Oaklands Residential Home

14 Pinfold Lane, Mickletown Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9AB

01977515451

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

23 July 2019

Provider

Gresham (Oaklands) Limited

Beds

21 beds

About Oaklands Residential Home

Oaklands Residential Home is a residential care home in Leeds, providing accommodation and personal care for older people. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Oaklands provides accommodation and personal care for up to 21 older people, with 18 residents receiving personal care at the time of inspection. The home spans two floors with en-suite bedrooms on each level, accessible via lift, and includes a well-maintained garden and car parking facilities.

Residents were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives. People were safely supported and protected from harm or abuse through effective safeguarding systems. While staffing levels were deemed safe, staff reported feeling extremely busy and believed additional staff would be beneficial.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 July 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Oaklands Residential 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 Oaklands Residential 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 Oaklands Residential 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