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Oake Meadows Care Home
Wyvern Road, Taunton, TA1 4RA
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Call now for more details - staff are happy to answer any of your questions about care.
Summary
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Good
Regulator's rating
More details -
105 beds
Maximum occupancy
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1997
Date opened
From the owner
Oake Meadows Nursing Home is registered to care for 105 people, making a significant contribution to the Taunton community, particularly for people with dementia and learning disabilities.
The home has a versatile outlook upon residents’ lifestyle…
Oake Meadows Nursing Home is registered to care for 105 people, making a significant contribution to the Taunton community, particularly for people with dementia and learning disabilities.
The home has a versatile outlook upon residents’ lifestyles, supporting day and respite care requirements, while looking to champion the UK National Dementia Strategy.
Within the home’s large accommodation, Oake Meadows carers take pride in treating each and every resident as an individual, getting to understand their needs through personalised care programmes.
From the manager
“Welcome to Larchwood We offer first class care for the elderly on a permanent or respite basis, delivered by highly trained professionals in lovely comfortable surroundings. Our philosophy is simple; we want everyone to enjoy life to the full. We never forget that all our residents are individuals and we treat them with dignity, privacy and respect while offering freedom of choice and as much independence as possible. Friends and family are welcome at any time. Hot drinks and snacks are always available and guests are invited to share a meal with residents. Our cook prepares three nutritious meals a day and the menu changes regularly to reflect seasonal produce. Special diets are catered for. Residents have freedom to choose what to do and when. There is plenty going and our activities coordinator puts together a full programme which is adapted to suit the needs and wishes of our residents. Activities include quizzes, sing-alongs, reminiscence therapy, indoor games, art and craft, baking and wherever possible, trips out and about. I’d love to show you around the home. So if you should like a tour, or wish to discuss any aspect of elderly care with me, please telephone the home to make an appointment. Yours sincerely Katrina Ball Home Manager”
— Katrina Ball
Care provided
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Nursing care
Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.
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Dementia care
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
Care specialisms
This home offers specialised care for any of the following:
- Adults over 65 years
- Adults under 65 years
- Hearing impairment
- Visual impairment
- Speech impairment
- Mental health conditions
- Dementia
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
Features
- 105 beds
- All single bedrooms
- 105 en-suite rooms
- Purpose built, opened in 1997
- Elevator
- Wheelchair access
- Personal furniture allowed
- TV point in rooms
- Pets allowed (by arrangement)
- Grounds / gardens
Prices
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Funding for care in England
If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.
To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.
Read more about how to fund care