
Everyone at Woodstock has gone out of their way to make Mum feel at home.Marcelline R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

she loves a bit of banter and enjoys joining in with the activities and going on outingsDonna M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

You cannot fault the friendliness, standard of care and support given by all of the staffSue M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Everyone at Woodstock has gone out of their way to make Mum feel at home.Marcelline R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

she loves a bit of banter and enjoys joining in with the activities and going on outingsDonna M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

You cannot fault the friendliness, standard of care and support given by all of the staffSue M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Located in the market town of Sittingbourne, Woodstock Care Home provides person-centred residential, nursing, and dementia care for up to 45 residents in single or companion rooms. All bedrooms are tastefully decorated, most of which have ensuite facilities. The home comprises six different lounges and private seating areas, a large garden and patio area, a light and airy conservatory, and an onsite hair salon.
The Home also employs a physiotherapist to...
Care Provided by Woodstock Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 60 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
- Minibus or other 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 Self-Funded Nursing Care weekly fee does not include the NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC) fee.
The weekly fees do not include personal expenditures such as hairdressing, chiropody, physiotherapy, opticians, dentist, transportation, cost of outings, newspapers subscription, escort fees etc.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodstock Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodstock Care Centre 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
- Nellsar Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Roz Kelly (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Visiting
- The home maintain an open-hours visiting policy, which means relatives and friends are welcome to drop by and see loved ones at any time. Families are always welcome to join relatives for afternoon tea or lunch.
Woodstock Care Centre Reviews (97)
Woodstock Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.718) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodstock Care Centre has 97 reviews.
I am very happy with the way my mother is being looked after and cared for. All the staff go over and above to ensure that the residents are happy and well looked after.
Thank you so much for taking time to review our service at Woodstock Care home. Your opinion is very important to us, and your kind words mean a lot to our care team.
The facilities are very good.
Dear David, thank you so much for such a positive review. Your opinion means a lot to the care staff and will make them very happy.
A caring, supportive atmosphere for both residents and relatives. Lots of activities arranged and special events too. All of the team are welcoming and always happy to help. They truly do go the extra mile to make sure that all the residents are happy.
Thank you very much for the glowing report, please be assured that it will be shared with the whole staff team and I know they will be every bit as pleased and proud as I am. Positive feedback makes such a difference to the staff morale and it will spur us all on in our work to continue to provide an excellent level of service to our residents. Thank you.
The care which my mother receives at Woodstock is second to none. She really does receive the best possible care, which is tailored to her needs. The staff are very caring and fantastic at communication with us.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for your appreciation. I will pass your feedback to the team. I know for sure that they will be very happy.
The staff are diligent and very caring. They take time with each resident and show dedication. Rooms are clean, neat and tidy.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. It is important for us to know if we are doing well and where we need to improve - I will ensure that the staff team are made aware of your lovely comment.
Very pleasant visit, the staff are very helpful and happy. My relative is also very happy.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. I am pleased to hear that you feel that your sister-in-law is happy and well cared for.
The care home at Woodstock Residential Care Centre always feels welcoming and relaxed, the staff are always very friendly and seem happy in their job. My mum always speaks highly of the staff, saying everybody is nice to her and helps her. There is always some sort of activity going on which makes the home an interesting place and considers their residents' well-being.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. It is important for us to know if we are doing well and that residents and families are happy with the care we provide - I will ensure that the staff team are made aware of your lovely comments.
My overall impression of Woodstock Residential Care Centre is very good. The staff are very pleasant and caring and I know my sister is well looked after and treated with compassion. My only concern is the loss of her hearing aids as it isolates her and makes it difficult to converse with her.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review. I am happy that you feel that your sister is well looked after by the staff. Please feel reassured that I will look into the issue with the hearing aids.
We always find the staff efficient and friendly.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service. Your opinion is very important to us.
I have always found the staff to be very welcoming and supportive. I feel my husband is well cared for and happy. I am able to go away after visits knowing that he is safe and secure in a caring and homely environment. The activities for family and friends are fantastic and give great opportunities for quality time.
Thank you so much for your review and positive comments regarding our home and the team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
A very warm and welcoming place. Extremely pleasant carers. A very comfortable place to be.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I am really happy that your wife is well cared for and feels that she is in a comfortable place.
I have only good things to say about Woodstock Residential Care Centre. Each time I've called on the phone all the staff have been friendly, kind and efficient and also very caring - similarly, when I actually visit (not that often as I live in Bournemouth) I'm always impressed by everyone here. Please don't change what you're doing - it works great! Many thanks to all.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am really happy that the home is responsive, friendly and caring. Your opinion means the world to our staff.
Woodstock has proved to be a friendly happy place for my husband to be. He receives excellent care and I am always made to feel welcome when visiting him. Any concerns I have are dealt with promptly and sympathetically. This is a real home from home and we couldn't be more pleased with it.
Thank you so much for your positive review, Anne. I know how worrying it is to place your loved one in care, and I am so happy that you have peace of mind. Your opinion is very important to us and means a lot to Woodstock Team.
Every visit to Woodstock is very enjoyable. The staff are all very friendly and the residents are very well cared for! There are loads of activities planned each week. Personal care i.e. hair, nails and pedicures for the ladies are carried out regularly to keep the ladies feeling and looking good. We have no issues with the care home, they go out of their way to be helpful, 100%.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Your opinion is very important to us and means a lot to the team.
Mum has been at Woodstock for over ten years now. They go above and beyond in her care and wellbeing. Recently, Mum's eating has become a concern, but all of the staff really try and encourage her to eat and drink and are all trying very hard with her. I am always kept well informed by the staff and can't thank them enough for all they do to keep Mum safe and comfortable. Can't praise them enough, especially during Covid's hard times.
Dear Alison, I am really glad to hear that you are happy with Mum's care. I will pass your beautiful review to Woodstock's team. Your opinion is very important to us.
My mother has been at this home for almost 12 months now and overall I am pleased to say I think she is happy and in a good and caring place.
Thank you so much for taking time to share your experience. I am really happy that your Mum is well looked after, content and the staff are meeting her needs and wishes.
Since the home has fully opened after Covid, it has become so much easier to visit. The activities on offer to the residents are first class. I was lucky enough to arrive as an entertainer was setting up his equipment and was able to stay and watch everybody dancing and enjoying themselves. The jubilee garden party was brilliant, and the food was excellent. The highlight was the ice cream van arriving in the garden.
Thank you so much for your positive review. I am really glad that we are able to involve the families in our daily activities and bring everybody together.
During Covid it was easy to book a visit, staff have always been professional whilst still being friendly and helpful. I feel happy to have my friend in such a lovely environment.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review. Your opinion is very important to us and helps to improve our service.
From our first visit to Woodstock, when we were looking around for a placement for Dad, we loved it. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, the home is beautifully presented, and the residents looked well cared for. Dad has now been at Woodstock for a couple of months and has settled very well. He is very happy, and particularly enjoys getting outside in the lovely garden. He says the food is lovely and the staff are very kind and attentive. He is never lonely and enjoys an array of activities. We are always welcomed when we visit and really enjoyed the celebration party they had for the Queen's Jubilee. I would most definitely recommend Woodstock.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am really happy that your dad settled well at Woodstock and enjoys being here. Your opinion is very important to us and helps to improve our services.
The home, Woodstock Residential Care Centre, is a lovely home. They look after the residents so well, all the people that work there are great, the carers really do take care of the residents as if they are their own family. They deal with all the needs, never ignore them. All the games are all good and help residents. What lovely, helpful staff they all are and I hope they are appreciated by the owners of the home.
Thank you so much for your beautiful review. Your opinion is very important to us and means a lot to the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 March 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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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News (29) & Events (0)
- 30 Jul 2026
Yee-haw! Our residents at our Sittingbourne Care Home enjoyed a wonderful day of fun, food and fantastic entertainment as we transformed our garden into the Wild West for our much-anticipated...
- 16 Jul 2026
To celebrate World Chocolate Day at our Sittingbourne Care Home, we got together for a baking session, making delicious white chocolate Rice Krispie cakes. Everyone enjoyed taking turns mixing the...
- 25 Jun 2026
We had a wonderful time celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June at our Care Home in Sittingbourne, bringing our residents and their loved ones together for a day filled...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Nellsar Care Homes
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Nellsar Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Nellsar Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Woodstock Care Centre.
Meet the Team (3)

