Oaklands Care Home

82 Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster DN4 7BQ
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  • Oaklands Care Home, Doncaster
Oaklands Care Home is located in Doncaster's Bessacarr district and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the M18 motorway link. Doncaster town centre is 3 miles away.

This purpose built home provides accommodation in single occupancy rooms, most of which are with en-suite facilities. Some rooms are spacious enough for sharing companions.

Oaklands is tastefully decorated and provides TV lounges and a quiet sitting room where residents can socialise and relax. Many rooms overlook the extensive private grounds. Meals are served in the separate dining rooms and residents can enjoy each others company while dining. A good variety of home cooked food using fresh produce is served with daily menu choices to select from. Special diets can be catered for.

Residents can benefit from the regular visits made to the home by an experienced hair stylist and a qualified chiropodist. The home can also arrange for complementary therapies if required.

A varied programme of activities also takes place at Oaklands.
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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

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 34 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)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1248

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Oaklands 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)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Emma Johnson (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • NHS, Local Authority and Private Residents
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2020
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (4)

Visiting

  • Open Visiting

Parking

  • Free parking on site

Oaklands Care Home Reviews (32)

9.7

Oaklands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.668) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oaklands Care Home has 32 reviews.

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Review from Alastair C (Son of Resident) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We brought my Dad into Oakland's for respite care while he recovered from illness and we arranged home care.
The Care he received in the short time he stayed was exemplary, he really was reluctant to go and was looking forward to getting home but he constantly told me how well he was being looked
after.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Oakland's to anybody in a similar situation.
Reply from Emma Johnson, Manager at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you. We appreciate your review and the compliments on your experience with Oaklands. Our aim is to support and maintain comfort and dignity for residents and relatives. It was a pleasure having your Dad at Oaklands.

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Review from Brian S (Resident) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good experience thank you.
Reply from Emma Johnson, Manager at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our team at Oaklands. We really appreciate the time you have taken to write this. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

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Review from D R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find all the staff very friendly, very approachable, supportive, and caring there is always some activities going on for the residents, a very friendly atmosphere.
Reply from Julie Moran, Trust Care at Oaklands Care Home

We really appreciated you taking time to complete a review for Oaklands and for your positive comments. We use feedback to develop the home and give feedback to staff team, thank you so much.

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Review from A A (Son of Resident) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my second visit here. This place is just a little corner of humanity inhabited by big hearts.
Benevolence and professionalism coexist in the home. I feel the residents are loved, settled and safe.
Old age seems so much sweeter. Thank you for being here.
Reply from Emma Johnson, Manager at Oaklands Care Home

We appreciate your review and the compliments on your experience when visiting Mum at Oaklands. Our aim to support and maintain comfort and dignity for residents and relatives and great to hear your pleasurable, positive feedback . It is important to give all of our dedicated team this feedback which we will do. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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Review from Barbara H (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found this care home and all staff to be excellent. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The meals were on the whole very good and if you required you were able to have extra portions. I have tried several care homes for respite and this was the best home and care staff
that we have had. Special thanks to all the staff for their care they provided.
Reply from Emma Johnson, Manager at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our team at Oaklands. We really appreciate the time you have taken to write this. It was a pleasure having you at Oaklands.

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Review from Pam S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I asked if my mum could be accommodated at Oaklands when she became very frail. My uncle, Mum's younger brother, had been placed in Oaklands a couple of months before and I was impressed. The siblings are very close and have seen each other every week throughout my mum's journey with Alzheimer's. I
was delighted it was possible and the pair are now enjoying lovely meals, first-rate activities and entertainment and very professional and loving care in a comfortable, well maintained home.
Reply from Emma Johnson, Manager at Oaklands Care Home

We appreciate your review and the compliments on your experience when visiting Oaklands. Our aim to support and maintain comfort and dignity for residents and relatives and great to hear your pleasurable, positive feedback . It is important to give all of our dedicated team this feedback which we will do. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is 90 in October and didn't want to go into a care home but needs must. She has been a resident for 1 month and my husband and I are very with Oaklands. The food is very good, far better than other respite visits in other homes. The staff, carers and management will go the extra mile for you. My
first residents and family meeting was very good for new ideas to update on new residents, activities, outings and everyone could comment. Presently very happy with Oaklands.
Reply from Emma Johnson, Manager at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our team at Oaklands. We really appreciate the time you have taken to write this.

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Review from S K (Son of Resident) published on 9 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and all the establishment are so professional and polite. It is a god send that we have found this community for my mum.
Reply from Emma Johnson, Manager at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you so much for your positive comments regarding our home and team. We appreciate the time you have taken to write this.

