
I have always found the staff to be approachable, supportive and caring. I am so gratefulJ V(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The team here are angels, so caring dedicated and attentive. Highly focused on what is bestGillian T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I can relax knowing my mum is in a loving care environment receiving the care that caters for herSamantha S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I have always found the staff to be approachable, supportive and caring. I am so gratefulJ V(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The team here are angels, so caring dedicated and attentive. Highly focused on what is bestGillian T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I can relax knowing my mum is in a loving care environment receiving the care that caters for herSamantha S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Oak Springs is a purpose-built specialist care home located in Wavertree, Liverpool, providing high-quality residential, dementia and respite care for older adults within a warm, welcoming and supportive environment. The home is dedicated to ensuring every resident is treated with dignity, compassion and respect, while encouraging independence and meaningful daily living.
Led by the Registered Manager, the experienced and values-driven care team delivers personalised support tailored to each resident’s individual needs,...
Care Provided by Oak Springs Care Home
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 74 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Weekly fees are dependent on individual care needs and room requirements and may be subject to change following assessment. Standard fees include accommodation, meals, utilities and personal care as agreed within the care plan.
Additional charges may apply for services such as hairdressing, podiatry and external professional appointments. A third-party top-up fee may be required for Local Authority funded placements, subject to assessment and agreement with the home. All admissions are subject to a pre-admission assessment carried out by the home’s management team.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oak Springs Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oak Springs 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
Group / Owner
- Sandstone Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Andrea Lyon(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (74)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (74)
Visiting
- The team understand that choosing a care home is an important decision, and the team is here to support you throughout the process. Prospective residents and their families are warmly invited to visit the home, meet the friendly team and experience daily life within their welcoming community. Flexible viewing appointments are available where possible, including evenings and weekends. To ensure residents can enjoy a calm and comfortable dining experience, mealtimes are protected, however, they are always happy to arrange visits around these times. Please contact the team to arrange a visit or request further information — they will be delighted to help.
Parking
- Free on-site parking is available for visitors, with accessible spaces located close to the main entrance for added convenience. The home is easily accessible by car and public transport, helping family and friends visit comfortably and regularly.
Oak Springs Care Home Reviews (127)
Oak Springs Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.609) out of 10, based on 62 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oak Springs Care Home has 127 reviews.
My friend was a resident of Oak Springs for over 6 years. The care provided has been exemplary. She was cared for during the very difficult period of Covid. Inevitably time was a number of challenges. The manager and her staff always met these challenges in a positive and caring way. They responded to my friend's needs in an imaginative and creative way. I have always found the staff to be approachable, supportive and caring. I am so grateful for all the care they have provided. Thank you.
Thank you for your very kind words. We will miss your wonderful friend so much, it was an honour to care for her. Take care and please keep in touch, if you ever pass, call in for a chat. Kindest Regards.
The team here are angels, so caring dedicated and attentive. Highly focused on what is best for my dad, his care and safety. Instead of being left to his own devices in his room, with little personal care, which has happened in other homes, he is gently encouraged into communal areas and engaged and conversed with. His personal care has also increased and he has never looked better.
I cannot thank the team enough, four members of staff in particular.
My dad is happy, settled, cared for, and safe.
I visited and assessed a lot of homes in my search for the right one for Dad. I'm
so happy we chose Oak Springs.
Kind Regards, Andrea
Went to see a lady we used to look after out in the community. She looked well. Loved her room. The en-suite was amazing. She was sat in the lounge. The lounge looked clean. And well kept. Staff were pleasant. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to review us at Oak Springs, we appreciate your feedback. Kind regards.
My mum died on the 26th of January 2024 after spending 2 years at Oak Springs. Throughout her stay and especially towards her dentist she was treated with love, her dignity was preserved, her care exemplary. My family and I cannot express sufficiently our thanks to all the staff. We certainly could not have coped. Oak Springs took care of us too and this holistic approach is often overlooked. Thank you once again.
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to review us at Oak Springs. Kind regards.
I cannot thank the care and love shown to my mum over the past two and half years. She sadly passed earlier this month. She had a lot of physical needs, which were met to a very high standard. All the carers give their best and this is helped by the two lead carers on the ground floor who work so hard and care so much - they are amazing. All the staff including the activities team, cleaners reception should be very proud of their work as they are all amazing. Thank you.
