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Oak Lodge Care Home

Lordsleaze Lane, Chard, Somerset TA20 2HN
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Walking past the lounge a guitar is being played to residents and feels extremely homelyA P(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Oak Lodge Care Home, Chard
I would recommend Oak Lodge to anybody.Adrian B(Resident / Service User)
Oak Lodge Care Home, Chard
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...  

Care Provided by Oak Lodge Care Home

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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,644From £1,808
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,644From £1,808
Nursing CareFrom £1,644From £1,808
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,644From £1,808

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.

Contact Oak Lodge 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)

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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Lisa Moxon(Registered Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • 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 (91)

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9.6

Oak Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.634) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Oak Lodge Care Home has 91 reviews.

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Review from M H (Sister of Resident) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am sister to an elderly resident and have found the staff to caring, helpful and good humoured oth to my sister and to me as a visitor. To have to come into care was a great shock and the staff have meant that my sister has settled well into this lovely environment. he admin staff have been particularly helpful to me.

Reply from Lisa Moxon, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your review. I will pass on your kind words to the team.

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Review from Caroline B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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As always cannot praise the staff enough
The nurses, John the cleaner, Clair, Mike, Di and catering staff are all amazing
The care they give dad is second to none. He enjoys the food
He loves you all, says you are all so kind. John, Veronica, Alina and Maya and a male nurse he talks about a lot, says how kind they are with him, he thinks the world of them
I wish he would mingle with others, yet however hard I try he will not leave his room, well bed actually

Keep doing what you are doing

Reply from Lisa Moxon, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

What a wonderful review- Thank you. I will make sure your kind words are passed to the staff members. We would like all our residents to leave their room/bed however we do make sure that residents who chose not to participate in activities have one to one with our lifestyle team.

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Review from Kerry B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad came into Oak Lodge on 26/02/2026. So far everything has run very smoothly. The care Dad has received has been excellent. The management has been extremely helpful and kind. Every member of staff ahve been very caring towards Dad and Mum and myself.

Reply from Lisa Moxon, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you Kerry for your review and your kind words. I am pleased you have found the care dad has received is excellent and that every team member including the management team has been caring, helpful and kind towards you all as a family. I will pass on your words to the team.

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Review from Andrew S (Nephew of Resident) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Uncle John has recently passed away in the loving care of all the staff of this wonderful care Home, John spent two and a half years being very professionally cared for by all members of staff. Visiting was a joy, sharing the the love and friendship of all the staff and residents. Communication was excellent, we live 300 miles away but were confident that we were always informed of John's health and welfare.

Well done for all staff at this excellent home. Andrew and Jill

Reply from Lisa Moxon, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home
Oaklodge Care Home Team are sending you and your family our sincere condolences.

Thank you for taking the time to send us a five star review and how your visits were made a joy and you felt the love and friendship shared within our home. I am pleased to hear communication was excellent and you...  

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Review from Jackie S (Niece of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My Uncle entered Oak Lodge in June 2023 & after a short restless period he settled well & is still there & happy. His care needs have now increased & the staff are excellent in coping with him & he is well looked after. We are also kept well informed of his condition :& any problems that arise. He couldn't be in a better place.

Reply from Lisa Moxon, Acting Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home
Thank you for such a wonderful review and the five starts across the board. I am pleased to hear you say how well the staff are looking after your uncle and how you are informed of his condition.

I will pass your comments on to the team.

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Review from Paul D (Husband of Resident) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My wife entered Oak Lodge in July 2025 in order to receive end of life care. She exceeded all expectations and did not pass away until November 2025. My wife, due to medical problems, remained in her room 24/7 and so did not avail herself of the wider facilities of the home. I therefore can only comment on the care that she did receive during her time there and observations of the residents recreational areas as I passed through. I found the staff fully committed to providing the best care for my wife, particularly towards the end when she was unable to get out of bed, so all personal care was undertaken in bed. My wife did not have much of an appetite and required feeding, but everyone did their best to ensure that she was fed with dignity with food that she wanted. Many staff would do their best to find a few minutes in their day to have a chat with her. When she died many of the staff were visibly upset at her passing.

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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very satisfied with Home on the whole. Friendly welcome and always clean and odour free. A few more 'Drop Ins' to the residents who are unable to leave their rooms, would be a great bonus as some don't have many visitors. Kitchen staff are always helpful and accommodate the residents requests whenever possible. Most of the carers are compassionate and empathetic towards residents and family. Most of the leadership team are very approachable and act on any issues that might arise, also engage with all the residents.

Reply from Florin Vranceanu Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your support means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your feedback. Thank you again.

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Review from Alan W (Son of Resident) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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There is always a happy greeting from the staff. Activities are entertaining.

Reply from Florin Vranceanu Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate your lovely comments.

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Review from L K (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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In the 8 months I have attended the care home visiting my family member our room is not cleaned regularly I have had to do it myself.
not all staff will treat with full dignity nor care . My family member is fully paralysed and has very infrequent interactions with anyone, their ment to have hourly visits.
**They don't don't leave there room or partake in activities nor food &

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Reply from Florin Vranceanu Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear about your experience. We are more than happy to discuss the options with you, our deputy manager will reach out privately to do so next time you visit the home.

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Review from M B (Son of Resident) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home has been very welcoming and understanding. The staff are especially open and welcoming and always jolly and willing. The care provided to my father has been excellent and has allowed my mother to come to terms with their future.

Reply from Florin Vranceanu Florin Vranceanu, Home Manager at Oak Lodge Care Home

Thankyou for your kind words, your review is very much appreciated. We value all feedback and the time you have taken to share your experiences. Thankyou, once again from all at Oak Lodge.

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Review from Ella S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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 Chris M (Son of Resident) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 / Service User) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 September 2022
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (3)

Lisa Moxon
Lisa MoxonJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2025
Hello My name is Lisa,

I gained my Health and Social skills and experience at our sister home, Gotton Manor in Taunton, from 2020, where I worked as a care assistant, which was my first experience in a care home.

Working my way up to Team Leader, Senior Carer, Care Coordinator and then Deputy Manager.

During my time at Gotton Manor, I gained a Level 3 and a Level 5 in Leadership in Adult Care, passing both with a Distinction credit.

Recently stepping into the Care Home Managers role at Oak Lodge in Chard, I have been supported all the way by everyone at Harbour Healthcare.

The residents' care and quality of life are my top priority, helped by the amazing & well established team at Oak Lodge.

I have an open-door policy for staff, residents and relatives.

No two days are the same. The care we provide comes from our hearts day in & day out.

Clair Harvey
Clair HarveyJob Title:Deputy Home ManagerJoined: 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 have been part of the team at Oak Lodge for the past 19 years. Over the years, I have developed a deep understanding of our residents, their families, and the values that make our home a special place to live and work.

I am delighted to welcome our new manager, Lisa Moxon and look forward to working together to continue supporting our residents, families and staff. Having strong leadership and teamwork in place will help us build on the excellent care we already provide and continue to make our home the best it can be.

Di Crumpler
Di CrumplerJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 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.

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 Couples/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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