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Oakdene Care Home

Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 6RB
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The strength of the home is definitely in the day-to-day care and dedication of all the staffS R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Oakdene Care Home, Wimborne Minster
Her dignity has been a priority for the staff which we've been so relieved to see on a regular basisG Y(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Oakdene Care Home, Wimborne Minster
All bedrooms are ensuite and newly decorated. The shared lounge is light and airyC H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Oakdene Care Home, Wimborne Minster

Oakdene is a privately owned and run residential and nursing home based in Three Legged Cross.

The home provides high-quality care 24 hours a day to all of its residents, with excellent facilities including residents' lounges and dining areas and peaceful garden areas.

Other facilities and services include chiropodists visits and weekly visits from the hairdressers, special assisted baths, lifts between floors and nutritious freshly cooked meals prepared by highly-skilled onsite chefs.

They provide dementia care in the purpose-built Acorn Lodge Unit.

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Care Provided by Oakdene Care Home

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 71 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent 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
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,200From £1,200
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,550From £1,550

Fees are a guideline and can be confirmed depending on a needs assessment.

Contact Oakdene Care Home 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

Person in charge

  • Helen Lacey (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2004

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (71)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)

Oakdene Care Home Reviews (67)

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8.3

Oakdene Care Home has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.269) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Oakdene Care Home has 67 reviews.

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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has been in Oakdene for six months now and we as a family are still happy with his care. The staff are very kind and understanding towards Dad, the standard of cleanliness in the home, his room and Dad himself is still good.
We are kept up to date with any health issues which we appreciate.

Overall we are very happy.

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Review from P J (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Difficult to make a meaningful assessment. He is and has been incapacitated for five years and cannot communicate. He is, however, being well looked after and nursed.

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Review from K K (Niece of Resident) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care my aunt has received has been second to none. I have been kept informed by Oakdene nurses and carers plus doctor on her changing condition.

I can't thank the staff enough for the way she has been looked after, particularly through a difficult time.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always a pleasant welcome to the family of the residents. My mother has a lovely clean room, is well looked after ensuring all her needs are met. She appears to be happy and says she likes all her meals, the staff ensure she sits with her friends at mealtimes too. The staff genuinely care about their residents.

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Review from S J (Cousin of Resident) published on 1 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My cousin enjoys living at Oakdene and is very happy there. She is well looked after, just needs a little more help with her clothes.

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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 27 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been in Acorn Lodge for almost a year and during that time we have been very pleased with the choice of Oakdene for my Mother. As well as the excellent care and cosy environment, we have been impressed with the overall improvement in my mother's mental and physical wellbeing. A comfortable home I would highly recommend.

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Review from D R (Husband of Resident) published on 20 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am perfectly satisfied that my wife is cared for in the best possible way given the limitations of her illness.

Staff are caring, compassionate and considerate and keep me aware of any health concerns.

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Review from S G (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been in Acorn Lodge since February this year and is like a new person. The care she has is excellent, with caring and happy carers around her.
Nothing is too much trouble and Mum always looks clean and well dressed. The food is good and there is plenty of it, with time taken to feed the people unable to feed themselves, but its the little extra which makes the difference.
Whilst it's been hot, there has been ice cream in the afternoon and homemade cakes every afternoon.

We are always made very welcome and it's absolutely wonderful for me as Mum's previous carer to see her so happy and stimulated. Thank you to all the staff of Acorn for giving Mum some quality of life back.

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Review from M S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father was happy at Oakdene. All the staff were very considerate, professional and caring.

My father had vascular dementia and his food preferences were always taken into consideration. His right to choose was upheld throughout his stay.

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Review from H J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is very happy at Oakdene. The care is very good and people treat her with kindness and dignity.

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Review from Anthony S (Son of Resident) published on 17 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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As soon as my wife and I walked into Oakdene, we felt it was the right place for my mother. The kindness and understanding of the staff, the bright, clean rooms, and the active care of the residents we saw made the choice an easy one. From the day my mother arrived into a room filled with her favourite pictures and orchids, she relaxed. The staff always made time to tell us what Mum had been doing and how she was. They made huge efforts to get her into the garden, which she loved. They gave her food she enjoyed, even when, towards the end, her preferences were a little unusual. At all times we felt her mental well-being, as well as her physical comfort, mattered to everyone. Staff chatted to her, knowing stories about her life that we hadn't told them. If someone you love needs care, we can't recommend Oakdene highly enough. Whilst not cheap, it is certainly not the most expensive around, and the homely environment and standard of genuine care given by the staff here is beyond price.

