Oak Tree Lodge

Oak Tree Drive, Foundry Approach, Gipton, Leeds LS9 6BT
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9.7 73 Reviews
  • Oak Tree Lodge, Leeds
Anchor's Oak Tree Lodge is located at the centre of the North Leeds community in Leeds. The home provides friendly and comfortable residential and dementia care for up to 60 residents in single rooms with en suite wet rooms. They are welcoming new residents to Oak Tree Lodge on a permanent basis and for respite care.

The home has a secure garden area, quiet lounges and a bar area for customers and their families to enjoy.

The dedicated care team takes the time to get to know the individual and works with them and their loved ones to create detailed care plans to ensure their care needs are continually met. The home provides ongoing training in dementia care for its staff to ensure their approach reflects best practice for residents.

The care team provides individual and compassionate care by getting to know their customers and their families.

Anchor is England’s largest provider of housing and care for those over 55 years of age and has 60 years of experience as a not-for-profit provider of services to older people.

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Care Provided by Oak Tree Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Victoria Gudgin (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Please contact Oak Tree Lodge directly to discuss yours or your loved ones' care needs.
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Oak Tree Lodge

  • 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 £1,250
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,250
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,250
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,250

  • Our colleagues at Oak Tree Lodge will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding our fees and what is included in these.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Oak Tree Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at Oak Tree Lodge.


  • Parking

  • Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.


Oak Tree Lodge Reviews (73)

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Oak Tree Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.653) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Oak Tree Lodge has 73 reviews.

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Review from K L (Son of Resident) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent very attentive they really care. The management are approachable. The home is very happy, my mum is well looked after total peace of mind.

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Review from K B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are very good and care for all the residents. Excellent meals and very good choices. Oak Tree Lodge as a lovely friendly feel and the management are very approachable, always willing to listen.
I know my mother in law is well looked after and all her needs are met.

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Review from C C (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 2 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care home, my sister-in-law has a lovely room that we have been able to personalise for her. The food is good and the staff are very caring.

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Review from P C (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 2 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister-in-law has been at Oak Tree Lodge for 2 years. She is very happy and well looked after. She particularly likes the food and cakes. The staff are very attentive to all her needs and I find them very friendly when I visit.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been in Oak Tree Lodge since July 2024. There are some wonderful very caring carers that work here. I feel happy that my dad is cared for how he would have wanted. He is very safe and secure and that is very important. My sister and me feel that my dad is being looked after and he seems happy
enough. Carers and team leaders arealways willing to talk and help.

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Review from L B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law spent her last 2 and a half years at Oaktree Lodge giving her so much joy and companionship which was so needed. She was so well cared for and made to feel loved, she enjoyed each day. The staff from reception to cleaning are exceptional. She passed at 96 in the home after unbelievable
end of life care by all, we cannot thank you all enough.

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Review from Beverley G (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum moved into Oaktree lodge in July last year. I had looked around a few homes and knew the minute I walked into Oaktree it was the right one. It felt homely and warm, the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Mum took a few weeks to settle as we had only lost my dad 2 day before the move. With mum's
dementia it was impossible for her to stay at home.
The room she had was lovely and very comfortable. Although she ha never been one to join groups, she loved sitting in the lounge watching the world go by. She did sometimes join in the activities and It was fabulous to see. The management and staff go beyond what is expected to make sure the residents are happy and safe. The food was excellent and mum especially enjoyed all the gorgeous cakes and puddings.
I am very pleased I chose Oaktree for mum to send her final months. Mum passed on Christmas Day, during her final days the care and love shown to her was so reassuring to me, I knew she was well cared for when I was not with her.

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Review from D P (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother was discharged to a care home after long and repeated hospital admissions and subsequent deterioration in dementia symptoms. After temporary placement in a different care home was transferred to Oak Tree Lodge. The team at Oak Tree Lodge have been fantastic and made a very stressful time for
the family and for Mum much easier to deal with. The staff are caring, know the residents and aim to meet all of their individual needs. Mum is starting to settle due to their care and attention. It is early days but I am very grateful to the team.

Reply from Vicky Gudgin, Home Manager at Oak Tree Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to leave Oak Tree Lodge a review, your kind words are very much appreciated. Our priority here is to provide the best personable and professional care for our residents, within a warm and homely setting, so it's great to hear you have been happy with the care provided and that Mum has settled in well. We are always on hand to discuss any feedback and ideas on how we can improve to provide the best support for our residents and their families. Please don't hesitate to contact me if required. Thank you again for your lovely feedback, Vicky


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Review from Ruth W (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was admitted to Oak Tree Lodge in July 2024 after having a fall at home and needing twenty-four-hour care afterwards.
From the first time we entered the home, my mum and I were made to feel welcome and valued.
All the staff from the reception through to the manager including care staff and
housekeepers, are friendly, accommodating and helpful. Mum is always clean, comfortable and happy when I visit and I am allowed to book in to have meals with her which is lovely as we always ate together at home.
They have allowed me to put up the pictures and photographs that she had at home, so her surroundings are familiar to her and this has helped her to settle in and feel "at home," something which is important when a person is suffering with dementia.
I was worried when I had to find long-term care for Mum as I obviously felt that "only the best would do" for such a wonderful person but I'm delighted to say, that I found it at Oak Tree Lodge and we both want to say a big thank you.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad's health has improved since living at Oak Tree Lodge, the staff are all amazing, they really go above and beyond for my dad. The facilities are really good and all the residents seem happy.

