Oak Manor Nursing Home

Scarning, Dereham NR19 2PG
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9.9 90 Reviews
  • Oak Manor Nursing Home, Dereham
The care home has an outstanding team of highly skilled and passionate support staff equipped to support people living with different types of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and Korsakoff’s syndrome, on a permanent and short stay basis. Specialist dementia training allows the team to create a welcoming and inclusive setting as well as designing meaningful activities for residents to take part in.

Oak Manor is known for its home-from-home environment. Spacious areas and specialist themed rooms contribute to the home’s comfortable, warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The dementia-friendly garden courtyard sits at the heart of the home and provides a safe and secure tranquil haven for the residents. The dementia-friendly design features include the use of colour and contrast for safety and perception, plus clear signage with icons to help residents find their way around the home. Oak Manor always encourages residents to bring important personal possessions.

Care Provided by Oak Manor Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 61 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Older (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2009
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Oak Manor Nursing 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 £1,650
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,650
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,900
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,900
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,900
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,900
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Oak Manor Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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Oak Manor Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Oak Manor Nursing Home has 90 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very caring and friendly, they all make you very welcome. The residents are happy and contented. The home has had a makeover, is very bright and clean. The staff are always asking the residents if they want anything. I receive a phone call from the home about how my brother is doing and
keep me up to date if he is unwell every week or when required.

Reply from Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Thank you for your review and positive comments regarding Oak Manor and our team who work hard to maintain high standards of quality care for all those living in our community. The care and services we deliver, as a team, to our residents and families are extremely important to us. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother resided at Oak Manor Nursing Home from February to July 2023 after having had numerous placements. He was welcomed into Oak Manor as a member of the family and he was shown kindness from staff. When things didn’t run smoothly, strategies were put in place to mitigate the difficulties and
he was happier there than he had been at the other placements.
Thank you for making the last few months of my brother’s life as good as they could possibly have been.

Reply from Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely comments. The care and services we deliver, as a team, to our residents and families are extremely important to us. Although your brother was only with us for a short time, we are so pleased he felt part of the family and that we made his stay with us comfortable. Our sincere condolences on his passing. Your feedback will be shared with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel very lucky that my mum has been blessed with a place at Oak Manor. the staff are outstanding - patient, kind and friendly. Communication is excellent, they keep you informed of everything going on. Medical assistance when needed is dealt with promptly and I feel my mum is given excellent care.
I would thoroughly recommend!

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely comments. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your wonderful feedback will be shared with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy here. The staff are wonderful to me and I am looked after extremely well. The food is very good, lots of homemade cakes. I like all the activities, there is lots to do. Thank you.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

We would like to thank you for your words of kindness which are very much appreciated and it is an absolute pleasure having you as part of our community at Oak Manor. We are so pleased you enjoy the meals and the activities we organise and I will pass on all of your wonderful comments to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and all the staff at Oak Manor are always very welcoming when I visit my mum. The staff are very professional and experienced, providing excellent care with dignity and respect.
I am given a weekly update on Mum by phone, and in addition, any changes are always reported to me straight
away, which is reassuring.
I certainly would have no hesitation at all in recommending this care home for its first class and excellent care given to my mum, and the support shown to us as a family.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Elizabeth, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mum is receiving such great care at Oak Manor as we strive to ensure that all of those within our community have what they need and feel like they are at home. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad was in Oak Manor Nursing Home for over eight years until he passed away last week. We cannot fault the home for everything it did for Dad while he was there.
He was always clean and tidy, his room was nice and kept decorated on a regular basis.
The staff were fantastic and we cannot fault them.
All we can do is thank them so much for all they did for our dad.

Reply from Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Thank you, Julie, for your kind words and recognition of the team at Oak Manor. We are really sorry for your loss and we hope we made your dad’s last weeks as peaceful as possible. Your comments will be passed on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been visiting a friend who is a resident at Oak Manor for several months and have found the care she receives there is excellent. The staffing to resident ratio appears excellent and the residents are treated with care and respect. There is a very friendly, happy atmosphere and it is good to
see all the staff working together as a team. No hesitation in recommending it.

