The Oakes Care Home

14/06/2026

🐾 We had a wonderful visit from our pet therapy friend, Ernie, here at The Oakes! 🐶❤️

Ernie absolutely loved all the attention, cuddles, and fuss from our residents, and it was clear the feeling was mutual. His friendly nature and wagging tail brought plenty of smiles, laughter, and joy to everyone he met.

Pet therapy visits are always a highlight, and Ernie certainly made today extra special. Thank you for brightening our day, Ernie – we can't wait to see you again soon! 🐾😊

09/06/2026

The Oakes Tuesdays –🌟Staff Appreciation Day 🌟

Today, we wanted to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to our incredible team.

As a small token of our appreciation, we treated our colleagues to some sweet treats and snacks to enjoy throughout the day. 🍫🍬

We are so grateful for everything they do and for the difference they make in the lives of our residents and each other. 💕

🧡Thank you for being the heart of The Oakes.

05/06/2026

🌟 RAFFLE TIME AT THE OAKES! 🌟

Fancy treating yourself to our beautiful Pearl-Themed Pamper Hamper? 🛁✨

For just £1 a strip, you could be our lucky winner! 🎟️💖

Not only do you have the chance to win this fantastic prize, but every ticket purchased helps support our residents, with all proceeds going directly into our Residents' Fund. This helps us continue creating special activities, experiences and memorable moments for everyone at The Oakes. ❤️

Pop along, grab your tickets and help us make a difference while being in with a chance of winning! 🍀

Good luck everyone! 🤞✨

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04/06/2026

At The Oakes, we've all come together to support a great cause ❤️

After having a good clear out, our residents and team decided that instead of throwing unwanted clothes away, we would donate them to the British Heart Foundation.

A special thank you to our Head Housekeeper for organising the collection and even helping to load the van! 🚚

We're proud to be giving back to the community and supporting such a worthwhile charity. 💙

01/06/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that The Oakes recently underwent an internal quality inspection and achieved an overall rating of GOOD within the HC-One Internal Quality Assessment Framework 🎉

This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion, and hard work shown by our amazing staff team every single day. Their commitment to providing high-quality care and support truly makes a difference to the lives of our residents and families.

A huge thank you to every member of the team for your continued efforts, professionalism, and kindness. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and this result is something everyone should be proud of 👏

We will continue working together on our journey to outstanding and remain committed to delivering the very best care possible.

Well done Team Oakes! 💙

29/05/2026

What a truly special day we had celebrating our lovely resident’s 100th Birthday! 🎉🎂👑

Surrounded by her wonderful family, glorious sunshine, and a beautiful birthday cake, it was a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. As if turning 100 wasn’t special enough, she was also delighted to receive a letter from The King! 🇬🇧✨

Earlier this month, we asked if people would kindly send birthday cards to help make her milestone even more memorable. We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to send a card. She was absolutely overwhelmed and delighted to receive so many kind wishes and thoughtful messages.

Thank you for helping make her 100th birthday such an unforgettable celebration! 💖

26/05/2026

Yesterday we had a delightful visit from Simply Shetlands 🐴💛

Our residents were pleasantly surprised to meet two beautiful Shetland ponies and enjoyed some wonderful therapy time with them. There were plenty of smiles, cuddles, and special moments shared throughout the visit.

A huge thank you to Simply Shetlands for bringing so much joy to everyone’s day — we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! ✨

25/05/2026

Afternoon tea ☕ and board game fun were on the agenda last week! 🎲

Our residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of classic board games. From old favourites to great conversations over tea, it was wonderful to see everyone having so much fun together. 💛

What’s your favourite classic board game? 👇

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22/05/2026

18/05/2026

🚢⚓ Join us for our Summer Fayre at The Oakes Care Home! ⚓🚢

📅 Saturday 11th July
🕛 12pm – 4pm
📍 Oakes Care Centre

This year’s theme is ✨ Cruise Ship Travels ✨ and we can’t wait to welcome you aboard for an afternoon full of fun!

Enjoy:
🎯 Stalls
🎲 Outdoor games
🎶 Entertainment
🎟️ Tombola
☕ Refreshments
😂 Lots of fun and laughter for everyone!

Bring your family and friends along and help us make it a fantastic day to remember. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌞