Barchester Oulton Park Care Home

Union Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR32 3AX
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  • Barchester Oulton Park Care Home, Lowestoft
Oulton Park in Lowestoft provides person-centred care for older people in need of 24-hour Nursing Care and Dementia-led Nursing Care. Oulton Park also offers pre-bookable respite stays too.

The committed team at Oulton Park prides itself on ensuring that each resident receives tailored care which is regularly reviewed and adapted as an individual’s care needs change.

All staff are carefully chosen and extensively qualified to maintain the highest standards of Nursing Care. Personal interests are actively encouraged and there is much to enjoy in Oulton Park’s relaxed and homely atmosphere.

Oulton Park also has a dedicated Memory Lane Community that provides a safe, homely environment for people living with Dementia. Memory Lane incorporates bespoke design in its use of colour and cues to help individuals navigate through the home, whilst thoughtful interior design features, such as adapted crockery and tableware assists with reminiscence. Residents living with Dementia are offered a range of activities to help preserve life skills, support interactions, increase self-esteem and retain a sense of purpose and selfhood.

Providing fresh home cooked food and life enrichment plays a strong part in the well-being of the residents at Oulton Park. Whether it is art, gardening or live music - activities are undertaken to ensure a resident continues to engage and enjoy themselves through meaningful activities. The home’s quiet garden and courtyard also offer the opportunity to escape and enjoy a quiet drink with a loved one.

Visitors are always welcome at Oulton Park for a cup of tea and a chat about the care provided at this beautiful home - conveniently located close to the delightful beach of Lowestoft and at the heart of the Broads.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

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
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1300
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1300

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 Oulton Park Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • David Leaper (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • An individual care needs assessment is always completed by our clinical team prior to any admission to Oulton Park
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2004
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (60)

Visiting

  • Please feel free to visit Oulton Park at any time - the door is always open!

Parking

  • Standard parking spaces and Disabled spaces are widely available at the home.

Barchester Oulton Park Care Home Reviews (129)

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Barchester Oulton Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.829) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Oulton Park Care Home has 129 reviews.

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Review from Colin B (Son of Resident) published on 28 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum had a stroke in late December 2015. After two months in hospital she moved to Oulton Park. We were initially worried about the move and the change in surroundings. However my mum was quickly made welcome and was very happy at the home. The staff were very caring and attentive. I was impressed
with the activities arranged for the residents.


Mums room was pleasant with a view of the garden area.


Sadly my mum had a second stroke in early April and passed away after two weeks. This was a very stressful time and the home's care team were very helpful, caring and attentive during this time. They also worked very well with the hospital and GP practice to make sure mum was as comfortable as possible.


When my mum passed away the care team were also on hand to support the family at the home.


Overall my mum spent two months at Oulton Park and her stay was a happy one. I cant fault the staff and strongly recommend this home.

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Review from Sheila (Resident) published on 12 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In patient following major operation. The accommodation, both bedroom and general rooms, are clean, comfortable and very well appointed and visitors are made very welcome. Menus are varied with many alternatives available. The staff are efficient, friendly and caring.
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Review from W R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with my dad's care at this home. It is very welcoming and lots of activities. In my experience (of other homes) this is the best.
We attended the mock Christmas meal. Which is a great idea. It was very professional and made to feel like a special occasion. The staff were superb!
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Review from Mr F (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 23 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home itself is clean and has a pleasant feel about it. The staff are extremely friendly and interact well with the family member who is living at the home. The food is excellent, both in terms of preparation and variety.
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Review from Dorothy S (Wife of Resident) published on 4 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home looked after my husband really well and when I picked him up after the 2 days and 2 nights, he looked well and cared for. No distress at all.
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Review from Joseph B (Husband of Resident) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Because of the neglect to my wife in another care home she returned home unable to ever walk again. I cared for her for fourteen months. Her condition gradually became worse and I had to consider a nursing home. On the advice of several people and Oulton Park was recommended. This was the best advice
ever given to me as we found it an absolutely wonderful home. The staff are the most caring, friendly and experienced we have ever known. They do their utmost to treat each individual so all receive personal care.
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Review from Lee T (Grandson of Resident) published on 16 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to praise the outstanding and excellent care that my nan receives from this care home. It is run supremely well and the staff are very welcoming, they work extremely hard and should be praised for the job they do. Furthermore the home is very clean and the hygiene is to an exemplary standard.
In addition to this, I have been very impressed with the food and facilities. The choice and selection is that of a 5 star hotel. I would strongly recommend the home to anyone.
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Review from Alfred R (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very satisfied treated very well. June admission not well grateful thanks to the manager and another member of staff both very helpful in taking dad in all staff brilliant.
August admission respite while I was on holiday looked after very well.
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Review from Kole F (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was immediately impressed with the home itself, light, airy, beautifully furnished, clean, carpeted and very professional in a way that didn't compromise home comfort. We knew mummy would like it, despite her situation. I was similarly impressed with all the staff and carers. Mummy was only with them
a short time but they all wanted to understand her likes and dislikes to make her comfortable and were genuinely loving and caring towards her. The food is great. The gardens are beautiful. The standard of medical care and emotional care are very good. I am desperately sad to have lost my mummy but am happy that she spent her last days at Oulton Park.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.829)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.829) out of 10 for Barchester Oulton Park Care Home 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.829 for Barchester Oulton Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (306 Excellents x 5) + (53 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 363 Ratings = 4.829
  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 Barchester Oulton Park Care Home is based on 30 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 30 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: 19 Mar 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (15)

Meet the Team (8)

David

David Leaper

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2025

My name is David and I joined Barchester Healthcare in 2024 as a Deputy General Manager. I have been fortunate and privileged to start in the role of General Manager of Oulton Park Care Centre in 2025.


I have been a nurse for more than 20 years, spending most of my time working in community nursing services throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. I have a wide range of experience both clinically and in leadership and try to foster a friendly and approachable manner in my daily work. Having trained in Suffolk, I obtained my nursing diploma, then obtained a first-class degree in Primary Care Nursing through the UEA.


I am passionate about providing person-centred care, and hope to support this as a core ethos in the home, ensuring that the people we care for, and their relatives and advocates, are listened to and included when planning the care that we deliver. The people we care for should feel that this is their home from home, and I am keen to do what I can to support this.


I welcome feedback from anyone who can support me and the team to provide outstanding care to the people we care for. Please feel free to come along and have a look at what we do to support people here at Oulton Park Care Centre.

Gemma

Gemma Hatton

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2007

Hello, my name is Gemma and I am the Administrator here at Oulton Park.


I joined Barchester Healthcare in 2007 and the team at Oulton Park really has become like a second family to me.


I am often the first port of call for our residents, their families, and home visitors and I am here to assist with any contractual questions that you may have whilst also ensuring that our residents and their families are fully supported by our home.


I have always enjoyed working closely with people and especially meeting residents, their families and friends. If there is anything that I can do to help - please do not hesitate to ask and I look forward to welcoming you at Oulton Park very soon.

Nathan

Nathan Kidd

Job Title: Head of Maintenance Joined: 2007

Hello, my name is Nathan and I am the Head of Maintenance here at Oulton Park.


I have been with Barchester for 15 years now and have worked across many Barchester homes in the region.


Helping to make our home inviting, comfortable and safe for our residents, relatives, visitors and colleagues is absolutely paramount to me. Whilst at the same time maintaining the highest standards in everything that we do for those that have chosen to make Oulton Park their home.

Angela

Angela Williams

Job Title: Care Practitioner Joined: 2007

Hi, I'm Angela and I have worked with Barchester since 2007. I enjoy spending time with the residents and delivering the highest care they deserve.

Beverley

Beverley Hartigan

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2012

Hi, I'm Bev. I have worked at Oulton for 13 years and o absolutely love my job and spending time with the residents.

Ann

Ann Meen

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2013

Hi I'm Ann, but most know me as Annie. I am a team leader at Oulton park care centre. I have been with Oulton park for over 10 years and I love my job.

Robert

Robert Cable

Job Title: 2nd Chef Joined: 2022

Hi, I'm Bobby. I have worked at Oulton Park for 18 months. I had a great time with the residents and the staff. I am really passionate about cooking and delivering high-quality meals.

Amy

Amy Marshall

Job Title: Hairdresser Joined: 2010

Hello, my name is Amy and I am the Hairdresser here at Oulton Park.


I am available in the Salon every week to ensure the residents are looking they're very best and I always try to be available for special occasions too.


It is always so lovely to chat with the residents and find out the latest news about what they have been doing and all their fantastic stories too about their interesting lives.


 

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