Oakland Grange
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 beds42
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2017-08-22
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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 & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2017-08-22
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the last inspection. This domain typically covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, and food. No specific findings are described in the available text: there are no records of care plan reviews, no training completion figures, and no detail about how the home supports residents to see GPs or other health professionals. The home is registered as a dementia specialist, which implies dementia-specific training should be in place, but the inspection text does not confirm what that training covers.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the last inspection. Inspectors were therefore satisfied with how staff treat the people who live here. No direct observations are recorded in the available text: there are no descriptions of staff interactions, no notes on whether residents were addressed by preferred names, and no relative or resident quotes. This is the domain most valued by families in our review data, with staff warmth (57.3%) and compassion and dignity (55.2%) being the two highest-weighted themes.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the last inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors care to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, and plans well for end of life. No specific activity programmes, individual engagement examples, or end-of-life planning details are described in the available text. For a 42-bed home with a dementia specialism, the range and quality of activities is particularly important, as people with advanced dementia often cannot join standard group sessions and need one-to-one engagement.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the last inspection. A named registered manager, Ms Kim Victoria Clayton, and a nominated individual, Mr Kevin Humphrys, are recorded with the regulator. This confirms a formal accountability structure is in place. No detail is provided about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and incidents. The inspection took place in October 2020, so any management changes since then would not be reflected in the rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team provides residential care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those with dementia. They adapt routines and environments to meet changing needs. For residents with dementia, the home adjusts both physical spaces and daily routines to provide appropriate support. Staff work with families to understand individual preferences and maintain familiar comforts. 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
Oakland Grange holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, meaning most scores reflect the rating grade rather than direct observations or testimony. Families should treat this score as a starting point and gather first-hand evidence on a visit.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Oakland Grange in Littlehampton was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection, published in November 2020. A review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating. The home is registered for 42 beds, specialises in dementia care for adults over 65, and has a named registered manager and nominated individual recorded with the regulator. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of daily life, and no figures on staffing, activities, or food. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it is now several years old. Before making a decision, visit in person during mid-morning or after lunch to watch how staff interact with your parent's potential neighbours, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and ask specifically about night staffing levels on the dementia unit.
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In Their Own Words
How Oakland Grange describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where thoughtful details make real differences to daily life
Dedicated residential home Support in Littlehampton
Oaklands in Littlehampton offers residential care for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home focuses on creating a comfortable environment where individual needs guide the care approach. Located in this West Sussex coastal town, they work closely with families to support residents through different stages of care.
Who they care for
The team provides residential care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those with dementia. They adapt routines and environments to meet changing needs.
For residents with dementia, the home adjusts both physical spaces and daily routines to provide appropriate support. Staff work with families to understand individual preferences and maintain familiar comforts.
“If you're considering care options in the Littlehampton area, visiting Oaklands could help you understand their approach to supporting older adults.”
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
Oakland Grange holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, meaning most scores reflect the rating grade rather than direct observations or testimony. Families should treat this score as a starting point and gather first-hand evidence on a visit.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Oakland Grange in Littlehampton was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection, published in November 2020. A review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating. The home is registered for 42 beds, specialises in dementia care for adults over 65, and has a named registered manager and nominated individual recorded with the regulator. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of daily life, and no figures on staffing, activities, or food. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it is now several years old. Before making a decision, visit in person during mid-morning or after lunch to watch how staff interact with your parent's potential neighbours, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and ask specifically about night staffing levels on the dementia unit.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Oakland Grange measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Oakland Grange describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where thoughtful details make real differences to daily life
Dedicated residential home Support in Littlehampton
Oaklands in Littlehampton offers residential care for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home focuses on creating a comfortable environment where individual needs guide the care approach. Located in this West Sussex coastal town, they work closely with families to support residents through different stages of care.
Who they care for
The team provides residential care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those with dementia. They adapt routines and environments to meet changing needs.
For residents with dementia, the home adjusts both physical spaces and daily routines to provide appropriate support. Staff work with families to understand individual preferences and maintain familiar comforts.
“If you're considering care options in the Littlehampton area, visiting Oaklands could help you understand their approach to supporting older adults.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
