Oakside

Oakside is a residential care home in New Milton, Hampshire (BH25 5HQ). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About Oakside

Oakside is a residential care home in New Milton, Hampshire, supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Most of the people who live here are younger adults. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. What sits behind that is not remarkable so much as steady: staff who stay long enough to know the people they support properly, time allowed to do things at the person's pace, and a willingness to say plainly when something needs putting right. A home for younger adults has to be about building a life rather than winding one down. So we talk about work and college, money, cooking, travel, relationships and independence, and we expect people to take on more over time rather than less. For autistic residents especially, predictability does most of the work. Routines that hold, clear information, honest notice before anything changes and attention to sensory demands prevent far more distress than any reaction afterwards. Sight and hearing loss get the same practical attention, beginning with how we communicate. Respite stays are available and can be a sensible way of finding out whether we suit somebody. Please contact us if you would like to visit Oakside.

Care provided at Oakside

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Oakside

Where is Oakside located?

Oakside is a residential care home in New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5HQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Oakside provide?

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

What is Oakside's CQC rating?

Oakside is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 20 January 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Oakside offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Oakside

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

No. Oakside is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Oakside 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. Oakside 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. Oakside 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

Oakside 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 Oakside. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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