Reviews for Oaklands Care Home

Moving to Oaklands because of the challenges in managing her Alzhiemers at home Mum has been here for over three years. Over this time she has gradually deteriorated and the great staff at Oaklands have been in lock step with her and us managing both activities and support to ensure continued stimulaion, enjoyment and care. In the first years Mum was able to benefit from the many outside activities, from visiting local shops to trips to the seaside, while now she participates in 'armchair yoga', craft activities and enjpys all the super entertainers and singers that visit. The staff know and understand Mum well. Despite Alzheimers making communication difficult Mum always seems happy and very well cared for. The support for us as a family has been great - providing not only a decorated room for family get togethers and celebrations but Afternoon Tea and Celebration Buffets. The Cafe area provides a great space for us to sit with Mum over coffee and cake and is a good place to sit and get to know other families and their loved ones. Mum matters at Oaklands but the staff often go out of their way to show that we matter too. Placing Mum in a Home was the hardest thing we have ever done but Oaklands staff give us the confidence to know that she is safe and well cared for.

It was an absolute pleasure to provide the disco for Oaklands Care Home for their first Dementia Disco.
Good to see the residents enjoying themselves with plenty of singing & dancing & the atmosphere was just brilliant.
The staff also played a big part in making it a huge success as they were there to make sure the residents had a great time whilst also helping them if needed, their care is second to none.
Thank you very much for booking me & look forward to seeing you all again.

"My husband became a resident of Oaklands Care Home in February 2025. I have been impressed by the care and dedication of the staff and I feel reassured that he is well looked after. Relinguishing the responsibility of caring for a close relative is not easy; the manager and staff recognise this and have been a great support to me over the these last three months."

M G
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.80 out of 5

"I chose Barchester Oaklands for all that it offered (after a very disappointing experience in his first care home) - safety, care, stimulation, engagement, dedicated - long serving staff and the promise of being person-centred & I have not been disappointed. From day one of dad moving in he has been happy & settled, which is a true reflection on the caring & compassionate relationships he has with all members of staff & residents. Not only has dad been welcomed into the home, but I have too. From the moment you step through the front doors you are always greeted with a warm welcome from reception and management. It really feels like everyone is all part of dad's extended family. The care staff are amazing - it is always a calm environment, they are so helpful in having dad ready to go out on the days I take him to groups and welcome him home with such warmth. The activities are endless and vary to ensure everyones needs are met. I am kept involved informed & updated. Thank you!"

Karen W
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Sadly I have had other family members in care homes with dementia so I have other homes to compare Oaklands's with and I can't fault the care my husband receives all staff I see are very professional that's across the board"

Julie D
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"We find al the staff warm, caring and really friendly. Lots of activities to keep entertained."

Adrian R
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"We moved my Father from his previous care home in Huntingdon due to poor entertainment engagement by staff and lack of security by the care home. Barchester Oaklands has welcomed Dad with so much respect, support and every day there is a variety of onsite and offsite activities and events planned to engage the minds of the residents and bring smiles to their faces. The home feels like a safe and engaging community with residents, staff and visitors all respectful, friendly and welcoming."

S B
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"Imagine and the emotional state of a husband of 53 years bringing his Alzheimer's wife to a care home! I was reassured, calmed right by the manager's visit to our home to assess the care needed, met at the home by an engaging nurse and carer. I helped my wife eat her first meal there. Oaklands has a warm, caring and safe atmosphere. The carers are friendly and efficient, that's what counts for your loved one. I visit every day, to suit me and my wide and have begun a new relationship"

Geoff L
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"All the staff are so caring and helpful, they have looked after my mum excellently. Everybody has made us so welcome, it's like one big family. My mum's care has been the best. Every single need she has wanted they have fulfilled and cannot thank them enough."

Julie C
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Just a few lines to express my thanks and gratitude for the love and care shown to my mother during her stay with you. Mum came to you in November and was made to feel welcome and at home by the staff. Your staff were caring, attentive and compassionate which contributed to mums final months being both comfortable and peaceful, which was a great comfort to myself and the family. I would especially like to thank the nurse who was like a son to mum, showing her love and respect. I also appreciate him and his wife attending mum's funeral to pay their last respects. Thank you all."

