Oaklands Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds33
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-05-02
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 warmth82
- Compassion & dignity85
- Cleanliness75
- Activities & engagement78
- Food quality72
- Healthcare85
- Management & leadership92
- Resident happiness78
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-05-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Outstanding at the September 2025 inspection. This is the highest rating available and indicates that inspectors found exceptional practice in training, care planning, healthcare coordination and outcomes for residents. For a home specialising in dementia care for adults over 65, this rating is significant. Outstanding in Effective is relatively rare and suggests that staff knowledge, care plan quality and access to healthcare professionals are all operating above the standard expected.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. Inspectors assessed whether staff treat residents with kindness, respect their dignity, protect their privacy and support their independence. A Good rating means these standards were consistently met. The published summary does not include specific observations or quotes from residents or relatives recorded during the inspection.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether the home provides care that meets each individual's needs and preferences, including activities, engagement, and planning for end of life. A Good rating indicates that inspectors found the home to be meeting these requirements. The published summary does not describe specific activities, individual tailoring arrangements, or end-of-life planning practices in detail.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Outstanding at the September 2025 inspection. This is the highest rating and covers the quality of management, governance, staff culture, accountability and continuous improvement. The registered manager is Mr Paul William Cartwright and the nominated individual is Ms Anita Redwood. An Outstanding rating in this domain indicates that inspectors found leadership to be genuinely embedded, staff to be supported and empowered, and governance systems to be robust and actively used to improve quality.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Glentworth House specializes in dementia care for adults over 65. They understand the unique challenges memory conditions bring and shape their approach around each resident's needs. Structured activities form part of daily life here, designed to engage residents at different stages of their dementia journey. The care team works to maintain a stimulating environment that supports cognitive function while ensuring physical safety. 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
Glentworth House scores strongly overall, driven by Outstanding ratings in both Effective and Well-led, which reflect the areas families consistently rate most highly: knowing staff are skilled, and trusting that someone capable is running the home. The Good ratings in Safe, Caring and Responsive round out a picture of a home performing well across the board.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Glentworth House in Hove was assessed in September 2025 and the report was published in December 2025. The home holds an overall rating of Good, with two domains rated Outstanding: Effective (covering training, care planning and healthcare) and Well-led (covering management, governance and accountability). Safe, Caring and Responsive are all rated Good. This is a strong profile, and the Outstanding ratings in the areas families most often cite as decisive, knowing staff are properly skilled and that someone capable is firmly in charge, are a genuine positive signal for any family considering this home for a parent with dementia. The main uncertainty is that the published inspection summary available at the time of this report contains limited narrative detail behind the ratings, so it is not possible to verify specific observations about food quality, night staffing ratios, agency use, or individual activity provision. These are not criticisms of the home; they are simply gaps in what the published summary reveals. Before you decide, visit at a mealtime, ask how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and find out how one-to-one engagement is organised for residents who cannot join group activities. A home with these ratings should be able to answer those questions with confidence.
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In Their Own Words
How Oaklands Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where structured days and attentive care support residents with dementia
Glentworth House – Your Trusted nursing home
When dementia changes how someone experiences the world, finding the right care becomes crucial. Glentworth House in Hove understands this, providing specialized support for residents over 65 who need memory care. The home focuses on creating structured, engaging days that help residents feel secure and connected.
Who they care for
The team at Glentworth House specializes in dementia care for adults over 65. They understand the unique challenges memory conditions bring and shape their approach around each resident's needs.
Structured activities form part of daily life here, designed to engage residents at different stages of their dementia journey. The care team works to maintain a stimulating environment that supports cognitive function while ensuring physical safety.
“If you're considering Glentworth House, visiting in person will give you the clearest sense of whether it feels right for your family.”
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
Glentworth House scores strongly overall, driven by Outstanding ratings in both Effective and Well-led, which reflect the areas families consistently rate most highly: knowing staff are skilled, and trusting that someone capable is running the home. The Good ratings in Safe, Caring and Responsive round out a picture of a home performing well across the board.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Glentworth House in Hove was assessed in September 2025 and the report was published in December 2025. The home holds an overall rating of Good, with two domains rated Outstanding: Effective (covering training, care planning and healthcare) and Well-led (covering management, governance and accountability). Safe, Caring and Responsive are all rated Good. This is a strong profile, and the Outstanding ratings in the areas families most often cite as decisive, knowing staff are properly skilled and that someone capable is firmly in charge, are a genuine positive signal for any family considering this home for a parent with dementia. The main uncertainty is that the published inspection summary available at the time of this report contains limited narrative detail behind the ratings, so it is not possible to verify specific observations about food quality, night staffing ratios, agency use, or individual activity provision. These are not criticisms of the home; they are simply gaps in what the published summary reveals. Before you decide, visit at a mealtime, ask how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and find out how one-to-one engagement is organised for residents who cannot join group activities. A home with these ratings should be able to answer those questions with confidence.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Oaklands Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Oaklands Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where structured days and attentive care support residents with dementia
Glentworth House – Your Trusted nursing home
When dementia changes how someone experiences the world, finding the right care becomes crucial. Glentworth House in Hove understands this, providing specialized support for residents over 65 who need memory care. The home focuses on creating structured, engaging days that help residents feel secure and connected.
Who they care for
The team at Glentworth House specializes in dementia care for adults over 65. They understand the unique challenges memory conditions bring and shape their approach around each resident's needs.
Structured activities form part of daily life here, designed to engage residents at different stages of their dementia journey. The care team works to maintain a stimulating environment that supports cognitive function while ensuring physical safety.
“If you're considering Glentworth House, visiting in person will give you the clearest sense of whether it feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