"The staff and I here at Woodstock are very committed to providing excellent care and upholding the values of our residents and their families. Collectively, our team has a wide range of exceptional skills that enable us to focus on the well-being of our residents, and deliver tailored, person-centred care.
Our Unit Managers make sure our residents’ clinical care and medical needs are expertly catered for, and our care staff work extremely hard to ensure that residents receive the best all-round care, in a way that is of their choosing. Ensuring our residents’ happiness and contentment is of the utmost importance, as is making sure they feel like Woodstock is their home.
Our Recreation and Well-Being Team provides a broad range of meaningful activities that allow residents to enjoy life; family and friends are very much a part of it all. We have a fabulous Catering Team that provides delicious meals for our residents – varied menus that cater for all tastes and medical needs.
Our Housekeeping department ensures our Home is kept clean, tidy and maintained to a high standard, providing a comfortable and attractive environment our residents can enjoy and feel proud to live in.
Put all our wonderful teams and shared values together and this is Woodstock; we care about providing a real home environment for our residents and are very proud to be part of the Nellsar family."

“Hello, my name is Marina Foreman. I am the Senior Recreation and Well-Being Lead at Woodstock Residential Care Home and I started in December 2016. I’m very proud of completing multiple training courses over the years, including Mental Health Level 3, the Care Certificate, Advanced Course Dementia, NVQ Level 2 in Principles of Dementia and Virtual Dementia Tour.
I passionately believe meaningful activities are the key to good mental health and well-being. I believe that everyone has a value and I want to support people to lead their best possible lives. My job role allows me to bring smiles to people's faces and seeing the residents having fun, laughing and enjoying themselves makes me happy. It gives me great pleasure to know that I’m making a difference. I am also very proud of getting Woodstock in the newspaper and the good feedback I receive from families about the Activities that we provide at the Home.
Over the years, Activities has become more widely recognised as a very important part of care for our residents’ well-being. Nellsar and the team I work with at Woodstock are very supportive with my ideas and helping me to achieve my goals and bring activities to the Home.”

“I currently work at Woodstock as a Kitchen Assistant, and I have been an assistant cook since June 2019. I previously worked as a Kitchen Assistant from 2007 to 2009 and I came back in June 2020 on a teatime duty.
I became a Care Assistant at Woodstock for a year after leaving my job in Sittingbourne Community School as a Catering Assistant, which I worked at for nearly eleven years. When the pandemic started my job role changed as I became a full time Kitchen Assistant and Assistant Cook. I even became employee of the month on the year of 2019!
I have been provided with lots of different training from the Home including Dementia Care, First Aid, Nutrition and Hydration and much more. I also achieved a certificate for the Nellsar Chef Masterclass in 2019.
I love and enjoy my job – especially in the cooking. Over the years working at Woodstock, I gained a lot of confidence. Working with such a friendly and supportive team has helped me grow throughout my journey and I feel I have become stronger in myself.”
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