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Care Provided by Oak Manor Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oak Manor Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oak Manor 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Cecilia(Adamek)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Oak Manor Care Home Reviews (109)
Oak Manor Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oak Manor Care Home has 109 reviews.
Mum received a high standard of care at Oak Manor. The team are kind. caring, hardworking and approachable across all of the various roles; care/domestic/voluntary/admin/management. Family views are sought and taken into account when delivering care. Leadership is very strong. Links with local services and community engagements are well established to enhance the experience and care of the residents.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such kind and positive feedback about Oak Manor. Our goal is to deliver the best possible care for your loved ones. Your comments mean so much to our whole team and are a real encouragement to everyone who works hard to provide the best possible care and support. Thank you once again for your recommendation and for your trust in Oak Manor.
Wonderful care home. Management and staff were wonderful and caring. Family are made very welcome.
Thank you very much for your kind words. At Oak Manor, we consider our residents' families to be part of our extended family, and it means a great deal to us that you felt welcomed and supported. Thank you for trusting us to care for your beloved husband.
Service & care is always exceptional. This care extends to the families, not just the residents themselves. Cannot fault.
Thank you very much for your kind review and kind words. We are happy to see such a positive review.
I could not be more relieved or grateful for the care he has received. Watching him settle into his new home has been incredibly reassuring. Every team member shows genuine warmth, compassion, and dedication, giving me complete confidence that my Dad is cared for with the same love and respect I would want for him myself. The team work tirelessly and professionally, always delivering care with dignity and kindness. The facilities are excellent, and the activities are thoughtfully organised and Dad is encouraged and supported to join in. Most importantly, my Dad is smiling constantly and clearly enjoying the vibrant, welcoming environment around him. He is eating well and looks truly happy! Thank you
Thank you so much for your kind review. It truly means a great deal to all of us at Oak Manor. Each review received is shared with the team. Your words about our team's warmth, compassion, dignity, and professionalism will mean so much to every member of staff. We are passionate about creating a...
Oak Manor Care Home provide superb care and support for my Aunt. All staff are hard working, very professional and carry out their respective roles with care and compassion. The facilities are excellent and the activities are well ran
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such kind and positive feedback about Oak Manor Care Home. We are delighted to hear that your Aunt received superb care and that you found our staff to be hardworking, professional, and compassionate. Your comments mean a great deal to our whole team...
Dad has been looked after very well and didn't want to come home after his stay had finished.
We are so pleased to hear that your dad enjoyed his respite stay with us at Oak Manor. It was lovely to see him engaging in activities and taking part in the day-to-day life of the home, which always brings great joy to our team. I remember that he was taking his time getting ready to go home,...
I think Oak Manor is exceptional and I feel lucky a room became available just when we needed one.
My Mum is very happy there, has settled in quickly and now has a life with friends, support, activities to fill her day and all the lovely team who look after her so very well. It is indeed a great relief to me to know my Mum is very well looked after and in a nice environment.
From my experience, they have gone the extra mile to make sure my Mum is settled and looked after in all aspects of life. This makes me very happy my Mum has this new 'family' to enjoy this next stage of her life with.
Thank you for looking after her so well.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such kind and thoughtful words about Oak Manor. It truly means a great deal to the whole team. We are so happy to hear that your mum has settled in well and that you feel reassured knowing she is safe, happy, and well cared for. Supporting both...
I have been staying in Oak Manor for respite while my daughter is on holiday. I have always heard excellent reports of this care home and my experience even exceeds these. The atmosphere is so warm and caring and the care is excellent. I hope that if I eventually need permanent care that Oak Manor will be able to accommodate me.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your respite stay with us and felt the warm and caring atmosphere at Oak Manor. It was our pleasure to support you during your time here, and your kind words mean a great deal to our...
I am very happy with my sister's care. The management team and staff are very caring and patient. Teresa eats very well.
Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback which I will pass onto my team. We are privileged and honoured to care for your sister.
When we began looking into care for our mum, we turned to friends and people in the local area for advice. Oak Manor was mentioned again and again. When speaking to the receptionist and manager, we were made to feel very welcome. Our mum was offered a place in July, and we moved her in. It was a difficult and worrying time, but the staff made it a lot easier. They made mum very welcome and have taken excellent care of her. No matter what part of the team, you are met with a smile and a word of welcome. It has been a relief for us to know mum is being cared for and beginning to settle in. Thank you.
What a wonderful thing to read. Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us to have your mum in our care. Our aim is to ensure we are enabling all our resident to live their later life well and to feel safe, loved and cared for in our home. From all of us, welcome to the Oak Manor family.
The care my Aunt is receiving from Oak Manor is of an exceptional standard. All of the staff are so caring and responsive to my Aunts needs. At times her distress of her dementia is upsetting to see but the staff are always supportive both of her but also are very caring towards family. We go away from the home feeling a huge sense of relief but contentment of knowing that she is receiving the upmost care and attention. Thank you all at Oak Manor, we are all so grateful to all of your lovely staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such kind words about Oak Manor. We are truly delighted to hear that your Aunt is receiving the care and support she deserves, and that our team has helped her feel safe, supported, and content. It means a great deal to us to know that both your Aunt...
She settled so well that she asked to stay.
Margaret has been very happy at Oak Manor and is eating and sleeping well. The staff from the top down are wonderful, kind and understanding.