Kind Regards
Andrea
My brother lives at Oak Springs Care Home and he couldn't be better looked after. The home is bright and spotless, with a comfortable communal lounge on each floor. He has his own spacious ensuite room, which gives him independence and dignity. All the staff are amazing; they are friendly, caring, full of fun, and my brother adores them. The food is top class, plentiful, and there is a choice of menu. There are regular and varied activities e.g. bingo, knit and natter, chair exercises (which includes boxing!), craft activities and trips to the local pub.
Kind Regards
Lovely care home staff go above and beyond to look after the residents and support the families. I can relax knowing my mum is in a loving care environment receiving the care that caters for her needs.
Kind Regards
Have visited a relative for her first month as a resident. I have been impressed by the standard of care, cheerful and attentive staff and how clean the care home is. Very pleased that she seems to be settling down very well. Security is first class.
Kind Regards.
My mum is always well cared for and treated with warmth, dignity and compassion.
Kind Regards.
We always enjoy visiting Aunty at Oak Springs. Her room and the lounge are always warm and cosy, and the staff are all so helpful and friendly. Many thanks to all at Oak Springs for looking after our aunt so well.
I will be sure to pass on your positive feedback to the staff.
Kind regards.
My dad was kept reasonably safe here and the care staff were extremely kind and very helpful, although not paid sufficiently. There are several areas for improvement - mostly related to culture/leadership. My dad was given incontinence pads on admission, even though he was not incontinent. When we asked why, we were told it was for his own dignity. Oral health was neglected. My dad needed help to brush his teeth but didn’t get it regularly enough. Oak Springs asked for his medication to be reviewed shortly after his admission and he was prescribed benzodiazepines. He became zombie-like. After a number of falls and after we sought support from the visiting geriatrician, it was agreed to take him off it. My dad rarely had his hearing aids in as staff said there was a risk of swallowing. The geriatrician thankfully intervened. Access to fresh air was limited to the patio unless we took him out. When we raised a complaint, the manager struggled to take responsibility and often blamed staff.
Continence aids are prescribed for individual residents use only by an authorised prescriber, we do not carry stock of any continence products that are not prescribed for that individual. A referral must be made following a risk assessment to...
Wonderful, hard working, supportive care staff.
Thank you for your review . I will pass on to the team.
Kind regardsAndrea
With the majority of residents at Oak Spring suffering from dementia and the pressures that this creates, I do think that there are to enough staff. Oak Springs has some dedicated, caring staff; however, there are those who are not suited to a caring profession. Security from the locked doors can lapse - more than once I have come in to visit, and the staff were not aware my father had been taken out by another family member. Also, the checks by the night staff have not detected that my father was still dressed, asleep in his chair with his TV on in the early hours of the morning.
Thank you for taking the time to review us at Oak Springs. We do have sufficient staffing levels; this is calculated via a dependency tool that is used and reviewed regularly. I do feel that our care assistants are dedicated. It is a difficult job that they do, and without dedication, would be...
Mum has been at Oak Springs Care Home for about twenty-two months. It was hard for her at first because of the pandemic and couldn't visit when wanted. Over time, she has settled in and made some good friends with residents and staff. The staff are great, especially the activities girls. Always looking for things to keep them entertained. We always get a lovely welcome as soon as we come through the door from the lovely receptionist. One complaint is the wall at the back, I think that should've been well rebuilt.
Kind regards,
Andrea.
My mother had excellent support from the maintenance team to reorganise her room to better meet her requirements. Nothing was too much trouble and the work was completed really promptly. Thank you.
Kind regards,
Andrea Lyon
Mother-in-Law had a problem with the trolley/table. Reception contacted maintenance and between them, they resolved the problem straight away.
Kind Regards.
Wonderful staff, very helpful and professional. Particular mention to the receptionist for her pleasant and friendly manner. Also, the maintenance guy.
I will pass on your appreciation to staff members.
Kind regards.
My dad moved to Oak Springs in March this year. We had to try to find a care home, and it was personally recommended to us. Sadly, my dad passed away on 16th June. The care he received in the last few months of his life and the personal attention from the staff was exemplary, and we couldn't have wished for anywhere better for him to have been in his final few months, weeks and days. I would like to thank all the staff for their kindness, care and consideration.
Kind Regards.
Happy with everything.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review.
My mum has been at Oak Springs for a month now, and she settled immediately. All the staff are so caring and supportive and go out of their way to be of help. There are excellent activities organised each week, which cater for a wide range of interests. The outside space and roof terrace available to the residents are very good resource. One important ethos of Oak Springs is that this is the residents’ home, and with that comes flexibility, commitment and passion from all staff members.
Thank you for your kind review. It is our pleasure to care for your mother. So happy to hear that she has settled into her new home so quickly. I will pass on the feedback to the team, which I am sure they will be very pleased to hear.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 April 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 04 Oct 2024Recipient: Oak Springs Care Home
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Meet the Team (5)

