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Great Oaks is set in a private woodland and the home boasts a beautiful courtyard and landscaped garden with raised flowerbeds, perfect for joining in with the gardening!
The friendly, nurse-led team provides excellent standards of care 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. They take the time to get to know you, your preferences...
Care Provided by Great Oaks Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Please contact the home to organise an assessment with one of our experienced clinical leads.
We can then give an accurate average weekly fee.
Contact Great 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Welford Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Helen Lacey(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2017
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (76)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (76)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Parking
- Plenty of parking on site.
Great Oaks Care Home Reviews (94)
Great Oaks Care Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.486) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Great Oaks Care Home has 94 reviews.
The care is exemplary. I visit my father nearly every day and I witness so many acts of kindness. Everyone speaks to the residents in calm, friendly tones and the carers help residents to be as independent as possible. Many of the staff really care. They are patient and give extra time and consideration willingly.
My wife was transferred to Great Oaks from the hospital. The NHS could do no more for her and for her remaining weeks she received palliative care. The care she received was outstanding. Her food was specially prepared and her physical comfort in her final days was a priority. I was able to visit and stay with her without any restriction. She died 28/2/2019.
On my last visit to view Great Oaks, I was immediately impressed with the layout, the wide open spaces, the decor and casual chairs and sofas that enable group discussions or quiet moments. I felt very comfortable in the environment and knew my mother would feel at home. The social programme has been exceptional and it is obvious how much work the staff put into engaging with the residents. She is particularly looking forward to the better weather when she can spend more time in the garden. She feels safe, loves the food and all the staff love her.
Staff friendly and helpful, place well appointed and luxurious with a light, spacious and airy feel, communal area very nice, room very well appointed. First visit and I was very impressed.
We have only been here for a few weeks and from what I have seen the staff are very caring and attentive and the home is very modern and clean throughout. The food for the residents is outstanding and very varied. Overall the place is very welcoming and just what my family member needs.
Great Oaks has a 'family' ethos where, whether resident, friend, family or staff, it seems one is embraced and immersed in a feeling of warmth and affection.
In another sense, as a relatively new provider to the care market, Great Oaks, as an organisation, is building an infrastructure where the above can be delivered with all the individual care needs of every resident, in a conscientious and perfectionist manner.
Right from the initial viewing and admissions process to settling in my partner at Great Oaks every aspect and care of daily life was explained and my partner's likes and dislikes were noted and are being respected. I visit daily for several hours at a time and able to be reassured that we have chosen the best place. Meals are very varied and of a high standard and there is always plenty of choices. I am always made welcome when visiting and there is a lovely calm atmosphere throughout I would recommend Great Oaks.
Since the moment we first looked at Great Oaks for long-term residential care for my step-father I have been impressed with the overall high standard in all respects. All the staff no matter what their role are very friendly and professional. Rooms both private and communal are lovely as are the gardens where my step-father spends a lot of time sitting and walking. Every effort has been made to make my step-dad feel at home and I only have praise for the care he is being given. We would definitely recommend Great Oaks to anyone looking for long or short term care of a loved one.
My mother also says that all the staff are wonderful and so attentive, always having time for the little things in life as well as the major things carers have to deal with on a day to day basis. The staff walk around with their eyes open and try to help anyone who needs a little assistance or just a little chat, hand holding etc.
Comfortable and pleasant surroundings.
Caring staff.
Staff very friendly and welcoming right from our first visit. Lovely friendly atmosphere and professional and caring staff. Good food and gardens. My husband is very happy at the Great Oaks.
Right from our very first visit to Great Oaks, everyone was so friendly and there is a lovely atmosphere throughout the home. My father has been spending his days at Great Oaks for the last 3 months and the staff have been very professional and caring. Plenty of staff around at all times and lots of activities going on. Lovely food and gardens.
Great Oak's is a wonderful place. Very friendly staff and management. Very supportive. It is also very clean and spacious. All in all, a wonderful experience.
