
We found the staff very welcoming and friendly and always helpful and smilingElizabeth D(Wife of Resident/Service User)



We found the staff very welcoming and friendly and always helpful and smilingElizabeth D(Wife of Resident/Service User)



Oakfield Croft care home in Sale delivers completely personalised residential and dementia care on a short-term and permanent basis. The skilled team get to know residents' needs, interests and preferences so that they can shape all aspects of residents' care and experiences at the home.
The emphasis at Oakfield Croft is on enabling residents to continue to enjoy a wonderful lifestyle. The home has its own cinema room, hair and...
Care Provided by Oakfield Croft
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oakfield Croft for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oakfield Croft 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Roxanne Walsh(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Oakfield Croft Reviews (56)
Oakfield Croft has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.740) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oakfield Croft has 56 reviews.
My mum has been a resident for three and a half years. She had dementia and significantly deteriorated over that time and passed away very recently. I cannot fault the care she was given particularly in her final 48 hours. I would like to personally thank the team working on those last two days, they made Mum very comfortable and she just drifted away.
Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience and your kind words. We will share your kind words with the team at Oakfield Croft.Many Thanks, Andrea and the team at Oakfield Croft
Staff very caring. Always happy to help with anything. Mum has settled in so well and loves all the staff. The meals are excellent, always a good variety of choices. The cafe area is very good as it feels like visitors have somewhere to go. Activities great.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Oakfield Croft we set a high standard for ourselves, so we were very pleased to hear that the activities and the meals are enjoyed. The team work hard to ensure there are plenty of exciting things going on for...
Caring for my mum for the last two years hasn't been easy so handing over the reins for me was difficult, but now with the care and attention she is receiving, I'm enjoying quality time with mum on my visits.
Keep up the good work, I have already recommended Oakfield Croft to friends.
This summer following a couple of traumatic incidents and with ongoing cognitive decline, my mum was no longer capable or confident to live alone and needed more help than I am qualified or able to give. After reading online reviews for local care homes, Oakfield Croft Care Home stood out above the rest. Feeling emotional and fearful for my mum's future, I first visited Oakfield myself and felt supported and reassured by what Oakfield had to offer. My mum initially stayed for respite care. The place is welcoming, safe, secure, clean, lovely rooms, good food and the staff are warm and friendly, treating Mum with respect and allowing her dignity to continue with tasks she is capable of doing. My mum has now continued to stay at Oakfield as a permanent resident. She has good days and bad days but I am learning this is the nature of dementia. The lovely staff are always there to listen to myself and Mum, resolve any issues and adjust her care as her needs change through her dementia journey.
At Oakfield Croft Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
All the staff from Dan the manager and everyone involved with the home are all helpful and caring. If you mention any detail however small of concern it gets rectified and dealt with immediately.
The daily activities are great, from an armchair keepfit to fun projects on a regular basis that makes Oakfield Croft feel like a 'home from home', creating a great atmosphere.
I have no hesitation in recommending Oakfield Croft as the care given is of the highest standard. The rooms are clean, homely and well looked after and the food options are great too.
I was so worried about her before she came here, but even the medical care has been great and the whole experience has given her a new lease of life.
Hello, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Oakfield Croft Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
I went to Oakfield Corft with acute leg pain for respite care, being on certain types of drugs to reduce the pain, I needed to be helped to change clothes etc, which was all done very well by carers. I was then helped to recover over three months when I could look after myself. During this time, I received excellent attention, from basic care and food to regular exercise and drugs. A wonderful service.
At Oakfield Croft Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Many thanks, the Care UK team.
Thank you so much to the manaager and his lovely team.
Our mum was a resident of Oakfield for about 18 months, and we were all wary of using any such facility for Mum, but following a short respite care stay, she absolutely loved the home and especially the staff, so we had no hesitation in placing Mum into their full-time care.
For me, the whole process dealing with care UK and in particular the entire team at Oakfield Croft was nothing short of fantastic! From our first tour to the onboarding of my father with our very tight timeline to ensure my father wasn't left alone and vulnerable made me realise that Oakfield Croft was the right choice. They really do make you feel at home, not just the residents but the family who come to visit. Their communication was swift and the customer relationship manager was extremely helpful throughout the process. My father who has been through so much in a short period of time is quite enjoying the company the other residents and staff offer. He sings the chef's praises I haven't had a bad meal! Those were his exact words. He's making great use of the cinema suite being a film buff. His health happiness and well-being are my utmost priority and Oakfield Croft is delivering in spades. The place is fabulous if you are considering it for your loved ones check it out, smiles on all the resident's staff and visitors' faces.
My parents needed respite care while I was on holiday, and following an extensive search for a home that could accommodate a married couple, I contacted Oakfield Croft. We attended an open day together, and the following week we were lucky enough to be able to book them in. My parents settled in really easily, as before they went in, they were introduced to all the staff and shown around the home properly. The respite stay was so successful that they are now residents, and they embrace all that Oakfield Croft has to offer. Nothing is too much trouble, and they are always treated with dignity and respect. There are lots of activities on offer, and my mum particularly likes having her hair done. The food is of extremely high quality, and the dining room set-up always looks like a proper restaurant. The daily menus are shown on a notice board, and there is always a good choice of food. Oakfield Croft is a bright and airy home with lovely rooms and lovely staff. A real home-from-home.
As a family, we feel the choice of Oakfield has been a blessing and a great relief from the stress and worry about her future, knowing from the start she was going to be well cared for.
Despite the pandemic, the arrangements for her move with the management team was made as stress free as possible. All the staff are friendly, respectful and on hand for any help and advice and flexible to any visits/interaction with family. The cafe is a fantastic space and the gardens a lovely escape on a nice day.
