Oakwood Bungalows

Devon Court, Devon Drive, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DX

01246476222

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

8 March 2023

Provider

Walton Lodge Limited

Beds

11 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2017
GoodMar 2020
Requires ImprovementMar 2023

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2023.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Walton Lodge Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 3 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Oakwood Bungalows

Oakwood Bungalows is a small residential care home in Brimington, Chesterfield, with 11 beds. The home is operated by Walton Lodge Limited and supports older people, younger adults, and people with learning disabilities.

Located in Derbyshire's East Midlands, the home provides care within a bungalow setting on Devon Drive. The Care Quality Commission inspected the service in March 2023 and rated it as Requires Improvement. This rating indicates that while the home meets basic regulatory standards, there are areas identified for development to enhance the quality of care provision.

The home's small size means residents may experience a more intimate care environment compared to larger facilities. As a residential service catering to mixed age groups and care needs, potential residents and families should understand the home's current performance rating and any associated action plans.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Oakwood Bungalows, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Oakwood Bungalows, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Oakwood Bungalows'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