What is Meant by Residential Care? A Guide for Families Choosing the right kind of support for an ageing relative or a loved one with evolving needs is one of the most significant decisions a family can make. It’s a choice rooted in love, respect, and the desire to ensure their continued comfort and safety. … Read more
Finding the Right Fit: Why Oakwood House is a Leading Norfolk Residential Care Home Choosing a residential care home for yourself or a loved one is a monumental decision, often filled with mixed emotions. You are looking for more than just a place to live; you are seeking a new home defined by warmth, professional … Read more
A day in the life of a resident The path to choosing a care home can be challenging, but gaining a clear picture of what daily life looks like offers immense reassurance. At Oakwood House, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care, within a warm, purpose-built environment. Here is a look at a typical day, designed … Read more
And the winner is… We have some incredibly exciting news to share! The entire team at Oakwood House is celebrating a major achievement: we have won the prestigious Learning and Development Award at the NorCA Norfolk Care Awards 2024! This award is a huge honour, but more importantly, it is powerful recognition of the dedication and hard work our team … Read more
And the winner is… At Oakwood House, we strive to give the very best care to each and every one of our residents. The high level of service and care we provide has been recognised in our most recent CQC report where we were rated as ‘Good’ but the best form of recognition always comes from … Read more
And the winner is… We were already proud of what we deliver for our residents and their families, seeing the positive changes we make every day is always reward enough. However, being recognised among the best in the county is truly the icing on the cake! We were extremely proud and honoured to have been … Read more
And the winner is… Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but for our residents, it’s so much more than that, it’s medicine, comfort, and a cornerstone of well-being. That is why we are incredibly proud to have achieved a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating. This top rating, awarded by the Food Standards Agency, isn’t just an … Read more
a family guide The decision to move a loved one into a care home is often met with mixed emotions. While there is a profound sense of relief that comes with ensuring they’ll receive expert, round-the-clock support, there’s often a deeply rooted concern: will this new place ever truly feel like home? At Oakwood House in … Read more
a family guide One of the biggest concerns families have when moving a loved one into care is the fear that they will “lose themselves“, that their independence and personal freedom will be diminished. At Oakwood House, we actively push back against this idea. Our philosophy is centred on maintaining dignity, choice, and independence, providing tailored support … Read more
a family guide The decision to move a loved one into residential or nursing care is often accompanied by an overwhelming sense of guilt and worry. Families often wonder whether the family member will feel alone. At Oakwood House, we want to reassure you that choosing our home is not the end of your journey together, … Read more
