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Lordsleaze Lane, Chard, TA20 2HN
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29 April 2025
My mother spent several months at Oaklodge, and we were very pleased with the level of care she received. The staff were caring, friendly, and attentive, always ensuring her well-being. The food was plentiful and of good quality, and the team were supportive throughout her stay. There were regular organized activities, and while my mother wasn't always enthusiastic about joining in, she was consistently encouraged to participate. I would recommend Oaklodge, especially for individuals with more advanced dementia, as I have no doubt they will be safe, well looked after, and treated with kindness.
01 April 2025
Dad has repeated several times over the last month, how good and friednly/caring the staff are who look after him. It makes such a difference to know that his experience is a positive one, thank you!
18 March 2025
The staff at this care home work really hard and are amazing with my sister. I feel that some form of outings to places/shops would be lovely and benefit some of the residents. Meals repetitive. Maybe a trifle or fruit and jelly for dessert or tea. More staff needed as after lunch a lot of the residents are left struggling while waiting to be taken to the toilet. Luckily my sister is not needing that help at the moment.
10 March 2025
My husband is really kindly looked after at Oak Lodge. The staff are happy + friendly and this is so good for family + visitors. He loves the food which is excellent. I cannot speak too highly of the home.
20 January 2025
Mum's always been looked after very well and treated lovely by all staff. She's been poorly lately and the staff have rallied around and made her life so much better. Living miles away now it is so lovely to see photos of her on Facebook looking so well when you can't physically be there as much as you want to be. A huge thank you to all the staff looking after everyone over Christmas.
10 January 2025
I sadly have to say my piece as an ex employee at Oak Lodge. 5 months ago I put my 96 year old mother into the home as she found living at home too much for her to cope due to mobility issues with i.e. stairs and not being able to have a bath/shower. I told her what a lovely place it was and she would be very well looked after. The home as a whole is very nicely kept and clean with plenty of activities to keep residents occupied. However ..... the first week mum was there she lost weight. Since then she has done nothing but complain to me about the food and in turn I have complained to the management/ kitchen staff. Nothing has changed and for a while now mum has been vomiting regularly and finds it difficult to eat the food. I usually go in to visit her around dinner time and have to say I have been disgusted by the food - burnt, tough meat, black roast potatoes, tiny portions and generally very unappetising. I find this totally unacceptable considering what she has to pay monthly.
26 December 2024
Such a lovely, welcoming home where our friend is living now. She always seems so happy and is obviously well cared for at Oak Lodge. The staff are very relaxed and seem happy too which gives a good indication of the atmosphere of the place.
04 December 2024
Mum is thriving in the home. The staff are fantastic, and the entertainment team are keeping the residents stimulated. I find this fantastic for all in the home. My mum is eating better than she has in a long time. I can not fault the care Mum needs 24-hour care now, we are sad that she has to be in nursing care but we are fully aware it is what's needed.
29 October 2024
Fantastic review of the home. All staff are so welcoming. My dad is smiling again. So much for him to engage with if he wishes to. Any concerns Dad has, they are dealt with straight away. The home is clean and Dad is being very well looked after.
25 October 2024
I have been very impressed with the home from management, administration, nurses and cleaners have been so welcoming to my father and his family. We are impressed with his room, bright looking out onto the garden. It is small, but big enough for his needs. The food Dad enjoys. The care and attention is wonderful. Thank you to you all.
18 January 2024
My wife entered the home in October 2023. The care and attention given to her has been exceptional. We cannot praise the staff enough. I have no hesitation in rating all the boxes as excellent. The home goes over the top with the activities for the residents. If I myself had to use a home in the future, I would put this home at the top of the list for consideration. Many thanks to all the staff who have helped her settle in so well to her new surroundings.
04 January 2024
This is a wonderful home. Have visited quite a few but this by far is the friendliest and most welcoming. Residents are clearly at the forefront of every member of staff's priority. I regularly visit at times when the activities are on, I am always welcomed by staff and love to join in with all the residents. I am always offered a cuppa.
03 January 2024
From the initial contact and subsequent dealings, Oak Lodge has been attentive and supportive to a great degree. Their caring manner is very much appreciated and has smoothed a difficult transition from living independently to moving into the home.
