The Woodlarks Centre

Lodge Hill Road, Lower Bourne, Farnham GU10 3RB
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Care Provided by The Woodlarks Centre

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 23 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • 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
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1631 – £1640
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1631 – £1640

The base fee is set at £1631 any increase to this is based on needs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Woodlarks Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Woodlarks Workshop Trust Housing Association
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Lynda Pattie (CEO)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages from 18 to 98

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1947
  • Last Refurbishment: 2012
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (23)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (23)

Visiting

  • All visitors please kindly report to Reception.

Parking

  • Visitors car park available at the front of the building. Rear car park available by the Farnham Dene Medical Practice.

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The Woodlarks Centre Reviews (7)

9.5

The Woodlarks Centre has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.478) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Woodlarks Centre has 7 reviews.

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Review from Victoria K (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Woodlarks have provided care for my Mum for around 10years. The staff work so hard to deliver excellent, varied and complex comprehensive services.
I believe that they don't just see my mum as a patient but as a member of their tight knit family. They go above and beyond to to make her safe, comfortable
& treated as an individual with respect & dignity.
Thank you so much for all you do everyday for her & is as a family.
Reply from Lynda Pattie, CEO at The Woodlarks CentreThank you so much for your heartfelt review. It means a great deal to us to have supported your mum for so many years, and we're truly grateful for your trust. Our team work hard to provide consistent, compassionate and individualised care, so your kind words about the dedication, respect and dignity she receives are deeply appreciated. We are proud to think of her as part of the Woodlarks family, not just a resident. Thank you for recognising the effort the staff put in every day - your appreciation means a great deal to all of us.
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Review from J W (Sister of Resident) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Delighted that my brother is at Woodlarks! I feel that we really are one of the lucky ones. It is a safe, friendly, warm environment with many lovely staff, and so easy to visit. He has very high needs and is always so well groomed, his personal care is second-to-none. He is treated with gentleness
and dignity. I would love to see him going outside to get some fresh air and hope that starts to happen regularly as the weather improves.
Reply from Lynda Pattie, Business Manager at The Woodlarks CentreThank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how happy your brother is at Woodlarks, and it means a great deal to us that you feel he is in a safe, friendly and caring environment. Our team take great pride in providing gentle, dignified personal care, especially for residents with high needs, so your comments are truly appreciated.
We also value your feedback about getting outside for fresh air. As the weather improves, we look forward to supporting him to enjoy more time outdoors.
Thank you again for your kind words and trust in our home.
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Review from M C (Sister of Resident) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my brother came to woodlarks he has come on so far from being peg feed to coming off that to be eating normal foods that's because of the manager and staff at that time but the staff are all very kind to my brother and the rest of the residents i come to see my brother every other Sunday and I
always ask him if he has had a good week and he is happy I get a thumbs up as he can't talk because of the stroke he had but he does hand signs to the carers they under stand what he wants . Overall he loves woodlarks and if he is happy then im happy I can't fault the home.
Well done to you all
Reply from Lynda Pattie, CEO at The Woodlarks CentreThank you so much for sharing this wonderful review. It's been a privilege to support your brother on his journey, and we're delighted to see how far he has come. Your kind words about the manager and staff mean a great deal to us all. Our team work hard to understand each resident's individual ways of communicating, and it's lovely to hear how well he connects with the carers and how happy he is when you visit. Knowing he feels settled and content is exactly what we strive for. Thank you again for your trust and encouragement - it truly means a lot.
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Review from Raffi S (Father of Resident) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been visiting my son for the past few years and have always found the staff very warm, welcoming and helpful. The Woodlarks Centre is spotlessly clean and very conveniently laid out for accommodating residents of varying needs. I always find the residents in good spirit, engaged in various interesting
and creative activities.
Another significant observation that is extremely humbling and reassuring is witnessing the caring approach of the residents toward one another.
Our son enjoys every aspect of his residency at TWC, he has become very confident, feels informed and interested while enjoying his independence at the care home, during social events, trips and outings. The dining room and carefully crafted menu adds to the daily excitement, while residents show up regularly well before service time.
An excellent care home for our son and peace of mind for us.
Reply from Lynda Pattie, CEO at The Woodlarks CentreTThank you so much for your wonderful review. At Woodlarks, we truly see ourselves as a family, and it means a great deal to us that your son has been welcomed so naturally into that family. The care here comes not only from our staff but from the whole community, and we're delighted that he is surrounded by such kindness and support. Your feedback means a lot to all of us.
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Review from J P (Friend of Resident) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a happy feeling and friendly faces meals always smell and look great always made to feel welcome. The care home is always spotless and clean to a high standard. There always seems to be some activity going on.
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Review from K S (Mother of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with the care our son is receiving. He is happy and settled and enjoying socialising with residents and staff. His room is immaculate as are his personal effects.
The Woodlarks has given us enormous peace of mind.
Having a place here for our son is like winning the lottery! We are
very grateful and fortunate.
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Review from A M (Friend of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not speak highly enough of Woodlarks. My ex husband has been a resident since last summer and has gone from strength to strength. He suffered a stroke over 13yrs ago. And moved from care home in Scotland to Woodlarks which is closer to myself and our son.
Staff and overall care are wonderful.
With dietician and physiotherapists supporting residents.
I genuinely enjoy visiting and chatting with other residents. There is a real community at Woodlarks with activities and opportunities to go out.
Large bright airy rooms with en suite's. All with fitted hoists.
My ex and I are beyond grateful that he has found a true home at Woodlarks. It absolutely deserves to be rated "outstanding" and I would be more than happy to share my thoughts with anyone.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.478)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.478) out of 10 for The Woodlarks Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.878 for The Woodlarks Centre is calculated as follows: ( (73 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 82 Ratings = 4.878
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Woodlarks Centre is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.6
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 23 registered maximum number of service users is 4.6, which has been reached with 7 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Jul 2025

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Woodlarks Centre

What types of Care is The Woodlarks Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Woodlarks Centre have?

There are 23 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Woodlarks Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Woodlarks Centre to the centre of Farnham?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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