Westwood Care Home provides residential and dementia care in a small, welcoming setting in Selby.
With just 16 residents, Westwood provides an intimate environment where familiar faces and strong relationships are part of everyday life. The smaller setting enables the team to get to know each resident as an individual, including their routines, preferences, interests, personality, and life experiences.
Residents are supported to maintain independence, make their own choices, and enjoy activities...
Westwood Care Home provides residential and dementia care in a small, welcoming setting in Selby.
With just 16 residents, Westwood provides an intimate environment where familiar faces and strong relationships are part of everyday life. The smaller setting enables the team to get to know each resident as an individual, including their routines, preferences, interests, personality, and life experiences.
Residents are supported to maintain independence, make their own choices, and enjoy activities and daily moments that are meaningful to each individual.
Families are encouraged to remain involved, which helps Westwood feel less like a traditional care setting and more like a genuine community.
The focus is individual care, familiar people, and a comfortable place where residents feel known, valued, and at home.
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Westwood has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.866) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westwood has 17 reviews.
Westwood only has about 16 patients all of which seemed to me to have differing aspects to their dementia. but all respected and helped and understood. this is most important to the patient I feel. Staff were always readily available to help or advise when ever I visited the home and where...
Westwood only has about 16 patients all of which seemed to me to have differing aspects to their dementia. but all respected and helped and understood. this is most important to the patient I feel. Staff were always readily available to help or advise when ever I visited the home and where interested to learn things about their patients that may help them in looking after ones relatives. Seemed a happy environment and in the good weather a garden to be enjoyed and offer a little walk round for all. Drinks of tea etc always available and in the warm weather ice lollies and ice cream to help patients get liquid on board. All staff seemed genuinely happy and very willing to spend time with individuals as need arose, never ever any excuse from staff to be back in a few minutes. The attention was there and willingly given to make patients as happy and content as they could.
Thank you so much for this lovely review, Peter - it means a great deal to everyone at Westwood.
We're especially pleased that you noticed how we try to understand and support each resident living with dementia as an individual, and that our team came across as readily available, happy and...
Thank you so much for this lovely review, Peter - it means a great deal to everyone at Westwood.
We're especially pleased that you noticed how we try to understand and support each resident living with dementia as an individual, and that our team came across as readily available, happy and genuinely interested in the people they care for. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to them. Thank you for trusting us with the care of your loved one - you're always welcome at Westwood.
Warm regards,Helen Thompson
My family member was resident for two years and at first the overall care including staff and management was very good but has rapidly gone downhill (in particular management) who treated my family member very badly and lied about giving a separate downstairs room needed due to mobility issues as...
My family member was resident for two years and at first the overall care including staff and management was very good but has rapidly gone downhill (in particular management) who treated my family member very badly and lied about giving a separate downstairs room needed due to mobility issues as they insisted she could only share a room with another resident at the full price with barely any privacy or security. The carers were lovely and so helpful but unfortunately our relationship with the management was untenable so we had to move my family member to another care home which is much nicer and has many more advantages thankfully eg a single room, more privacy and fit for purpose which Westwood Care Home is not, decor also much better and with welcoming staff. I would definitely not recommend Westwood Care Home at all unfortunately.
We are sorry you feel dissatisfied with Westwood's care for your Mother. Older care homes like ours often have a mix of single and larger shared rooms, carefully allocated based on needs, preferences and mobility. Shared rooms can sometimes be better situated for a resident with the added benefit...
We are sorry you feel dissatisfied with Westwood's care for your Mother. Older care homes like ours often have a mix of single and larger shared rooms, carefully allocated based on needs, preferences and mobility. Shared rooms can sometimes be better situated for a resident with the added benefit of companionship, and all residents receive the same high standard of care. A temporary move was discussed with your Mother while her radiator was fixed. In agreement with her, your family and social workers, she was happy to stay in the shared room, especially due to a recent decline in her mobility. We were happy to confirm receipt of your written request for a ground-floor, single room when available. The suggestion that your Mother was "treated very badly" does not reflect the care we observed or recorded. External healthcare professionals raised no concerns, and she was settled, sociable, and happy at Westwood. We are proud of the care we provided and wish her well in her new home.
Our lovely mum unfortunately was only at Westwood for a short time, but during her stay she was shown so much compassion, sensitivity towards her care and needs. The staff always warmly spoke to mum when they entered her room, helping her to know of their presence and informed her what care was...