03 January 2024
Oak Lodge was a recommendation following Dad's frequent admissions to the hospital. My initial discussions were dealt with professionally whilst also being friendly. The home has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, superb staff throughout, food good, lovely surroundings and accommodating to individual needs. Dad is settling in well and is clearly enjoying his change of home.
05 October 2023
Oak Lodge Care Home is a pleasant, well-run home which provides good standard of personal and nursing care for mainly elderly residents. Any family concerns are listened to and any appropriate action is taken to resolve issues. Family and other visitors are all warmly welcomed and their views respected. I, as a former district nurse (now retired), would have no hesitation in recommending Oak Lodge Care Home on the merits described above.
05 June 2023
All the staff at this care home are exceptional and do everything they can for residents and visitors. They are very friendly, welcoming and supportive.
25 May 2023
My mum has settled into the home very well. I have found the staff very caring, and nothing is too much trouble for them to help. Management is friendly and always happy to help with any paperwork or questions that I have had. The home and rooms are very clean and tidy.
25 May 2023
Mum recently arrived at Oak Lodge after having had a number of falls at home and several stays in hospital, so unfortunately, was unable to care for herself any longer on her own. Within this short time, the level of care and attention she has received has been exceptional on every level within the home. Everyone is always welcoming, so kind, warm and friendly, and nothing is ever too much trouble. They are accommodating to Mum's individual needs, as well as to other residents. Given this, I would highly recommend Oak Lodge to anyone. I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single member of the staff/team for all their love and support, not only in regards to what Mum receives but towards us as relatives and close family members visiting too. I now have and get great comfort in the knowledge she is settled, happy and being well cared for here by the best. You're all wonderful and always go that extra mile. On behalf of my mum and I, we can't thank you enough.
17 March 2023
Oak Lodge Care Home is a lovely home to go to stay. All the staff are very kind and friendly. It is very clean, and you feel safe there. The room looks over the garden. We found the right home. Thank you.
28 December 2022
Can't fault anything, all staff are brilliant - top to bottom! You all deserve a medal!
Latest Reviews for Oak Lodge Care Home
29 April 2025
My mother spent several months at Oaklodge, and we were very pleased with the level of care she received. The staff were caring, friendly, and attentive, always ensuring her well-being. The food was plentiful and of good quality, and the team were supportive throughout her stay. There were regular organized activities, and while my mother wasn't always enthusiastic about joining in, she was consistently encouraged to participate. I would recommend Oaklodge, especially for individuals with more advanced dementia, as I have no doubt they will be safe, well looked after, and treated with kindness.
01 April 2025
Dad has repeated several times over the last month, how good and friednly/caring the staff are who look after him. It makes such a difference to know that his experience is a positive one, thank you!
18 March 2025
The staff at this care home work really hard and are amazing with my sister. I feel that some form of outings to places/shops would be lovely and benefit some of the residents. Meals repetitive. Maybe a trifle or fruit and jelly for dessert or tea. More staff needed as after lunch a lot of the residents are left struggling while waiting to be taken to the toilet. Luckily my sister is not needing that help at the moment.
10 March 2025
My husband is really kindly looked after at Oak Lodge. The staff are happy + friendly and this is so good for family + visitors. He loves the food which is excellent. I cannot speak too highly of the home.
20 January 2025
Mum's always been looked after very well and treated lovely by all staff. She's been poorly lately and the staff have rallied around and made her life so much better. Living miles away now it is so lovely to see photos of her on Facebook looking so well when you can't physically be there as much as you want to be. A huge thank you to all the staff looking after everyone over Christmas.
10 January 2025
I sadly have to say my piece as an ex employee at Oak Lodge. 5 months ago I put my 96 year old mother into the home as she found living at home too much for her to cope due to mobility issues with i.e. stairs and not being able to have a bath/shower. I told her what a lovely place it was and she would be very well looked after. The home as a whole is very nicely kept and clean with plenty of activities to keep residents occupied. However ..... the first week mum was there she lost weight. Since then she has done nothing but complain to me about the food and in turn I have complained to the management/ kitchen staff. Nothing has changed and for a while now mum has been vomiting regularly and finds it difficult to eat the food. I usually go in to visit her around dinner time and have to say I have been disgusted by the food - burnt, tough meat, black roast potatoes, tiny portions and generally very unappetising. I find this totally unacceptable considering what she has to pay monthly.
