Oakwood Private Nursing Home

Staffing

There are adequate numbers of skilled staff on duty to meet residents' needs, including those who prefer to stay in their rooms. Staff are knowledgeable, respond promptly, and receive induction and ongoing training, though infection control training needs improvement.

Activities

There is a varied and lively social activity programme in the main sitting room that most residents enjoy. However, residents who prefer to stay in their bedrooms, especially in the 'apartment block', feel there is not enough to do and social needs are not fully met for them.

Food

Residents are very complimentary about the food, which is homemade with variety and choice at each meal. Snacks and refreshments are available throughout the day, and staff provide respectful assistance during mealtimes.

Dementia

The centre provides care for people with dementia and staff are trained to support residents with responsive behaviours using a positive and minimal restraint approach.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 2 September 2025. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)