Oak Lodge Care Home

Lordsleaze Lane, Chard TA20 2HN
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  • Oak Lodge Care Home, Chard
Oak Lodge Care Home is proud to offer the highest standard of residential, nursing and dementia care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Oak Lodge Care Home provides residents with an engaging setting to socialise, dine, there are engaging activities every day with an activity coordinator or they can explore the beautifully landscaped gardens.

Oak Lodge Care Home is a vibrant and active community where residents are enabled to live life to the fullest. A community where older people are supported to carry on enjoying all the little things that make them happy.

Encouraging a high quality of life is at the heart of the culture and ethos at Oak Lodge Care Home. The highly trained team approaches every day with professionalism and compassion, delivering a service that’s unique to each individual’s needs.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 47 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate 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
  • Minibus or other 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1450 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1500 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1500 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1600 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1600 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1600 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1600 – £1700

Final fees are subject to assessment of the potential resident, the size of the room offered and the facilities needed / available.


Additional services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and excursions are not included in the standard weekly fees.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Oak Lodge 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

  • Florin Vranceanu (Registered Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • All admissions will have a pre-admission assessment.
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (45)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Visiting

  • Contact with relatives and friends is fundamental to their resident’s health and well-being and visits are encouraged.


    No restrictions or booking requirements to visit Oak Lodge Care Home; however different rules apply should there be a Covid-19 outbreak, and they ask to not visit during ‘protected mealtimes’ unless is a part of the essential caregiver role.

Parking

  • Oak Lodge Care Home has a private car park with parking, including disabled parking bays, for people visiting the Home. There is no charge to use the cark park.

Oak Lodge Care Home Reviews (83)

9.7

Oak Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.668) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oak Lodge Care Home has 83 reviews.

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Review from Ella S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Everyone appears very happy. Staff and clients rooms appear nice and well kept. Mum has settled well, which was a big surprise to me. Clients including my mum are well dressed and clean.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your nice words.

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Review from A M (Son of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always found staff helpful and friendly mum looked after very well.
Room kept clean
Always informed of weekly activities and events.
We are very pleased with the care mum is getting and would recommend to anybody who have to put loved ones into care.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us and for your kind words.

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Review from Dee O (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Father is in the home and is very well looked after in terms of health and well being.
The Staff remain constant with their attention and care to all the residents and offer excellent mental stimulation with a variety of activities.
As personal requirements change, staff flex individual needs easily
and seamlessly.
Dad is certainly a happier person knowing there is always someone close by to checkin on him and also to communicate with.
The home is always clean and has a lovely welcoming atmosphere, a credit to Florin and team concerned with the day to day running of the home.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us and for your very kind words.

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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On the whole staff are welcoming,friendly & helpful. It would be nice if staff could pop into a room just to say Hello now & again throughout the day.
For residents with immobility and not wanting to mix this would help break up the day for them.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us.

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Review from Chris M (Son of Resident) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Yet another visit where staff were friendly and helpful. The home was clean and inviting as always. Mum had moved rooms recently because of a problem with her bed, I was kept informed and told when she had returned. I would like to thank you all for your hard work it is appreciated.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us and also for your kind words.

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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oak Lodge care home is very clean and the food was fantastic. Staff are friendly and caring. My father was well looked after giving us peace of mind.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us and also for your kind words.

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Review from Sharon G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just wanted to write this review as I am so pleased that my father-in-law was able to be a resident at Oak Lodge. He has a lovely room, with an en suite toilet (though he is unable to use it sadly). But my main reason for the review is the staff who look after him or just pop by to say hello. I am
so impressed with them all, they are cheerful, smiley, he has a laugh and a joke with them and they treat him kindly and with respect and for that reason I just had to write this, I can't commend them highly enough, thank you to all.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us and for your kind words.

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Review from Helen E (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Oak Lodge. The care my mum received before her passing was amazing. We as a family were always made welcome and kept up to date with her care. The care and support we were shown gave us great comfort during her passing. My mum loved her last few
years and always had a smile.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us and for your kind words.

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Review from S E (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Oak Lodge care home was always very welcome, all the staff spoke or smile when you were there! The room was always clean and tidy. everyone is always seem happy there and has a laugh with family and residents. The care and well-being of residents very good and they are treated with dignity.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us and also for your kind words. Your review it's much appreciated.

