Little Oaks Residential Home

Daws Lea, High Wycombe HP11 1QG
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  • 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.

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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 (50)

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Little Oaks Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.834) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Oaks Residential Home has 50 reviews.

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Review from Patricia D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum was a resident here for over two years. I chose this particular residential home over all the others I had viewed because it felt more like a real home than an institution.
All the bedrooms are beautifully decorated with lovely personal touches to make it feel welcoming, lovely individual quilts,
furniture like you may have in your own home. The sitting, dining and day rooms are all beautifully furnished with personal photos and ornaments. All these little touches set this home apart from many of the others.
The staff are always extremely hard working and genuinely like the residents in their care and treat them like they are family, nothing is ever too much. They spend time talking to the residents as well as caring for their individual person needs.
There are a good variety of daily activities available for those who want to join in and they produce some super craft work. They have some great day trips as well.
I cannot praise them enough for the care they always gave to Mum.

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Review from Richard T (Son of Resident) published on 28 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Oaks stood out from all the other care homes we viewed because it had such a warm, friendly atmosphere and because it was clear that residents were treated with the utmost respect.


We were really pleased with our choice. My mother, reluctant to leave her own home, was soon won over. She had

her own pictures and furniture in her room - it was like home from home.


The staff were always attentive and considerate, even to visitors. We were always welcomed with a cup of tea and an update on the day's events.


The staff were also observant and understanding. As my mother grew less able, Little Oaks responded brilliantly, providing all the equipment and additional assistance which she needed.


We knew that she was safe and secure - expert care, 24 hours a day, with specialist services a phone call away.


It is difficult to praise the Home highly enough. They managed to make the final months of my mother's life not just comfortable but actually positively enjoyable and memorable.


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Review from Christine B (Wife of Resident) published on 18 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has recently spent time at Little Oaks, Having some respite care We were so pleased we Chose Little Oaks. We could not have chosen a better care home, it was just, that, a home from home. The carers were kind and efficient and always had time for you day or night, they worked together
as a very friendly team
and attended to all clients needs with kindness and compassion.


Tasty nourishing food cooked and served freshly every day.


There is so much I could write about Little Oaks all positive so why not go along and see for yourself, you will find that you would not need to look anywhere else


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Review from Gail H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to my poor health, I had to bring my mum closer to me. I looked at 8/9 homes before I found Little Oaks Residential Home. It is a warm, friendly, welcoming environment. My mum lost her speech and her mobility was poor and she would have been lost in a large, busy establishment. Little Oaks Residential
Home is a small home with loyal, dedicated staff. They encouraged my mum to join in with activities. She went on many planned outings and enjoyed the lovely home cooked meals. I could visit her at any time and always felt comfortable. The lovely staff went out of their way to make her feel at home.

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Review from Sarah J (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother chose to move to Little Oaks because of its family atmosphere, after a period at a more institutional home. Throughout the period of two and a half years for which she was resident, she benefitted from the safe and friendly atmosphere at Little Oaks which was created by good management and
a consistent standard of staffing.


The size and family run nature of the home provide a secure and stable environment. Excellent management insures that the premises are spotlessly clean and that catering is appropriate. Most importantly residents are treated consistently and with an excellent level of responsiveness to individual needs.


My mother was treated with respect and dignity by the staff who made efforts to meet her increasing physical needs despite the additional time needed and to treat her as inclusively as possible. At the end of her life, attention to her care and hygiene were excellent and close family members felt very well supported.


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Review from Susan D (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My lovely Mum aged 94 years passed away after 15 months in Little Oaks Care Home, in High Wycombe, Bucks. She was as happy as she could be in her declining condition. All the Carers were kind, caring and looked after her with patience and understanding and were always cheerful, I honestly couldn't
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The managers have a great team and it is a fantastic residential home that I would be happy to recommend to anyone.


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Review from Emma B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father went to Little Oaks for Respite care following radiotherapy treatment for lung cancer. He had never envisaged spending any time in a care home, but his condition meant he needed full time support at short notice. All the team of wonderful staff at Little Oaks could not have been more supportive
to him and to us. Within a short time he felt comfortable, well cared for, and treated throughout with friendship and respect. The standard of care was exceptional and the support this gave us as a family at such a difficult time was invaluable. I would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful care home to others.

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Review from Graham H (Son of Resident) published on 5 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Father stayed here for just over a year; I visited a number of care homes before placing him in Little Oaks and this was by far the best one. The atmosphere in the home is more like someone's house than an institution. My father had a number of difficulties when he arrived, as many older people do
and he was cared for extremely well, with dignity, until the end of his life.


The staff were superb; efficient and friendly. They were always there to help, day and night and I was able to visit at any time and take my children with me. They were able to manage any situation that arose and were happy to call the doctor and arrange hospital visits if necessary. I was able to go on holiday in the certain knowledge that my father was in safe hands.


I cannot recommend Little Oaks highly enough.


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Review from Diane D (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother went into Little Oaks in October 2014 and was there until she died in April 2015 last year. Although like a lot of elderly people she valued her independence and was not keen about going into a residential home, she became more and more frail at home and was getting to the point where she
was really unable to cope even with carers. At that time I had an accident resulting in broken bones and was unable to drive the one hour journey to look after her.


My husband and I decided it would be best to move her nearer to us and we researched and visited a number of care homes in this area. From the first moment we entered Little Oaks we just knew this was the right place for my mum.


The owners were so friendly, professional, caring and approachable and nothing was ever too much trouble. They asked all about her likes and dislikes regarding food and and how she liked things to be done and adhered to these implicitly.


Their staff were simply amazing and the care and love they showed my mum was outstanding - from sitting and chatting with her, painting her nails or getting her many cups of her favourite milky coffee, nothing was ever too much trouble. The home is spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and always smells fresh. The food is second to none. They do have entertainment for the residents and the entertainment team lead by Georgina are great.


When my mum was taken ill at the end of her life, they looked after not only my mother but also myself and my family. They allowed me to use the room next door and stay there providing me with love, food and support for her last ten days and treated my mum with the utmost dignity.


I would thoroughly recommend Little Oaks to anybody in the same position as myself. Thank you to one and all for the love and care you showed her.


Reply from Monica Tillotson, Manager / Owner at Little Oaks Residential Home

Thank you.


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Review from Angela (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad went to Little Oaks for respite care for 2 weeks but after a further month’s ‘trial’ agreed to stay as a resident. He had become somewhat isolated living with me and just slept for much of the day. He was unable to move around on his own and was very limited in what he could do. It was lovely to
see his ‘sparkle’ return as he enjoyed the banter with staff and residents alike. His little dog was able to visit and did so most days which was lovely for him. The highlight of his summer was when residents were taken to Windsor Great Park for a splendid picnic to watch the Queen’s procession heading for the Ascot Races. A memorable day indeed. He was also taken to Henley with other residents for afternoon tea on a boat on the river Thames and at the end of the summer there was a tea party for all.
Little Oaks is a ‘home from home’ kept to a high standard of cleanliness and the carers are very caring. Sadly Dad’s poor health was deteriorating but the care and support given in his final days was second to none of which I shall always be grateful.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.834)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.834) 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.834 for Little Oaks Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (156 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 187 Ratings = 4.834

  • 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 16 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 16 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.