D B
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Since my dad became a resident at Barchester Oaklands in 2021, our experience has been very positive. The staff members are not just professional but also exceptionally friendly, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere every time I visit. They welcome my input greatly, always encouraging me to share my thoughts and opinions to tailor my dad's care to his needs and personality. I have been particularly impressed with how the unit manager's proactively seek feedback. They regularly check in to ensure I'm satisfied and address any concerns I might have. This level of attentiveness is a real strength. What also stands out if the varied range of activities on offer. The activity coordinators are full of energy and enthusiasm, always eager to listen to new ideas and bring them to life. Their commitment to caring to individual interests and needs is truly commendable. Overall, our experience at Oaklands has been hugely positive and I'm deeply grateful for the wonderful care and attention my dad receives."

S B
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.50 out of 5

"All of Mum's great care and support were provided. Very friendly and professional staff and really good facilities."

Mark T
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"My wife is very well cared for by all members of staff who are involved in her care. The home manager and her deputy, the admin staff, the housekeeping team and the maintenance team are all personally engaged with us. The activities team are frankly amazing - a big asset to the community they look after. Her nurses and carers are all friendly, professional and "on the ball", I am confident that she is well cared for at Barchester Oaklands Care Home in a clean and comfortable environment. Overall, l leave after my visits content that my wife is left in very safe and caring hands."

Keith A
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"I can not praise the standard of care that my father has received here enough! Dad has been a resident in Oaklands Bottisham for almost a year and from the day he arrived he has had the highest standard of care and attention. Every single member of staff has smiles to greet the residents and their families and they are always happy to do anything required to ensure their residents are as comfortable and happy as possible. Dad has been so happy here. I am amazed how the staff, nurses, carers and everyone pop in to see Dad, calling him affectionately Grandad, even when he is not their patient that day. Recently, due to Dad’s declining health, I have been staying with Dad and the staff have also been constantly ensuring that I am looked after and comfortable. I was so worried about Dad when it had come to the time that we could no longer care for him at home but I can’t thank Oaklands and everyone there enough! 100% above and beyond care and love."

Hayley C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.17 out of 5

"My mum has been here for 5 weeks and the staff are tremendous. All of them know their jobs. What's more, it's clear that they communicate with one another, providing person-centred care. They have looked after my mum brilliantly. They have also looked after me and my family in a time of great worry. Thank you so much! I have spoken with the manager on several occasions, while in other care homes, this has not happened at all!"

Fred L
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"My father spent his last few months at Oaklands and every single member of the staff has been wonderful. We have nothing but praise for the treatment my father and the family have been given."

Glynis N
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"My father is extremely well looked after. The home is clean and warm and also very welcoming. All staff are amazing and a credit to the profession."

Rita M
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"This is our second care home for my mother and I wish we had found this care home straight away. All the staff from the carers, receptionists, nurses, cooks, cleaners to utility staff are so professional and thoughtful. They all respect the fact this is my mother's home. Their holistic care takes into consideration all of my mother's needs, which vary from day to day but also that of her family. Oaklands is bright, airy and friendly. I feel safe that mum is in kind hands which is a huge relief for all her family."

Rowena B
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"My mum has been at Oaklands for a year now. We are very grateful for all that the home has done and continues to do for her. She is professionally cared for and professionally loved. Ultimately, she is safe, and she is happy. Staff are wonderful - with us her relatives, as well as with Mum. We are so fortunate with Oaklands."

H B
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"I was overseas and my mind was put at ease when my aunt would tell me the staff were so empathetic and thoughtful and caring to my mother. I was comforted immensely knowing she was being properly cared for."

Vicki S
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"The staff at Oaklands here are very helpful and supportive in arranging respite care for mum at quite short notice and the process was thankfully simple. Mum benefited from the activity programme and the company of other residents while at Oaklands and particularly enjoyed being pampered by having her hair and nails done in the salon. Staff did seem rather overstretched, however, and busy on two occasions when we visited we had to wait 10 minutes before we were let into the main entrance. Overall, mum enjoyed her stay and the three weeks were a lifeline for us."

