Oak Lodge Care Home

Oak Lodge continues to provide the best care imaginable. My mum is safe and so well looked after. Everyone takes care all the time, everyone smiles and is willing to help, everyone continues to treat her as a person, not just a resident. I am welcomed by name every visit, and listened to properly when I have anything to say. Safe, calm and happy, mums real home.

My mother has been in Oak Lodge now for over 5 years and is very well looked after and cared for. There are always lots of activities going on and she loves the food which is excellent. We have no complaints at all and can't think of any ways to make mums stay better. We would have no hesitation in recommending Oak Lodge and have done so on a number of occasions.

My beloved husband started at Oak Lodge in January 2026. as a respite. I then realized , his needs were such that he had to remain. The management bended over backwards to find him a place. His needs were great. He had dementia, was non verbal, had to be fed,dressed and washed. All these were done with kindness and respect by all the care staff .He was taken to all the activities and included in ways that he could enjoy or manage. The whole atmosphere of the place was kindness and love. All the staff from cleaners to management were happy and clearly good friends and colleagues. It was wonderful. My husband sadly contracted pneumonia a week ago and passed away yesterday. He received exemplary end of life nursing care,the thoughtful kindness and concern for his and my well being was excellent. My son and I went today to collect his belongings and everyone was full of concern and hugs. I can honestly say Oak Lodge has been my family for the past nine months. I recommend it highly.

My mother has lived at Oak Lodge for three years, having become unable to care for herself at home. I did extensive research on care homes within an hour's drive and found two that stood out. I chose Oak Lodge because it felt more like home than my other option.

Oak Lodge is beautifully appointed - it feels rather like a country house hotel. It's spotlessly clean, has just been refurbished, offers good activities for the residents, and the staff are delightful - the carers, the nurses, the activities coordinators, the chefs, the handy-people, everyone. The residents seem happy there and are well looked after.

My mother is very negative about everything and always imagines the worst. However, the Oak Lodge staff are extremely patient with her and do their best to make her happy. I can think of nowhere else where she would be looked after better.

My mother has been at Oak Lodge since December 2020, although she now can't do anything for herself, they treat her with the utmost respect and preserve her dignity. They ensure that she is not in her room all day, but is moved to the lounge area daily, where she can see and hear all the activities, and even where singing is involved, join in. All the staff are amazing, caring and attentive, and have absolutely no doubt that she is in the best possible hands, day and night.

All of the staff at Oak Lodge are wonderful, so friendly and caring. I cannot praise them enough. They have all helped my husband settle in and feel at home. There is such a lovely atmosphere. They have also given me the confidence that he is very well cared for. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you to Grace and all the team.

Fom a visitor's perspective, Oak Lodge is in a lovely open countryside location, there are ample parking spaces.

We will certainly not hesitate to recommend the home to anyone looking for somewhere where their loved ones will be safe and well cared for.

My mum has lived at Oak Lodge for 3 years and I have always been impressed by the level of care given. From the very start all the staff seemed to know her and understand her needs, adapting to her as she has become more frail. She is always treated with respect and dignity, and enabled to enjoy her life in the home.

When she first moved in she was able to join in many of the varied activities and, although she is less inclined to now, she is always encouraged and helped to do anything she wishes to do. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday and I was overwhelmed by the support I received in organising a small celebration.

I have rarely had to raise any concerns but have found that staff are usually already aware and dealing with any issue.

It gives me great peace of mind to know that Mum is in such a lovely, caring environment.

Although my mother has dementia, which sadly will never change, it has become noticeable that she is declining a lot slower than before she moved to Oak Lodge, and we have no doubt that this is due to the staff providing lots of varied entertainment and catering for her varied needs, for which we are very grateful.

Oak Lodge - Forest Care is expertly managed and all the care team are wonderful. Since joining Oak Lodge my mother is content with her dementia. It seemed the right decision to start her at Oak Lodge before there was an accident and this has proved the right decision as she has made good friends, is settled into the daily routine and enjoys the events. Prior to starting, my mother would often ask what she had done wrong or what she was expected to do next? There is none of this worry at Oak Lodge because as a resident with dementia she benefits from continual social contact and activities. It is a huge relief to see my mother happy and thriving in the warm and welcoming environment. I went to see 10 care homes in the area before selecting Oak Lodge and would not have my mother in any other care home. The staff are amazing and look after my mother with genuine care and attention to keep her happy.

My Mum has been in Oak Lodge for nearly 4 years and all of the time the staff have treated her with love and care. I live away and cannot visit her as much as i would like, but i know she couldn't have better care than in Oak Lodge and i am very grateful to all the staff who look after her. She now has Dementia which is heartbreaking, but they all cope with the situation amazingly.

My Mum has been in Oak Lodge Care Home since August last Year and the Care she has received has been Amazing. The Management and Staff are very attentive and there are always activities/events on to keep the residents occupied. The change in my Mum is very noticeable and it has given my family peace of mind knowing she is being well cared for.

The home is kept beautifully, clean and attractive and above all, welcoming.

I would be extremely happy if mum could continue living here and i'd be happy to recommend Oak Lodge to anyone

Oak Lodge is a caring, welcoming care home. The staff welcome you with a smile and a hello and are always willing to assist; top class care provided at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Oak Lodge and its first class service.

I am so blessed that she's enjoying her new home, thank you Oak Lodge for providing outstanding care and support to mum.

The care is exceptional, the setting in beautiful grounds is perfect and the catering is amazing. We would love to thank everyone at Oak Lodge for everything they do for her .

I'm in turn always greeted as "a friend/family member" which makes me feel very welcome too.

Oak Lodge is a 5 star residential home and I have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone considering a care home for themselves or a relative or friend. I cannot think of one thing which isn't carried out to a very high standard. The home is situated in glorious surroundings which are well maintained and have the wow factor on arrival!