Oake Meadows Care Home
Oake Meadows Care Home is a nursing home in Taunton, Somerset (TA1 4RA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Oake Meadows Care Home
Oake Meadows Care Home is a nursing home near Taunton in Somerset. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, and for people living with mental ill health alongside a physical condition. Respite stays are available as well. Registered nurses are on duty here at all hours. Medication is managed closely, wound care and conditions that fluctuate are handled on site, and a change in a resident's health tends to be noticed early because the person noticing knows them well. We work with GPs, district nurses, community mental health teams, therapists and hospital staff, and we keep asking when a resident needs something that is slow to arrive. Dementia care is a large part of our work, and we treat it as caring for a person with a history rather than managing a condition. Families hold most of that history and we ask for it early, because it is what allows us to understand distress somebody cannot put into words. The day here is kept calm and unhurried. For younger adults, we are conscious that nobody plans to live in a nursing home, so privacy, independence and holding on to friendships and interests get real attention. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families are welcome at any reasonable hour. Ring us if you would like to look round.
Care provided at Oake Meadows Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 June 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Oake Meadows Care Home
Where is Oake Meadows Care Home located?
Oake Meadows Care Home is a nursing home in Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Oake Meadows Care Home provide?
Oake Meadows Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Oake Meadows Care Home's CQC rating?
Oake Meadows Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Oake Meadows Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Oake Meadows Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Oake Meadows Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Oake Meadows Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Oake Meadows Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Oake Meadows Care 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?
Yes. Yes. Oake Meadows Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Oake Meadows Care 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?
Yes. Yes. Oake Meadows Care Home 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 South West
Oake Meadows Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Oake Meadows Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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