
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.
Woodstock certainly puts the Home into care home. The buildings have a real homely feel and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. We looked at other facilities before deciding on Woodstock but some were so cold and clinical. It is quite daunting to have to pick a care home for your parent but the staff at Woodstock were wonderful, giving us help and pointers, as we moved through the process.
Mum has only been there a short while but she is joining in the activities and the change in her is amazing. She is happy and smiling and doing things that we never thought that she would ever do again. The staff always seem to go that extra mile to ensure Mum enjoys every day at the home.
We can’t thank everyone at Woodstock enough and we are happy in the knowledge that we made the right choice.
My mum went into Woodstock Residential Care Centre as an emergency and from the very first contact with the home they have been reassuring and caring to my mum, dad and myself. Staff are welcoming and friendly, giving the home a positive vibe. The residents are treated with respect. The rooms are all clean and tidy. When you go to Woodstock you become part of the family. Lovely, lovely home.
Woodstock is a beautifully run care home, most friendly and welcoming. The staff are highly professional and most caring, treating residents with respect and caring for them as individuals according to their various needs. There is such a happy atmosphere and just looking at the residents shows just how much they are cared for and respected. Visitors are always made to feel most welcome and the whole place presents as a home in the nicest possible sense. Within days of my father-in-law becoming a resident, his demeanour and appearance improved considerably and his happiness and contentment is so evident thanks to the excellent care he now receives. The contact made with relatives and the providing of information as necessary is also excellent.
I did visit a few homes before choosing Woodstock but I did not like their clinical vinyl floors and lack of homely feeling. I chose Woodstock because the building is a 'proper' home, it is warm and welcoming with the décor and clean without having a clinical (hospital) feel. Right choice.
Whenever I visit Woodstock, I am welcomed at the door by a smiling member of staff, whether that is a senior member of staff, general helper or cleaner. The staff are easy to approach, always listen to any concerns and are happy to help even in difficult circumstances. I feel my mother is being looked after well and seems as happy as a 97-year-old with problems associated with old age may expect to be.
My mother received exceptional care. She was given choices in her diet and activities. All her needs have been met by pleasant caring staff. My mother went in for respite care but has chosen to stay as she enjoys her life at Woodstock Residential Care Centre.
We find the care home to be well managed, clean and tidy with plenty of activities for the residents to keep their minds active. The staff are always helpful to families visiting, and courteous to residents respecting their personal needs. The overall care in the home is extremely good, it takes time for residents to adapt to their new environment and to the staff, both seem patient and respectful of each others situations. Additional facilities for hair, nails etc are welcomed by residents.
. There would appear to be a variety of games and activities on a daily basis, which stimulates her. In the future when mum needs full-time care, I would have no doubt Woodstock would be most suitable for her. Thank you to the manager and all the staff
It is a very bright and spacious home and has many activities for residents to join in.
Thanks very much.
I feel very confident that my mother is getting high quality care.
The manager and all the staff are very kind, caring and understanding. The home environment is bright, cheerful and aimed at residents stimulation.
The staff are very friendly and call everyone by name.
Thank you.
Amazing home. Fantastic staff, kind, caring and compassionate. Loved seeing them and interacting with all the residents. Nothing was too much trouble. When my friend had to go into a Nursing home the manager helped and supported me in finding one. Priceless care and support. Thank you, Woodstock Residential Care Centre, staff and management.
The first impression of the Centre was lasting, bright, airing and welcoming. Staff always welcomed us like friends. They quickly settled my best friend, my mother-in-law in. She unfortunately only managed a month there before she was poorly and had to go to the hospital, but whilst in hospital she kept asking to go home. She did not mean her house, but her new home at Woodstock where she had settled, made friends and got involved with all the activities they run on a daily basis. The home looks bright, light and airy, smells sweet and has beautiful gardens. It is a lovely place, and we looked at a number before settling on this one. A very good choice for us and mum.
Love coming to visit my husband. Love it here because the care is lovely and the home feels welcoming. Girls are good at their job. Woodstock feels like home.
My mother is extremely well looked after. The manager is helpful and always on call to answer any questions or worries we might have. The staff generally are helpful. Considering my mother has dementia all the staff are very patient with her. There are activities every day and a mini bus which takes the residents out on lots of occasions. In the summer there is a bright and cheerful garden with seats and umbrellas to sit outside. Coffee mornings are held and entertainment provided which is excellent.
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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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