Little Oaks Residential Home

Daws Lea, High Wycombe HP11 1QG
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9.8 49 Reviews
  • Little Oaks Residential Home, High Wycombe
Little Oaks is a small privately managed residential care home for the elderly, located on a quiet road within a tree lined garden close to the M40 junction four for easy access.

The aim of the home is to provide the highest standards of care at all times. All the residents are treated as individuals, taking into consideration their privacy, dignity and choices at all times.

The ethos of the care team at Little Oaks is that "Residents do not live in their workplace, the staff are privileged to work in the residents' home".

The staff endeavour to create a warm, calm, homely and safe environment in which residents can maintain a lifestyle of their choice with the support they require.

The home has pleasant communal areas for residents and families to enjoy, these include lounges, dining rooms, a conservatory and two terraces that overlook the landscaped gardens.

Little Oaks has a dedicated team of staff who are attentively selected to fit in with the homes ethos and give the residents the high standard of care the home prides itself on.

The home's chef ensures the residents receive a varied and nutritious diet, with meals freshly prepared and cooked in the kitchen along with homemade bread, cakes and biscuits to enjoy.

The activities coordinator ensures that there is a varied programme of stimulating and meaningful activities for the residents to participate in.

Care Provided by Little Oaks Residential Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Little Oaks Residential Care Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Teresa Patterson (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (28)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2013
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Oaks Residential Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,350
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,425
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,475
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Little Oaks Residential Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Little Oaks Residential Home Reviews (49)

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9.8

Little Oaks Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.840) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Oaks Residential Home has 49 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend suffered a stroke during 2020 and with no family support available came to live at Little Oaks. I immediately liked the home from home feel and friendly and helpful staff. My friend took a while to settle and come to terms with his circumstances. Little by little the staff have encouraged
him to become more engaged with the daily activities. The food is very good and as a visitor I have enjoyed staying for lunch too.


The core staff team especially the manager are very approachable. In the spring and summer months the residents can potter around the beautiful garden and or sit on the patio areas and enjoy the sunshine. The main residential areas are in the process of an uplift and looking very good.


I highly recommend this home.


Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for the home, its a pleasure caring for your friend and having him take part in the activities.I will pass on your comments to the care team. Kind regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel confident that my mother is safe and receiving appropriate, compassionate care. Staff are always friendly and welcoming towards me. The manager is always available and in touch with my mother's care needs.
The home is clean, light and airy. There are sufficient different activities each day.
I like that all the food is home-cooked on the premises. There is a choice of menu, and the staff are flexible, within reason, should my mother have a particular food request.
My mother is treated with dignity and respect. If the staff have any concerns about her self-care, they encourage her but never force her to do anything contrary to her wishes.
I would particularly like to say that I have absolutely no concerns about my mother's care at Little Oaks. I never thought I would be saying that when my mother went into care.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, we are pleased you are happy with the care your mother receives. I will pass this on to the care team. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Little Oaks since 4th November last year.
My brother, sister and myself are extremely pleased all round with the services Little Oaks provides.
The staff are very friendly, helpful and approachable
We are very pleased to find this care home at just the time our
mother needed it.
Most importantly, mum is happy.
Thank you to management and the lovely team at Little Oaks.
Keep up the good work.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for your kind words, which I will pass on to the team. We are pleased Mum is happy. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has now been in the home for over a year and her time there has been very friendly and caring. When Mum became a resident she was really poorly and the family did not think she would last very long. As it was the staff and manager made Mum a project and within a few months Mum was moving around
with her Zimmer frame, eating well and taking time with the other residents. I cannot thank them enough for what they do for Mum and the way they welcome the family when they visit.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, it's a pleasure looking after Mum as part of the Little Oaks family. I will pass on your thanks to the care team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would just like to thank all members of staff for their care and compassion in looking after my mother, it is not an easy decision to make, but within a few days we knew we had made the right one, with soon joining in and making friends.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, it was a pleasure looking after Mum during her time here. I will pass on your kind words and thanks to the care team. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a wonderful place Little Oaks is! Mum was only there for a short time, but the care she received was excellent. The staff are so friendly, caring and respectful and Mum felt immediately at home from the first day. The atmosphere in the home is warm, welcoming and homely. The manager made Mum feel
really settled and communication between myself and the staff was excellent. Thank you so much for ensuring a very smooth transition for Mum, as a family we are so grateful that she came to Little Oaks - I cannot recommend it highly enough!

