Care Provided by Orchid Woodlands
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 38 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
Funding & Fees
Contact Orchid Woodlands to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Lotus Care Management Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kerry Ellison (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
Visiting
- You are welcome to visit at any time
Parking
- Dedicated parking outside the home
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Orchid Woodlands Reviews (8)
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Orchid Woodlands has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.132) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchid Woodlands has 8 reviews.
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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My dad was in a bad way when I put him into the care home. He has lots of problems along with his dementia. The care he has received is amazing; he looks like a different man. He is clean, loves his food, takes part in lots of activities, and most importantly, he is very happy. The staff are amazing with him, and I am so happy I chose this care home for him. Very hard-working friendly staff who have time for you as well.
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Review from Anne T (Wife of Resident) published on 2 May 2019 Submitted via Website•
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I am really happy with the care my husband has received since he moved in. All the staff are lovely and caring. There are lots of activities going on which is so important, and being taken to outside venues. The staff also keep me updated every time I visit on his wellbeing which is lovely.
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Review from Lucy W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2019 Submitted via Website•
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This place is very well run, the team are amazing and will go above and beyond. Very homely feel and lots of activities, joyful place to be. All credits to the mangers, deputy managers and staff
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Review from Bernard W (Husband of Resident) published on 5 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Woodlands has a homely feel with staff who are extremely kind and competent. The staff and management display excellent communication skills and always quick to inform me of any issues. They are also good at involving other professionals when required.
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Review from J P (Sister of Resident) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The care home is reasonably good and provides good care although they can get very busy and short staffed at times.
Staff are friendly and approachable. The activities are satisfactory although funds can be low.
Food and drinks provided is very good.
Cleanliness is satisfactory but with more funding, carpets in the bedroom can be kept clean as my brother can be incontinent at times.
Staff are friendly and approachable. The activities are satisfactory although funds can be low.
Food and drinks provided is very good.
Cleanliness is satisfactory but with more funding, carpets in the bedroom can be kept clean as my brother can be incontinent at times.
Overall I am happy with the care home and the care provided.
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Review from Hayley H (Mother-in-law of Resident) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My mother in law settled very comfortably. She has dementia and is slow and anxious coping with change but she now considers the staff to be friends, like one big family. She potters about, helping with jobs (of her own initiative) because she has always been used to being very busy (she still is). She loves being there and is quite a character. My family and I are always welcome at any time of day/night.
↩Reply from Tracy Freeman, Owner at Orchid Woodlands
Thank you, Hayley, for such a lovely review, you have captured everything that we try hard to achieve. Our families are very important to us in creating a warm and homely environment and contribute a great deal to the well being of our loved ones.
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Review from J A (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Mum was only at the home for a few months before she sadly passed away. She was well cared for and always treated with the utmost respect. I was so pleased that she had a clean, efficient, compassionate, caring home for the last few months of her life. The home is extremely well run, the carers are totally dedicated and try at all times to involve all residents in activities specially tailored to their individual needs. Issues regarding Mum's care were promptly brought to my attention and we were consulted at every stage with regard to Mum's care. I was particularly impressed with Mum's palliative care in the final day/hours of her life and cannot thank all the staff enough.
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Review from Anne L (Sister of Resident) published on 5 September 2016 Submitted via Website•
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My brother has lived in Woodlands Residential Home for well over 12 months now and the care he has received has been excellent. All the staff have taken the time to get to know him and as a result, he has settled in very well.
The home itself has a calm and peaceful atmosphere and is spotlessly clean and tidy whenever I visit. All the residents look very well cared for and content and it's obvious to anyone visiting that the staff really do care. It's so important to have peace of mind when a relative has to move into a residential home and I have not had one concern the whole time my brother has been there. This is because the staff are so dedicated. Thank you so much.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 August 2025Overall
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- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchid Woodlands
What types of Care is Orchid Woodlands registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, 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 Orchid Woodlands have?
There are 38 Single Rooms.
How far is Orchid Woodlands to the centre of Manchester?
10.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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