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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £975.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Silvia Gurgu is Home Manager at Oakdale.

Silvia began working at Oakdale as a senior carer on May 2005. In October 2012 she became the deputy Manager and in September 2021 Silvia became the Home Manager working alongside Melanie.

Oakdale is a wonderful home for people with dementia requiring a low to medium level of care assistance. You will find the warmest and friendliest of welcomes in beautiful surroundings. The My Home Life programme has transformed Oakdale helping our residents to live their lives as they wish, maintain links with their community and find new interests and hobbies. We offer superb home-cooked food with a range of choices available daily. Our activity co-ordinator arranges a wealth of daily events and activities to suit all tastes.

Situated in the beautiful area of Thundersley and backing onto green belt land in the county of Essex, Oakdale is the perfect location for a residential care home for older people. Located on the main A13, the home is situated close to the two shopping centres of Benfleet and Hadleigh attracting excellent local transport facilities.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Complex Care, End of Life, High Dependency, Palliative, Personal care, Support for Couples.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI).
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Violent Behaviour, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

All current Government/PHE/NHS/CQC guidelines are adhered to and updated as and when required. Visits inside take place in bedrooms. We are conducting regular testing and training. We are undergoing more rigorous infection control.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space

All inside visits take place in the residents bedroom to aid infection control and privacy.

Visits can also take place in our courtyard or large garden.

Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

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Minimum Age
55

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Our Building and Facilities

The accommodation is on two floors which are served by stairway and shaft lift to all levels. The home has 3 lounges, 2 of which open onto a conservatory housing a dining area with a bright airy ambience as well as a quiet lounge for residents to use as they wish. There is a fabulous secure garden festooned with flowers, shrubs and trees enjoyed by our residents and visitors throughout the year.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
No

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Electronic Visitor Register, Reduce Plastic Use, Virtual Reality.

Brochures
oakdale-brochure.pdf

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Description

There are 25 bedrooms of which 10 have en-suite facilities, with 2 double bedrooms suitable for couples or friends wishing to share. 


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 27
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 10

Type Of Room
Shared Room, Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Garden View.

Room Facilities
Telephone Point.

Our Photos
Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £975.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,000.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £975.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Essex
Region East
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Kosher Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.


Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.


Pink tick icon Kosher food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.


Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

Activities Are So Important

We always want to find out about our resident’s life histories, interests, hobbies, likes and dislikes. Our aim is to develop an interesting and engaging activity programme offering everyone choice, variety and a fulfilling social life.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping.
Our Pets

Pets are allowed at the Manager's discretion


Can You Bring Your Pet
No

123 Kiln Road
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 1TG

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Outstanding
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 16th February 2021
Last rated 11th March 2020
Current Report

Oakdale Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Oakdale Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 27th October 2016
Service Provider Oakdale Care Home Ltd, CT16 3EL
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church.

Nearby Services
Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Oakdale

Oakdale was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in March 2020.
Oakdale provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
Prices for Oakdale start from £975.00 per week.
Oakdale is owned by Abode Care Homes.
Yes. Oakdale does offer Residential care.
Yes. Oakdale does offer Respite care.
Yes. Oakdale does provide care for people with Dementia.
Oakdale accepts Local Authority clients.
Oakdale accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Silvia Gurgu is the manager of Oakdale.

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