Oake Meadows Nursing Home

33 Wyvern Road, Taunton TA1 4RA
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9.0 47 Reviews
  • Oake Meadows Nursing Home, Taunton
Welcome to Oake Meadows Care Home, proudly serving the Taunton community with dedicated care and compassion. With registration to care for 105 individuals, the team makes a significant impact on the lives of residents.

At Oake Meadows, the experienced team specialises in providing top-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care services. They understand the unique needs of each resident and offer support for both day-to-day living and respite care, all while aligning with the principles of the UK National Dementia Strategy.

Nestled within spacious accommodation, the team takes a versatile approach to resident lifestyles, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected. Caregivers are committed to treating each resident as an individual, developing personalised care programs that cater to their specific needs and preferences.

The team takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents can feel at home. The tranquil courtyard garden, the heart of the home during the summer, hosts entertainment, garden parties, and birthdays, fostering a sense of community and joy among residents.

Additionally, Oake Meadows is home to a unique reablement facility in partnership with the local NHS trust, aimed at getting people back on their feet after a stay in the hospital.

Whether you're seeking long-term care or respite services, Oake Meadows Care Home is there to support you every step of the way. The team invites you to visit and experience the difference that compassionate care can make in the lives of residents.

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Care Provided by Oake Meadows Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 105 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Katrina Ball (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (105)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (105)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2005

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Oake Meadows Care Home is thrilled to welcome visitors. Visitors are encouraged to visit their loved ones at their convenience; dedicated team members are always available to greet them with a warm welcome.


  • Parking

  • Oake Meadows Care Home understands that convenience is key when visiting loved ones, which is why parking is hassle-free, offering on-site parking, completely free of charge.


Oake Meadows Nursing Home Reviews (47)

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Oake Meadows Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.985) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Oake Meadows Nursing Home has 47 reviews.

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Review from S C (Wife of Resident) published on 17 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very happy home, very helpful, cheerful and hardworking staff. My husband is being well looked after and is very happy here.

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Review from Pamela C (Private Carer of Resident) published on 3 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oake Meadows is by far the greatest home! The staff there is amazing and so helpful! The loveliest people! I’ve been in Oake Meadows working and it has been an absolute privilege knowing these people and how hard they work for the residents there! There’s never anything too much for them to help anyone
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Review from Veronica V (Wife of Resident) published on 7 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband took some time to settle in but the nurses, who deal with him on a day to day basis, have made his life really happy and this, in turn, makes me happy. Whenever I call in and this is frequently, he is always smiling. His eating habits have improved and nothing is too much trouble for your
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I now feel that he is safe and secure and this has given me my life back.
The food is lovely and he has managed to even put on weight. The place is lovely and clean and nothing is too much trouble.
The staff who do the entertaining with the residents are very talented and have lots of patience with them.
I have looked at quite a few nursing homes and I can honestly say that I feel that, with the really friendly staff and everything else that goes with it, you would have to go a long way to match it.

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Review from Bev (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is a long-term resident and I would like to say that what makes Oake Meadows stand out for me is the fantastic team of dedicated and professional staff and the love and care that my mum receives. It is also very reassuring to see so many of the same staff members when I visit, many of whom have
been looking after my mum since she first arrived. Since the new management, I must also say that things have gone from strength to strength, not only with the leadership but the whole place has also been spruced up and is very welcoming and homely. I would recommend Oake Meadows to anyone facing the difficult decision of finding a care home for a loved one.

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Review from L D (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Only a short stay until the end but found The Manor was very good. Staff were excellent. Would recommend to friends and family.

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Review from Matt (Son of Resident) published on 17 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

During the time of my Father's stay at Sherford we have witnessed significant change. If you spend time researching this home there is evidence of challenges that have affected the business with the lack of communication that had caused issues with daily care. I can wholeheartedly say things are changing
towards a more positive direction.


My father began his time in the residential space and came across to his current part of the home when he needed more specialist care. During this time we have been blessed to meet kind hearted people who provide the best possible care for him when guided by leaders in professional standards. I am pleased to report that there are key individuals in all regions of Sherford who excel in seeing the person behind the illness. The home has been given fresh ideas and a makeover which respects the happiness and space of a person who receives the care of Sherford and all it has to offer. I sincerely hope to see more of the same from the team.


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Review from Angela L (Friend of Resident) published on 15 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely care home. The home is currently undergoing a refurbishment and is really starting to look inviting and homely with a happy and positive atmosphere from the staff who are all very helpful and friendly.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.985)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.985) out of 10 for Oake Meadows Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 13 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 4.366 for Oake Meadows Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (20 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 175 Ratings = 4.366

  • 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 4.619 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Oake Meadows Nursing Home is based on 13 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 105 registered maximum number of service users is 21. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.619

  • 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: 23 Jun 2023

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Meet the Team (1)

Katrina

Katrina Ball

Job Title: Care Home Manager

We offer first-class care for the elderly on a permanent or respite basis, delivered by highly trained professionals in lovely comfortable surroundings.


Our philosophy is simple; we want everyone to enjoy life to the fullest. We never forget that all our residents are individuals and we treat them with dignity, privacy and respect while offering freedom of choice and as much independence as possible.


Friends and family are welcome at any time. Hot drinks and snacks are always available and guests are invited to share a meal with residents. Our cook prepares three nutritious meals a day and the menu changes regularly to reflect seasonal produce. Special diets are catered for.


Residents have the freedom to choose what to do and when. There is plenty going and our activities coordinator puts together a full programme which is adapted to suit the needs and wishes of our residents. Activities include quizzes, sing-alongs, reminiscence therapy, indoor games, arts and crafts, baking and wherever possible, trips out and about.


I’d love to show you around the home. So if you should like a tour, or wish to discuss any aspect of elderly care with me, please telephone the home to make an appointment.