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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.
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Thank you very much we are very grateful for your kindness.
I have not replied to the section on food and drink as I have never seen a menu for the home. However, since my friend has been a resident, she seems very well.
Thank you so much for your review of Oak Manor. It has been lovely caring for your friend. Oak Manor prides ourselves to deliver person-centred care for all our residents.
Our staff team are very dedicated to the residents which we are very proud of.
When my friend came to you she was very depressed and confused although not perfect she is now much better. Her tidiness is still not good but then it never was! I think it is good for her to have company and for her to have someone to keep an eye on her personal hygiene.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Oak Manor and the progress that your friend has made with us. We are always open to any feedback so please do let us know if we can improve any part of our service.
Every time I arrive, I am always greeted with a smile and offers of tea from the staff, they are so dedicated to caring it's nice to see.
Mum always has something to occupy herself and if she wishes, can just rest in her room.
The last visit it was the music room and loved it, she also enjoys sewing and crafts.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Oak Manor. The staff team here are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and I am so pleased to hear that you have had such a positive experience during your visits. We do aim to please and it’s lovely to hear that your Mum is happy here.
My mum loved every moment of her stay and at the end, there was always someone to hold her hand.
A very special place.
Thank you so much for you wonderful review. We loved caring for your mum and we pride ourselves on the individualised care we give to all of our residents. This really means a lot and I will be sure to pass this on to the staff team.
In July of this year, I applied to be a volunteer and was accepted. I live close by and am a pensioner. I love visiting at least once a week and hopefully to build up to more. I have enjoyed my visits and have come to know the residents and staff (and they me). My previous work has included working in retirement homes and I was overjoyed to see how wonderfully this care home is managed. I hope to be visiting a long time.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and thank you for the support you have given within your role as a Volunteer at Oak Manor. You are more than welcome to visit as often as you are able to. Your kind words have helped to assure us that we continue to be the best we can be for our residents.
The facilities are of a five-star hotel standard, not at all like other care/residential homes I have experienced - excellent.
Thank you so much for your positive review. We are very proud of our facilities and we strive to create the best environment for all of our residents. I will be sure to share your comments with the staff team.
Excellent facilities throughout. I feel very happy that our dear friend is being cared for so well.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience of Oak Manor. I am so glad that you can see the quality care that your friend receives here. I will be sure to share your comments with the staff team.
The first time I stepped into Oak Manor I was taken aback, bright (real) flowers in the entrance hall, staff were very welcoming, clients bedrooms amazing, dining room lovely, table setting lovely. I said to a member of staff, it's like a hotel. My neighbour is happy, with staff being so pleasant the atmosphere is quite uplifting. I know, I've been in other care homes.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We try our best to create a homely experience for our residents and their visitors – I’m so pleased to hear that your experience has been a positive one. I will be sure to share your comments with the staff team.
The staff seem happy and willing to make your visit a pleasant one.
The rooms themselves are clean and tidy. It seems an ideal place to live.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Oak Manor. I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to our staff team, including the carers and the housekeeping staff. I’m so happy that your experience of Oak Manor has been a positive one.
It seems to be a very caring and happy environment and I'm sure that mum will settle in very well.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are all so glad that you and your Mum have had a positive experience and that you have found the staff to be warm and friendly. Your Mum does appear to have settled in well so far and has been making friends with some of the other residents.
I would like to particularly comment upon the Christmas period. Oak Manor was so beautifully decorated both inside and out. Everywhere oozed with sparkle, brightness and festive cheer, including the staff who instilled the Christmas spirit with enthusiasm among everyone. Choirs, carol singers, school children were all a part of spreading Christmas cheer in the home. Marvellous! Upon asking our mother if she had enjoyed Christmas, she replied, “Oh yes, it has been really lovely.” What more can we say?!
Thank you to all of you at Oak Manor.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m so pleased that you and your Mother had such a wonderful festive experience with us at Oak Manor. Our team pride themselves on the service they give and we all know that starts with a greeting at the front door. Your comments are really encouraging and I will be sure to pass them on to the team.
My mother-in-law has had the most excellent care at Oak Manor. The staff are always so cheerful and welcoming. The care home has a personalised approach that responds to its residents in a highly individual way. Enrichment activities are excellent. The care home 'birthday party' was an absolute highlight, with residents, staff and family members dancing, laughing and having fun. A real family atmosphere!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words. I’m so pleased you enjoyed our first birthday party and that you feel our activities are enriching. It’s very pleasing to hear that you find the staff so cheerful and welcoming. We aim to create an inclusive atmosphere for all at Oak Manor and your kind comments have help affirm that we are doing this.
Thank you for all that you do for mum.
Thank you very much for your kind comments and you are most welcome. I agree, your Mum has settle in well with us and she is very content here. I’m so pleased that your experience of Oak Manor has been so positive and that the atmosphere is relaxing and the staff are interacting well with residents. I will gladly pass your comments on to the staff team.
As a health professional and a family member of a resident, I have been extremely impressed with the compassion and care is given to all residents. The activities and the encouragement from staff for residents to engage in their activities has been fantastic and it is heartwarming to see my grandma thrive in such a safe and loving environment.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Oak Manor. We feel engagement in activities plays a very important role in the nurturing of people’s wellbeing and our staff offer this engagement whenever possible. I am so pleased to hear that you feel your Grandma is thriving here at Oak Manor and I will be sure to pass your comments on to our staff team.
Still a relatively new home, the management team are always looking to develop the home and activities and are available to discuss anything with relatives. Unlike a previous care home, there are no stations which staff sit behind - staff are always with residents and if they have paperwork etc they do it in the lounge. They’re engaging and caring. Nothing phases them. Would recommend this home.
Thank you so much for this glorious review. I am incredibly proud of the staff team here at Oak Manor and I am so glad to hear from you that your Mother is very happy here. All of our staff have a comprehensive induction period which enables them to effectively work with our residents. I was glad...
The staff all seem to have a strong sense of purpose, they are all friendly, approachable and nothing is too much trouble.
Mum has thrived since she has been at Oak Manor.
It is a credit to all the staff that she settled in quickly and now considers Oak Manor her home.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I agree, your Mum has settled in very well and it is lovely to hear from you that she now considers Oak Manor her home. We try our best to create a homely atmosphere at Oak Manor and I’m so pleased to hear about your positive experiences with our staff team. I will be sure to pass this on to them. Many thanks again.
The carers and the managers are very friendly and approachable and have been very supportive to me at such a difficult time.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are always happy to support our resident's relatives and offer advice when we can. I’m so pleased to hear that you are happy with all aspects of your Mum’s care and we enjoy supporting her. I will ensure this is passed on to the staff team.
You get a very warm welcome from all the staff, and residents and family are well taken care of.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We have tried our best to create a homely and welcoming atmosphere within our new building and your comment has helped us confirm that we have been successful in this. Thank you also for your comment about everyone being taken care of well – I will make sure your positive feedback is forwarded on to the staff team.
The welcome at Oak Manor has been warm and professional. We were given all of the information we needed in a timely manner. The staff are all friendly, kind and very able.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. We have worked hard to ensure a good service is provided at Oak Manor and feedback like yours really validates this. I will ensure the staff team see your review.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 May 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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News (4) & Events (0)
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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.
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