Oakham Grange

Wheatfield Way, Barleythorpe, Oakham LE15 7UD
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Welcome to Oakham Grange, a family owned home in Oakham, Rutland, that challenges most people’s expectations of what a Residential Home with Nursing feels like, able to support those living with long term conditions such as dementia, complex nursing needs, long term and for short breaks (respite).

Wherever you have come from or the circumstances that have led you to Oakham Grange, everyone at the home is here to support you.

They understand thinking going anywhere new can create a mixture of feelings from excitement to worry, this is completely natural.

As a resident at Oakham Grange, you can allow yourself to come first. You will have the time and space to put your energy behind doing what you want, when you want and to live your life to its full potential:

• No more hoovering or changing bedding.
• All the pleasures of home-cooked fresh food, without the washing up.
• No hassle of sorting the electricity bill or paying the window cleaner.
• The time to smell the flowers and listen to bird songs.

Oakham Grange is designed to be your home and the nursing and care team are here to support you.

Home's background:

A family run business which has owned and managed care homes for more than 28 years.

They created Oakham Grange to be a home suitable for their own family members to live in. They are not an anonymous ‘grey’ corporate care company and you will soon get to know them all.

Their experienced leadership team is responsible for a small number of bespoke homes, so they can give each one their full support to deliver the highest quality care.

They are very proud that each of their homes is unique. They aim to be the care home of choice, in the communities they serve.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 68 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1598
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1598
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1598
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1598
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1598
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1598
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1598
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1598

All residents are assessed by the nursing team to establish we can support their physical and emotional needs and that we have a suitable room with the right peer group, whilst maintaining the correct staffing ratio. After this assessment we will then confirm the weekly care fees, which will be inclusive of all care and 'hotel' costs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Oakham Grange to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 chose 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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Jesamy Rawlings (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • All residents are assessed by one of our nursing term to assure we are fully able to support your care needs and wishes. We offer; Residential Care with Nursing, a Specialist service for those Living with Dementia, Short Breaks (respite) and Palliative services.
  • Ages 45+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2020
  • Last Refurbishment: 2020
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (64)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (64)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • The home want visiting to be as relaxed as possible, however as a CQC regulated service, sometimes Health Department restrictions may be in place

Parking

  • Free onsite parking for Residents and Visitors

Oakham Grange Reviews (33)

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9.7

Oakham Grange has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.732) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Oakham Grange has 33 reviews.

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Review from M D (Son of Resident) published on 26 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Following a disappointing start at another care home, Oakham Grange Care Home was recommended to us.
A bright and airy home with friendly staff from the first point of contact.
Sadly, my mother came to the Grange for end-of-life care. She was treated with dignity and surrounded by people who genuinely
cared. The nurses and care staff kept the family updated both in person and via phone.
Mum was not well enough to take part in any activities, her favourite animal was an owl. The home had a visit from a falconry centre and the activity coordinator made sure that one of the owls visited Mum in her room following the show downstairs.
Mum's appetite declined and although there was a varied food choice, Mum only wanted a banana sandwich! The kitchen staff were more than happy to accommodate this along with other options to try and encourage her to eat other foods.
As a family, we felt that the staff at Oakham Grange not only cared for Mum - but that they supported us during a very difficult time.

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Review from P G (Resident) published on 18 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Generally my experience was extremely positive. I was made welcome by all the staff who made a special effort to cope with my often demanding needs. The room was relatively spacious, clean and comfortable, the food was varied and well-presented (though the Dining Area noise could make conversation difficult
at times) and the facilities and entertainment on offer made the Grange a pleasant place to be. There were some difficulties during my 4 month stay but these were immediately addressed and efficiently dealt with. The core medical team were particularly helpful but some of the added staff were less familiar with my needs and this led occasionally to less effective care. Nevertheless the friendliness and patient understanding shown by the reception staff, the leadership team, the nurses, cleaners, catering and maintenance department will encourage me to return to the Grange for respite stays in the future. Many thanks.

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Review from John A (Respite Resident) published on 31 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have spent five wonderful weeks here meeting some of the nicest people I have ever known. the staff are so helpful and caring, always willing to help and make life easy, but better still they do it with a smile.
If the top score was 100% I would give them 110%. Many thanks to all.

