Oak Park Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds66
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2021-12-30
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People describe feeling reassured from their very first visit. The reception is warm, and staff take time to help new residents settle in properly. There's something about the way the team handles those crucial early days that puts families at ease.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-12-30
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2021 inspection. The published summary does not describe specific findings about care planning, staff training, GP access, or nutrition and hydration. The home lists dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment as specialisms, meaning staff should hold relevant training across multiple areas. No information is available about how often care plans are reviewed or whether families are included in those reviews. The monitoring review of July 2023 did not identify evidence requiring a rating change.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2021 inspection. No direct observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no family testimony are available in the published inspection summary. The home's specialisms include dementia and mental health conditions, where the quality of moment-to-moment staff interactions matters enormously. No information is available about whether staff use preferred names, allow residents time to make choices, or respond appropriately to distress. The absence of published detail means this Good rating cannot be further explored through the inspection text alone.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2021 inspection. No specific information about the activities programme, individual engagement, complaints handling, or end-of-life planning is available in the published findings. The home cares for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, meaning a proportion of residents may not be able to participate in group activities and would benefit from one-to-one engagement. No detail is available about whether such provision exists. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence to reduce the Good rating.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the December 2021 inspection, representing an improvement from the home's previous Requires Improvement rating. The home is operated by Bondcare (Darrington) Limited. No information about the registered manager's tenure, visibility, or relationship with staff and residents is available in the published summary. No detail on governance systems, quality audits, or how the home uses feedback from residents and families to improve is published. The monitoring review of July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Oak Park supports residents under and over 65 with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. They also provide specialist dementia care. The home offers dedicated support for residents living with dementia, drawing on their experience with various complex conditions to provide appropriate care. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Oak Park Care Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating to a Good rating across all five inspection domains. The score is held back by the limited detail available in the published inspection findings, meaning several important areas cannot be fully assessed from the report alone.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People describe feeling reassured from their very first visit. The reception is warm, and staff take time to help new residents settle in properly. There's something about the way the team handles those crucial early days that puts families at ease.
What inspectors have recorded
The weekday team consistently delivers thoughtful, attentive care. However, families should know that weekend coverage has been less reliable, with one family reporting concerns about supervision when regular staff weren't present. It's worth asking about current weekend arrangements when you visit.
How it sits against good practice
For families seeking care in Dewsbury, Oak Park offers solid fundamentals in a well-kept setting.
Worth a visit
Oak Park Care Home on Walnut Lane in Dewsbury was rated Good at its December 2021 inspection, with all five domains, safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, achieving that rating. Importantly, this represents an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful signal that the home recognised problems and addressed them. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to reduce that rating. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection report provides domain ratings but very little specific detail, no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no specifics on staffing, food, activities, or dementia care practice. This means the Good rating is confirmed but much of what matters most to families, warmth, pace of care, what your mum's day actually looks like, cannot be assessed from the published findings alone. Before making a decision, visit in person during a weekday afternoon, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota rather than a template, and ask specifically how many permanent staff work the dementia unit on night shifts.
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In Their Own Words
How Oak Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Clean, comfortable care with genuine warmth in Dewsbury
Compassionate Care in Dewsbury at Oak Park Care Home
Walking into Oak Park Care Home in Dewsbury, families often comment on how fresh and welcoming it feels. The team here creates a comfortable environment for residents with various needs, from physical disabilities to mental health conditions. It's the kind of place where first impressions tend to stick — and they're usually good ones.
Who they care for
Oak Park supports residents under and over 65 with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. They also provide specialist dementia care.
The home offers dedicated support for residents living with dementia, drawing on their experience with various complex conditions to provide appropriate care.
“For families seeking care in Dewsbury, Oak Park offers solid fundamentals in a well-kept setting.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Oak Park Care Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating to a Good rating across all five inspection domains. The score is held back by the limited detail available in the published inspection findings, meaning several important areas cannot be fully assessed from the report alone.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People describe feeling reassured from their very first visit. The reception is warm, and staff take time to help new residents settle in properly. There's something about the way the team handles those crucial early days that puts families at ease.
What inspectors have recorded
The weekday team consistently delivers thoughtful, attentive care. However, families should know that weekend coverage has been less reliable, with one family reporting concerns about supervision when regular staff weren't present. It's worth asking about current weekend arrangements when you visit.
How it sits against good practice
For families seeking care in Dewsbury, Oak Park offers solid fundamentals in a well-kept setting.
Worth a visit
Oak Park Care Home on Walnut Lane in Dewsbury was rated Good at its December 2021 inspection, with all five domains, safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, achieving that rating. Importantly, this represents an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful signal that the home recognised problems and addressed them. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to reduce that rating. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection report provides domain ratings but very little specific detail, no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no specifics on staffing, food, activities, or dementia care practice. This means the Good rating is confirmed but much of what matters most to families, warmth, pace of care, what your mum's day actually looks like, cannot be assessed from the published findings alone. Before making a decision, visit in person during a weekday afternoon, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota rather than a template, and ask specifically how many permanent staff work the dementia unit on night shifts.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Oak Park Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Oak Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Clean, comfortable care with genuine warmth in Dewsbury
Compassionate Care in Dewsbury at Oak Park Care Home
Walking into Oak Park Care Home in Dewsbury, families often comment on how fresh and welcoming it feels. The team here creates a comfortable environment for residents with various needs, from physical disabilities to mental health conditions. It's the kind of place where first impressions tend to stick — and they're usually good ones.
Who they care for
Oak Park supports residents under and over 65 with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. They also provide specialist dementia care.
The home offers dedicated support for residents living with dementia, drawing on their experience with various complex conditions to provide appropriate care.
Management & ethos
The weekday team consistently delivers thoughtful, attentive care. However, families should know that weekend coverage has been less reliable, with one family reporting concerns about supervision when regular staff weren't present. It's worth asking about current weekend arrangements when you visit.
The home & environment
The home keeps everything spotless — it's one of the first things visitors notice. The accommodation feels comfortable and well-maintained throughout, with that fresh, clean smell that tells you housekeeping is taken seriously here.
“For families seeking care in Dewsbury, Oak Park offers solid fundamentals in a well-kept setting.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
