Oakdene Rest Home
Residential care home in Sheerness, Kent
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About
Oakdene Rest Home is a residential care home in Minster-On-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, with 27 registered beds. It cares for older people and people living with dementia, and it accepts residents aged 65 and over, both men and women. The home is fully furnished, and residents are encouraged to bring their own belongings so that their rooms reflect their tastes and personalities. Care is provided around the clock, and many of the staff have worked there for ten years or more.
The Care Quality Commission, which regulates the home in England, rated it Requires Improvement overall in its 2026 report. It graded the home Good for Caring and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
86 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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 Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Oakdene Rest Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southend Hospital, 10.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SHEERNESS HEALTH CENTRE, 1.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sheerness
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Sheppey
- day opportunities at 2 day centres in Sheerness and Leysdown, including transport, light breakfast, a freshly cooked lunch and activities - trips and outings, included escorted shopping every…
Swale Community and Voluntary Services
SCVS is an umbrella organisation offering support including training to voluntary organisations in Swale and as an accredited volunteer centre offer a volunteer brokerage service. We operate a…
The Southend-on-sea Stroke Club
Provide support, friendship and comfort by way of social activities for people who have suffered a stroke or strokes within the area of the Borough of Southend-on-Sea.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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