Meet our dedicated team who make our community special

The person-centred care we deliver to our residents is only possible thanks to the dedication of the wonderful team at our home. Meet some of the friendly faces you are likely to see when visiting Oaklands.

Anish – Operations Director

With his highly analytical mind and degree in Computer Engineering, Anish took on the role of Operations Director at Oaklands to ensure the best working environment and processes are in place.

Samir – Managing Director

With over 20 years in the healthcare sector, Samir has always been passionate about making a difference in the industry, improving care standards and enhancing residents’ lives.

Nicola – Registered Manager

Nicola is our dedicated and established Registered Manager at Oaklands. Joining us in 2014 after moving from Wales with her family, Nicola has become a familiar face in the local community thanks to her ongoing efforts to ensure a strong relationship between the home and the local residents.

Mia – Deputy Manager

Mia is a hard-working and committed member of the Oaklands team. Starting her career as a Carer in 2016, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the home and progressed consistently through various roles.

Dave – Head of Maintenance

David Ray (known as Dave) is an incredibly valued member of the Oaklands team, and joined us in 2014 as a trained Chef before progressing to become our Head of Maintenance.

Paige – Management Support

A warm and friendly character, Paige is our Management Support and joined Oaklands in 2018. Paige handles administrative duties and is often the first face to greet visitors upon their arrival at Oaklands.

Katie Mae – Lifestyle Coordinator

Katie-Mae joined the Oaklands team in 2025 as our Lifestyle Coordinator, orchestrating person-centred activities for our residents. Katie is passionate about building trusting relationships with residents and loves seeing how activities can have a positive impact on individuals.

Hannah – Head Housekeeper

Hannah is our hard-working Head Housekeeper, who joined Oaklands in 2025. An extensive career in various housekeeping roles, Hannah has been working as a housekeeper for fourteen years.

Sally- Head Chef

Our Head Chef, Sally, has been a chef for 35 years, since she was sixteen years old, and has worked in pubs, hotels and cafes throughout her career. Her favourite dishes to make are Indian curries.

Arrange a tour

The best way to experience life at Oaklands Rest Home is to come and see it for yourself! Click the button below to arrange a tour of our beautiful care home near Southampton.

Book here

We’d love to hear from you

If you’re currently looking at New Forest care homes, why not call us to arrange a tour and meet our wonderful team of experts? We look forward to seeing you soon.

Tel: 02380 012029

Arrange a tour

The best way to experience life at Oaklands Rest Home is to come and see it for yourself! Click the button below to arrange a tour of our beautiful care home near Southampton.

Book here

We’d love to hear from you

If you’re currently looking at New Forest care homes, why not call us to arrange a tour and meet our wonderful team of experts? We look forward to seeing you soon.

Tel: 02380 012029