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Review from Annette W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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My mother moved to Oakdene in November 2018, it was a huge thing for her and my father who had been married 64 years. From our first meeting with staff, through her traumatic move to her new home until her end of life care, all the staff we met were kind, caring and thoughtful. I was very happy to leave my mum in the care of the staff who looked after her so well.

The whole family were welcome to visit at any time and we always found the home to be spotlessly clean, and food served was of an excellent standard. I would not hesitate to recommend if a family member could no longer stay in their own home.

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Review from Lesley S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care my mother is shown on a regular basis is exceptional. I can visit anytime and she is always safe, well cared for and enjoying the company of other residents. Meals are well balanced and the facilities are clean.

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Review from Christopher S (Son of Resident) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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Our first hand experience of Oakdene was simply outstanding from the moment we contacted them about my mum, who had vascular dementia. All the staff were kind, considerate and caring. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Oakdene is always spotless and clean and smells as fresh as a daisy, unlike many of the other care homes we viewed. It really does not feel like a care home facility at all, much more like a friendly hotel!

With lots of little human touches, every guest is treated with respect and dignity. In a sea of mediocrity, Oakdene truly is a shining light that makes the process and experience for both residents and their families a caring and positive one.

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Review from M H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very warm welcoming home. Would recommend it. My mother is very happy and well cared for.

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Review from C H (Son of Resident) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was discharged from hospital into the care of Oakdene Nursing & Residential Care Home and in a very short space of time her condition improved markedly. This is due in large part to the wonderful and genuine care she has received from all of the staff in the care home.

She remains very settled and content in this very caring environment.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Oakdene Nursing & Care Home is a good care home with very caring staff.
They do offer lots of activities and I especially like the fact they bring animals into the home as they relieve stress.

I am not so impressed by the large amount of cost increases seen this year with no extra services.

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Review from Sarah E (Resident / Service User) published on 19 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very comfortable here the staff are very kind and the nurses are very quick to pick up on and respond to any health problems. The activities in the afternoons keep my brain going. The food is very good.

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Review from Avril D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been resident for nearly two years, all the staff I have met have treated my mother with respect and care.
All the staff know the residents well and it is akin to a mini-community - with varied activities which residents are encouraged to participate in.

My only concern is the two price rises in the last 2 years equating to over 20%.

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Review from Anthony H (Son of Resident) published on 10 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are what makes this care home so good.
They are very considerate and show great sensitivity to the residents and their relatives.

The best compliment that I can pay them is that when I drive away I am confident that mum is comfortable and very well looked after.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 March 2025
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Bed Vacancies

10 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 27 August 2026

Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.

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Meet the Team (6)

Cherelle Williams
Cherelle WilliamsJob Title Deputy Manager

Cherelle is the dedicated Deputy Manager of Oakdene Care Home

Remy Sines
Remy SinesJob Title Activities Co-OrdinatorJoined 2022

Remy has been at Oakdene since the beginning of 2022. Remy has worked her way up from a carer to Head of department in activities. Remy thoroughly enjoys planning trips for our residents to enjoy and most of all seeing them happy makes her happy.

Ben Dodson
Ben DodsonJob Title Head HousekeeperJoined 2012

Ben has worked at Oakdene since 2012. Ben is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the home. He is passionate about promoting a culture of good practice within his team of 5 housekeepers. Ben is often found completing word games with residents in the lounges!

Richard
Richard Job Title Head of Maintenance

Richard serves as the Head of Maintenance at Oakdene Care Home. Dedicated to ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for residents, staff and visitors, Richard leads the maintenance team with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Tom
Tom Job Title Gardener

Tom is the dedicated gardener at Oakdene Care Home creating a vibrant, welcoming outdoor space for residents, staff and visitors.

Known for his green thumb and friendly nature, Tom takes pride in maintaining the home's gardens.

Tom believes that gardening has a powerful role in supporting wellbeing, and he often involves residents in light gardening activities, encouraging connection with the outdoors.

Whether he’s planting a new rose bush or simply chatting with a resident during his rounds, Tom’s presence adds life and warmth to the Oakdene community.

Sharon
Sharon Job Title Receptionist

Sharon is our receptionist here at Oakdene.

She takes pride in getting to know our residents and their loved ones as well as being a familiar, friendly face that you can count on to brighten your day.

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