Oakleigh Residential carehome
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 beds31
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-12-06
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness50
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-12-06
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2019 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published report does not provide specific detail on what inspectors observed, which staff qualifications were reviewed, how frequently care plans are updated, or how the home works with GPs and other health professionals. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied at the time of the inspection.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2019 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. No specific inspector observations, resident testimony, or family quotes are included in the published report. The Good rating indicates that inspectors were satisfied with the quality of interactions and approach to dignity at the time of the visit.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2019 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and end-of-life care. The published report contains no specific detail about what activities are offered, whether individual interests are recorded and acted on, how the home supports residents with advanced dementia to engage, or how end-of-life care is approached. The home caters for adults with dementia and physical disabilities, which means responsiveness to individual need is particularly important.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2019 inspection, and this is an improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating. The registered manager, Mr Mohammed Mawji, is also the nominated individual, meaning one person holds both roles and is directly accountable for the home's quality and governance. A desk review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the rating. No further detail about management culture, staff feedback processes, or governance systems is available in the published report.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in supporting people with dementia alongside general residential care for adults over 65. They also accommodate residents with physical disabilities. The team at Oakleigh provides specialist dementia care as part of their residential services. They support residents at different stages of their dementia journey. 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
Oakleigh Residential Home scores 63 out of 100. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, which is encouraging, but the Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement, and the inspection report provides very little specific detail across any area, limiting how much confidence we can place in the scores.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Oakleigh Residential Home Limited, at 50 Ashby Road, Swadlincote, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in October 2019, an improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. Four domains, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, were all rated Good. This is a meaningful step forward, and it suggests the management team responded to earlier concerns. However, the Safety domain remained at Requires Improvement at the time of that inspection, which is the one area that needs direct attention from any family considering this home. The most important limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no description of what was found in individual rooms or during daily routines. This means the scores above reflect the domain ratings rather than rich on-the-ground evidence. The inspection also took place in October 2019, which is now several years ago. A further review was conducted in July 2023 and found no reason to change the rating, but a formal re-inspection has not been published. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask the manager what specific issues were identified in the Safety domain and what has changed since, and request the most recent evidence of improvement.
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In Their Own Words
How Oakleigh Residential carehome describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care home in Swadlincote for older adults
Compassionate Care in Swadlincote at Oakleigh Residential Home Limited
Oakleigh Residential Home in Swadlincote provides residential care for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home supports people over 65 with various needs, including physical disabilities. Visitors are welcome to arrange a tour to see the facilities and meet the team.
Who they care for
The home specialises in supporting people with dementia alongside general residential care for adults over 65. They also accommodate residents with physical disabilities.
The team at Oakleigh provides specialist dementia care as part of their residential services. They support residents at different stages of their dementia journey.
“To learn more about the care available, families can contact Oakleigh directly to discuss their loved one's specific needs.”
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
Oakleigh Residential Home scores 63 out of 100. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, which is encouraging, but the Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement, and the inspection report provides very little specific detail across any area, limiting how much confidence we can place in the scores.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Oakleigh Residential Home Limited, at 50 Ashby Road, Swadlincote, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in October 2019, an improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. Four domains, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, were all rated Good. This is a meaningful step forward, and it suggests the management team responded to earlier concerns. However, the Safety domain remained at Requires Improvement at the time of that inspection, which is the one area that needs direct attention from any family considering this home. The most important limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no description of what was found in individual rooms or during daily routines. This means the scores above reflect the domain ratings rather than rich on-the-ground evidence. The inspection also took place in October 2019, which is now several years ago. A further review was conducted in July 2023 and found no reason to change the rating, but a formal re-inspection has not been published. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask the manager what specific issues were identified in the Safety domain and what has changed since, and request the most recent evidence of improvement.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Oakleigh Residential carehome measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Oakleigh Residential carehome describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care home in Swadlincote for older adults
Compassionate Care in Swadlincote at Oakleigh Residential Home Limited
Oakleigh Residential Home in Swadlincote provides residential care for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home supports people over 65 with various needs, including physical disabilities. Visitors are welcome to arrange a tour to see the facilities and meet the team.
Who they care for
The home specialises in supporting people with dementia alongside general residential care for adults over 65. They also accommodate residents with physical disabilities.
The team at Oakleigh provides specialist dementia care as part of their residential services. They support residents at different stages of their dementia journey.
“To learn more about the care available, families can contact Oakleigh directly to discuss their loved one's specific needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
