Oakland Grange Residential Care Home, Littlehampton

21/11/2025

Oakland Care Group celebrates CEO's recognition at Great British Care Awards

We are delighted to announce that our CEO, Kevin Humphrys, has been awarded Highly Commended in the Outstanding Contribution to Social Care category at the South East Regional Great British Care Awards 2025.

The Great British Care Awards celebrate excellence across the care sector, recognising individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and innovation in their field. This category specifically honours those who have made a lasting and meaningful impact on social care.

Kevin's recognition reflects his commitment to person-centred practice, responsible use of technology, and a relentless focus on dignity and quality. His leadership has shaped Oakland Care Group's culture and our approach to supporting older adults with compassion and professionalism.

This achievement belongs not just to Kevin, but to our entire team at Oakland Grange and Oakland Court. It reflects the values we share and the standards we hold ourselves to every day: treating every resident with the care and respect we would want for our own families.

We'd like to extend our congratulations to all the finalists and winners across the South East region who are raising the bar for quality care.

https://www.care-awards.co.uk/2025-south-east-winners-and-highly-commended-announced/

19/11/2025

🌟 Weekly Wrap Up at Oakland Grange 🌟 It’s been a wonderfully creative and joyful week here at Oakland Grange!

Our residents enjoyed making their very own firework displays, full of bright colours, glitter, and imagination. The results were fantastic and brought plenty of smiles. 🎆✨

We also celebrated a happy belated birthday to Ann — we hope she had a truly lovely day!

Last week, we highlighted one of our newest pieces of equipment: the Raizer Chair. This innovative tool allows us to safely and gently assist a resident who has experienced a fall, supporting dignity, comfort, and confidence for everyone involved. ❤️

Rachael and Faith brought wonderful energy into the home as they taught us some cheerleader-style moves, Pom Poms and all! The room was full of laughter as staff and residents danced together, creating those special moments of connection we all cherish.

Peggy wowed us once again with her amazing handmade Christmas figures, getting us all into the festive spirit early! 🎄✨

We had another fantastic visit from Gemini Fashion, always a firm favourite, as well as another great performance from Shay, who brought music and joy to the afternoon. 🎶

To top off the week, our residents enjoyed some gentle pamper time with Rachael, the perfect way to relax and unwind. 💅🌸

12/11/2025

Weekly Wrap-Up at Oakland Grange 🎶💛 What a lively and joy-filled week it’s been at Oakland Grange!

Our residents started the week by getting active with our Sit and Be Fit session, there were plenty of smiles, stretches, and even a few cheeky dance moves from the chairs! 🪑✨ The room was full of great music, laughter, and positive energy, a wonderful way to stay strong and happy together. 💪😊

Later in the week, everyone enjoyed a relaxing manicure session, followed by a peaceful afternoon of colouring in favourite pictures. The perfect way to unwind and express some creativity.

The highlight of the week had to be our ABBA singalong, our staff and residents were true dancing queens! With smiles, laughter, and even a few show-stopping moves, the room came alive with music and joy. 🎤✨

To finish the week, we were treated to another wonderful visit from Leila, whose music always brings happiness and togetherness to our home. 🎵💛

It’s been another week filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable moments here at Oakland Grange! 🌼

08/11/2025

This Remembrance Sunday we remember and honour all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

At Oakland Care Group, this day holds special meaning as many of our residents have lived memories of wartime and its lasting impact on families and communities. We take time today to reflect on their courage and the debt of gratitude we owe to all who served.

Lest we forget.

05/11/2025

Weekly Wrap-Up at Oakland Grange 🎃🧡 What a fantastic and fun-filled week we’ve had at Oakland Grange!

Our residents enjoyed a lovely singalong with Kerry and Sue 🎶 whose warm smiles and beautiful voices filled the home with music and happiness. Afterward, we kept the energy going with a lively Sit and Be Fit session 💪 using colourful pom poms to get everyone moving and laughing.

Creativity was in full flow as our residents got stuck into some pumpkin carving 🎃 There were plenty of smiles, laughter, and a few spooky masterpieces on display. We’ve also loved seeing the wonderful friendship between Tania, Monika, and Wally grow even stronger this week 💙.

Everyone enjoyed a hearty full English breakfast 🍳 The perfect way to start the day! Our residents also had a great time baking and decorating Halloween-themed biscuits 🍪 From cheeky ghosts to smiling pumpkins, they looked (and tasted) fantastic.

To finish the week, we had a frightfully fun Halloween Hoopla 👻 with lots of laughter, friendly competition, and good spirits all around.

It’s been a week full of creativity, connection, and community here at Oakland Grange, here’s to many more happy days ahead! 🌟

03/11/2025

🌟 Introducing AccessAva – Free 24/7 Social Care Support 🌟

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This resource can be especially helpful for situations where funding decisions or care needs may be unclear, ensuring you have the tools to advocate confidently for yourself or a loved one.

