Oakdene Rest Home
Oakdene Rest Home is a residential care home in Sheerness, Kent (ME12 3LH). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Oakdene Rest Home
We at Oakdene Rest Home are proud to offer warm, attentive residential care in the heart of Sheerness, Kent, supporting older people, including those living with dementia, in a place that truly feels like home. Nestled within the welcoming coastal community of Sheerness, our home benefits from the gentle pace and familiar charm of this part of the Isle of Sheppey. Residents enjoy a comfortable, homely environment where the surrounding area offers a sense of calm familiarity, and where loved ones can visit easily from across Kent and the wider South East. Our setting has been thoughtfully arranged to feel welcoming from the moment you step through the door, with communal spaces that encourage friendship and quieter areas for reflection or family visits. Our specialisms in older person care, residential care, and dementia care mean that every aspect of daily life at Oakdene is shaped around the individual. For residents, this translates into personalised support with everyday routines, gentle encouragement to maintain independence, and compassionate understanding when memory or mobility present challenges. For families, it means peace of mind knowing that a loved one is being looked after by a team committed to dignity, kindness, and respect. We understand that choosing residential care, particularly when dementia is part of the picture, can feel overwhelming, and we work closely with relatives to ensure open communication and a sense of partnership from the very beginning. Our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in March 2026, rated us as Requires Improvement overall, with Good ratings in both the Caring and Responsive domains. We are genuinely proud that the warmth, compassion, and attentiveness of our team have been recognised, as these qualities sit at the very heart of what we do every day for our residents. At the same time, we acknowledge openly that there are areas, particularly around safety, effectiveness, and leadership, where we are actively working to improve. We view the inspection findings as a clear and welcome roadmap, and we are committed to making meaningful, lasting progress so that every domain reflects the standard of care our residents deserve. If you are exploring residential or dementia care options in Sheerness for someone dear to you, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about life at Oakdene, and help you decide whether our home might be the right next chapter for your loved one.
Care provided at Oakdene Rest Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 5 March 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Oakdene Rest Home compares in Swale
Measured against the 25 care homes for older people registered in Swale. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 27 places. Smaller than 15 of the 25 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 18 of the 25 homes (72%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 5 March 2026. 2 of the 25 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2015. 13 of the 25 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 25 homes, 16 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 3 of the 22 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Swale.
The local picture: Swale
What the numbers say about care for older people in Swale, in Kent.
What care costs in Kent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,187 | £1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing care | £1,378 | £1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,500. Rising to 17,400 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,600 by 2035, up 51%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 58. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Oakdene Rest Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 10 March 2015, so 11 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 11 May 2026.
- Run by
- Oak Health Uk Ltd, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Oakdene Rest Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Southend University Hospital, Southend-on-Sea, 10.3 miles away
It is about 10.3 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Queenborough Station, 1.8 miles away
- Sheerness-on-Sea Station, 2.1 miles away
- Swale Station, 2.9 miles away
Around Oakdene Rest Home
- H: Oakdene Rest Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Oakdene Rest Home
Where is Oakdene Rest Home located?
Oakdene Rest Home is a residential care home in Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Oakdene Rest Home provide?
Oakdene Rest Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Oakdene Rest Home's CQC rating?
Oakdene Rest Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 5 March 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Oakdene Rest Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Oakdene Rest Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Oakdene Rest Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Oakdene Rest Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Oakdene Rest Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Oakdene Rest Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Oakdene Rest Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Oakdene Rest Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Oakdene Rest Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Oakdene Rest Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Oakdene Rest Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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