Reply from Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Lynette, we are so pleased to read your wonderful comments about the care your friend receives at Oak Manor. The team will be thrilled with your feedback as we strive for personalised-centred care for all our lovely residents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were very welcoming and friendly to me as a visitor - as has always been my experience.
It seems to be a safe and happy place for the residents. Each time I visit, my observation is that my mother appears to be content with her basic needs being met. She appears very well cared for and treated
with respect by kind and caring staff. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home to others.

Reply from Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Margaret, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear your feedback on your experience with Oak Manor and our team. We love to welcome visitors into our home, and I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been here a few months now and have found the staff to be very helpful and supportive of not only myself but all the other residents who reside here. I enjoy being here and am well looked after by everyone. I am listened to and feel loved.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that you are receiving such great care at Oak Manor and enjoying being part of our family here. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I enjoy every visit I have to Oak Manor. The team are kind and conscientious and genuinely makes a difference to each resident in their care.
My friend has improved significantly since admission to the home. They have put on weight, joining in activities and enjoying each day. Every member of staff
is one of a kind. Thank you for what you do.

Reply from Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

We would like to thank you for your words of kindness, which are very much appreciated. It’s great to receive feedback from family and friends on how much improvement a resident has made being part of the Oak Manor family. All comments will be passed on to the team, and thank you again for the review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our recent visit to my sister was on her birthday. The home had gone to great lengths to make this "big" birthday very special for her - a singer in the morning and lunch with her family, a special cake chosen by my sister, with balloons and banners. She is happy here; (all) staff are so kind and supportive,
treating her (and all the residents I have observed) with respect and dignity. I would highly recommend Oak Manor to anyone needing care.

Reply from Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Hillary, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your sister is so happy at Oak Manor. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was our sister-in-law's birthday.
The staff put on a party for her - they brought in a singer, baked a cake and put on a birthday tea party.
She seems so happy and relaxed at Oak Manor, and the staff are all excellent t!
Nothing is too much trouble for them.

Reply from Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Stephen, thank you for your lovely comments. Your sister-in-law is a joy to care for, and we thoroughly enjoy welcoming the family, especially on such special occasions. Your feedback will be shared with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All workers at the home are so friendly and happy. They always speak and wave to the residents and to the visitors as well. Visitors are always asked if they want tea or coffee and how they want it made. Residents are very well looked after and asked if they want to participate in craft work, dancing
or singing. My mum is taken to Church, which she really loves, and is taken good care of when she is outside of the home. My mum is very happy there and loves doing the things they do there which she never did at home. There is nowhere better for her.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review, Daphne! We're happy to hear that your mum enjoys the activities and visits that we organise. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found Oak Manor to be a first-class home. The staff are caring, and responsive to the needs of the residents, and nothing seems to be too much trouble. They all go about their work with a smile on their faces and a desire to make the lives of the residents as fulfilling as possible. The administrative
staff are also most helpful, so all questions are immediately answered, and any special requests are dealt with. Overall, I could not wish for my wife to be in a better environment.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

We are so pleased to read your wonderful comments about the care your wife receives at Oak Manor. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our home and staff, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so impressed with Oak Manor. I saw such genuine care for the residents from the staff, from the lovely manager to the care staff. All treated the residents with kindness and dignity and with love and laughter.
The home is clean and well-designed, with lovely areas to be in and set in beautiful
surroundings.
My stepmother is happy and well cared for, and as guests, we are welcomed, as is Dad's dog, who brings a smile to everyone's face! Thank you, everyone, at Oak Manor.