Lastly, the care home is so clean it could be a hotel!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind review of Oak Manor Care Home. We are delighted to hear that your sister has settled in so well and that you've found the home to be welcoming, clean, and supportive. It means a lot to us to know that our staff and management have made such a...
A year ago my elderly mother was in a private flat and unable to cope, due to lack of mobility, severe hearing loss and mental decline. My sister and I visited several care homes in the area, and noticed how much more engaged with residents the staff at Oak Manor seemed compared to the others. That first impression is reinforced on every visit. The staff all seem to enjoy their work and nothing is too much trouble for them. They are incredibly kind and patient with my mother, who can often be moody and difficult, and always have time to chat with me. Oak Manor is spotlessly clean and very well maintained. Her room is a good size and the ensuite bathroom is always immaculately clean. One of many examples of staff going the extra mile happened on Christmas Day 2024. I'd left it too late to book a restaurant for lunch, so staff carried a dining table and chairs into the room, and served up a 3-course traditional Christmas dinner complete with table decorations! Oak Manor are a class act.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words about Oak Manor. We are truly delighted to hear how well your mother has settled in and how much you and your family appreciate the support she receives. Our team takes great pride in creating a warm, caring environment where every...
The senior colleagues dealt with the circumstances efficiently and with the utmost empathy.
What a lovely lady your mum was. We are so happy that we were able to care, love and be there for your mum and yourself in the good times as well as during sad times. Our aim is to ensure that every person that steps foot in Oak Manor is treated with love, dignity and respect. Thank you so much for your kind words.
From the moment we made contact with Oak Manor to the recent visit, we have been impressed with the professionalism, care and friendliness of the management and care staff. At an extremely difficult time for our family, Oak Manor have supported us and our mother to make the transition from our own home, to hospital, and now to care home as easy as it could be.
We are so pleased we could be of assistance during this difficult period for you and your family. At Oak Manor we all recognise that we want the best of care we can give to ensure our residents live their later life well. For us all, it is important to ensure that residents, family, staff and everyone visiting Oak Manor feel safe, loved and cared for.
We have only just started to get involved with Oak Manor, but have had a great experience so far. I have been surprised by how resident focused all the carers and managers are. Dealing with people there has been very easy.
We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the service we provide for your mum. Our aim is to ensure that our residents live their later life well and to ensure the family members feel welcome and part of Oak Manor family.
My granddad has been in Oak Manor care home for 6 years. During this time, he has received the highest level of care and been treated with respect, compassion and kindness from every single member of Oak Manor team. This has been a constant reflection in his wellbeing. The facilities are always immaculately clean and you can clearly see every member of the team working together to ensure the highest standards of care.
What a lovely review to receive - thank you. We're so happy to hear that we've been able to deliver the best care possible for your granddad and all our residents. It's truly rewarding to know that you feel our values are being implemented and reflected in our work. Thank you again for your kind words.
My mother has been a resident of Oak Manor for almost 6 years and we have always found all the staff and management to be totally committed to providing the utmost level of care. Visitors are always made welcome. The staff are always upset and clearly happy in their working environment which reflects positively on the residents. Thank you to the manager and the team for all you do!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you feel welcome at our home. Visitors are just as important to us as our residents; you are truly part of our big, happy family. We always strive to do our very best to ensure the highest level of care and comfort for everyone at Oak Manor.
Oak Manor is a fresh, clean, bright and airy place. The staff are friendly and fun. We always feel able to approach them and feel that mum is safe and loved. On one occasion our mother suffered a bad turn and was not expected to live, the staff were finishing a 12 hr shift. They all came by at the end of their shift and waited in line to see her for 15-20 minutes to say hi and possibly bye. It was so touching. It is a lovely place and we feel very lucky to have found it. Our mum is very happy there.
We are so pleased to hear that your mum feels safe and loved at Oak Manor. We are fortunate to have an amazing team that always goes above and beyond for our residents and their loved ones. Everything we do is guided by our commitment to ensuring our residents live their later life well.Thank you so much for your kind words.
A very well run and happy environment, where all the residents are cared for with love respect and dignity. My mother has resided in Oak Manor for several years now and is very happy, loves the activities and being valued.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We're truly delighted to hear that your mother is happy at Oak Manor and that she enjoys the activities and feels valued. It means a great deal to us to know that she feels loved, respected, and cared for with dignity. That is exactly what we...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 May 2018Good
- 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.
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- 30 Jan 2025
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- 30 Jan 2025
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Meet the Team (1)

Cecilia has worked in care since the age of 18, originally training as a nurse in Romania. She brought her passion and dedication for care to Oak Manor in 2018 and was promoted from Senior Care Assistant to Deputy Home Manager and then to Home Manager in 2023. In addition to her nursing qualification, Cecilia holds a Level 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care.
One of her proudest moments was when Oak Manor received Shefford Town Council's Civic Award in recognition of its work to build strong community links, reduce isolation, and create opportunities for people of all ages to connect. Cecilia said: "At MHA Oak Manor, we believe in creating a home where everyone feels valued, connected, and supported—and this award reaffirms that those efforts are making a real difference."
Outside of work, Cecilia enjoys crafting, reading, and travelling. She loves discovering new places, especially those rich in history.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Manor Care Home
What types of Care is Oak Manor Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Oak Manor Care Home have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Oak Manor Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Oak Manor Care Home to the centre of Shefford?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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