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Established over 25 years, it provides a secure, spacious and homely atmosphere with modern facilities. The aim is to fulfill individual needs and care is provided with kindness, patience and understanding.
The home comprises of single bedrooms and two twins, complemented with one large lounge, two...
Care Provided by Woodway House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please check with the care home
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodway House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodway House 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
Owner
- Woodway Carers Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ruth Shardlow (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Parking
- Limited onsite parking is available.
Woodway House Reviews (19)
Woodway House has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.220) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodway House has 19 reviews.
My gran was resident at Woodway from May 2023 - September 2025. The staff are experienced, kind, personable and took very good care of my gran. Management are knowledgeable, kind and approachable. My parents and I are greatful to all at Woodway and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
It was truly a privilege to care for your gran. Your kind words mean so much to us, and I will make sure the whole team at Woodway House hears them. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful message.
My mother has been a resident at the home for 8 years during which time she has received excellent, professional and compassionate care. At times my mother is prone to both depression and anxiety which have been dealt with sensitively.
Thank you, I will communicate your kind words to the team. We dearly love caring for your mother.
My mother resided on Woodway House for almost a year needing 24 hour care. The management of the home was excellent in all aspects, always taking care of any problem that may have risen, caring about our needs as a family as well as Mum's. The staff too, always went the extra step with her. Mum was always taken care of in a warm caring manner at all times and felt comfortable there, with everyone. I was always contented to be at home and know she was being well looked after. Sadly she passed away recently, but I would have no hesitation to recommend the home to anyone who needs to know their loved one if safe and being looked after well.
Woodway House is a very welcoming home for both residents and relatives. The staff are kind and helpful, they are happy to listen to any concerns and ensure that we are fully informed about changes to Mum's health. Managers are always available. The home really does feel like home. It is comfortable and efficient without feeling regimented. The food is extremely good and staff are always prepared to offer residents the food that they enjoy when possible.
We are grateful for being granted the oportunity to provide care for your loved one. Thank you for taking time to write a review for our home.
My mum-in-law has been in Woodway House for the last 10 months and I can only describe the care she has received as excellent. The staff are all so very caring and have endless knowledge of the needs of the residents in their care. Management, carers, kitchen staff and cleaners are all so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. I am so pleased that my mum-in-law had the opportunity to stay here and I would like to thank all concerned that she's had the opportunity to do so.
My mum's care at Woodway has been excellent. The whole atmosphere of the home is warm and welcoming. The staff are professional, efficient and very kind and respectful. The food is excellent, varied and nutritious and Mum's needs are fully met. I am and will be eternally grateful to all at Woodway for their continued care and support.
Many thanks for your kind words. We all do our best and we are glad that your mum's needs are met and she is comfortable at Woodway House.
I am pleased to say that our lovely mum has had a very good experience staying at Woodway House Blaby. Thanks to the quality of kindness from all the staff. We had a change of circumstances without our family (a move to Suffolk). So as to not leave mum behind, with the help and understanding, Woodway made this transition possible with the smoothest result, and at 97 I think this stands up for an excellent care home. Humble thanks Woodway House Blaby.
This was my third stay (for 1 week) and each time has been a great experience. I was nervous the first time but I need not have worried because I got excellent care and made a couple of good friends as well. The staff are so good, nothing is too much trouble and I always feel very safe.
It was a huge decision to take our mum out of her family home where she was receiving 24-hour care at the age of 91. Other than her being isolated it was perfect. The idea of Woodway House was to provide the care, medical and social needs for our mum and I can wholeheartedly say that it met those needs on so many levels at various times throughout her stay. The personal care, interaction cleanliness and medical support were amazing. Management was second to none. Would highly recommend the care home.
My mum has been living here since June 2021. Most of the staff are very good, attentive, patient etc. The food and drink seem to be good and varied. The management team are very good and support the whole family, not just the residents. My only concern is the room my mother is in. The room is very dated, needs painting, a new carpet and furniture. The lighting is very poor. Needs updating!
My mum has been a resident of Woodway House for over 7 years now, she is always clean and tidy and they make sure that her clothes are coordinated as that’s how she was always dressed before needing care. The staff and management are really good and very good to my mum, ensuring that her needs are always met. They are also very welcoming to us when we visit. I’m glad we chose Woodway for her care, knowing she’s safe and close by is reassuring.
My mum is a resident at Woodway she has been there for just over a year since she has been there she has thrived. The manager and her staff are so caring and I can honestly say I cannot fault them. My mum is always clean and tidy and well looked after. I am so pleased we chose this care home for her.
We were unable to visit inside at this time but we were able to arrange window visits. We are now able to go inside to see her, obviously with PPE and a negative test. Although the surroundings are a little dated, I can’t thank the manager and her team enough for their professionalism and caring approach to every single resident. My Mum is treated with dignity and kindness every day and tells us she can’t say a bad word about any of the staff, she loves them all. They are always so cheery when you go in and interested in the whole family not just Mum, always have a chat and make us feel like part of the Woodway family.
Thank you to the whole team.
My Mother moved into Woodway House from another area in March. The whole process was managed very sympathetically with lots of help and support from the manager. Since then my Mum (aged 91) has just thrived, she has put on weight (which was much needed), she looks so well now and is always happy when I visit. I asked my Mum if she was happy, her answer was a resounding yes. She loves all the staff as they look after her so well. She said she feels safe now after struggling to manage alone in her own home for so many years without any family nearby. I myself find all the staff so cheerful, friendly and supportive. I would encourage anyone who finds themselves in a situation where they are looking for care for their loved ones to think of Woodway House, it has been such a positive experience for our family.
My wife passed away in December 2020 after being a resident at Woodway House with dementia for almost two years. Throughout this time she was given the utmost caring, nursing and dignity. The management and all the various staff were always so helpful in helping and assisting me and my wife to cope with this situation at such a difficult time in our lives. I visited every day and was able to get to know all the staff. Without exception, they all have my utmost appreciation for the time my wife spent in their care.
Medication was well managed and on time, the room was spotless, food varied and appetising.
The staff were gentle and patient, meeting the needs of my father.
The team were very informative and honest with updates to the family when visiting.
They were quick to notice any deterioration in his condition and act accordingly.
It didn't seem possible that the staff could go up another gear in their work ethic but they did when the Covid lockdown came.
Thank you
My mother's last few days were not easy but they were always there with kind words and gentle hands. I was always made welcome day or night. Mum passed away where she wanted to be - at home!!
Thank you so much - love you all.
Woodways Care Home provided a homely atmosphere for my father where he felt safe and secure in the last few months of his life. The staff and carers were excellent in managing his day to day needs, both physical and emotional and our family will always be indebted to them.
In that time they were treated with such care and consideration. The staff were lovely and also made us feel welcome.
The atmosphere always felt good.
When they passed away they were treated with dignity and love.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 March 2026Requires 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

Ruth Shardlow is the registered manager for Woodway House.
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodway House
What types of Care is Woodway House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Woodway House have?
There are 28 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Woodway House?
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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Woodway House to the centre of Leicester?
4.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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