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Review from Kevin O (Son of Resident) published on 14 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I initially visited having researched care homes in the area for my 90 year old father and was so impressed with the environment and warm, professional and friendly welcome. I then visited with my father and as we both agreed this was the first choice the home made it possible for my father to move
in quickly. I have been impressed ever since and every box is ticked for him. He is happier than he’s ever been and has decided that this is the place he wants to stay and we couldn’t be happier

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Review from C C (Day Care) published on 8 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonder experience with the team, neat environment, good accommodation, treated with dignity, management excellent, good security, good value for money, excellent care support, excellent facilities, excellent food and drinks

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Review from Marie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent care home with wonderful, attentive staff who treat residents with respect and individuality. The reception staff are extremely helpful and supportive and have made arranging visits and outings for taking my mother out so easy during a very stressful pandemic lifestyle. My mother is very
happy and content living in the home, and as a result, I am extremely grateful to the superb staff and their attitude!

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Review from Sarah G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having been separated by difficult circumstances for 18-months, my parents moved to Oakham Grange in September 2020 as the first residents. The care they have received has been quite simply exemplary. Mum and Dad had 9-months together before Mum sadly passed away in June. The whole family has felt valued
and cared for by the staff through this time. I cannot adequately express my thanks.

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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oakham Grange has been faultless in its approach to her and the family and made a seamless transition from one care to theirs despite Covid-19 and other related issues. They have done everything they possibly could to accommodate visiting, and we are very well informed on her care and health. We can
only recommend Oakham Grange in the highest terms.

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Review from Jayne (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oakham Grange provided our mother with a wonderful welcome at a difficult time. The nurses and carers are all so caring, conscientious and fun. Everyone, including the chef, goes out of their way to make our mother’s life as pleasant as possible. The ambience and the facilities at Oakham Grange is excellent.
The rooms are spacious and well equipped and everywhere is kept spotlessly clean. The transition from living in your own home to living in a care home was made as easy as possible and Oakham Grange is an ideal home to spend the latter years of your life.

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Review from Mick W (Son of Resident) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum had been in hospital with bowel cancer and related complications and had intended to return home, however, it became clear that as her condition rapidly deteriorated that she would not be able to. We wanted somewhere close to her home and her friends and after an initial review of care available
in the immediate area, we approached Oakham Grange. From the initial enquiry to getting her admitted the team were fantastic and played a key role in helping to co-ordinate her discharge from hospital. From the initial enquiry to getting our mum transferred only took a week.
Once at the home they provided great care for our mum and were very supportive during her end of life care. She was very comfortable and happy during her short stay. The facilities and rooms could not be faulted. We would thoroughly recommend Oakham Grange to anyone requiring long term, respite or end of life care.

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Review from Marietta K (Next of Kin) published on 20 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Staff at Oakham Grange proved to be caring, kind, considerate and professional looking after my dear (almost sister) at the end of her life. It was only really a short time, 5 weeks, but at the time felt like 5 years, I think they will agree. It wasn't an easy time for any of us. The patient was
'high maintenance', Covid and her declining health put the staff to the test. However, I was thankful that they were able to accept her and particularly being able to visit safely, at a distance, helped us both. It was sad that her health declined so quickly and that she was never able to enjoy the excellent standard of food and the other excellent amenities. It took her a little while to accept that she couldn't have a personal nurse on hand 24/7, but she was beginning to know the great team individually, having recovered from a set back health-wise early in her stay. I really do not know what I or she, would have done if Oakham Grange and the staff, had not been available. Thank you all.

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Review from Malcolm B (Son of Resident) published on 14 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It is early days, but the care home has been absolutely marvellous in taking in my mother.
She was unsettled at first but is getting used to this new setting and she also commends the staff and says the food is fine.
Everyone has been so helpful for me and my wife getting in to see my mother, currently
in the screened meeting room.
It is difficult to go from being with my mother many hours a day to seeing her just for less than an hour a day, but that is life under Covid.
It's great to speak to the staff and get updates on what Mum is now doing, they are very good at reporting and discussing any medical issue straight away.
I have to say that my knowledge is somewhat limited on what life is like for Mum because she is not entirely reliable (for obvious reasons) - she does look reasonably settled and happy as seen from my daily visits.

