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Oakdale understands that choosing a care home can be a difficult decision, but they are there to support you every step of the way....
Care Provided by Oakdale 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 84 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 Oakdale 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
- Lesley Brock(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (84)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (84)
Oakdale Care Home Reviews (96)
Oakdale Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oakdale Care Home has 96 reviews.
From all the reports I received Mum had a lovely time enjoying the company and activities. She loved her room and the home and enjoyed the view and gardens. The staff were very friendly and attentive and happy to give updates. We would definitely come again.
Our mum arrived in a very sad and confused state. She has been in Oakdale for eight weeks now. The care she receives is first class. She is treated with dignity and genuine kindness. Her room is always fresh and clean, and her clothing is always freshly laundered. Her emotional state has lifted, showing us lots of smiles and a sense of being settled, giving all of her family total peace of mind.
I cannot praise the home and staff enough. Everyone was friendly, helpful and cheerful. My husband was cared for with love and kindness. He thought of it as home. I am so grateful he spent his last days within this happy environment.
Firstly, please let me extend our condolences for your loss. It's so heartwarming to read that your husband was happy and comfortable here - he is truly missed by the team. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review at such a sad time. Best wishes from us all at Oakdale.
My husband who has Alzheimer's spent two weeks respite at the Oakdale Care Home. As soon as he saw his room he said how lucky he was to have such a lovely good-sized bedroom and a large wet room. He was also very pleased with his large wall-mounted television and he was fascinated with his touch bedside light. He was very pleased to see such a large and light residents' lounge. I was told that my husband enjoyed his food and ate very well. He had the continuity of his personal care and I much appreciate all the care and attention that was given to him during his stay to make it a happy experience. In the afternoons there were activities which he enjoyed participating in. Whenever I visited him he was happy.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this valuable feedback. We're so pleased your husband enjoyed his stay with us and felt comfortable and happy here. Residents' wellbeing is our absolute priority but we hope it also gave you peace of mind that he was in safe hands. Providing reassurance for loved ones is also incredibly important to us. Thank you again for your kind review.
Husband well looked after and cared for.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We're so pleased that you are able to feel reassured that your husband is in the safest of hands. Many thanks again.
I was at the home on Veterans Day, and the energy and joy were contagious and wonderful. Having been at this event that day made me feel like we were going back in time.
It's lovely to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the Veteran's Day event that we held to present Veteran badges to our residents who served in the forces. It certainly was a fantastic day of commemoration. Many thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback.
My sister-in-law appears settled and happy with her new home since moving in six months ago. It's always a pleasure to visit in such a relaxed environment.
We appreciate your valuable feedback, thank you. It's great to hear that you feel at home when you visit Oakdale and that you feel your loved one is happy and settled. Many thanks.
A pleasure to regularly visit my sister in this lovely care home. Friendly and caring staff in a relaxed and homely environment. The genuine affection and interaction staff have with residents is a pleasure to witness and adds reassurance to the family's decision to place my sister here. "A home-from-home".
Thank you for your lovely review. It is so heartening when our team hears that relatives enjoy coming to visit their loved ones and how they have seen first-hand that our residents are our priority. We are dedicated to making sure they feel comfortable and happy. Many thanks again for your valuable feedback.
Home is always decorated to a high standard e.g. Halloween, Remembrance Day, Christmas.
The Remembrance Day was exceptional. The staff put in such an effort. The buffet was one of the best I have had!
Thank you for your lovely review. We always like to make a big effort to help create a vibrant atmosphere, which residents can enjoy. Our home's little community has certainly celebrated lots of fantastic events this year! Thanks again, we appreciate your feedback.
My experience of Oakdale Care Home is just five visits in the last 12 months since my long term friend became a resident at. He suffers from mobility issues and I can only comment on what I've observed but the home has really good premises, feels welcoming with friendly and caring staff who look after my friend well. The whole atmosphere suggests the home is well-managed. Special praise for the ambience and decorations at the Remembrance Day medals presentation and also for the current Christmas sparkle that is clear for all to enjoy. Overall it is a pleasure to visit Oakdale.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased that you feel reassured that your friend is being well looked after by our team. It's also wonderful to hear that you feel welcomed and at ease in our homely environment when you visit. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.
We feel our mother is in safe hands and well cared for.
Excellent all-round care.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. It is often a very difficult decision to place your loved one in the care of others. So we are really pleased that you're able to feel reassured that your mother is being well looked after by our care team. Thank you again for your lovely review.
Over the last few years, we have visited two very good friends. Unfortunately, one passed away a month ago but was very well looked after till the end. They died peacefully at Oakdale. Our other friend loves it here. We visit regularly, and our friend is always clean. Happy and says how lucky she is to be here.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. It's wonderful to hear that your friend feels content and comfortable here - and that you enjoy coming to visit her. The happiness and well-being of our residents mean everything to us. Thank you again for your feedback.
Very friendly and caring. Anybody would be happy to leave their friends in care here.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. It means a great deal to us to hear from residents, family and friends - and it is especially heartening when they feel reassured that their loved one is being well looked after by our team. Thank you again.
The bistro was very welcoming to any visitors.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are very sorry that the dining experience did not meet your expectations. To ensure that improvements are made, we have put in place food feedback forms and have set up a food committee, which meets every month to review the comments with the Head Chef and...
I have been visiting my good friend since she has been in the care home nearly every week. When my friend came in she wasn't looking too good but the improvement in how well she looks is amazing. The staff are really lovely and kind. All the activities and entertainers they provide are so good for them. Well done to all concerned!
Thank you for your feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you can see an improvement in your friend's overall well-being since she came to live at Oakdale. It's really important to us that residents feel at home and are able to continue to take part in the things that they enjoy. Thanks again for taking the time to leave us a review.
Thanks very much for helping to make my auntie's 95th birthday so special. From decorating the room to serving us a great dinner and so much more. Eeverybody was so good.
We're so pleased that your auntie and family enjoyed a special celebration at the home for her 95th birthday. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback. The team will be very happy to hear you all had a lovely day!
I've been recently impressed by the care and attention the staff have shown to my aunt. They went to great lengths to make her 95th birthday special and she had a really lovely day as a result. I've also seen how caring they are with her in daily interactions.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The feedback from residents and relatives is so valuable and helps us to continue to make improvements. The team will be especially pleased to hear that your aunt and your family enjoyed a special day together for her birthday. Many thanks.
Oakdale Care Home is a modern, purpose-built care home with a lovely garden. The staff are all kind and caring, clearly with a strong management team. I feel it has been the perfect place for my mother's respite care.
Thanks for your valuable feedback. We're so pleased that the care and facilities have met your expectations and that your mother has enjoyed her respite stay. Many thanks again for leaving us a review.
Very good.
We really appreciate you leaving us a five-star review. Many thanks for your positive feedback.
Food is very good. Entertainment is great and I enjoy all the different things we do. Nice to interact with other residents. Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Thank you very much for your review. It's fantastic when we receive feedback directly from our residents so that we can continue to improve and adapt to deliver the best service to those in our care. It's especially lovely to hear that you are enjoying all the social opportunities and companionship within our little Oakdale community.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 February 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 (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Oakdale Care Home
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Oakdale Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Lesley says: “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. My focus is on making those moments matter for our residents.”
Lesley has spent her whole career in care, with her roles taking her from nurse training to owning her own business in domiciliary care. She joins Oakdale having managed other nursing homes, and dementia-specific homes and has also owned and operated domiciliary care agencies throughout the southwest of England.
She believes that being a strong team is important and that managers in care must be “everything and more” to their team, to residents and to their families.
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