Our lovely mum unfortunately was only at Westwood for a short time, but during her stay she was shown so much compassion, sensitivity towards her care and needs. The staff always warmly spoke to mum when they entered her room, helping her to know of their presence and informed her what care was going to be carried out. As a family we always recieved a warm welcome, staff communicated with us every step of the way and on Mum's final day they were very supportive, which we were truly grateful for, can't thank them enough. While searching for a suitable care home for our Mum and reading loads of reviews, which is a huge responsibility, plus all the emotional feelings attached with this decision making. Westwood gained less stars for their decor being dated, I can honestly say I would take their OUTSTANDING care over scuffed wallpaper any day. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a new home or home for their loved ones. Keep up your fantastic work. Thanks again.
Thank you for taking your time to leave such lovely feedback for all of our staff, it was our pleasure to look after your mum and was a pleasure meeting you, it is really nice to read such kind and encouraging words about the home, and the staff. Thank you. Take care.
Westwood Care home is a truly warm friendly home from home environment. The staff are fabulous and the management care! They do their best in difficult Financial Times to raise money for lots of entertainment and activities for the residents who always look happy what ever time of day one...
The cook makes lovely home cooked food and fab buns! I can't recommend this care home highly enough I can honestly say I have no worries knowing my mum is looked after by such a lovely team. They include relatives in all important decisions and are so welcoming.Thank you so much. This is the second review I have wrote as the first has not been verified for some reason.
Thank you so much for persevering and submitting a second review! Receiving such positive feedback is invaluable to our team and us. We are delighted that you are happy with the care your mum is receiving at Westwood. It is reassuring to hear that residents' families feel informed and welcomed -...
Thank you so much for persevering and submitting a second review! Receiving such positive feedback is invaluable to our team and us. We are delighted that you are happy with the care your mum is receiving at Westwood. It is reassuring to hear that residents' families feel informed and welcomed - you are an extension of the home and your visits and ideas are very important to helping us to improve the care we provide. We will pass on your lovely feedback to our team, especially about the buns - they are delicious! Thank you again for your kind words.
Westwood took Mum with no notice as an emergency placement in March 2024. It was during a very stressful time for Mum and the family. The staff were fantastic in helping Mum to settle in her totally new environment and Mum enjoyed the stimulation of staff and making new friends. The staff are so...
Westwood took Mum with no notice as an emergency placement in March 2024. It was during a very stressful time for Mum and the family. The staff were fantastic in helping Mum to settle in her totally new environment and Mum enjoyed the stimulation of staff and making new friends. The staff are so patient letting Mum help with cleaning, tidying and other household tasks! These kind interactions have helped Mum to develop lovely bonds with the staff improving Mum's communication and reducing her stress and anxiety. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Residents are given food and drink on an individual basis, when required, such as sleeping late. Mum also enjoys lunch and supper eating with her friends. The home is flexible and works around family requests, nothing is too much trouble. I am grateful for everything they patiently do (or not do, if Mum chooses!) as she is as happy and content as she can be at Westwood. I always feel welcome when visiting. It's a lovely caring home.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with Westwood Care Home. It was our privilege to welcome your mum during such a difficult time and it has been wonderful to see her settle in the home with other residents, developing friendships and a strong bond with the care...
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with Westwood Care Home. It was our privilege to welcome your mum during such a difficult time and it has been wonderful to see her settle in the home with other residents, developing friendships and a strong bond with the care team. It is reassuring to hear that you feel welcome whenever you visit - supporting families of residents is also a key focus for us. Thank you for trusting us with your Mum's care and for giving such positive feedback in support of our care home.
My Mum has been a resident in Westwood Care Home since January 2020. The care she has received in that time has been excellent, during COVID I had no concerns as I was regularly updated by the manager. The food is always excellent and well planned with plenty of variety. There is always regular...
My Mum has been a resident in Westwood Care Home since January 2020. The care she has received in that time has been excellent, during COVID I had no concerns as I was regularly updated by the manager. The food is always excellent and well planned with plenty of variety. There is always regular entertainment for the residents with residents families encouraged to attend. Residents' families are always made welcome by the staff, a legacy from the previous manager who was the manager of the home for 21 years. Some of the staff go above and beyond in their care for every resident. The home is badly in need of the decor updating, but the care is the most important thing and I would recommend Westwood Care Home to anybody.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about Westwood Care Home. We appreciate your positive feedback on our staff, who are dedicated to going above and beyond in their roles, the quality of our meals, and the range of activities we provide. Thank you for recognising our team and the welcoming...
