Oakmead

Oakmead is a residential care home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire (HP22 5SA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Oakmead

Oakmead is a residential care home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, providing a home and short stays for adults who need support with daily living. The people who live here have a wide range of needs. Some are older adults who need help with personal care, mobility and medication. Many are living with dementia, and for them we keep the day calm, familiar and unhurried, and we take the trouble to learn about a person's life so that staff can be genuine company. We also support adults who have a learning disability or who are autistic, people living with a physical disability, people with a visual or hearing impairment, and younger adults. We adapt how we communicate and how the building is used so that everyone can take part in what is happening. Respite stays are available too, giving family carers a planned break while their relative stays somewhere welcoming and well staffed. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. That reflects the ordinary, consistent work our team does day after day rather than anything unusual, which is how we would want it. Choosing a care home is rarely easy and is often decided in a hurry. We would rather you took your time over it. Please ring us, come and see Oakmead, meet the staff and the people living here, and ask us whatever you want to know.

Care provided at Oakmead

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Oakmead

Where is Oakmead located?

Oakmead is a residential care home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5SA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Oakmead provide?

Oakmead is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Oakmead's CQC rating?

Oakmead is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 February 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Oakmead provide dementia care?

Yes. Oakmead supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Oakmead offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Oakmead offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Oakmead

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Oakmead is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Oakmead is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Oakmead offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Oakmead supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

Oakmead has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Oakmead. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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