Oak Manor

Oak Manor is a residential care home in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire (SG17 5GE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Oak Manor

Oak Manor is a residential care home in Shefford. We care for older people who need support with daily living, including those living with dementia and those whose physical disability means they need help to move about safely. We also support some younger adults. The care we give is practical and personal: help to wash and dress, medication given properly, meals cooked here, support to get about and staff available at any hour. Around that, people arrange their own days. Some want company from breakfast onwards, others prefer their own room and their own company, and neither needs explaining to us. Dementia care here rests on familiarity. Keeping staff, routines and surroundings consistent takes a good deal of anxiety out of the day, so we plan rotas with that in mind and we ask families for the history that helps us make sense of somebody when words are hard to find. Respite stays are available, whether to give a family carer a planned break or to help somebody regain their confidence after a spell in hospital. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families in Central Bedfordshire are welcome to visit. Please ring and we will show you round.

Care provided at Oak Manor

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Oak Manor

Where is Oak Manor located?

Oak Manor is a residential care home in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5GE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Oak Manor provide?

Oak Manor is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Oak Manor's CQC rating?

Oak Manor is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 May 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Oak Manor provide dementia care?

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

Does Oak Manor offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Oak Manor

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

Yes. Oak Manor 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. Oak Manor 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. Oak Manor 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. Oak Manor 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 East

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

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

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