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about Westwood Care Home. We appreciate your positive feedback on our staff, who are dedicated to going above and beyond in their roles, the quality of our meals, and the range of activities we provide. Thank you for recognising our team and the welcoming environment we strive to create for residents and their families. We understand your concerns about decor, and agree that some areas are in need of updating. Financial recovery following Covid took time, and for the past two years we have been upgrading the building infrastructure and replacing essential equipment. Redecorating the home remains a priority and will be undertaken as soon as possible as part of our ongoing improvement plan. We are committed to maintaining the high standard of care that is at the heart of everything we do, and to making Westwood a warm and welcoming home for all residents and their families. Thank you for your continued support!
My great auntie spent 7.5 years at Westwood Care Home. The staff were always very happy, friendly, professional and caring. The staff treated my aunt like family and were very welcoming when we visited. There is a very welcoming feeling to the home. Unfortunately, we lost my aunt, and the staff...
My great auntie spent 7.5 years at Westwood Care Home. The staff were always very happy, friendly, professional and caring. The staff treated my aunt like family and were very welcoming when we visited. There is a very welcoming feeling to the home. Unfortunately, we lost my aunt, and the staff were nothing but amazing with her from start to finish. I will be forever grateful for everything they did, not just for my aunt but for her family too. Highly recommend Westwood Care Home.
Dad was admitted first and settled extremely quickly. At home, prior to moving into Westwood, he would spend most days sleeping. He suffers from dementia and therefore now requires around-the-clock care. Dad’s quality of life...
I could not ask for more. Thank you to everyone.
At Westwood, all the staff are really professional, caring and dedicated to making the resident's lives as easy, interesting and comfortable as possible. They all go the extra mile to make sure that everyone is looked after and that nothing is too much trouble even in difficult circumstances....
I would definitely recommend Westwood to anyone looking for compassionate and caring staff.
All staff are dedicated to giving a high-quality service. Everyone is so friendly and goes the extra mile to keep the atmosphere happy and offer things to do. The food is all home cooked, fresh products and varied. Fluids are on offer all day long ensuring the hydration levels are good. The only...
All staff are dedicated to giving a high-quality service. Everyone is so friendly and goes the extra mile to keep the atmosphere happy and offer things to do. The food is all home cooked, fresh products and varied. Fluids are on offer all day long ensuring the hydration levels are good. The only area that could do with attention is the overall decor in rooms and shared areas.
My experience is that the staff are always friendly and very, very supportive. Nothing is too much. Always there for my partner, can't do enough for him. Good getting him into doing things and playing games. It is an excellent care home, second to none.
My experience is that the staff are always friendly and very, very supportive. Nothing is too much. Always there for my partner, can't do enough for him. Good getting him into doing things and playing games. It is an excellent care home, second to none.
It's only been a few days that my dad has been here, but so far everything has been excellent. The staff have been so good with my dad and us. We have really struggled with the decision that he needs more care than we can give him and they understand this. So far everything is very positive and my...
It's only been a few days that my dad has been here, but so far everything has been excellent. The staff have been so good with my dad and us. We have really struggled with the decision that he needs more care than we can give him and they understand this. So far everything is very positive and my dad is happy.
The care home feels like one big family run by some amazing carers who actually do care. The food is delicious, again prepped and served by cooks that do care and cater for all needs. Improvements are required with the decor and furniture to make it more appealing and a good overall clean.
The care home feels like one big family run by some amazing carers who actually do care. The food is delicious, again prepped and served by cooks that do care and cater for all needs. Improvements are required with the decor and furniture to make it more appealing and a good overall clean.
Good afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to review our care home. We are continuously seeking ways to keep improving, so greatly appreciate your positive feedback and all staff are able to see your kind-hearted words. Improvements are continuously being made to Westwood and we endeavour to ensure that all points raised are part of these improvements. Thank you.
I was lucky enough to find my beautiful mum a place at Westwood, and whilst she lived there, she received nothing but the absolute best love and care she could have possibly have got, away from her blood family! I will be forever in their debt for how they looked after my darling mum at the end of...
