
The carers and entertainment staff were engaged with the residentsElizabeth R(Wife of Resident/Service User)

I find the staff to always be very helpful, friendly and very knowledgeableD J(Niece of Resident/Service User)


The carers and entertainment staff were engaged with the residentsElizabeth R(Wife of Resident/Service User)

I find the staff to always be very helpful, friendly and very knowledgeableD J(Niece of Resident/Service User)


Oak Lodge Care Home is a stylish, purpose-built home situated in the peaceful residential area of Bitterne. Here, they welcome those living with dementia in need of nursing or palliative care.
The nurses are here to help residents live the way they want to, which is made easier by having a home that's been designed with dementia residents in mind. There are lots of social lounges, secure gardens and a tranquil...
Oak Lodge Care Home is a stylish, purpose-built home situated in the peaceful residential area of Bitterne. Here, they welcome those living with dementia in need of nursing or palliative care.
The nurses are here to help residents live the way they want to, which is made easier by having a home that's been designed with dementia residents in mind. There are lots of social lounges, secure gardens and a tranquil sensory area outside.
The home discusses with each resident their food preferences, in order to ensure everyone’s dietary tastes are catered for.
The team regularly organises outings and trips to ensure the care home has strong links within the community. Themed events are planned every month which residents are encouraged to invite family and friends along to.
Follow the home on Facebook to find out more about the great things that go on day to day. Search 'Bupa UK Oak Lodge Care Home'.
Care Provided by Oak Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 71 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Oak Lodge Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oak Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Corin Ridout (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (71)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (71)
Oak Lodge Care Home Reviews (144)
Oak Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.709) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oak Lodge Care Home has 144 reviews.
Mum will have been with Oak Lodge a year tomorrow and I haven't yet visited and not seen a smile on her face. To know that she is so content is a huge blessing, she is well looked after, treated with the utmost care and I truly feel that she is safe. What more could a child want for their Mum....
Mum will have been with Oak Lodge a year tomorrow and I haven't yet visited and not seen a smile on her face. To know that she is so content is a huge blessing, she is well looked after, treated with the utmost care and I truly feel that she is safe. What more could a child want for their Mum. Making the decision and then choosing a home is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make, yet I know that with our choice of Oak Lodge that we found her, her new forever home. The moment we walked in we knew it was the one and Mum has certainly proved this to be the case. I have nothing but praise for the staff, having been a carer for umpteen years I know what's needed to be helpful, happy and caring on a daily basis and they all do it with a smile, each and every one of them. They go above and beyond and it's definitely appreciated by my family and I.
Being very impressed with this nursing home. My wife was brought into this nursing home October 7th after suffering with dementia for 3 and a half years followed by a stroke on August 3rd. She is settling in now which has relieved me of a lot of pressure and tension. I am very pleased with every...
Being very impressed with this nursing home. My wife was brought into this nursing home October 7th after suffering with dementia for 3 and a half years followed by a stroke on August 3rd. She is settling in now which has relieved me of a lot of pressure and tension. I am very pleased with every aspect of this nursing home.
My husband has been at Oak Lodge since March 2010, in that time he has been wonderfully looked after and treated as their own by all the staff. They do over and above with respectful treatment of family who visit. My thanks always to them in difficult situations.
My husband has been at Oak Lodge since March 2010, in that time he has been wonderfully looked after and treated as their own by all the staff. They do over and above with respectful treatment of family who visit. My thanks always to them in difficult situations.
Oak Lodge is very good and does a great job looking after my mother. The staff are very friendly and work very hard. I do enjoy coming in to visit. If I do have any problems, there is always someone to talk to and get it sorted out. Lovely place.
Oak Lodge is very good and does a great job looking after my mother. The staff are very friendly and work very hard. I do enjoy coming in to visit. If I do have any problems, there is always someone to talk to and get it sorted out. Lovely place.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 September 2024Good
- 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: 19 October 2026Spacious rooms available for dementia nursing care. All rooms are tastefully decorated, some overlooking the home’s attractive gardens. Residents can bring items from home such as ornaments, photos and small items of furniture to make more homely.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 26 Oct 2026
Residents and relatives at Oak Lodge Bupa Care Home in Southampton can now enjoy a new café space, created as an inviting place to socialise and spend time together. The...
- 08 Jul 2025
79-year-old resident at Oak Lodge Bupa Care Home Rosemary Parrott has published her fourth book of poems and paintings this June. The book, entitled Ships Passing, was near completion in...
- 21 Jan 2025
Oak Lodge Bupa Care Home is calling on the Southampton community to send resident, Frances Gatland, birthday cards to celebrate her 103rd birthday on Saturday 15th February. Oak Lodge is...
There are no upcoming events for Oak Lodge Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Oak Lodge Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

I am the home manager at Oak Lodge. I have worked for Bupa for 9 years and at Oak Lodge for 6 years.
I came to the care sector in 2010 after...
I am the home manager at Oak Lodge. I have worked for Bupa for 9 years and at Oak Lodge for 6 years.
I came to the care sector in 2010 after deciding on a career change. I had spent the previous 9 years managing a live music venue in Camden Town, London, before volunteering and travelling through South America for a year with my now wife. I started in the care sector as a support worker, supporting young adults with disabilities to maintain independence and engage in society. I worked hard and advanced my career, becoming a service manager in the sector before moving into care homes in 2016, with my first role at Bupa as a general manager of a multi-site complex in Essex. In 2019, I made the move back down to the beautiful New Forest, where I grew up and took the role of home manager at Oak Lodge care home, where I have happily remained since.
At Bupa, I am supported by the wider business and colleagues to be able to ensure the best outcomes for the residents who trust us with their care and wellbeing needs. The team here are a wonderful, kind and caring bunch, and I feel privileged to work alongside them.
I am married and have 2 young daughters, and I live in the beautiful New Forest. Outside of my role at Bupa, I am an advanced Wim Hof Method Instructor and run workshops for people to come and safely learn the method and the science behind the benefits. I am passionate about supporting people with their Mental Health challenges, and I am a trained Mental Health First Aider.

I joined the team at Oak Lodge in 2016. I previously spent over 23 years working for the Department of Work and Pensions as an admin officer. After...
I joined the team at Oak Lodge in 2016. I previously spent over 23 years working for the Department of Work and Pensions as an admin officer. After taking voluntary redundancy, I thought my experience would be a good fit for this role.
I enjoy supporting our residents and their loved ones and answering any questions they have, working as part of a great team that cares for our residents and the endless supply of home-made cakes and biscuits!
I live locally and I am married with one son. I enjoy films, comedies, quizzing and gaming with my son.
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