Learn more and access support here: https://www.accessava.org.uk/

Feel free to share this with others who may benefit from this invaluable service. Together, we can ensure everyone gets the care and support they deserve. 💛

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29/10/2025

🌟 Weekly Wrap-Up at Oakland Grange! 🌟 Our week was full of music, laughter, and creativity!

💪 Sit and Be Fit with Liz was a hit, everyone started the week with smiles and energy!

🎶 A Visit from Ryan Mac (aka Shiny Shoes) Ryan sang his heart out and had everyone clapping, singing, and smiling along! We can’t wait to welcome him back.

🧶 Knits & Giggles
Our residents enjoyed a fun Knitter Natter, sharing stitches, laughs, and biscuits! Can’t wait to see their next creations.

🍫 Sweet Treat Fun
We tested our sweet tooth with marshmallows dipped in chocolate, toffee, and strawberry sauce, who knew taste-testing could be so competitive?

💒 Church Visit & Holy Communion
A peaceful and meaningful time filled with hymns, prayers, and reflection.

🎵 Musical Quiz with Jeanette
Residents sang along, guessed the tunes, and enjoyed some friendly competition, laughter guaranteed!

🎸 Elvis Entered the Building!
Classic Elvis tunes, toe-tapping hits, and plenty of sing-alongs made the day unforgettable. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll certainly brought the house down!

A week of joy, music, creativity, and community, thank you to everyone who made it so special! ❤️

24/10/2025

🌟 Introducing the Raizer II – Safer, Easier, More Dignified Care 🌟

At Oakland Grange, resident safety and comfort are our top priorities. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Raizer II, a battery-operated mobile lifting chair designed to help a fallen person safely and comfortably to a sitting or almost-standing position, all in just a few minutes.

✅ Safe & dignified – supports the entire body during the lift
✅ Single-handed operation – requires minimal physical effort from staff
✅ Ergonomic & strain-free – reduces risk of injury for caregivers
✅ Simple & fast – remote control or side panel activation

This innovative equipment ensures that both our residents and staff are cared for with safety, respect, and ease in every situation.

23/10/2025

🎉 Weekly Wrap-Up at Oakland Grange 🎉 What a wonderful week full of music, laughter, and creativity!

We kicked things off with a tuneful afternoon alongside the amazing Geoff Woods! 🎤 From toe-tapping classics to heartfelt favourites, residents, relatives, and staff joined in for a singalong that had everyone smiling and singing along, even the shyest voices couldn’t resist! 💃🕺

The fun continued with a visit from our friend Nick, who brought plenty of laughter with games of skittles. A bit of friendly competition, lots of giggles, and some impressive scores made for a brilliant day.

Residents also tested their knowledge with a lively road sign quiz, showing off their skills and having fun while learning!

Sweet treats and friendly games were on the menu too, our hoopla and chocolate-dipped apples brought smiles all around, making for a truly delightful afternoon. 🍎🍫

Finally, our creative residents embraced the spooky season by crafting their very own witches! 🕷️✨ Glitter, laughter, and Halloween magic filled the room as everyone’s creations came to life.

And a very Happy Birthday to Judit, we hope your special day was full of joy and celebrations! 🎂💛

Another week of fun, friendship, and memorable moments at Oakland Grange! 🌟

15/10/2025

✨ Weekly Wrap-Up at Oakland Grange ✨ What a fabulous week it’s been! 💛

We were treated to a truly wonderful visit from the ballroom dancers, and what an incredible performance it was! The room came alive with elegant moves, beautiful music, and plenty of smiles all around.

Our residents got creative (and a little messy!) with leaf painting — proving that nature makes the best paintbrushes! A huge thank you to Pam for knitting the most adorable cardigans for Kiera and her baby – such a thoughtful and heartfelt gesture. 🧶💕

We also had an energetic visit from Jiggly Wiggles, with dancing moves at their best and laughter filling the room! 🎶

Interactive games kept everyone on their toes, bringing fun, teamwork, and a good dose of friendly competition. And to top it all off, we enjoyed a cosy movie afternoon watching the classic West Side Story 🍿

Another week of smiles, creativity, and connection at Oakland Grange! 🌸

13/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news!

A huge congratulations to our incredible Registered Managers, Kim Maw and Chris Barnes, for being shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious Social Care Leadership Awards 2025!

Kim is a finalist in The Digital Innovator category, recognising her innovative leadership in implementing cutting-edge digital systems at Oakland Grange to enhance care delivery and resident outcomes.

Chris is a finalist in The Quality Assurance Leader category, celebrating her exceptional dedication to maintaining the highest standards of care and achieving full staffing levels at Oakland Court without agency reliance.

We are so proud of their hard work and remarkable contributions to the lives of residents, staff, and the wider care sector. Please join us in wishing them the best of luck!