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Review from Jaqui L (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care provided to my mum was fantastic and staff were always kind and cheerful, going the extra mile at times to make sure things were as good as they could be right to the end. Living a long way away, it made a huge difference to know she was in good hands and that I didn't have to worry. Our whole
family felt well supported by the staff. The rooms are not big but the care more than overweighs this. 100% recommend.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us and for your kind words. We wish you and your family all the best.

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Review from Ann G (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't fault the staff. They are caring and loving and are giving me all the support they can for which I thank them. Nothing is too much trouble.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

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Review from Keith G (Friend of Resident) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Staff very nice, always happy and helpful and always got a smile. They made me feel welcome and with tea and cake at 3 pm. I would like to see the garden maintained better.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We do indeed have a wonderful team of happy and friendly people. We are concentrating on the garden now the weather has improved.

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Review from D F (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent several months at Oaklodge, and we were very pleased with the level of care she received. The staff were caring, friendly, and attentive, always ensuring her well-being. The food was plentiful and of good quality, and the team were supportive throughout her stay. There were regular organized
activities, and while my mother wasn't always enthusiastic about joining in, she was consistently encouraged to participate. I would recommend Oaklodge, especially for individuals with more advanced dementia, as I have no doubt they will be safe, well looked after, and treated with kindness.
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Review from S L (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has repeated several times over the last month, how good and friednly/caring the staff are who look after him. It makes such a difference to know that his experience is a positive one, thank you!
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Review from S P (Sister of Resident) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at this care home work really hard and are amazing with my sister. I feel that some form of outings to places/shops would be lovely and benefit some of the residents. Meals repetitive. Maybe a trifle or fruit and jelly for dessert or tea. More staff needed as after lunch a lot of the residents
are left struggling while waiting to be taken to the toilet. Luckily my sister is not needing that help at the moment.
Reply from Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are currently in the process of having a minibus on a regular basis. This will enable us to take our residents out on day trips. As the weather has got better, the activity team have been taking some residents to the local shops and caffes. Soon we will change our menus to spring/summer ones. We are welcoming residents and family members to have their input. Fresh fruits are served on a daily basis. We are using a dependency tool to ensure accurate and sufficient staff are deployed on each shift in order to meet all our residents needs. At present the tool shows that our staffing levels are above upper average.If at any time you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Review from S G (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is really kindly looked after at Oak Lodge. The staff are happy + friendly and this is so good for family + visitors. He loves the food which is excellent. I cannot speak too highly of the home.
Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind review of Oak Lodge Care Home! We're really pleased that your husband is kindly looked after and we do have a wonderful team of happy and friendly people. The food is lovely at Oak Lodge and we are glad that he enjoys it so much! Kind regards, Clare

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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum's always been looked after very well and treated lovely by all staff. She's been poorly lately and the staff have rallied around and made her life so much better. Living miles away now it is so lovely to see photos of her on Facebook looking so well when you can't physically be there as much as
you want to be. A huge thank you to all the staff looking after everyone over Christmas.
Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind review of Oak Lodge Care Home. We're so sorry to hear that your Mum has been poorly lately, but we're very pleased that she is being very well looked after and treated lovely. The team at Oak Lodge always make sure that they keep families up to date and really enjoy taking lots of photos to show everyone, especially when you are far away. Kind regards.

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Review from T G (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I sadly have to say my piece as an ex employee at Oak Lodge. 5 months ago I put my 96 year old mother into the home as she found living at home too much for her to cope due to mobility issues with i.e. stairs and not being able to have a bath/shower. I told her what a lovely place it was and she would
be very well looked after. The home as a whole is very nicely kept and clean with plenty of activities to keep residents occupied.
However ..... the first week mum was there she lost weight. Since then she has done nothing but complain to me about the food and in turn I have complained to the management/ kitchen staff. Nothing has changed and for a while now mum has been vomiting regularly and finds it difficult to eat the food. I usually go in to visit her around dinner time and have to say I have been disgusted by the food - burnt, tough meat, black roast potatoes, tiny portions and generally very unappetising. I find this totally unacceptable considering what she has to pay monthly.
Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at Oak Lodge Care Home