L O
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.92 out of 5

"I have really enjoyed my time here at Barchester Oaklands Care Home. I never expected it to be this good however the care I received was great from both nurses and care staff. Whilst staying with you, I had an appointment come up for the hospital and without giving it a second thought, Oaklands organised transport for me with your staff which was invaluable to me. The activity team are excellent at finding time to chat with me and also finding activities for individuals and groups."

Tracey K
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.64 out of 5

"The longer my husband resides at Oaklands the more impressed I become with the staff who work there. They certainly go the extra mile, eg: the activity lady organised for my husband to have a takeaway curry one evening as he's been missing them. The one to one time was very much appreciated by him and me."

Julie D
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Excellent care and attention given to my husband throughout the month."

D R
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"Barchester Oaklands Care Home continues to offer a friendly and warm, happy atmosphere for residents and visitors. The standard of care and attention to residents' needs are comprehensive. The fabric is well-maintained by the maintenance staff and by the housekeeping staff - again, always with a cheerful and helpful approach."

K A
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.92 out of 5

"Warm and welcoming when you enter Barchester Oaklands Care Home in reception. Staff in the reception area, activity coordinators, carers, cleaners, caretakers are all friendly and cheerful and helpful. Flexible visiting hours are a plus. Cafe area in reception is good for meeting others in a similar position. It provides a forum for support from peers. My husband seems settled and I feel he's in a safe place."

J C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.42 out of 5

"Despite the obstacles in the road of caring, the Elms Unite team get around them."

G S
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.67 out of 5

"Mum has been here since February and I am very pleased with her care. The staff are lovely and the rooms are very spacious and nicely decorated. The food is good and Mum enjoys the variety. We are also very happy with the activities here. We have enjoyed pudding clubs, a classic car show and look forward to this weekend's fete. This care home is a vast improvement from the previous home my mum was in. Excellent."

A M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.92 out of 5

"Visit to see Mum, very relaxed. Mum watching TV, she was interactive during the visit with conversations talking about TV Programmes. Mum looked well."

J T
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"My dad has recently arrived at this care home and our family cannot fault the care he is receiving. All of the staff - nurses, carers, maintenance, cleaners - everyone has been so friendly and attentive. Dad is in a spacious and well-maintained room and we have been encouraged to bring things in from home to make it feel like his space. The staff have made a real effort to get to know us, as a family, and also learn about Dad's interests and history so that they can talk to him about those things. The food options are great and have been tailored to Dad's own requirements and preferences - he certainly never goes hungry! The care, attention, respect and empathy he and us, as a family, have received has been fabulous. Dad is comfortable, happy and settled. We couldn't ask for more."

S C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.17 out of 5

"Very helpful. A very difficult time for the family, leaving a relative in full-time care is awful and the staff here have been supportive and the whole team have been really helpful."

Christine F
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.92 out of 5

"I visited, recently, a friend at Barchester Oaklands Care Home. I found there to be a friendly, warm and happy atmosphere. All the staff know their job. They are very helpful to the residents and visitors. The nurses and the care staff in the Elms community are amazing. Well done."

L J
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"My husband is very comfortable, clean, well-fed and chatted to. It has taken years of worry off my shoulders."

M M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.92 out of 5

"I found the care home to be a clean, pleasant place with very supportive, helpful and caring staff. My father suffered with a severe form of Alzheimers which made caring for him very difficult, however, the carers always treated him with dignity whenever possible. I would highly recommend this care home, Maple Unit in particular."

J C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.50 out of 5

"Your care home is exceptional not only are your staff superb but it is so lovely and clean everywhere."

Sally D
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Our experience here has been very good. We have been kept up to date on everything to do with mum. She has been treated with so much care."

Angela H
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.89 out of 5

"Oaklands offers a good safe environment and residents are well looked after. Staff are very helpful and keep us updated."

