Oakview Lodge
Oakview Lodge is a nursing home in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (AL7 4DT). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Oakview Lodge
Oakview Lodge is a nursing home in Welwyn Garden City. We care for older people who need qualified nursing support alongside daily care, including many people living with dementia, and we also support younger adults with nursing needs. Having nurses here means that health needs can be met without somebody having to move again, and it means families can hand over the exhausting business of coordinating care and go back to simply being family. Around that, we try to keep life ordinary. People choose when to get up, what to eat and how to spend the day, and we would rather fit our routine round them than the reverse. Respite stays are available too, for families needing a break or for someone recovering after time in hospital. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We are not going to talk around that. We know which parts of our work were not good enough, and we are dealing with them with our team rather than waiting to be inspected again. If you are considering us, please ask about it directly, and ask to see what has actually changed. We would far rather have that conversation than have you find out later. You are welcome to visit at any reasonable time and see the home as it really is, and to speak to the people who live here and their relatives.
Care provided at Oakview Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Oakview Lodge
Where is Oakview Lodge located?
Oakview Lodge is a nursing home in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4DT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Oakview Lodge provide?
Oakview Lodge is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Oakview Lodge's CQC rating?
Oakview Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 12 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Oakview Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Oakview Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Oakview Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Oakview Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Oakview Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Oakview Lodge 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?
Yes. Yes. Oakview Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Oakview Lodge 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?
Yes. Yes. Oakview Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 East
Oakview Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Oakview Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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