Oak Lodge Care Home

My family and I were extremely lucky that Dad's final months were spent in such a safe and caring home.

Oak Lodge is a quality care home set in beautiful countryside surrounds. The standard of nursing care is second to none. Very friendly and engaging staff, even with the most difficult residents. They really go the extra mile to provide a home that is friendly and safe.

I should add excellent surroundings.

Although Mum often asks to be somewhere else I know that when I am not there she joins in with various activities and really enjoys the quiz sessions. The home is always exceptionally clean and tidy and whenever I have to call for assistance to take Mum to the bathroom she does not have a very long wait before someone is there. All the staff are very friendly to Mum and her family and I can see that she is treated with dignity and respect.

The home itself is beautifully placed in the countryside and is a quality building. The staff at all levels are friendly and caring. My mother has improved enormously since she has been a resident. We looked at many homes but this was by far the best we saw.

My mother is exceptionally well looked after and content at Oak Lodge and looks upon it as her home. All the staff are exceptionally caring, well trained and friendly and I can rest easy knowing that my mother is well cared for and safe. I would recommend Oak Lodge to anybody.

We always find mum to be content, happy and well looked after. The staff are approachable and really care for the residents, who respond well to the attention that they receive. Oak Lodge has a welcoming atmosphere and is a very happy place, where the staff are willing to "go the extra mile."

I visited a number of care homes in the area before Mum moved in. Oak Lodge was and is, the best. I am very happy with the care given, the quality of the staff and the environment. Everybody is helpful and pleasant.

The home is situated in a very tranquil position surrounded by beautiful countryside. The staff are always welcoming, caring and very friendly and nothing seems to be too much trouble; everything is done with a smile on their face. My mother-in-law has been a resident for 6 months and has settled in really well. She will be 102 next month; she spent 6 weeks in hospital with a severe chest infection during last winter. When she was discharged in January, she looked every year her age, but after 6 months at Oak Lodge with lots of tender loving care she has gone from strength to strength and is very happy. There are lots of events organised and the activities room is well used. I am so pleased that we found this place as it has really put our minds at rest that she is so well cared for. She even has her hair done weekly, which makes such a difference!

We would unreservedly recommend this care home.

Lovely building and environment, I'm so happy that he feels happy and safe there.

My sister has been a resident for about 28 months having had a stroke. She was very demanding and not the easiest person to manage at first. The staff were very good and understanding and she has now settled down. I can only praise all of the staff for their help, patience and professionalism. The facilities, food, activities and cleanliness are exemplary.

My sister was very poorly when we got her in the nursing home but after a few weeks she has greatly improved, can now speak to us quite well and with good food and drinks is so much better. Of course, we accept she will always need nursing care for the rest of her life but know she is always well looked after especially as she is unable to walk unaided. I have nothing but praise for the way she is being cared for.

My mother has always received excellent care, even though she is now incapable of doing anything, the staff still do her hair and nails nicely and always put her jewellery on. She always looks clean and tidy.

What makes the difference is the management's positive attitude and the ethos that it is the residents home they should be treated accordingly and as people. Cost ever increasing putting added burden on finance.

I came here for 3 weeks in September while my son and daughter were away in New Zealand. I have been so well cared for in every way, I have decided to stay here permanently. I am 98 years of age and able to walk still but with difficulty, therefore I have been helped at all times with great care from the nursing staff and the carers. It has beautiful gardens and surroundings and my visits are always welcomed at any time of day.

My father was deemed 'medically fit' by the hospital following an admission and episode of pneumonia. Oak Lodge responded quickly and was able to offer a room for him. He stayed for 6 weeks convelescence during which time he grew from strength to strength - both physically and mentally. I cannot stress enough how very kind, caring and attentive all the staff were. I had absolute trust in their care and professionalism. If the need arose both my father and I would not hesitate to return to Oak Lodge, 5-star food and care delivered with kindness and dignity.

I have been a resident in Oak Lodge Nursing Home since May 2015. Everything about the home has been excellent.

My mother spent a third month in Oak Lodge for a rest. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming and any requests are swiftly dealt with. I have rated the activities as 'good' only because mum found them rather slow and low key for her and they are not really her thing. I always felt mum was in very safe and genuinely friendly, caring hands here. It is not cheap, but it is well staffed and beautifully kept at all times.

Friendly staff. Laundry service very efficient. Good nursing care but a little inconsistent. Food is good. Accommodation is good and public rooms are very comfortable. The building is very clean and well decorated. Maintenance staff are very good. Good management. Good value for money.