45 Freemantle Common Road, Bitterne, Southampton SO19 7NG Tailored dementia care focused on dignity and respect
Our stylish, purpose-built home is situated in the peaceful residential area of Bitterne. We warmly welcome those living with dementia in need of residential, nursing or palliative care. We also provide care for those living with Parkinson’s and short stay care.
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Dementia café |
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Who is this home suitable for?
Residential care residential-care
Nursing care nursing-care
Respite and short stays respite-and-short-stays
Day care day-care
Early stage dementia early-stage-dementia
Advanced dementia advanced-dementia
Recovery post-op or after illness recovery-post-op-or-after-illness
Parkinson’s parkinson
Huntington’s huntington
Physical or learning disabilities physical-or-learning-disabilities
Palliative care palliative-care
What’s included for the price?
All residents appreciate the key things like delicious meals and laundry services. A few options are at an extra cost.
Included:
- GP visits
- Visits to an optician
- Religious services
- Nutritionist advice
- Namaste project
- Dental appointments
- Pet therapy
Optional extras:
- Hairdresser
- Beautician
- Chiropody
If you would like to find out more about Oak Lodge Care Home, speak to a member of our Customer Care Team, who are on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Call us on 0345 600 4622 ^
Ashley, Leeds Customer Care Team, who are we?
How we’re keeping our residents safe from coronavirus (COVID-19)
As ever, the care and safety of our residents and our people continues to be our highest priority during these unprecedented times. That’s why we’re doing everything we can to look after our residents and their loved ones.
We’re following strict infection control measures in all our homes
Be assured we’re taking extra measures to prevent the spread of infection in each of our homes, including frequent deep cleaning and rolling out testing for our staff and residents.
We have all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All our homes have been supplied with the necessary supplies of PPE, and our in-house procurement team is ready to source further supplies if needed.
We’re keeping residents and their loved ones connected
We’re doing everything we can to keep our residents connected to their loved ones and the wider community, from video calls to letters and our new Bupa Buddy service.
For the latest updates, support and guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19) please visit our information hub.
Take a video tour of our care home
Discover everything you need to know about our home with our latest video tour. It’ll give you an overview of our home, from the care we provide to the facilities on offer, with photography of the bedrooms and living areas too.
Personalised care in a warm, welcoming environment
We put a real focus on making sure our care provides residents with the respect, dignity and high quality of life that they deserve. We encourage them to get involved in the variety of activities we offer to cultivate a social atmosphere.
Great places to socialise, enjoy an activity or have quiet time
We have several lounges where residents can socialise, enjoy a coffee and watch television. There are also plenty of spaces around the home where residents can relax and enjoy some quiet time.
Relax and enjoy the secure gardens
Our gardens have many spots that are ideal for stopping and taking in the sights. Residents are also encouraged to help tend to the gardens, contributing in any way they wish.
Enjoy a tea or coffee with family friends at our dementia café
We organise regular dementia cafes to provide support, information and advice for both residents and relatives.
Take time to pamper yourself in our salon
Our salon can provide a wide range of beautician options to our residents.
There’s no typical day at Oak Lodge, but we arrange plenty to do, both here at the home as well as out and about.
Have a spectacular day at the races
We take residents on days out to the races to have a flutter if they so wish.
Regular seasonal events
We hold a variety of seasonal events including Easter celebrations, a summer fete and a Christmas party. People living locally are always invited to come along too, so residents feel part of their community.
Keep fit and healthy
Whether its standing up or from the comfort of their armchairs, residents are encourage to partake in gentle exercises.
“People living at the home were put at the centre of processes to monitor and improve the quality of the service. People received a service which was well led. There was a very open, inclusive atmosphere in the home, with a strong sense of team working and ethos of continuous improvement.”
“I am totally confident that my mother is very well cared for here. The staff are very professional as well as kind and friendly to my mother. Her standard of hygiene and health has improved immensely since she came here from her previous residential home. I no longer have sleepless nights worrying about her because I know she is very well cared for in every way now.”
Daughter of resident, 12 June 2020, carehome.co.uk
“I have found that all the staff treat the resident with dignity and kindness and nothing is too much for them. They also treated me well when I was able to visit my mother-in-law.”
Son-in-law of resident, 12 June 2020, carehome.co.uk
“Oak Lodge offers high standards of care with a professional staff and their attitude towards residents is caring and respectful. My Mother was discharged from hospital in October 2019 to Oak Lodge following a series of strokes and suffering with dementia. Due to the current pandemic, we are not able to visit but receive regular updates from Oak Lodge. I am very glad to report that there have been no issues with their supply of PPE and at the time of writing the home is virus-free. Prior to the current situation, we were allowed to visit at any time and always made welcome by all members of staff. My levels of stress and worry about my Mother have significantly reduced compared to when we were caring for her in her own home with help from carers (who were excellent) four times a day. We know Mum is in a safe place and it is very reassuring for us. A big thank you to all at Oak Lodge.”
Daughter of resident, 11 June 2020, carehome.co.uk
Help when you need it
Choosing a care home can be stressful, especially if you've never done it before. Where do you start? Well, right here. Our helpful, understanding care advisers offer free advice on anything from funding to finding just the right home.
Call a customer care adviser on 0345 600 4622^
Ask us to assess your situation and talk to you about paying for care, and how funding works.
Find care homes that might be right for you, and book one or more visits.
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