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Review from Denise T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This has been a very upsetting time actually having my Mum admitted into a care home. But it has been made easier with all the staff being helpful and being able to ring whenever. Mum is settling in now which is a big relief, loves the food and wine! Also, I am able to see Mum through a screen which
is helping with her settling in.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.732)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.732) out of 10 for Oakham Grange is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.732 for Oakham Grange is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 246 Ratings = 4.732

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Oakham Grange is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 9 Aug 2023

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  • Responsive

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  • Safe

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  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (5)

Jesamy

Jesamy Rawlings

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2021

Hello, my name is Jesamy, and I am the General Manager here at Oakham Grange. I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse, having qualified at Robert Gordon’s University in 2007. I began my career working in Royal Cornhill Hospital in Aberdeen, in a functional assessment ward for those over 65 years of age who were experiencing acute mental health issues. I then moved on to working in a dementia assessment ward, and following that a challenging behaviour ward for gentlemen over the age of 65. Upon my return from maternity leave, I worked in various settings and then moved back home to Rutland where I took up a position as a nurse in a care home. I gained the experience and knowledge required to become the Clinical Lead nurse, which I absolutely loved.


I am so proud to say that I work at Oakham Grange, having been born in Oakham (back when Rutland Memorial Hospital still had a maternity unit and Dr Brentnall was in charge) and bought up in Uppingham. I am passionate about ensuring that we provide the highest standard of care possible to the people of Rutland and beyond. I believe that people should be treated with the same love and care that I would like to see my own family treated with and I strive to make sure that this is the case for all our residents at Oakham Grange.

Cat

Cat Statham

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

At the age of 17, I started my Dip H E in adult nursing at Leeds University. I qualified in 1999 and started my first job in nursing in Ward 15 at Glenfield Hospital, which was a rehabilitation ward.


I worked here for 18 months while waiting for a community nursing post to come up as this is what I really wanted to do. I started as a community nurse in April 2001, and this is where I have spent the last 19 years of my career, all in different guises. I was a triage nurse for 18 months for the community and latterly from 2014 worked for a service called ICS. This service was rolled out to provide a multidisciplinary team approach to enable people at home, rather than being admitted to the hospital. I met my 2 colleagues Liz and Chrissy working here approximately 12 years ago and now a new adventure begins for the 3 of us as nurse practitioners working together to provide nursing care at Oakham Grange. This is very exciting!! To be able to work as a professional with friends whom you have the utmost trust and belief in is very special. My aim as a nurse practitioner and Deputy Manager at Oakham Grange is to provide autonomous, person-centred care for our residents.

Deepu

Deepu Stephen

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2020

My Name is Deepu Stephen, a Chef with over 22 years of experience in creating different cuisine (English, continental, Chinese and Indian etc.). My aim at Oakham Grange is to cook exciting and new things for our residents to enjoy every day. I have worked in some of the most prestigious hotels in the world including; Burj Al Arab Dubai, Jumeirah Beech Hotel Dubai, Hilton Bahrain, InterContinental Bahrain and Taj Hotels in Indian. I was awarded Chef of the year Middle East 2006 and a Gold Medal in the Blackbox competition in Australia. I have worked with some of the most well-known chefs around the world including Chef Garry Rhodes and Chef Paul Bocuse to name just a few. I like to spend time with my wife and three children in my spare time and I also run a cooking channel on YouTube.

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Sarah Wooding

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Joined: 2020

I am so pleased to have recently joined Oakham Grange as Head Housekeeper. My previous role was in Housekeeping for 11 years at a Therapeutic residential school for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Although this is a change in my work environment, I bring enthusiasm, care, compassion and high standards to this role. I will endeavour to work alongside this great team we have and support the working ethics of Oakham Grange.

Chris

Chris Potter

Job Title: Driver / Maintenance

Joined: 2021

My name is Chris Potter


I’m a time-served carpenter of some 40 years, the last 10 being dedicated to working within the care sector. It’s my responsibility to carry out maintenance and regular testing to make Oakham Grange a safe and pleasant place to live. I’m here to make the home personalised and homely for each resident we support.


I live with my partner in Oakham, we moved here 3 years ago to allow us to enjoy life in a rural setting; Oakham gives us all of this and more. We also have an allotment plot where we enjoy growing various things.

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