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Together with professional care and aspiring to high standards of health, hygiene and nutrition, The Oaks also...
Care Provided by The Oaks 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 45 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fees charged cover all of a resident's care needs, meals and activities.
However, there are additional costs for hairdressing, chiropody and dentistry.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Oaks Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Oaks 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
- Hill Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- John Logan (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
Visiting
- The home encourages family and friends to visit. However, they operate protected mealtimes in order to help residents focus on the nutritious meals prepared by the catering team. The home asks that visitors avoid arriving during meals.
Parking
- There is ample parking onsite.
The Oaks Care Home Reviews (56)
The Oaks Care Home has a Review Score of 7.9 (7.944) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Oaks Care Home has 56 reviews.
Helpfulness of manager: I rang re best times to visit and he rang me back within a quarter of an hour, he could not have been more helpful in words or tone of voice. Friendliness and helpfulness of two staff members - one taking me to my friend's room, the other helping me use the lift. Atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly. Residents' call buttons produce a much less intrusive sound than other homes I have visited.
If I ask for information about my wife's health or welfare I know that the staff will answer my questions fully.
Thank you for your lovely review of our home, it is much appreciated. We will share your comments and scores with the staff team, they will be over the moon to read them. Wishing you all the best.
Nothing is too much trouble for them, always accommodating and friendly.
They are always cheerful and always making the residents feel relaxed and feel at ease. Knowing they are safe and cared for.
They have lovely activities for the residents.
The management have reached a level of understanding of the needs. Likes and type of care all the residents need.
I couldn't recommend the Oaks Care home any better.
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review of our home. It is wonderful to read how happy you are with the care your sister enjoys. We will share your comments with the staff team, they'll be over the moon! Wishing you the best always.
The Oaks is a very friendly and welcoming home. Residents always look happy, well cared for, with friendly staff, like a family. The manager is always there, interacting with everybody - welcoming. Care given is beyond their duties and looks like they enjoy their jobs. Entertainment is really enjoyed as the residents say. Wonderful place!
Thank you for your fantastic review of our home; it is great to read your comment that we are 'like a family' as we work hard to ensure that everyone feels this way. We will share your kind words with our team, they will be over the moon with your comments. Wishing you all the best.
My grandma has been at The Oaks Care Home for a couple of years. I don't visit often as I live abroad. Came for Easter and I was amazed! Wow! The home looks great, like a home. Staff are kind, caring, welcoming, going the extra mile to see everyone happy. Had a chat with the manager, she really knows her residents, knew everything about my grandma! Open and so nice, has time for everybody. My grandma looked so well cared for, clean, happy and smiling. Entertainment was going on and residents appeared to enjoy it! The home was clean and smelled like fresh cooking/baking. Hope I can visit more often! Well done to the staff at The Oaks.
Thank you for your great review of our home, we were all deeply moved by your kind words. It is wonderful that you recognise how our staff 'go the extra mile'. We will share your kind words with the team, they will be delighted with your comments. Wishing kindest regards always.
My friend was admitted to The Oaks at the end of last year and everybody treated her so kindly. She felt at home quickly. Visited a few times, staff are so kind and it is like a family. The manager is always there, very approachable and able to discuss with her about my friend. I am happy she's there!
Thank you for your lovely review of our home, it is much appreciated. It's wonderful to hear how happy you are that your friend is cared for at our home. We will share your lovely comments with the team, they will be delighted to read them. Take the best of care.
The Oaks Care Home is run and managed efficiently and gives friendly care to the residents. There are shared toilets at the home and facilities could be improved, but the staff and carers do an excellent job with what they have to work with. My wife feels well cared for and enjoys talking to the staff. The food is good, especially the puddings (my wife says).
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. Your wife is a delight to care for and it's always great to see you during visits. Thank you also for your constructive comments, it would be good to discuss them with you if you have a chance to meet with me. Kindest regards.
From the minute she arrived, I knew it was the right place for her. The staff were very welcoming and were experienced in dealing with the types of problems my mam demonstrated.