I was lucky enough to find my beautiful mum a place at Westwood, and whilst she lived there, she received nothing but the absolute best love and care she could have possibly have got, away from her blood family! I will be forever in their debt for how they looked after my darling mum at the end of her life.
Good morning. Thank you so much for your lovely, kind and heartfelt words. We are always looking for ways to improve, but we also really appreciate and love to read the positive feedback we receive, so thank you. All feedback has been passed on to staff and they are very grateful and every positive review we receive gives us a huge lift. Thank you, and please keep in touch!
Westwood care home looks after my mum and they are always informative and helpful, my mum is well looked after and I am confident in the care she is receiving. She is well fed and seems happy. The home seems to have improved over the last few months
Westwood care home looks after my mum and they are always informative and helpful, my mum is well looked after and I am confident in the care she is receiving. She is well fed and seems happy. The home seems to have improved over the last few months
Good morning. Thank you very much for the positive review. We are consistently looking for ways to improve but also really appreciate the positive feedback we receive. We are extremely pleased to hear that you are confident in the care we are offering and we will continue striving to achieve and improve. Thank you very much.
The staff at Westwood showed a lot of care for Mum throughout her stay there. This was especially so in the final weeks of her life when we spent a lot of time with her and saw with our own eyes how dedicated the staff were.
The staff at Westwood showed a lot of care for Mum throughout her stay there. This was especially so in the final weeks of her life when we spent a lot of time with her and saw with our own eyes how dedicated the staff were.
Welcoming to visitors, and kind to residents. Good fresh food cooked on the premises. The home has a good atmosphere. Poor building maintenance when the heating was off for weeks in a very cold spell because the boiler needed replacing, also laundry machines regularly breaking down was not good....
Welcoming to visitors, and kind to residents. Good fresh food cooked on the premises. The home has a good atmosphere. Poor building maintenance when the heating was off for weeks in a very cold spell because the boiler needed replacing, also laundry machines regularly breaking down was not good. The situation has now been resolved and was no reflection on the staff who coped very well. The home needs a lift!
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Directors Adam and Helen are a husband-and-wife team with two young sons. They work closely with the Group’s Registered Manager, Natalie, to ensure...
Directors Adam and Helen are a husband-and-wife team with two young sons. They work closely with the Group’s Registered Manager, Natalie, to ensure the teams at Abbey Lea and Westwood are able to provide the best possible care, support and quality of life to the residents each day.
“Growing up in large families and witnessing first-hand the varying quality of care received by elderly relatives has greatly influenced us. We are committed to ensuring that Abbey Lea and Westwood provide the best care possible for the wonderful individuals who come to live with us.
Compared to many of the big, modern homes that are built these days, we believe smaller homes like ours offer a uniquely homely and comfortable environment for our residents, as well as a warm and inviting atmosphere for visiting relatives and friends.
We are often on-site, so please do say hello if you see us!”
Adam & Helen
Natalie joined Ochre Care in March 2022 as a Registered Manager of Abbey Lea Care Home. She recently progressed to Group Registered Manager,...
Natalie joined Ochre Care in March 2022 as a Registered Manager of Abbey Lea Care Home. She recently progressed to Group Registered Manager, overseeing Westwood Care Home as well.
Benefitting from over 16 years of experience in care, Natalie’s warm, empathetic approach and wealth of knowledge and understanding have been gained from her direct work in community care, initially as a carer and then in care administration and management.
In addition to her care experience, Natalie holds a first-class honours degree in Business Leadership and Management and is currently undertaking a Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management.
Natalie believes in empowering, supporting and developing her teams, so they feel happy and confident in their work and encouraged to progress. This positive ethos allows Ochre Care to deliver excellent, person-centred care with kindness and a sense of community at its core.
Dawn joined Ochre Care in 2023 as Deputy Manager of Westwood Care Home, overseeing the smooth running of the home each day.
She was encouraged to...
Dawn joined Ochre Care in 2023 as Deputy Manager of Westwood Care Home, overseeing the smooth running of the home each day.
She was encouraged to pursue a career in care following her father’s experiences in the sector which gave her a desire to contribute positively to the care provision in her local area. She has experience in delivering support both in the community and in care home settings, in care support roles and as the manager of a specialist dementia unit within a large nursing home.
Dawn’s priority is ensuring each resident is happy at Westwood, receiving the best care from a positive, confident team and enjoying a full social life with a colourful calendar of activities.
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 10 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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