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Review from M S (Friend of Resident) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife and I visit our friend regularly and are happy that she is content with the way she is being looked after.
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Review from Anne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum's transfer from home to Oaklands was very rapid, however she was made to feel comfortable and 'at home' from the moment of arrival. The assessment by the manager in February 2024 was thorough and sensitive and her care has been of a high standard. Staff took extra care when Mum's health and mood
deteriorated, and have worked hard to get her better. The staff are caring and hard-working.
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Review from Christina F (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
At times seems understaffed.
Reply from Darren Painter, Manager at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you for spending time providing this review, our staffing levels are calculated on the resident's dependencies.

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Review from Pam S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum went into Oaklands Care Home Doncaster in September 2022 as a person with very limited sight and Alzheimer's. She has not always been this way but the staff included her in all sorts of activities. The staff and management were all very caring. Nothing was too much trouble. All in all I think
she became very settled there. in February 2024 my mum became very ill and then we lost her. The staff were all extremely warm and welcoming during this time. If anyone is thinking of putting a relative into care. I would not hesitate to place them here.
Reply from Darren Painter, Manager at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, your mum was a pleasure to care for.

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Review from Malcolm T (Brother of Resident) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to thank Oaklands Care Home for the wonderful treatment my sister required and received. Over two years of visiting my sister, I have been made welcome and feel part of the furniture, which has been so comfortable and relaxed, in fact, it has been a pleasure. My sister left us in comfort
and in utmost dignity. A special thank you to the managers and all staff. Thank you.
Reply from Julie Moran, Trust Care at Oaklands Care Home

We appreciate your review and the compliments on your experience when visiting Oaklands. It is our aim to support and maintain comfort and dignity for residents and relatives and great to hear your pleasurable, positive feedback which we use in reviewing our service and care. It is important to give all of our dedicated team this feedback which we will do. We sincerely thank you for sharing your experience.

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Review from Estella T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was a relief to eventually find such a well-run and caring care home as Oaklands. We have found the management team to be professional, positive, happy and helpful. The team have helped my mother-in-law settle into her new surroundings and helped her to adjust to this huge change in her life. When
we visit it is clearly evident how settled and happy she is and you can also see that a bond and trust has developed between her and the team, which we didn't expect at the outset. My husband and I cannot thank the team enough for everything that they do and would definitely recommend Oaklands as a genuine and lovely place for your loved ones to stay.
Reply from Darren Painter, Manager at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words this will be fed back to the staff team.

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Review from J J (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Oaklands for 7 months. We are very pleased with the professional loving care that she receives. She's in her own little world most of the time but included in activities and treated with respect. The family are welcomed in whenever they wish to visit (avoiding meal times). We are so
grateful that she is receiving the care she needs 24/7 as it became obvious that we couldn't keep her safe.
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Review from L B (Sister of Resident) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would just like to say the care my brother received at Oaklands Care Home was excellent, and anything we asked the staff to do was always done. They did not give just care they also gave love to him from the cleaners and kitchen staff, and everyone was helpful. When he became ill they were there for
him 24/7 with love and care. I can not thank them enough, from top management all the way down. Thanks so much.
Reply from Thomas Ogden, Head of Development and Engagement at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our team at Oaklands. We really appreciate the time you have taken to write this.

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Review from P F (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum is treated with dignity and respect in every part of her care and she loves being here.
Reply from Thomas Ogden, Head of Development and Engagement at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you so much, we are so grateful for the 5 star review. It is lovely to know your mum loves living at Oaklands and our team do a fantastic job in providing person centered care. We will pass your comments on to the team.

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Review from Don M (Son of Resident) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was only with Oaklands for a short period of time before she passed away recently, but throughout her stay, the staff were amazing. Their care and attention to detail for Mum were excellent, and my wife and I were so grateful for everything they did both for Mum and ourselves - especially in making
her final days so peaceful.
Reply from Thomas Ogden, Head of Development and Engagement at Oaklands Care Home

Thank you so much for your positive comments regarding our home and team.

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Review from Kim B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've always found staff very friendly and helpful. They work very hard to make the residents feel valued and the care they give is very appreciated.
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Review from A L (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All good. Everyone has been wonderful. Can't thank you all enough.
Well run.
Well organised,
Very happy to have Dad here.
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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 Oaklands 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 Oaklands Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (148 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 202 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 Oaklands Care Home is based on 16 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 34 registered maximum number of service users is 6.8, which has been reached with 16 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: 18 Jan 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Emma

Emma Johnson

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

I am delighted to be the Care Home Manager of Oaklands in Doncaster. I have over 20 years of experience in care and have been a manager for 5 of those years. My decision to join the Oaklands team was driven by the amazing reputation Trust Care has and our shared values of commitment to exceptional care.
I look forward to continuing to provide high standards of person-centre care with the team here and also ensuring we carry on making a difference in the lives of our residents by providing the compassionate and personalised care they deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oaklands Care Home

What types of Care is Oaklands Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Oaklands Care Home have?

There are 34 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Oaklands Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Oaklands Care Home to the centre of Doncaster?

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

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