Oakdene Care Home
Care home in Sleaford, Lincolnshire
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About
Oakdene Care Home is a 35-bed residential and nursing home in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, run by Mountain Ash Care Group. The home provides care ranging from residential to palliative support, with qualified nurses and trained staff available 24 hours a day. Each resident receives a pre-assessment and an individualised care plan developed in consultation with them and their family.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2023). Oakdene is housed in a Grade II listed building and is situated close to Sleaford town centre.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 November 2023 · Last inspected 19 October 2023
Inspectors found that people at Oakdene, a home for up to 35 older people, felt safe and were supported by enough trained staff who treated them with respect. Residents enjoyed their meals, had choice, and were helped by staff who understood their nutritional needs, while families were supported to stay in touch. The report describes clear progress since the previous inspection, with the environment well maintained.
- Safeguarding concerns are dealt with appropriately, and there are processes for learning from events.
- Medicines are handled safely, supported by monitoring systems that help reduce errors.
- Meals are well managed, with choice offered and staff who understand people's dietary needs.
- Health needs are well managed, with good working relationships with outside health professionals.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 150 m away
- Fire station about 300 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
169 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lincolnshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £744 |
| 2025 | £783 |
What Lincolnshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Oakdene Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pilgrim Hospital, 16.5 miles away. The local GP practice is SLEAFORD MEDICAL GROUP, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sleaford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Sleaford Caring Trust
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Sleaford Dementia Support
Sleaford Dementia Support runs an activity group, singing and carers plus for people with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers. A further group for carers called Carer's Plus gives carers past…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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