Oakleigh care home, Godstone
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds51
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-04-12
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families mention how the home's bright, characterful décor creates a welcoming atmosphere. The staff here are known for their warm, friendly approach that puts both residents and visitors at ease.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-04-12
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good, covering care planning, training, nutrition, hydration, and healthcare access. Oakleigh lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have expected to see evidence of dementia-specific practice. No detail about the content of staff training, the frequency of care plan reviews, or how GP access is arranged is available in the published text. The Good rating suggests inspectors were satisfied overall, but without specific observations it is not possible to assess the depth of practice in this area.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people are supported to maintain their independence. No direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimony are reproduced in the available report text. The Good rating suggests inspectors saw no concerns during their visit, but the absence of specific detail means it is not possible to describe particular interactions or practices that illustrate what caring looks like at this home day to day.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good, covering activities, individual engagement, complaint handling, and end-of-life planning. No specific activities are described in the available report text, and no information is provided about how individual preferences are identified or how people who cannot join group activities are supported. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied that the home was meeting its obligations in this domain, but the level of detail available does not allow a more specific assessment.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good. A named registered manager (Ms Tabitha Harrison-Lyons) and a nominated individual (Mr Daniel Ryan) were in post at the time of inspection, indicating a clear leadership structure. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains suggests that the management team identified problems and addressed them effectively before the January 2022 inspection. No detail about governance processes, how staff raise concerns, or how the home communicates with families is available in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Oakleigh focuses on caring for people over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. For those considering dementia care options, Oakleigh has developed its approach around creating a supportive, understanding environment. The team works to maintain each person's dignity and independence as much as possible. 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 improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains at its January 2022 inspection, which is a genuinely positive sign. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so the score reflects confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families mention how the home's bright, characterful décor creates a welcoming atmosphere. The staff here are known for their warm, friendly approach that puts both residents and visitors at ease.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the feel of a place tells you what you need to know.
Worth a visit
Oakleigh, in Godstone, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in January 2022, published in February 2022. This is a meaningful result because a previous inspection had rated the home as Requires Improvement, meaning the team identified problems and fixed them. The home is run by Anchor Hanover Group, one of the larger care providers in England, and a named registered manager was in post at the time of inspection. It offers 51 beds for adults over 65, including people living with dementia. The main limitation of this report is that the published text contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or families, no inspector observations about particular interactions, and no numerical data on staffing ratios or activity schedules. A Good rating is reassuring, but it does not tell you what daily life actually looks like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit the home during a weekday afternoon when activities are typically running, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), and ask the manager directly how many permanent staff work the dementia unit on nights.
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In Their Own Words
How Oakleigh care home, Godstone describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A bright, welcoming place where warmth meets dementia expertise
Compassionate Care in Godstone at Oakleigh
Finding the right care home means looking for genuine warmth alongside proper expertise. Oakleigh in Godstone offers both, with a bright, distinctive environment that catches your eye the moment you walk in. This Surrey care home specialises in supporting people over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The team at Oakleigh focuses on caring for people over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support.
For those considering dementia care options, Oakleigh has developed its approach around creating a supportive, understanding environment. The team works to maintain each person's dignity and independence as much as possible.
“Sometimes the feel of a place tells you what you need to know.”
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 improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains at its January 2022 inspection, which is a genuinely positive sign. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so the score reflects confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families mention how the home's bright, characterful décor creates a welcoming atmosphere. The staff here are known for their warm, friendly approach that puts both residents and visitors at ease.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the feel of a place tells you what you need to know.
Worth a visit
Oakleigh, in Godstone, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in January 2022, published in February 2022. This is a meaningful result because a previous inspection had rated the home as Requires Improvement, meaning the team identified problems and fixed them. The home is run by Anchor Hanover Group, one of the larger care providers in England, and a named registered manager was in post at the time of inspection. It offers 51 beds for adults over 65, including people living with dementia. The main limitation of this report is that the published text contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or families, no inspector observations about particular interactions, and no numerical data on staffing ratios or activity schedules. A Good rating is reassuring, but it does not tell you what daily life actually looks like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit the home during a weekday afternoon when activities are typically running, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), and ask the manager directly how many permanent staff work the dementia unit on nights.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Oakleigh care home, Godstone measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Oakleigh care home, Godstone describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A bright, welcoming place where warmth meets dementia expertise
Compassionate Care in Godstone at Oakleigh
Finding the right care home means looking for genuine warmth alongside proper expertise. Oakleigh in Godstone offers both, with a bright, distinctive environment that catches your eye the moment you walk in. This Surrey care home specialises in supporting people over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The team at Oakleigh focuses on caring for people over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support.
For those considering dementia care options, Oakleigh has developed its approach around creating a supportive, understanding environment. The team works to maintain each person's dignity and independence as much as possible.
“Sometimes the feel of a place tells you what you need to know.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
