Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel happy and valued in a stable team with enough staff and approachable managers, but training and activities lack specialist development."
Risks to people were assessed, monitored and reviewed. Where people were at risk, appropriate strategies were put in place to mitigate the risk. People were supported to receive their medicines safely and as prescribed.
Staff were happy in their jobs which helped to provide a warm and relaxed environment. Comments included, 'I feel happy and valued working at Oakdene Care Home' and 'we work well as a team.'
People, relatives and staff told us there were always enough staff on duty. Many members of the staff team had worked at the home over many years.
Staff received training suitable for their job role which was regularly updated. Staff told us the training was effective and equipped them to carry out their role.
The management team were available to speak with people, relatives, staff and professional visitors daily. A staff member told us, 'The registered manager and deputy are always around and know people well.'
An activities coordinator developed activities based on what people wanted to do. We saw people... join in a range of activities... 'juke box memories', cards and dominoes, movie afternoon, beauty salon, sing-a-longs and quizzes.
Only everyday job training that gets updated, no specialist courses or paid-for qualifications to help you grow your skills.
Staff received training suitable for their job role which was regularly updated. Staff told us the training was effective and equipped them to carry out their role.
Activities run by a coordinator with quizzes, sing-alongs and such, but no special creative programmes or training for staff in therapies.
An activities coordinator developed activities based on what people wanted to do... 'juke box memories', cards and dominoes, movie afternoon, beauty salon, sing-a-longs and quizzes.
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Last inspected: October 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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