I was so worried about putting my Mum into respite care as I wasn't sure how she would get on. We went for a viewing at the Great Oaks and I was very impressed with the reception areas and cleanliness of everywhere. We were shown around the different floors and shown the residents' bedrooms, they were so bright, airy with lovely modern furniture.
We checked my Mum in on the day of her arrival and it was really easy, all the staff were so lovely and caring. During Mum's 2 week stay, we went in to visit on a few occasions. She was very settled and really well looked after. It was very reassuring that we were allowed to go in at any time without giving warning we were coming in.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Great Oaks to anyone and we are looking forward to our next stay.
I was very impressed with Great Oaks Care Home and I knew that my Gran would fit in and be happy there.
The process was great from the initial view of the home, the settling in process and the care that she received. It was so clean, bright and airy everywhere and I particularly liked the different areas that residents could be together and the quieter areas of the home. The terraced garden area was lovely and had a peaceful view over the surrounding gardens.
The meals looked excellent and a wide choice of food options each day.
I felt reassured that we were welcome to go in at any time to see her without calling ahead to say we were coming. My Gran was relaxed and happy and it had a lovely feel from the staff and the other residents.
The Admissions Manager at Great Oaks was so lovely and she really put us at ease with the whole process.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Great Oaks and will definitely use them again.
My husband was at Great Oaks for two weeks respite. We were happy with all aspects of the nursing home for this time. They still need to get patients laundry sorted as some garments returned un-ironed but as it is a fairly new establishment. I'm sure this will improve.
Staff were absolutely amazing in arranging respite for my father-in-law. The team, on the 1st floor, are absolutely fantastic and the food and care are 1st class. Big thank you for everything you have done in making dad's stay a comfortable and caring break away for all.
My father has only been resident a few days, however, the staff appear to be very professional, attentive, kind and are always engaging with the residents as they go about their duties. My father is always addressed first when we are present and is very much included and part of conversations. He seems to be very happy where he is and his dementia needs are being met. Extremely happy with our experience and certainly rate the home and staff very highly.
We love the open spaces and freedom for residents to wander around in a safe environment. Little areas with comfortable chairs and great views enable pleasant times to be spent with visiting family and friends. Bedrooms are of a good size. Everywhere is very clean and tastefully decorated. All staff have been very friendly and there is a great "family feel". Most importantly, dad tells us he loves it here and seems happy. All in all, this is not you're run of the mill care home and I certainly recommend visiting!
The nursing care is very good and all the staff are friendly and kind.
The home set up is very good, it is spacious and light and has helped with my husband’s condition. I’m looking forward to spending time in the lovely garden when the weather improves.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 June 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 23 July 2026Please contact the Home for additional details.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Great Oaks Care Home
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Great Oaks Care Home
- 01 Mar 2018Recipient: Great Oaks Care Home
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Meet the Team (1)

Hi, I’m Helen Lacey, and I’m proud to be part of the team at Great Oaks Nursing Home, which provides dedicated nursing care. With many years of experience in the care sector, I’ve had the privilege of supporting residents with a wide range of needs, including those requiring complex nursing support. This experience has strengthened my commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care.
I am particularly passionate about ensuring that every resident is treated with dignity, respect, and kindness. I believe that excellent care goes beyond meeting physical needs—it’s about truly getting to know each individual, understanding their preferences, and creating a supportive environment where they feel safe, valued, and at home.
As a leader, I take a hands-on and approachable approach, working closely with my team to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. I am dedicated to supporting staff development, helping each team member grow in confidence and skill so they can provide the very best care possible. When staff feel supported and empowered, it reflects in the quality of care our residents receive.
At Great Oaks Nursing Home, we continually strive to enhance the daily lives of our residents, whether through meaningful activities, strong communication with families, or creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere. It is incredibly rewarding to see residents feel comfortable, engaged, and well cared for.
Above all, I am committed to ensuring that everyone—residents, their families, and our staff—feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Providing care is not just a profession for me; it is a vocation, and I am proud to make a positive difference every day.
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