Susan H
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"Reception is welcoming. Whole home is clean, well furnished and care for. The bedroom is a good size as is the ensuite. The lounge area is comfortable. My mum always sits on the settee which is a bit isolated but that is her choice. Staff are pleasant and welcoming. Meals look good and varied. My mum is a new resident so we are still in the learning stage."

Janice L
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.75 out of 5

"Management were very helpful when I required urgent respite care for my mother. Mother settled quickly and thoroughly enjoyed the activities. Mum received excellent nursing care and I had no worries or concerns about her care and felt the staff took a holistic approach to meet her needs."

Stephanie W
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Amongst the sadness of losing my dear dad was a sadness, knowing we would no longer be going into the fabulous Maple Unit. Where for the last 3-4 years, we had all been supported and cared for by the staff. It wasn't all plain sailing, but since the change in management to the current manager the issues or concerns we had were dealt with quickly, professionally and with sensitivity and care. My family is so grateful to all the staff at Oaklands and they will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you so much for caring for our dad and making such a difficult time in our lives more bearable and giving us some truly lovely memories to hold on to. Thank you! x"

Amy E
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"My father lived the last few weeks of his life in the home. The staff are dedicated, sympathetic and they did everything they could to help Dad with his last needs and wishes. When they could have sent him back to hospital, they preferred to keep him at the home. They helped both him and me a great deal. The manager knows the residents and their families well and the office is efficient. The only issue for us was the laundry 'eating' clothing, but this seemed to improve."

J J
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.50 out of 5

"When I first visited Oaklands I couldn't believe how perfect it would be for my close friend. As the months have gone by and watching how wonderful the staff are with both residents and family just proves the initial feelings were correct and that Oaklands even exceeded the first impressions. The wards are always clean and tidy. The staff are brilliant. The carers are amazing, always coming up with suggestions to make my friend's life more comfortable. This communication is utmost as we like to know what is needed and what is happening when we are not there. We could not be happier with the care and attention that is given every single day."

Gill R
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"My Mum has been at Oaklands since the end of January, we are very happy with the care she receives. The carers are kind and loving. The room Mum has is light and airy, we have placed Mum's picture and some of her ornaments around, so it contains familiar things. Because of her Dementia Mum has not always been easy to manage, which I believe is often an issue with this illness, but the staff have always been kind and considerate, even in the mist of challenging behaviour, they keep us informed of what is going on, and have worked closely with the local GP etc. to help find solutions and the best way of dealing with Mum. I am very happy that we were able to get Mum into Oaklands, nobody wants to have to have a loved one in a care home, but Oaklands has made all the difficulties and, especially the settling in process, as easy as possible, they have been of support to me, as well as my Mum. I would happily recommend this home to anyone."

Susanne
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"The home is spacious, open and clean and modern. The facilities are good. Rooms are large with everything necessary provided. Care is obviously variable because of a large number of staff required and the turnaround of staff, although the stability of staff seems to have settled recently. The effort was made with activities although I thought these were sometimes condescending - not something I would want when I am older. People's individual taste are not considered. The only negative point I would make is the loss of personal possessions e.g. a wheelchair! glasses and occasionally clothes swapped for others. Care from some of the staff is exceptional."

Janis C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.17 out of 5

"My father passed away on 22/8/16 having spent 2 years and 7 months in the home. During this time my father was happy and comfortable as could be expected. The staff were caring and attentive but often under extreme pressure due to the lack of numbers and management changes. As a frequent visitor to the home, I always felt welcome and knew that my father was secure and well looked after by all the staff in the unit. It was obvious that the majority of the carers performed from their heart. My husband and brother endorse the comments made."

Jacqueline C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.08 out of 5

"Mother-in-Law disturbed, restless and acting very oddly - moved to new care home - not a single problem. Clothes ruined! Lost 50% of clothes, 100% underwear, teeth and hearing aids. Room constantly smelled of urine. Communication poor. Terrible value for money. Moved to Norfolk for £500 a week less and care 1000% better. Nothing has been lost, she is happy, content, easy. Would never recommend this care home to anyone."

P A
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.25 out of 5

"I could not have found a better home for my husband of forty years any where. The staff and management are wonderful, and the home is excellent."

Beatrice J
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5