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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9.7

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 C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad moved into Oak Tree lodge 6 months ago. From the very first day staff were welcoming, friendly and very kind.


I feel very at home when I visit Dad and I know he has settled at Oak Tree Lodge. Staff have supported me when I have been anxious about Dad and his ever-changing needs.


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Review from V D (Friend of Resident) published on 11 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This was the first visit but we were impressed with the happy atmosphere and the friendly staff who engaged easily and happily with the residents and visitors alike. The staff mostly were 'fun' people which was a joy to see.

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Review from Gill W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was a resident at Oak Tree Lodge.
The staff were wonderful and dedicated.
I cannot praise them enough.
I visited a few homes and from the minute I walked into Oak Tree (without an appointment) nothing was too much trouble and I have always been made to feel welcome.
The rooms are very clean,
light and airy and there is a 'homely' atmosphere.
Medical care was well provided which was a comfort to me.
Mum wanted for nothing and was well cared for which was the priority.
Staff were always on hand and happy to discuss ongoing care.

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Review from Laura T (Friend of Resident) published on 23 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend has just moved from Oak Tree Lodge to a care home where she can have twenty four hour care. Her stay with Oaktree was enjoyable and she misses them dearly and talks about how well she was cared for. Her thanks go especially to the team leader and all the carers.
Many thanks.

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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Overall most things are good, but I think there should be more activities and things to entertain the residents.

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Review from June S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very pleasant and friendly care home. All staff are helpful and courteous and treat residents with dignity. Food and cleanliness excellent.
The care home feels like walking into a 5-star hotel. The care home keeps you informed with any problems which are always sorted out. Doctors and nurses are
always available at short notice. I would recommend Oak Tree Lodge to everyone who needed care.

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Review from Julie F (Friend of Resident) published on 20 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited my neighbour for a wedding anniversary party, it was excellent. Clean and staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. I could clearly see how much the staff enjoyed caring for the residents, they were amazing.

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Review from A M (Resident) published on 14 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My thoughts of this establishment and staff were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble. The staff were friendly and smiley and also did well with the residents. Their rapport was fantastic with residents too.
The establishment was very clean and tidy.

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

What wonderful caring staff today as always!! My father who is 91 celebrated his 73rd Wedding Anniversary on 7th February. Oak Tree Lodge provided a room with teas/coffees for guests who the family had asked to join my father and his wife to share in a special afternoon. The chef was so kind to bake
a fabulous chocolate cake with candles to blow out - not 73 - that would have caused a big problem - potentially. The event was enjoyed by all and there was a plethora of flowers, too many for mum to take home. We are all so very thankful for all the help given.

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Review from Doris S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 9 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been at Oak Tree Lodge for the past 15 months. I have had wonderful treatment, nothing is too much for the carers who work extremely hard. I would definitely recommend Oak Tree Lodge

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Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The overall care at Oak Tree Lodge is very good. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. The staff and management are always willing to help and remedy any problems in a positive way, making me feel at ease leaving our loved ones in their professional care. The food is varied, well cooked and presented
in an appetising way. The occupational activities are varied and interesting and the residents are always encouraged to join in. All in all, I feel at ease knowing that my mum is safe, happy and contented.

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Review from A W (Son of Resident) published on 9 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are very professional and provide a personal caring service. Oak Tree Lodge has very high standards of care and aim to provide specific help to each resident's needs.

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Review from Tom C (Son of Resident) published on 28 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the carers at Oak Tree Lodge are highly competent as Anchor insists on all its staff having continual training. They all seem highly skilled in the tasks they have to carry out. However, they deliver the care in a really personal way. They form very good relationships with all residents. They do
everything they can to make life better for all the residents. My mother always felt safe in their care and I felt reassured. They worked miracles as my mother's physical and mental condition deteriorated. Their end of life care for my mother was second to none.

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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

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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.