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Whether it’s reducing anxiety or pro-actively managing pain, knowing every resident individually lets staff deliver friendly, support that’s always one step ahead.
Oakwood House employs its own fully-qualified nursing care team.
Registered general and mental health nurses work alongside specially trained care staff. They ensure continuity of care, 24 hours a day.
Set in extensive private gardens...
Care Provided by Oakwood House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 24 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Oakwood 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Cathena Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michala Hartley-Brown (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
Visiting
- open visiting
Parking
- Parking Onsite
Oakwood House Reviews (28)
Oakwood House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.594) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oakwood House has 28 reviews.
The staff are approachable for relatives regarding any queries they may have and are very kind and treat each resident as an individual.
I have, on several occasions, had to have confidential conversations with the manager regarding my relative whether that was by telephone or in-person and I have always been accommodated there and then.
Unfortunately due to the pandemic, there has not been many entertainers but hopefully, that will be rectified as soon as the covid regulations allow as the activities were amazing pre-pandemic.
Anyone who has a relative that has specific care needs should undoubtedly give this home consideration to ascertain its merits.
My partner has been at Oakwood House for 6 months now and although unsure at the start of his stay am now 100% certain he is in the right place. The staff are a lovely group of people who show so much love and quality care for the residents but also have time for the relatives which I find really nice. I feel very comfortable visiting here although, in need of a bit of TLC, the new manager is starting to get things done. I would certainly recommend the home for anyone who needs the specialist care the home provides.
Thank you for your review I will ensure staff are informed as this is important.
What a change, lovely welcome to Oakwood when arrived. New administrator welcomed me what a lovely cheerful person.
Home is having a bit of makeover, there is a poster stating that they are decorating and we can give opinions.
Still a bit more TLC required however front with flowers in reception etc is a really nice touch.
Home manager appears really passionate.Was on the way to an emergency bell when I arrived. This was nice to see.
Not like bigger companies, a mix of new staff and old has injected new life into the home.
Activities - the lady is so lovely and also was lovely seeing the big lounge used more.
Well done.
I would like to highly recommend that if anyone is looking for care, homely environment. Feels like it’s like visiting your loved one at their home prior to being admitted.
Carers that care, don’t look stressed, look like they enjoy their job.
Could do with a bit of TLC on the environment but all said and done that does not affect the happy environment and care given.
However, I did pop in, a lot of changes since my last visit. A new manager who is a bubbly person opening the door. Nice to see that a manager is in at the weekend plus when I visited before I went home after 16.00 hours.
The front entrance looks so nice not cluttered like it was.
I would suggest some pictures and a bit of a freshen up with decorating. However, the staff appear to be far happier.
The change is so good really pleased to have visited.
One member of staff who I meet for the first time was so polite, the interaction between residents and her was lovely to watch.
What a change from last year.
The new home manager opened the door with smiles, more approachable and appears to care.
Home is looking better, staff smiling, improvement noticed, well done to team.
Friendly, needs bit of a lift but the staff and new manager appear to be moving things forward.
We cannot thank all the staff at Oakwood House enough for the care and love they gave to my dad. Everyone went beyond our expectations, It's not just a job to the staff like we found in other places. The family could relax knowing how well he was being looked after. So if your looking for a home for your relative or loved one we cannot recommend Oakwood House enough. All the staff are fantastic.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 October 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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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Michala is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operational oversight of the care home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves strategic planning, staff supervision, budget management, and fostering a safe, compassionate, and person-centred environment for residents.
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