GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury

Arena Business Centre, East Dorset Trading Park, Nimrod Way, Wimborne Minster BH21 7WH
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  • GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury, Wimborne Minster
GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury provides high-quality home care across Wimborne, Ferndown, Verwood, Ringwood and surrounding areas, and now offers premium services in Salisbury, Amesbury and surrounding areas.

With a focus on providing premium visiting and live-in care to private individuals in their own homes, GoodOaks Homecare services ensures clients are safe, well and happy at home.

Care staff are well trained and supported, so you can be reassured that the people visiting you are confident, competent and able to adapt to your routines and lifestyles.

With the use of technology, GoodOaks Homecare also enables loved-ones to be able to access cloud-based care records, for peace of mind that their family member is safe and well looked after.

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Care Provided

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

"At GoodOaks, we recognise that every individual has unique preferences and needs. For this reason, all of our care packages are fully tailored to the person receiving them. Whether you require occasional companionship, regular visiting care, or full-time live-in assistance, we will work with you to design a plan that meets your specific needs.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we will be pleased to provide a bespoke quotation."

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)
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Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Sam Jones (Director)

GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury Reviews (21)

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GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.788) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury has 21 reviews.

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Review from R B (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 20 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care provided for my father-in-law was fantastic. All of the carers were really helpful and friendly. The office management were always helpful and supportive if we ever needed to speak to them. Overall a brilliant service received!

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Review from Janet R (Wife of Client) published on 12 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

We are satisfied with everything the staff has to do for my husband.

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Review from M W (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 17 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Satisfied with care package. Disappointed that we have not always received a rote each week informing us who is coming and time.

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Review from Richard C (Son of Client) published on 15 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Generally a very good company but this week the timings in the evening have gone all over the place, I couldn't plan for Mum's evenings because I wasn't made aware of issues. Unfortunately, I tried to make mum's meds more simple getting the NHS to blister the pills so the packs were dated week to week,
day to day, easy you would have thought but ended up all over the place as far as distribution was concerned. Not good!

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Review from Marian P (Client) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Due to the deterioration in our postal service, we would appreciate receiving our weekly carer rota by email. Sometimes the week is almost finished by the time we get the rota. Otherwise, the service is very good with no complaints.

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Review from E W (Daughter of Client) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My elderly mother, who lives with us has needed extra care since January this year. We are so pleased we found your company. Professional from the first phone call. These delightful carers are reliable, reassuring, knowledgeable and above all truly caring. We can't thank or praise them enough. Friendly
welcome visitors to our home. Can thoroughly recommend Good Oaks.

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Review from M J (Client) published on 12 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have dementia and arthritis and was having problems last year, particularly with my back and knee. I needed support for a little while mainly for day-to-day activities ie: cleaning, preparing food etc. I had a recommendation from a friend about Good Oaks so I contacted them and I am so glad I did
- the staff I dealt with were lovely and very helpful and within a short time I had the support I needed which was a tremendous help! I have now recommended them to other residents where I live.

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Review from P G (Daughter of Client) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents have come to regard the team as firm friends. Nothing is too much trouble. They look forward to the daily visits. All of the staff are super kind, friendly and professional. Keep up the good work.

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Review from M G (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 7 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All the staff were excellent and kind. Will always ask if anything needs to be done.

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Review from B S (Client) published on 2 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very satisfied.

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Review from John P (Husband of Client) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the service provided.

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Review from J R (Client) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

On the whole satisfactory but some helpers are a bit slapdash.

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Review from Wendy W (Client) published on 30 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very satisfied with the service I receive from your staff. I look forward to their visits, they come with a smile.

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Review from Angela W (Client) published on 30 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found my carers very friendly and caring and they help to make the day start well. I have one neighbour who moans about door banging at 7-7.30 am (she usually moans about everything).

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Review from Barbara F (Client) published on 16 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All my carers have done everything I asked them to do and even went beyond the call of duty when my husband passed away. They are so good to me.

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Review from S D (Client) published on 12 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Simply faultless. I've received nothing but five-star service from all carers and office staff. Care staff visits three times a day and their standards never drop below outstanding. Each career is super professional, attentive, knowledgeable and reassuring at all times. Nothing is ever too much trouble
and they all make me feel important and valued. I'm a complex case but they all listen to my very precise care needs and adapt the visit accordingly. Thank you all.

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Review from S A (Daughter of Client) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good Oaks East Dorset look after my mum. She was very reluctant to have the help in the first instance but with lots of patience and perseverance mum is enjoying the carers' visits. They give me great peace of mind that my mum is being looked after so well.

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Review from K M (Wife of Client) published on 7 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This has been such a difficult year for everyone but the friendly faces of the Good Oaks team has helped enormously to combat the isolation we are feeling. They have all worked hard. How did we manage without them!

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Review from R P (Client) published on 21 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Carer always on time, if unable for some reason then I am notified. The carer comes with cheerful attitude. Conversation.

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Review from P W (Client) published on 16 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The service is good, good clean and fast workers.
The downside is the lack of continuity of personnel. My wife's mental health is such that constant change is very difficult to cope with. This makes explaining our requirements all the time very time-consuming and mentally draining.

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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.788)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.788) out of 10 for GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.188 for GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury is calculated as follows: ( (20 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.188

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury is based on 6 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.1 = 4.6

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 Nov 2021

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  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Meet the Team (2)

Adam

Adam Downer

Job Title: Director

My experience in care started when my father became very unwell, and seeing the amazing care he received. I then started working in homecare so I could give others that amazing care. As well as my care experience, I also have an extensive background in business development and management.

Charley

Charley Arnold

Job Title: Head of Care

Joined: 2020

Charley joined us in 2020 as a visiting care member of staff, with her impressive work ethic and willingness to go far above and beyond.


Charley supports the staff in the community and has office responsibilities too.

Frequently Asked Questions about GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury

What Type of Services does GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury offer?

GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury offers Home Care.

How many Carers does GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury employ?

GoodOaks Homecare - East Dorset and Salisbury employs 13 carers.

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