Berkham Oaks Dementia Care Facility 

About

Berkham Oaks is a dementia nursing home, which specialises in providing care and support for individuals with dementia. Our facility will offer tailored services with 50% Affordable Bed Spaces in Dacorum designed to meet the needs of residents who have memory and other impairments associated with advanced dementia, providing a safe and supportive environment with skilled staff to assist with daily living and medical needs. Our approach to dementia care is rooted in the principles of person-centred care. We believe that each individual’s history, preferences, and abilities should guide all aspects of care. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for our clients by maintaining their dignity, independence, and well-being while addressing the specific challenges posed by dementia. 

Location

Site is 1.23ha in size and located at the northern edge of the settlement of Berkhamsted, north of New Road (B4506), which runs south to connect to High Street (A4251) and the rest of Berkhamsted.

To the south of the site the area is predominantly residential in character, with nearby services and transport facilities. To the north of the site is attractive countryside which helps to provide a tranquil and nature-rich setting for the nursing home which will enhance the therapeutic care for residents. The proposed site for Berkham Oaks lies within a secluded commercial plantation. It is not classified as ancient woodland or irreplaceable habitat. The Trees were planted back in 70`s. While it offers a natural feel, the site lacks the ecological value of more mature woodlands. Our proposal carefully retains and enhances this landscape, introducing a public footpath, improving biodiversity by over 10%, and creating a peaceful setting for specialist dementia care provision.