With over 30 years experience of in nursing and care, Oak Springs’ registered manager Andrea Lyon has a well-practised approach to providing care with kindness, compassion and dignity.
Over her career she has worked in the NHS in a number of roles including acute medical wards, hospital night teams, discharge teams and as an A&E manager supporting junior doctors. She transitioned to residential care, where she has worked in various homes as a care manager, deputy manager, and now manager.
Her qualifications range from a Level 5 Certificate in management for health and social care to various Diplomas in dementia and care for older people, as well as awards in medication management, end of life care and residential care. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys spending time with family, including her three grandchildren and her dog Teddy, who will soon be trained to deliver pet therapy to those living in Oak Springs.

Amanda’s role as deputy manager at Oak Springs perfectly complements her 11 years experience of in nursing and care. Starting as a health care assistant, she has demonstrated considerable passion and hard work, which has seen her progress to senior and managerial roles in a short space of time.
As well as deputising for our manager, Andrea, Amanda ensures that our philosophy of care is instilled across Oak Springs and works with members of the care team to deliver this. She has a number of qualifications and Diplomas in health and social care, dementia care, infection prevention and much, much more.
In her spare time, Amanda enjoys socialising with friends, taking long walks in country parks, visiting the theatre and travelling when she can.

I have been an Activity and Community Coordinator with Oak Springs since October 2022.
I engage with residents and their families to help organise, plan and carry out activities and trips. I provide entertainment within the home to stimulate the resident’s needs for fun, socialisation, interaction and mobility, all whilst boosting their confidence.
I ensure our residents feel involved and valued. I enjoy learning from our residents. They teach me new things every day. I just love chatting with them and listening to their life experiences and interests. My role enables me to be creative and to think outside the box, as no two days are ever the same!

I am continually improving my knowledge and skills by learning more and more about dementia. I understand how dementia affects our residents individually and their families also. I am most proud of my role and its ability to help numerous residents every day and make a difference in their quality of life.

I am the Head Chef at Oak Springs and have been working with the team since 2017. I am the home's nutrition and hydration champion! I make sure our resident's menus offer a varied diet, following the correct portion sizes and food groups. I meet with every new resident to find out their likes and dislikes, so I can then incorporate them into the food menu.
In my spare time, I enjoy baking and going on long walks. I always enjoy coming to work, interacting with the residents, and hearing their stories. I like making everyone meals they enjoy eating, plus every resident gets a homemade Birthday cake made for them on their special day. I like to incorporate personal touches onto the cake to go the extra mile to make them smile!
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