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Woodside is nestled in a quiet village of Slipend located in close proximity of Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire.
The home has great accessibility and close to the M1 Motorway making it 30 miles from both London and Buckinghamshire.
The home provides a high standard of accommodation for up to 37 residents....
Care Provided by Woodside
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 37 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees include all meals, accommodation , heat, light, power, laundry services, activities.
Excluded from weekly fees are: Hairdressing, chiropody services, newspapers, personal clothing, toiletries, day trips
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodside for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodside 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- DMP Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mihaela Sultan (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (33)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Woodside Reviews (75)
Woodside has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodside has 75 reviews.
My husband received respite care from the home for a week. He was very unsettled initially with the change, but all of the staff at the home helped to ease the transition. He received excellent care and I found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating.
We are very happy with Woodside knowing that she is so well cared for.
My Mother-in-law is receiving palliative care from the manager and her wonderful team. For the past 2 months, I cannot fault the compassion, care, and kindness shown to both my Mother-in-law and ourselves. The staff really are very attentive and continually adapt to the care requirements as she progresses through her end-of-life journey. We feel assured she is getting the best care. In my opinion, the manager leads and manages a great well-staffed team.
Thank you for the kind words. We will share this with the team.
Very good service provided. Regular meals and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Facilities are very good and the cleanliness of the premises cannot be faulted. It's a really clean environment. The rooms are very spacious and the staff are always on hand to help if needed. The management have been particularly helpful in providing us with any required information.
Dad was cared for very well at Woodside Care Home. He built up a very good rapport with his carers
I would highly recommend this place it’s excellent.
My dad has been at Woodside for the last two years. The whole family are so grateful to all the staff for the amazing care and support they give him. The staff are so caring, friendly and professional. Dad has commented himself on how happy he is there. The new manager has implemented lots of improvements. It is so clear how much she and all the staff care about their residents.
I'm visiting my very close friend every day. I’m happy with the care home staff and all the support that myself and my friend receive at Woodside. The nurses and care staff are professional. My friend is Polish and staff speaking Polish are always supporting and ensuring she has activities she can manage because of the language barrier. I’m really happy my friend is looked after very well at Woodside.
All the team at Woodside Care Home, under the leadership of the manager, showed outstanding care, consideration, respect and empathy to my mum during her stay until she sadly passed away. Their dedication and devotion to not only my mum but to all the residents was evident to us all on a daily basis. A sincere thank you to all the staff at Woodside Care Home.
My mum is a resident in this nursing home. The best nurses I ever met are here, they fit my mum’s needs, and they are good at understanding her as her background is not British. Good care for her health and interest to be improved.
Very happy with my husband's carers who take good care of him. Always pleased to see me, and he always looks well. Visiting hours are flexible. The home is very clean, nice feel, good entertainment. The food is great and variable. He has put on weight. He has become happier than he has ever been I am very pleased. Happy with the staff.
I always feel very welcome when I come here. Always a hello how are you. The staff always know where my dad is. I have seen some of the meals that get dished out. My dad always enjoys them and sometimes asks for seconds. He always has a pudding. His room is clean and tidy and his clothes are laundered and put back in his wardrobe. The management is always helpful when I ask about how my dad is.
The home makes Mum and her visitors very welcome. Mum's care is excellent and noticed a significant improvement in Mum's well-being and health. Also welcome to see garden improvements.
Staff always friendly and helpful. Visiting staff always try to make it comfortable with residents. Staff are professional and caring.
This is a care home and relatives and residents (mostly suffering from dementia) are treated as part of a huge welcoming family. Healthcare is excellent. A colourful garden is well-used. Entertainment occasions, BBQs with delicious food served. Everyone is supported by kind, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Good friendly care home, well run and good staff.
My friend is being looked after very well.
Great to see Mum in the communal room, so bright, fresh, and spacious. Windows were open on a lovely day, plenty of light coming in. A musical channel on the TV would be just up Mum's street, as she loves a tune. I was able to give Mum a yoghurt and help hre with her milkshake too. It was a privilege. Such an optimistic air about the lounge area. Beautiful views of the old church and gardens. Easy to drop in for an hour, which sadly flew by. Thanks to all staff for their support.
The home is a safe and caring environment, in which the staff are friendly and kind. New management has introduced many improvements to the general areas and especially outside. I always find any queries or problems are addressed promptly and relayed back to me.
Since my wife arrived here at the end of March I and my son and daughter-in-law have been impressed with the facilities and particularly the staff who are dedicated to the needs of residents. We have confidence she will be looked after.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 January 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: DMP Healthcare
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

With 15 years of experience as an Emergency Services Nurse in my home country and a Registered General Nurse in the UK, I have gained valuable knowledge in the healthcare industry.
When I moved to the UK, I started as a Care Assistant in a care home. It allowed me to understand the care home environment better.
Later on, I pursued more challenging roles such as Unit Manager and Deputy Manager before reaching my current position as a Care Home Manager. As a person, I believe I am fair, firm, honest, and loyal. I am proud and stubborn when it comes to my job and the care home, including the residents and staff. I am dedicated to ensuring that the needs of my residents and staff are met to provide high-quality care and a comfortable living environment for my residents.
Aside from work, I love to travel and explore new places. I also enjoy watching films, listening to music, and spending time with animals. It is an honour to lead our team and provide compassionate care to our residents.
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