Oak Mount Care Home

Narrow Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3EN

01425479492

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 August 2019

Provider

Oak Mount Care Home Limited

Beds

21 beds

About Oak Mount Care Home

Oak Mount Care Home is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing personal care for older people. Full details from the latest CQC inspection are set out below.

Oak Mount Care Home provides personal care for up to 21 older people aged 65 and over, including those living with dementia and mental health needs. People and relatives consistently reported being very happy with the care provided. Staff demonstrated genuine kindness and compassion, respecting residents' privacy and dignity while listening to their concerns and involving them in decisions about their care.

Inspectors observed staff skilled at recognizing when residents were upset or worried and offering gentle reassurance, while encouraging independence wherever possible. The home maintains a friendly, homely atmosphere where family and friends can visit at any time and feel welcomed by staff who know them well and involve them in daily life.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 October 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 21 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH24 3EN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 2 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 August 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Oak Mount Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Oak Mount Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Oak Mount Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Oak Mount Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees