thank you all so much for all your hard work and dedication.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Oak House Care Home we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from Claudia D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has lived at Oak House for a little while. The care staff and nurses in Mum's unit are very good. Home Manager and reception staff are very helpful. Activities are taken to Mum's room to see if she wants to join in. I would recommend it to other families.
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been living at Oak House for just over a year, and during this time, he has always been very well looked after. It is a great comfort to my family that the caring staff are always there to support him with whatever he needs. The staff are cheerful, hard-working and helpful. We are truly
grateful to them all.
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Review from E W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great care home for both of my parents.
Facilities meet their needs and staff very good.
Great activities and very clean.
Would recommend.
Treated with dignity.
Helpful and kind to residents.
On-site manager all the time.
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Review from Brian V (Son of Resident) published on 10 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff were wonderful and gave my mum such a nice birthday. We are truly thankful for the care they provide to her. The fact she is still alive is down to the care that has been provided over the last nine years.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseHi Brian, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Oak House Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from D B (Son of Resident) published on 9 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find the staff very helpful, the home is run well and my mother's health is never neglected. She is very happy and cared for.
Reply from Reviews Team at Oak HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Oak House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from T W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having visited many nursing homes over the last 30yrs Oak House is by far the best. Best in terms of quality of care, quality of facilities and quality of location.


So many thanks to all the staff for doing such a great job and making a difference to my in-laws and all the other residents.

Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseHi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Oak House Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from A W (Respite Resident) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend the home to family and friends. From the first moment we arrived, we were made to feel welcome. The care home was very clean and tidy, the staff and carers were polite and caring, the room was kept clean at all times.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseHi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.

At Oak House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from Joe M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Father in law is well looked after on floor one highway. He likes the food and eats well. His needs are all met by the carers and there is a good relationship between him and the carers. The carers like him and he likes them. The nurse on the floor communicates with the family whenever any incident
occurs. The entertainment is interesting and the receptionist on entry is very friendly and helpful.
Reply from Kaylie Jennings, Reviews Team at Oak HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.

At Oak House we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

Many Thanks, Oak House team.
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Review from H E (Friend of Resident) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I felt compelled to share my personal experience with this care home after. My friend's parents, who suffer from dementia, have been under their care and the compassion, dedication, and professionalism displayed by the staff is truly commendable. The well-being and happiness of the residents are clearly
their top priority. I have nothing but praise for their exemplary service and would recommend them wholeheartedly to others.
Reply from Kaylie Jennings, Reviews Team at Oak HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.

At Oak House, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

Many Thanks, Oak House team.
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Review from Lisa B (Friend of Resident) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had gone to visit my dear friend's parents who are being looked after here. Greeted with such friendly staff within the first 10 minutes talking like it's one big family.
I had the pleasure of having a good look around and the residents I came across seemed really happy. Comfortable and safe environment
along with many activities.
I was really impressed with the room sizes. All testament to such kind and warm caring staff. Just how it should be.


My friend's parents are at a challenging time of life and it’s being made easy for them I was so pleased to see them look so relaxed and happy.

Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseHi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.

At Oak House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from R B (Friend of Resident) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Visited my friend’s parents and was hugely impressed with the care they receive. The care home is warm and welcoming and clean. The staff are super friendly and professional and all the guests seemed genuinely happy. I follow their social media updates and they do so much for the guests. It’s really
admirable.
Reply from Tracey Van Zyl, Reviews Team at Oak HouseHi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.

At Oak House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from Lucy K (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am overwhelmed by the love, care and support shown by Oak House to my Father. The environment is modern, clean, welcoming and uplifting and I have found the team to be genuine, professional, knowledgeable, patient and willing to go the extra mile every time in the best interests of my Dad. Communication
lines are always kept firmly open for reassurance and advice. I cannot recommend Oak House highly enough and would like to make a special shout-out to the Entertainments Manager for her thoughtfulness, energy, enthusiasm, efforts, care and all-round fabulousness! I will miss them all when Dad moves on.
Reply from Kaylie Jennings, Reviews Team at Oak HouseHi thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.

At Oak House we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

Many Thanks, Oak House team
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.843)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10 for Oak House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.843 for Oak House is calculated as follows: ( (247 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 286 Ratings = 4.843
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Oak House is based on 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 120 registered maximum number of service users is 24, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Jun 2019

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Bozena

Bozena Szczepaniak

Job Title: Home Manager

I’ve been part of the Care UK family for nearly 16 years now. Previously, I was a Home Manager at another Care UK home, where I led the home to achieve an overall ‘Outstanding’ rating from our internal governance team. My career includes working as a registered nurse in my native Poland, as a paramedic, and I’ve even trained with the Army.


I am passionate about creating an environment that supports the independence of residents with one clear goal in mind: providing the best of care. I relish making residents happy and comfortable as well as supporting the team to do their best work. Teamwork is vital in a setting like this.

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