As a GP I have visited many facilities and feel Oakfield is an example other homes should aspire to.
To know your loved one is in a safe and supportive environment is beyond measure.
My sister has been at Oakfield Croft for a month and a half now and has settled in so well. The staff have gone over and above to make her welcome and are always friendly and helpful. She was welcomed to the care home with a special meal of her choice and her favourite music was played. She is very happy there and the facilities and surroundings are ideal. The staff have also made us feel welcome when we visit and have made time to get to know her well and her likes and dislikes. She has a beautiful room, surrounded by her own familiar belongings. It’s such a lovely care home we felt so relieved to get her in somewhere so well run where we know she’s safe and very happy.
The decision to have to trust others to care for your mum is one of the most difficult ones I have ever had to make. After viewing lots of homes, this one was by a hundred percent the best and the only one I felt would give Mum the opportunity to be part of a family environment and feel loved by both staff and other residents. The huge bond Mum has with the staff is amazing, she is even letting them help her with personal care. This did not happen at the home she was in assessment for or in hospital. Her beautiful room is very similar to her own home. I want to say a huge thank you to the lovely staff who have been so kind. You are all like family now and the home is a huge credit to you all.
Also the housekeeping, laundry and activities Co ordinaters are wonderful too,a special thank you to the chef ,the food is excellent and the cakes in the coffee shop.
My mum moved into Oakfield Croft a couple of months ago having had a fall at home and also being diagnosed with dementia. Making the decision to move a parent into a residential home is probably one of the most heart-wrenching decisions you can make. Having looked at many private and local authority facilities, as soon as I walked into Oakfield Croft I knew it was the perfect place for mum. She absolutely loves it and the care and attention she has received from day one is second to none. Every single member of staff at Oakfield Croft has made our family welcome and we have 100% confidence in their ability to provide mum with the best care available. Thank you to the manager and his team, it really is the staff that makes the difference between a residential home and a home from home!
My sister was not coping well at home and so was booked in for two weeks of respite care in Oakfield Croft. I hoped that she would like it enough to want to remain there as a resident. I need not have worried as she settled in very quickly. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the facilities are excellent. My sister enjoys visits to the cinema, and the cafe and is eating so much better due to the tasty meals. Her mental health seems to have improved since she has been in Oakfield Croft and she is no longer anxious about anything. I am sure this is why she has not expressed any wish to return to her home although she always said that she never wanted to leave it. It is a great relief to know that she is being well cared for and is happy.
After looking after Mum at home for 4 years (with Alzheimer's), we made the very difficult decision to book her in for some respite care. We looked at a lot of homes in the area, but in the end settled on Oakfield Croft. The home itself is beautiful - however with Mum's condition being quite advanced now - I think it was every bit as important that we knew she was going to get the degree of care she needed. Oakfield Croft had a great CQC rating and we were immediately impressed with the amazing team running the establishment. Right from our very first visit when Mum moved in - they were there to greet us and make sure the transition went as smoothly as possible. We decided to extend Mum's respite - and then make the residency permanent - and feel very lucky to have found Mum a new home here. Outstanding food, a fantastic activities co-ordinator, a brilliant managerial team and front-desk support, and of course a solid team of carers and nurses; all in all a great place to live!
My mother moved into Oakfield Croft in October 21 and she has settled really well. All of the staff have made the process of admission to settling in her room really smooth. Mum loves the food and has made friends with other residents. The care staff and nurses are very informative and caring and keep us up to date with how mum is. We would certainly recommend Oakfield Croft.
My parents moved into Oakfield Croft in January this year and from day one they have been welcomed and made to feel at home. The staff are always friendly, respectful, and professional, nothing is too much trouble for them and they go out of their way to deliver individually tailored care for each of my parents. Both are looking so much better than they did this time last year and we have peace of mind knowing they are so well cared for and happy. The food is absolutely fantastic, the choices and presentation are such high quality and the chef provides birthday cakes for residents as well as themed celebration dishes for events such as Bonfire night, Chinese New Year, summer barbecues in the lovely gardens, etc. My mum has said that they should have made the move years ago, and, coming from someone who has resisted help for so long, means a lot. All care homes should be like Oakfield Croft, I cannot recommend this facility and its staff highly enough.
Professionally run, friendly atmosphere and wonderful staff. There are always lots of smiling faces when I visit my relative there. It's more like a 5-star hotel than a residential home! So pleased we came across this newly built and well-thought-out home. I can’t fault it at all.
The transition from hospital to Oakfield was managed impeccably, with clear communication at every stage (very important for me as I live abroad and was unable to be present on the day Mum was eventually welcomed to Oakfield Croft).
Mum is very happy with her new home and has already made new friends. She loves her room and has positively commented on the food, which is high praise indeed!
It's very soon after Mum's move into Oakfield Croft - so far, it could hardly have gone better. Many thanks to all involved at Oakfield for their care and support of my mum.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 May 2021Good
- 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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Meet the Team (1)

Before becoming a Manager, I was a deputy manager at Deewater Grange, and before this, I was a unit manager and a carer. I was keen to develop professionally, so I jumped at the chance when I was offered the opportunity to progress.
Working in my role, you need to be approachable, understanding, empathetic and patient. What we do here is important; seeing residents happy and fulfilled is a constant reminder of this. We all work together, and it makes me proud to be part of a team that provides great care.
I chose to join Care UK for the extra attention to detail it provides. As well as building purpose-built homes, they provide all the support needed to ensure residents (and colleagues) have an environment and lifestyle in which they thrive.
My life outside of work revolves around dogs, dogs, and more dogs! My idea of perfect downtime is finding a dog-friendly café. I also enjoy catching up with family and friends over meals.
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