26 December 2024
Such a lovely, welcoming home where our friend is living now. She always seems so happy and is obviously well cared for at Oak Lodge. The staff are very relaxed and seem happy too which gives a good indication of the atmosphere of the place.
04 December 2024
Mum is thriving in the home. The staff are fantastic, and the entertainment team are keeping the residents stimulated. I find this fantastic for all in the home. My mum is eating better than she has in a long time. I can not fault the care Mum needs 24-hour care now, we are sad that she has to be in nursing care but we are fully aware it is what's needed.
29 October 2024
Fantastic review of the home. All staff are so welcoming. My dad is smiling again. So much for him to engage with if he wishes to. Any concerns Dad has, they are dealt with straight away. The home is clean and Dad is being very well looked after.
25 October 2024
I have been very impressed with the home from management, administration, nurses and cleaners have been so welcoming to my father and his family. We are impressed with his room, bright looking out onto the garden. It is small, but big enough for his needs. The food Dad enjoys. The care and attention is wonderful. Thank you to you all.
18 January 2024
My wife entered the home in October 2023. The care and attention given to her has been exceptional. We cannot praise the staff enough. I have no hesitation in rating all the boxes as excellent. The home goes over the top with the activities for the residents. If I myself had to use a home in the future, I would put this home at the top of the list for consideration. Many thanks to all the staff who have helped her settle in so well to her new surroundings.
04 January 2024
This is a wonderful home. Have visited quite a few but this by far is the friendliest and most welcoming. Residents are clearly at the forefront of every member of staff's priority. I regularly visit at times when the activities are on, I am always welcomed by staff and love to join in with all the residents. I am always offered a cuppa.
03 January 2024
From the initial contact and subsequent dealings, Oak Lodge has been attentive and supportive to a great degree. Their caring manner is very much appreciated and has smoothed a difficult transition from living independently to moving into the home.
03 January 2024
Oak Lodge was a recommendation following Dad's frequent admissions to the hospital. My initial discussions were dealt with professionally whilst also being friendly. The home has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, superb staff throughout, food good, lovely surroundings and accommodating to individual needs. Dad is settling in well and is clearly enjoying his change of home.
05 October 2023
Oak Lodge Care Home is a pleasant, well-run home which provides good standard of personal and nursing care for mainly elderly residents. Any family concerns are listened to and any appropriate action is taken to resolve issues. Family and other visitors are all warmly welcomed and their views respected. I, as a former district nurse (now retired), would have no hesitation in recommending Oak Lodge Care Home on the merits described above.
05 June 2023
All the staff at this care home are exceptional and do everything they can for residents and visitors. They are very friendly, welcoming and supportive.
25 May 2023
My mum has settled into the home very well. I have found the staff very caring, and nothing is too much trouble for them to help. Management is friendly and always happy to help with any paperwork or questions that I have had. The home and rooms are very clean and tidy.
25 May 2023
Mum recently arrived at Oak Lodge after having had a number of falls at home and several stays in hospital, so unfortunately, was unable to care for herself any longer on her own. Within this short time, the level of care and attention she has received has been exceptional on every level within the home. Everyone is always welcoming, so kind, warm and friendly, and nothing is ever too much trouble. They are accommodating to Mum's individual needs, as well as to other residents. Given this, I would highly recommend Oak Lodge to anyone. I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single member of the staff/team for all their love and support, not only in regards to what Mum receives but towards us as relatives and close family members visiting too. I now have and get great comfort in the knowledge she is settled, happy and being well cared for here by the best. You're all wonderful and always go that extra mile. On behalf of my mum and I, we can't thank you enough.
17 March 2023
Oak Lodge Care Home is a lovely home to go to stay. All the staff are very kind and friendly. It is very clean, and you feel safe there. The room looks over the garden. We found the right home. Thank you.
28 December 2022
Can't fault anything, all staff are brilliant - top to bottom! You all deserve a medal!