Oakleigh Lodge

Dudley · DY1 2ER

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £950/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Aug 2019
Capacity
19 beds
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What the evidence shows

Oakleigh Lodge is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Aug 2019).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Learning disability support
  • Mental health support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: past management instability

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Oakleigh Healthcare (Dudley) Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Dudley
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
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Oakleigh Lodge Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jun 2019

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Registered Manager
Michelle Susan Ashmore
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes learning disability support, mental health support, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Learning disability support
  • Mental health support
  • Wheelchair access
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning disability
Mental health
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Brain Injury
Schizophrenia
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Registered Manager
Michelle Susan Ashmore

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Oakleigh Lodge: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £950/week

From ≈ £4,131 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Dudley, residential): £725/wk

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Oakleigh Lodge, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Oakleigh Lodge is a residential care home in Dudley, West Midlands, operated by Oakleigh Healthcare (Dudley) Limited since 2011. The home has 19 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

158-160 Stourbridge Road, Dudley, DY1 2ER

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
200m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

480m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

2 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Communal Dining Room
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2019)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

7 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Pet Therapy
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Religious Services
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Cinema
Minibus
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Medical & Therapy

Sensory Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Oakleigh Lodge a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Oakleigh Lodge

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  1. Ask about recent management changes and current leadership stability.

  2. Check how staff continuity is maintained after previous turnover.

  3. Observe the cleanliness and upkeep of resident rooms.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Oakleigh Lodge

What does the inspection rating for Oakleigh Lodge show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Oakleigh Lodge a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Oakleigh Lodge cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Oakleigh Lodge: From £950/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Is Oakleigh Lodge a nursing home or a residential care home?

Oakleigh Lodge is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

How many beds does Oakleigh Lodge have?

Oakleigh Lodge has 19 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

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What do care home reviews say about Oakleigh Lodge?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.

Are Oakleigh Lodge's reviews enough to make a decision?

Oakleigh Lodge's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Oakleigh Lodge safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Oakleigh Lodge is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Oakleigh Lodge?

Oakleigh Lodge is operated by OAKLEIGH HEALTHCARE (DUDLEY) LIMITED (Company registration number: 07410266). Ownership type: independent.

Has Oakleigh Lodge had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Oakleigh Lodge in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Oakleigh Lodge's provider?

Oakleigh Lodge's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Oakleigh Lodge?

Ask Oakleigh Lodge how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Oakleigh Lodge?

Before choosing Oakleigh Lodge, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Dudley to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Oakleigh Lodge's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Oakleigh Lodge looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Oakleigh Lodge's food hygiene rating?

Oakleigh Lodge currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 4 March 2019.

What questions should I ask when visiting Oakleigh Lodge?

When visiting Oakleigh Lodge, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Oakleigh Lodge?

Our visit checklist for Oakleigh Lodge starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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