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for your lovely words, which of course I will pass on to the care team. It was a pleasure having Mum here, even if sadly just for a short time but her legacy most definitely lives on in the Gin and Tonic afternoons. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We found the manager and all of her team to be very organised and extremely friendly and caring.
My father-in-law was allocated a lovely room in the new dementia wing, which suited his needs very well. He was well looked after, and the carers were happy to do the extra little things we requested regarding
his care.
It was lovely to have peace of mind when we needed to go on a trip abroad, and I will definitely be using this care home again.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for your lovely words and for taking the time to complete a review. We are glad you had peace of mind; I will pass this on to the team. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has now had two respite visits to Little Oaks, and on both occasions, we found the home to be highly commended. It is well run by senior staff and friendly, helpful carers. If required, we will use them again.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and your positive words, which I will pass on to the team. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having no experience of care homes we turned to Little Oakes when we needed help.
From the very beginning, we have been happy with our choice.
All the staff have been most helpful and caring, making our journey so much easier.
It feels more like a family home rather than a care home, just what we
hoped for for Mum.
It’s been a difficult time for us all but Little Oakes have constantly made it so much easier for us.
A good choice for us all round.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, we really enjoy having Mum here and we are pleased we could be of help with the journey. I will pass on your kind words to the team. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum stayed at Little Oaks Residential Home as a respite break, we were a bit apprehensive as she never had stayed in any care home before. But as soon as we contacted the manager she understood all our concerns and put all our worries to rest, as soon as Mum arrived some of the staff came to say
hi and introduced themselves, it made her feel very welcome.
She was very well looked after in all areas and all her needs were met efficiently.
A big thank you to all the staff for making her stay such a good experience.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for Little Oaks and your positive words, we are glad Mum's respite break was a good experience and we hope to see her again in the future. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum had a series of falls over the last year and was taken into hospital at the end of July with a lung infection. During her stay in hospital she lost a lot of weight and suffered two more falls. When I visited Little Oaks, the staff were very welcoming, and the atmosphere very happy. As soon as I
saw the room, I knew that Mum would feel at home there. The home manager visited Mum in hospital on the Bank Holiday Monday, reassuring her and making her laugh. Mum was due to be discharged on the Wednesday and the staff pulled out all the stops to get her room ready for her. The home manager even went to the trouble of going out to buy new curtains that would match Mum's bedspread! Mum has settled very happily and put back her weight with the good home cooking! The staff are very patient, caring and cheerful, and take great care of her. I feel she is very safe there. Thank you Little Oaks.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for your kind and positive words, we are so pleased Mum has settled in well and feels at home here. I will pass on your lovely comments to the care team, which I know will be gratefully received.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Oaks Residential Care Home in High Wycombe gave my mum outstanding and compassionate care during her stay their (January 2022 to April 2023). Mum was really well looked after and treated with dignity and respect. I cannot thank the staff enough for everything they did for mum.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for your lovely words and for taking the time to complete a review. It was a pleasure to care for Mum during her time here, I will pass on your kind comments to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is very happy and contented here and well looked after, with all her needs taken care of efficiently but with thought. It is her home and she is happy. The staff are caring and take the time to interact with mum, and willing to wave to her and say hello whenever they pass by her room which she loves.
She enjoys the food here and the cooking is good. She is supervised when her medication is given. The manager is visible and approachable, a lovely person who knows her job and does it thoughtfully, efficiently and with care, and all the staff appear happy and are always friendly, caring and good-natured. The home has a lovely calm atmosphere.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, its really lovely to receive such positive feedback and very much appreciated, I will pass on your kind words to the care team. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having taken the difficult decision to move my mother-in-law into a care home, we were determined to find somewhere that would look after her and accommodate her particular needs to the same level we gave her at home. We love the home-from-home ethos of Little Oaks and the manager clearly cares deeply
about the residents. The staff are all friendly and helpful and there is a genuinely welcoming atmosphere and homely feel to the place. The food is also excellent, just like you'd cook at home. We are very impressed with the level of care and attention to detail that she receives. There is a real bond developing between her and the staff and she is very happy there.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, your kind and positive words are appreciated. We are proud of our home and the care we give our residents, I will pass on your comments to the care team which will be warmly received. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has not been in Little Oaks very long, she was taken into hospital by ambulance after a fall, having been there for several days Mum was declared fit for discharge. In the opinion of the family and Mum herself, home was not safe enough for her to return to and the heating was not working. We
needed to find a care home that could provide respite care immediately. Of the four homes contacted, Little Oaks responded straight away and were able to provide her with a comfortable room in a homely environment. All the staff are caring and kind and are getting to know Mum and are helping her to regain her confidence and mobility.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, we were happy to help and are enjoying having Mum here. I will pass on your compliments to the care team. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Little Oaks for a few years, but the last year has been particularly difficult with a series of medical issues culminating in 3 weeks in hospital which left her in a poor way. Little Oaks Manager and staff have been tirelessly patient and kind in getting her back on her feet, in better
health and feeling much more positive. There is a very good homely atmosphere - staff really know residents, cleanliness is excellent and organisation is good. The home did have a change of management but this has now settled down and there has been a thorough programme of building improvements and redecoration.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, it's so lovely to hear about the positive outcome the care team has had with mum and your kind words of appreciation will be greatly received when I pass them on. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Little Oaks Care Home for the past year. She is well looked after, always looking presentable. The rooms are kept clean and tidy. The care home is always warm. The staff are very helpful and visitors are always welcome. The food is nutritious and well-presented and with plenty
of choices. There is much entertainment being organised for the residents now Covid restrictions have been lifted.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for your positive feedback which I will pass on to the care team. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Little Oaks Residential Home provided a very welcoming environment for my mother's visit for a respite break. The ethos of providing a home-from-home experience was well demonstrated by the caring staff who focused on my mother's individual needs. All her visitors were also appreciative of the welcome
they received, which all helped to provide a positive experience for their visit. The spacious room enabled those visits to take place in a quiet environment. My mother was able to relax in the safe caring setting which enabled the stay to be a positive experience.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, it's really nice to have positive feedback and I will pass it on to the care team. We look forward to welcoming Mum back for her respite stays in the near future. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager helped me resolve issues with my mother promptly and practically.
Well-managed team.
Open and communicative.
Home facilities are very good, and newly decorated rooms.
Mum is more social in the lounge area.
Kind and friendly staff.

Reply from Teresa Patterson, Home Manager at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for your positive feedback. I will pass it on to the care team. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved into Little Oaks at the end of January this year, having spent ten weeks in hospital following a minor stroke. I was very impressed with the speed mum moved in - from the initial look around the home and choosing the room, her assessment at the hospital, to her being discharged into the care
of Little Oaks.
It took mum some time to adjust to being in a care home after being so independent, but the caring staff soon made her feel at home. I think having some of her own furniture, family photos, and other personnel effects around the room helped her to settle in. Now, mum joins in with every activity and always says how lovely the staff are.
When you walk in through the front door, it feels like you are entering a family home. All the staff are so friendly, and nothing is too much trouble.
We are so grateful mum is in Little Oaks. The care and love for the residents and the dedication of the staff are second to none. Knowing that mum is well cared for and happy is very important to us.

Reply from Tricia Winnard, Administrator at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you for your kind words which will be passed on to the staff.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.840)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.840) out of 10 for Little Oaks Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.840 for Little Oaks Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (147 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 175 Ratings = 4.84

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Oaks Residential Home is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Teresa

Teresa Patterson

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

I am Teresa, the home manager.


I have been working in care since 2004, I started off as a care assistant and then progressed through various senior and team leader roles to management a few years ago.
No matter what role I hold, its the care I am passionate about and I live by the ethos of "Our residents do not live in our workplace, we are privileged to work in their home"


I feel very fortunate to be doing a job that I enjoy so much here at Little Oaks, I am supported by a dedicated care team who share the values, vision and ethos that I do and who give our residents a high standard of care we pride ourselves on.


Frequently Asked Questions about Little Oaks Residential Home

What types of Care is Little Oaks Residential Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Little Oaks Residential Home provide?

Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Little Oaks Residential Home have?

There are 28 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Little Oaks Residential Home?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Little Oaks Residential Home to the centre of High Wycombe?

1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.