
My mother is always treated with the most love, dignity and respectF H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



My mother is always treated with the most love, dignity and respectF H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Often described as a true home from home, Woodland Court offers residential, respite, dementia, and day care in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Situated on the edge of the bustling market town of Fareham – with Portchester Castle nearby – this charming three-storey home blends comfort with convenience. All bedrooms are modern, spacious, and en-suite, with two shared rooms available for couples or those who prefer a little extra company.
Residents can...
Care Provided by Woodland Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodland Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodland Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Buckland Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Richardson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (26)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Woodland Court Reviews (81)
Woodland Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodland Court has 81 reviews.
Friendly and professional staff who work hard to occupy the residents.
My mother is frail and has dementia but feels safe at Woodland Court. When I visit its reassuring to see the same staff working there and doing a good job.
Mum has been here for 9 months and she is much safer with care and support all day rather than on few visits from carers which is what we had before. Mum is generally happy but likes to stay in her room - not sure why but likely it's her condition, she was always so sociable before.
I can't thank the staff enough for being human beings and not robots.
It is a home from home. The staff are very good. There is plenty of entertainment.
I find the staff very helpful and friendly. Kind to residents.
You are all really good - great.
My brother has really settled in well and seems happy with all facilities and treatment.
I am a regular daily visitor and my opinion is as follows. My wife has Alzheimer's and she is bed bound. The subsequent care she receives is second to none. I can't ask for any more.
The care home looks after my stepfather with great dignity and he does really like being here!
My wife has been a resident of Woodland Court for 18months and I am extremely pleased with the care and treatment my wife is receiving. From cleaners, launderers and care staff who are very pleasant and able to fulfil my wife's care and treatment with a cheerful and expert way. My wife could not be in better care.
I am grateful for the peace of mind Woodland Court gives me. My mother is looked after by a very caring and friendly staff. The home is always warm and clean. Lots of activities and music playing which residents like. Families are always welcome and encouraged to take part in lots of things, such as Christmas, Easter, Halloween etc. It is a very homely place.
I really enjoy helping out with tasks around the home and feel like I am treated like family.
My father is very happy at Woodland Court. The carers are exceptionally caring and the home feels like an extended family. There are always staff available to help if needed and there are regular activities. Communication between the staff and residents family is very good. The only negative comment would be that the lounge feels a little cramped at times.
Carers do a very good job and will do anything for the residents.
My father was always shaved and dressed.
This was my first encounter with residential care and I would certainly recommend this establishment. I would like to say a big Thank you to ALL the staff.
My mother-in-law resides at Woodland Court and the staff and service provides her with great care. I visit often so I also see them with the other residents are all treated very well.
Friend seems happy here, he always comments on the food and says how much he enjoys it. This room is always clean and tidy and is very pleasant. The staff are very helpful and are always available should you need any assistance. Overall I think it is a good place to call home!
My wife fitted in lovely and the home also took great care of me by feeding me and allowing me to spend all day, every day with my wife. Hopefully, if we need respite again 'Woodland Court' will have a vacancy.
Happy home - good care, lovely staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 August 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (12) & Events (0)
- 28 Apr 2026
This spring edition captures everything from Buckland in Bloom and Easter celebrations to special birthdays, animal visits, creative activities, community connections and industry awards. Inside, you’ll find residents planting flowers,...
- 04 Mar 2026
There’s lovely news to share at Woodland Court in Portchester. Woodland Court is part of a care group that has been recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Home...
- 25 Feb 2026
We are thrilled to share that our care home group has been recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Home Groups in the UK by carehome.co.uk. What makes this...
There are no upcoming events for Woodland Court.
Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Woodland Court.
Meet the Team (1)

Sammy has been working in care since 2003. She joined us as Senior Carer and worked her way up to become the Deputy Manager in 2019. and then Manager in 2024. Sammy’s aim is to make a positive difference in people’s lives, which includes both residents and colleagues. Sammy has completed her Level 5 in Health and Social Care and aspires to be part of an “Outstanding” service.
Sammy has 5 children, she loves spending time with her family and enjoys a busy life which includes taking care of her many animals.
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