- Care home
Oakley Grange
Assessment report published 13 July 2026
Contents
Ratings
Our view of the service
This inspection was carried out between 23 June and 2 July 2026. Oakley Grange is a residential care home for up to 76 people, including older people and people living with dementia. At the time of our inspection there were 34 people living in the home. This was the first inspection of this service, and we reviewed all 5 key questions.
As part of our inspection, we spoke with people who used the service, their relatives, staff, the registered manager and the provider’s care and quality managers. We reviewed care plans, medication records, recruitment files and quality assurance records.
Oakley Grange presented a welcoming environment which was clean and well-maintained. Staffing levels enabled staff to provide safe care which was responsive to people’s individual needs. Staff received a structured induction when they started working at the home and regular refresher training to ensure their practice reflected current guidance and standards. Staff understood their responsibility to protect people from potential harm, abuse or poor practice and monitored people to identify any deterioration in their health. Effective communication ensured any changes in people’s needs were communicated between teams and shared with other healthcare professionals when people transitioned between services.
Pre-admission assessments involved people and their relatives and explored people’s personal identities, cultural requirements, religious needs and communication preferences. Where people had risks associated with their health or medical conditions, these were identified and planned for. A weekly ward round with the local GP practice meant people had consistent oversight of their health and medication. Safe medicines practice ensured people received their medicines as prescribed.
The provider and registered manager were committed to ensuring everyone in the home had the same access to opportunities and experiences. Assessments and care plans considered any factors that could increase the risk of people being disadvantaged because their needs were not being recognised or met. Staff promoted person centred care by respecting people’s preferences and routines and encouraging their independence.
The provider had a framework of checks and audits to ensure standards were maintained, regulations were met and which supported accountability across the service. There were policies to promote equality and inclusion, and staff felt confident to share their feedback about the service. The provider had established strong and meaningful partnerships with other organisations and health professionals to benefit people living in the home as well as the wider community.
People's experience of this service
People felt safe, confident and comfortable with the staff who cared for and supported them. During our visit we saw staff engaged with people in a warm and unhurried manner, taking time to listen to what they had to say.
People were encouraged to make choices daily from what to wear, what to eat and the way they wanted their care delivered. People’s wishes were respected and careful planning enabled positive risk taking. This helped people to maintain independence and control in their lives, boosting their confidence and emotional wellbeing.
People had the opportunity to engage in a range of meaningful activities to improve their physical, mental and social health. Diverse cultural events and religious festivals were celebrated to promote an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Relatives were positive about the quality of care provided at Oakley Grange and told us they were involved and consulted about their family member and any changes in their needs. Relatives gave examples of how the care their family members received demonstrated compassion and empathy, and that people’s history and individuality was respected and valued.