Oaklands Residential Care Home

Oaklands Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Barnstaple, Devon (EX31 2DY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Oaklands Residential Care Home

Oaklands is a residential care home in Barnstaple, Devon. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for families who need a planned break. We keep our priorities plain. Good food, warm rooms, laundry that comes back, help when it is wanted and privacy when it is not. Residents get up and go to bed when it suits them rather than when a rota finds it convenient. We take real trouble over knowing people, their working life, their family, which chair is theirs, how they take their tea, because those details are how somebody stays a person here rather than becoming a resident. For residents living with dementia we protect the routine and keep the surroundings familiar, and we ask families for the history that lets us understand what somebody means rather than only what they have said. Relatives hold details we would otherwise never know, and we ask for them properly rather than in passing. Respite guests are welcomed rather than simply accommodated. We ask beforehand how the person likes things done, because a fortnight gives us no time to learn it gradually. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. Families are welcome to arrive unannounced and see us on an ordinary afternoon, which is the only visit that tells you anything.

Care provided at Oaklands Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Oaklands Residential Care Home

Where is Oaklands Residential Care Home located?

Oaklands Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2DY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Oaklands Residential Care Home provide?

Oaklands Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Oaklands Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Oaklands Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Oaklands Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Oaklands Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Oaklands Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Oaklands Residential Care Home

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

Yes. Oaklands Residential Care Home 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. Oaklands Residential Care Home 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. Oaklands Residential Care Home 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?

No. Oaklands Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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 West

Oaklands Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Oaklands Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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