Oaklea House

Oaklea House, Stone Road, Tittensor, Stoke-on-trent, ST12 9HE

01782373236

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

26 October 2019

Provider

Every Sensation Care Ltd

Beds

12 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
GoodMar 2017
GoodOct 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Every Sensation Care Ltd, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Oaklea House

Located on Stone Road in Tittensor, near Stoke-on-Trent, Oaklea House is a small residential care home with 12 beds. Run by Every Sensation Care Ltd, it provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home's broad range of specialisms reflects its commitment to supporting people with complex and varied care needs within a small, intimate setting.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in October 2019. Its size and location in a Staffordshire village setting may appeal to those seeking a quieter environment while maintaining access to local services and Stoke-on-Trent amenities.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Oaklea House, 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 Oaklea House, 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 Oaklea House'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