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Review from Valerie H (Wife of Resident) published on 8 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall my husband enjoyed his 2 week respite at Oaktree Lodge. The staff are very good with him and support him well, they are also very friendly. My husband was all smiles when we went to pick him up, he was really happy. He looked well, clean-shaven and tidy and had everything he needed, his room
was clean and tidy. All his clothes were washed and dried ready to go home.
Knowing that my husband is being looked after so well, means the world to me, due to my husband having dementia, he is unable to tell me about this stay.

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Review from G C (Son of Resident) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From meeting with management, all issues resolved and explained well. Grateful for the clarification. Management are always approachable to discuss any issues and resolve any problems.

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Review from E C (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mam has been a resident since April 2024 and I feel like I have been handed my life back since then as the situation prior to that was simply untenable and I was close to breaking point mentally and physically. Mam had a private carer who visited her twice daily to give her medication, and help her
with washing, dressing, meal preparation and shopping but even with this - we were seriously struggling and she had been hospitalised twice with e-coli as she was refusing to throw away old/bad food, refusing to wash/shower and refusing to go out/engage with others.
All this has changed since being a resident at Oak Tree Lodge. She's clean, well fed, has put on weight, is happier and has made firm friends whom she engages with daily and joins in all the activities with, which is so lovely to see. Staff are fantastic and treat residents with such care and dignity, encouraging them to join in all the daily pursuits which are thoughtfully put together and are clearly a lot of fun.

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Review from V H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It was my Mum's first time at Oak Tree Lodge for a 2 week respite break. We were warmly welcomed on arrival and Mum was shown to a lovely, clean room. The Care Assistants (including housekeepers and the chef) warmly embraced my Mum and quickly got to know her despite her initial difficulty in settling
in. Mum enjoyed the food, the banter with staff, residents, and liked the open space of the lounge and dining area where she could see what was happening. There was a good understanding with regards to her Alzheimers disease and care was taken to ensure she was safe and comfortable. This is a place where the clients/residents come first and are well cared for in all areas. Thank you.

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Review from Andrea M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad came in for respite care and I can honestly say he was so settled and content that I worried about bringing him home. I cannot praise the staff enough, they are so unbelievably caring and lovely and let my dad be what he needed to be, they did not push him to do anything he didn't want to. His
room was lovely and the whole care home is so clean. The food he really enjoyed. What more can I say other than a very big thank you to all of the staff who are priceless.

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Review from Paul F (Cousin of Resident) published on 10 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very professional staff who interact well with the resident. Nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are always clean and tidy and any extra help and support is secured with minimum disruption. Residents' medical and health care is handled with dignity and respect.

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Review from Kim R (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I believe that my mother received the highest possible care she could have done. Any incidents were responded to. Staff were open and honest at all times as far as I am aware. Safety measures were put in place when necessary. Staff were loving, affectionate, caring and kind to Mum.
Management was open
and always welcoming and friendly to me and Mum's visitors.
I have been very satisfied with the care my mum received. Thank you to all the staff.

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Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in Oak Tree for just over a year and for me having peace of mind she is looked after well and since I don't live near to Mum, I know she is safe which means I sleep! The staff, carers and all the people who come into the home are so wonderful with time and the entertainment is good. Mum
does keep busy and loves colouring, she joins in with activities when she wants and loves the silent disco.
Thank you to all the staff, carers and team who look after Mum for me.

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Review from Patricia W (Friend of Resident) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On my first visit to Oak Tree Lodge, I found it easy to get to. When I went in, I thought the check-in and out system was good. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I was impressed with how nice the decor, furnishings etc were. It didn't smell. The rooms looked nice. The kitchen and dining room
were spotless. It was nice to be able to make a drink etc. It was nice and clean everywhere. I didn't see much of the garden but I'm sure it would be nice to sit in when the weather warms up. The staff were around if you needed them. It looked like a home-from-home. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Review from L C (Husband of Resident) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oak Tree Lodge was perfect for our needs, I was exhausted and 2 weeks respite allowed me to recharge my batteries knowing my wife was safe, comfortable, happy.
Staff are very caring and well-trained in dementia care. Accommodation perfect and food delicious.
Thanks to everyone - hope to be back soon.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.653)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.653) out of 10 for Oak Tree Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.653 for Oak Tree Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (281 Excellents x 5) + (102 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 401 Ratings = 4.653

  • 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 Tree Lodge is based on 34 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 34 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: 13 Jan 2023

Overall
Requires improvement

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 02 Apr 2025

We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Oak Tree Lodge directly for further details.


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Meet the Team (1)

Vicky

Vicky Gudgin

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2022

I am pleased to introduce myself as the registered Home Manager at Oak Tree Lodge care home. I have 14 years of experience of working in care homes. I began my career in care when I worked as an agency carer whilst studying Nursing at the University of Leeds. At the end of my second year of study, I was offered a permanent position by the company I had been working for.


After taking the decision to leave my nursing studies in 2011, I worked as a Senior Carer for five years. I then became Deputy Manager with Anchor in 2016 and was promoted to Home Manager a year later. I moved to Oak Tree Lodge last year and I am very proud to be Home Manager.


I am passionate about providing a high standard of care and treating our residents with respect and dignity. It is my responsibility to ensure that resident’s individual needs are met from the start of the pre-assessment to admission. I look at a dedicated team who have the relevant training to be responsible for ensuring each resident is looked after with care and compassion.


Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Tree Lodge

What types of Care is Oak Tree Lodge registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Oak Tree Lodge provide?

Convalescent Care is an additional type of care provided.

How many Rooms does Oak Tree Lodge have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Oak Tree Lodge?

Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Oak Tree Lodge to the centre of Leeds?

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