It's great to hear you find Oak Lodge Care Home to be a lovely and clean care home, and that you feel the activities are plentiful; our residents do love joining in with them! We are sorry to hear of your experience with the catering; we would like to take this opportunity to reassure you that this is being addressed and that work is underway already to make improvements. It's our understanding that the Home Manager has spoken with you about this, but please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any further concerns or questions. Kind regards,

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Review from Kim C (Friend of Resident) published on 26 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely, welcoming home where our friend is living now. She always seems so happy and is obviously well cared for at Oak Lodge. The staff are very relaxed and seem happy too which gives a good indication of the atmosphere of the place.
Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review of Oak Lodge Care Home. We're really pleased that you find it a lovely, welcoming home and that your friend is so happy here. Our team love what they do and they are dedicated to providing the best care for their residents. Kind regards.

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Review from T G (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is thriving in the home. The staff are fantastic, and the entertainment team are keeping the residents stimulated. I find this fantastic for all in the home. My mum is eating better than she has in a long time.
I can not fault the care Mum needs 24-hour care now, we are sad that she has to be in
nursing care but we are fully aware it is what's needed.
Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at Oak Lodge Care Home

We are so pleased that your mum is thriving and eating well at Oak Lodge Care Home. Our team really are excellent and go above and beyond to provide the best care possible around the clock for her. It's great that you find the entertainment team fantastic, the activities at Oak Lodge are fabulous and very popular!
Kind regards.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.668)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.668) out of 10 for Oak Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.668 for Oak Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (218 Excellents x 5) + (74 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 304 Ratings = 4.668
  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 Oak Lodge Care Home is based on 24 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 47 registered maximum number of service users is 9.4, which has been reached with 24 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: 15 Sep 2022

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (5)

Florin

Florin Vranceanu

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2022

Hello, my name is Florin. I am the Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home.


I have been qualified as a nurse since 1995. I have 14 years of experience as a Registered Manager for care services. I decided to go into nursing due to my passion for helping people. I am passionate about developing relationships with people in long-term care placements.


I pride myself in being hands-on in my role and ensuring that I develop good relationships with residents, families, and team members to ensure people are safe and well looked after. I also like to make sure we are delivering high-quality person-centred care.

Clair

Clair Harvey

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager Joined: 2007

Hi, my name is Clair. I am the Deputy Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home.


I started as a carer in 1995. In 2007, I came to work at Oak Lodge Care Home as a Senior Carer and then worked up to the position of Nursing Associate. In October 2019, I was offered the Deputy Home Manager position; I was delighted, and of course, accepted the offer!


I work with Florin and the other team members at Oak Lodge Cre Home to ensure all the residents have a perfect day, every day!

Di

Di Crumpler

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Di. I am the Administrator at Oak Lodge Care Home.


I joined the Oak Lodge Care Home team in March 2018, having previously worked for an advertising agency for 10 years, and also worked for Axminster Carpets as a PA for 9 years.


I enjoy watching horse racing, going to horse shows, dog walking with my little Jack Russell terrier called Bea, and dining out. I am usually the person who answers the phone when you call during office hours and deals with all the administration and paperwork for the home.

Sonny

Sonny Valmiki

Job Title: Senior Nurse Joined: 2019

Hi, my name is Sonny. I am the Senior Nurse at Oak Lodge Care Home.


I previously worked in the NHS in a variety of roles before joining the Oak Lodge Care Home team. I have a wealth of experience which I enjoy bringing to the team and I love to have fun!

Socks

Socks the Cat

Job Title: The Boss Joined: 2012

Socks the cat has been in charge of the staff and residents at Oak Lodge Care Home for a number of years. He was born on the 18th of February 2012, and it is believed he is a direct descendant of the Sphynx.


Socks' main duties are sleeping, gathering his strength, eating, and looking at the birds in the garden. He is normally found in the laundry where he has a good supply of food, a bowl of fresh water and some very soft, warm blankets to lay upon on top of the tumble drier. He knows instinctively who likes his company, and has made good friends with many staff and residents in the home.


Socks are extremely tolerant of other pets, so there's no issue with residents seeing their families' pets when they come in to visit.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Lodge Care Home

What types of Care is Oak Lodge Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Oak Lodge Care Home have?

There are 45 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Oak Lodge Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Oak Lodge Care Home to the centre of Chard?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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