Reply from Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review, Helen! We're happy to hear that your stepmother is receiving such great care at Oak Manor. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This home is like "still living at home". All the home comforts! Friendly faces all the time - nothing is too much bother. Any questions answered truthfully - are always welcomed at any time. A perfect home from home! Cannot praise this home enough! Perfect. Many thanks.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Pauline, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your loved one feels part of the family at Oak Manor and that we are able to ensure it is a home-from-home. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oak Manor is caring through and through. All the staff, from the manager to the care staff, kitchen and domestic, everyone is attentive and caring.
This home always has something going on; there is a sense of fun and happiness.
I can see an improvement in my friend from living at Oak Manor. I asked
my friend what they like about the home, and he said everything. Sums it up.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Thank you for leaving us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear your feedback on Oak Manor and how well your friend is doing here. The whole team strive to ensure this is a home-from-home for all our residents, and it is great when we hear we are succeeding in that! I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This home is exceptional. The change in my friend since becoming a resident at Oak Manor is mind-blowing. The approach of every staff member is second to none, and honestly, you have to visit this brilliant home to fully understand.
The building is always clean and fresh. There is always lots going
on with activities, delicious food and incredible care and nursing staff. The manager is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
All the residents and staff are so happy.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear your feedback about your friend and how well they are doing at Oak Manor. As well as your own impressions of our home. I will pass on your wonderful comments to the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found Oak Manor warm and clean, the staff very friendly, and my partner has settled into a happy and comfortable life. He is now in a safe place, and the level of support is second to none. An excellent choice.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely comments, David. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and we are really glad your partner has settled in at Oak Manor. Your feedback will be shared with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased and relieved that my mum is a resident at Oak Manor after a prolonged stay in the hospital. In the short time since her admission, she has become much more settled, which is a testament to the kind and knowledgeable staff, who have all been excellent in making her comfortable and welcome.
I have been a regular visitor and have always been greeted warmly, and nothing has been too much trouble. The management and nursing team are excellent in their breadth and depth of knowledge, which is reassuring as my mum can have erratic behaviours due to dementia. This level of support and care runs through the home, which really feels like a "home". Thank you, Oak Manor.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home

Mark, we are so pleased to read your wonderful comments about the care your mum is receiving at Oak Manor and that your experience of the home on your visits showcases how we strive to ensure our residents feel this is their home. I will make sure I share this feedback with the team.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.930)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10 for Oak Manor Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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 4.930 for Oak Manor Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (358 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 385 Ratings = 4.93

  • 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 Oak Manor Nursing Home is based on 33 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 61 registered maximum number of service users is 12.2, which has been reached with 33 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.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 May 2022

Overall
Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (5)

Laura

Laura Older

Job Title: Home Manager

I have always wanted to work in care, it is my passion and I feel extremely fortunate to be the home manager at Oak Manor.


I began my career in care by volunteering at a nursing home and I loved every second of care home life. As I became a senior carer, I decided I would fulfil my dream of becoming a nurse, studying adult nursing and gaining a first-class degree. As a qualified nurse, I drive the highest standards of person-centred care. Although I love being a nurse, I also love being a manager, with the ability to influence positive change which I get great satisfaction from.


Getting to know the people we care for, seeing them happy and improving their lives holistically is one of my greatest motivations. Our residents must always be the centre of all we do.


When residents choose to make Oak Manor their home, every day will remain just as they like it, with careful notes taken of their preferences, from waking times to food choices, hobbies and interests.


We are here for you and your loved ones every step of the way to help and will do all we can to put our residents and their families at ease. The most important thing is that they are happy.


Hellen

Hellen

Job Title: Deputy Manager

It’s an absolute privilege to care for our residents and support their families and I very much enjoy my role as deputy manager here at Oak Manor.


Paula

Paula

Job Title: Well-being Coordinator

I’m responsible for planning activities and events to promote the wellbeing of residents, and to ensure they have the support they need. I enjoy a challenge and the unexpected and love getting to see all the residents every day.


James

James

Job Title: Administrator

My role is to support the smooth running of the home, ensuring that all departments, processes and team members work together. It’s a pleasure getting to know residents and supporting the team in any way I can.


Polly

Polly

Job Title: Receptionist

Every day, I greet visitors to our home and give them a special Oak Manor welcome. One of my favourite parts of my role is spending time with and getting to know our residents.