There has been a change of manager since my mam arrived and I have to say she has been amazing. The change in the home has been all for the better in all aspects from the environment, staffing and overall care, a huge improvement on what had previously been a difficult time for the home.
My mam is well looked after and treated with respect and dignity in a very caring environment.
I would just like to congratulate all staff on such a fantastic job they are all doing to turn this home around.
Thank you for your fantastic five-star review of our home. It is wonderful to hear how happy you are with your mum's care. We will share your kind words with the staff team, they will be over the moon to read them.
My uncle has been in the home for over a couple of years, and I have to say the staff are fantastic and every time we come and visit my uncle is always happy and looks well cared for. Over the last 9 months, the home has undergone a lot of redecoration which has just added to the homely feel. My uncle was able to pick the colours for his room and we were able to personalise this from him. The home in my opinion is just going from strength to strength and has an excellent manager at the helm and I can not praise this home enough. The staff are hard working, compassionate, friendly approachable and make families feel involved in the home. Everything you should expect in a care home. Thanks to everyone at The Oaks, who makes a difference to my uncle's life!
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review of our home, we are all over the moon to read your kind words. It is a delight to care for your uncle and we really appreciate how you recognise all of the great changes we've made at the home. We will share your wonderful praise with the team. Kindest regards.
The Oaks Care Home cared for both my parents. Dad especially, as he was bed-bound. With his passing, they were amazing until the very end. Very empathetic and professional. Living abroad means that I come to visit once a year and spend lots of time in and out of the home. The staff are friendly, fun and always laughing. They always answer the phone when calling from anywhere at any time.
Please accept our condolences again on the passing of your dad. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We will share your kind words with our staff team, who we know will be deeply touched by them. Do not hesitate to get in touch at any time. Take care and keep safe.
On the Monday I spoke with the manager who assured me he would be taken better care of and things would improve. Apparently, they were unaware of his difficulty with washing and dressing - his care plan was sent over from social services, so there was no excuse.
We have checked our records and see that we have not received any written complaint from you.
Your family member was placed with us as an emergency respite as you were going into hospital. You visited...
It is a good care home. Friendly people and caregivers. Pleasant surroundings. Plenty to do and a lovely garden.
Thank you for your lovely comments and hopefully, we will see you soon once restrictions are lifted.
My elderly mother has been a resident now for a year and a half she settled quickly and loves being there. Staff and management have and are doing a great job in keeping all residents safe, especially through the present pandemic. Many thanks.
Thank you for your lovely comments and hopefully see you all soon.
My husband is well-groomed when I see him. The staff are pleasant and friendly. NB unable to give some ratings and not able to go inside and see.
Thank you for your lovely comments and hopefully, we will see you soon once restrictions are lifted.
Great staff, very caring. My dad is well looked after by all.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment; we all look forward to seeing you soon.
Care home is wonderful for my wife. She is looked after very, very well. Staff are so helpful and very well mannered.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment; we all look forward to seeing you soon.
Test visits are great, pity home can only manage one a week. Video calls can be a bit hit and miss at times. (Sometimes have to phone home if they forget). My wife looks well cared for and is happy to be there.
My experience in The Oaks Care Home is friendly, happy, plenty of activities; excellent care home.
Thank you for the lovely comments, and hopefully, see you soon.
The staff are always friendly and helpful.
Dad is very happy, and that is all that counts.
Thank You for your lovely review; I hope you are well, and hopefully, see you soon.
This was my first visit inside The Oaks since restrictions started over a year ago. I was met at the door by a member of staff, who called a staff member to take my Covid test. All was well, so I was escorted to the meeting room after being equipped with PPE equipment. My husband was happy, clean and tidy. I understand it has been a very busy day, yet the five staff I met (including the manager) were cheerful and chatty. Well done.
Thank you for your kind words, and hopefully, see you soon.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 September 2025Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledInadequate
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Hill Care
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Oaks Care Home
What types of Care is The Oaks Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Oaks Care Home have?
There are 45 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Oaks 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, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Oaks Care Home to the centre of Blyth?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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