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A committed team work hard to ensure that all provision is tailored to the individual, while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere.
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Care Provided by Barchester Woodhorn Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 61 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Woodhorn Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Woodhorn Park Care Home 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
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Saunders (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
Visiting
- The team welcome visitors from 10am daily, they ask that visitors respect meal times as these are protected so they can support residents with their meals. Meal times are 1pm-2pm and 4.30pm-5.30pm.
Parking
- There is a small car park outside the front of the home, to the rear of the property there is a large public car park which does not require payment.
Barchester Woodhorn Park Care Home Reviews (89)
Barchester Woodhorn Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Woodhorn Park Care Home has 89 reviews.
Her room is bright, airy and spacious. She has sight problems but can get around just fine.
She's sometimes a picky eater but her choices are accommodated by the catering team so she's eating well which is great to know.
The atmosphere in Woodhorn Park is positive and happy. From the first time I went into Woodhorn Park, I had very positive vibes and it's still the case now Mam is settled there.
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My dad came in October 2023 as a respite resident for a week, and we couldn’t get him to leave. He was a shell of a man until coming to Woodhorn, now he is back to the Dad and Grandad we all know and love. We can’t thank all the staff enough from the housekeepers to the kitchen staff, the carers and the office staff.
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Team are so helpful. Mum is thriving in this home, and is always cheerful, and that is all down to the attitude of all the team, who are a credit to the general manager. Can't praise them enough. The home and Mum's room are always clean and tidy, and Mum is always immaculately groomed. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and I would always recommend this home to anyone looking for somewhere to put a relative.
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Since our dad came to Woodhorn Park, we believe that they have saved his life. We have found the home to be welcoming, a nice relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The staff are welcoming and friendly. They all interact with my dad, and he loves living here. Nothing is too much bother for them. The staff engage and listen to all patients and relatives and relay all information to family. Dad enjoys his meals, saying that the food is 'top-notch' and enjoys taking part in the activities in the home.
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She is more engaged and brighter in herself and this has been very enlightening for us.
Joining in and being sociable with other residents is nice to see.
The management and team are a credit to your organisation.
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The accommodation (room respite) was a high standard. Staff very caring, approachable, and friendly. Cleanliness of the unit was very good. Meals were excellent, always a choice. Could not give anything negative about Woodhorn Park, everything is positive.
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I have found both the staff and management very friendly and approachable. The home has a very cheery atmosphere. My sister-in-law loves where she is and would hate to go anywhere else. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for looking after my sister-in-law and keep up the good work.
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Staff are always welcoming when entering the home. Happy to give updates and feedback for Mum. Mum has taken time to settle in but only to be expected with her dementia. She has good days and bad but the staff are always on hand to diffuse a situation and take her mind off being in a care home.
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Mam has received excellent care from day one. She's always treated like family and the staff are amazing with our mam.
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I have no problems at all.
The staff are so good with her.
She is happy there.
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The staff is second to none, nothing is a problem or a bother. I never thought I would need my mum to live in a residential setting but my goodness she is in the best home ever. She loves the staff and the staff love her. The regular activities are fun and engaging for both residents and families.
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Excellent music and afternoon entertaing residents and family. Great to see staff here helping out, making everyone welcome. watching residents smile and enjoy the company of others. Rolling back the years. The team are invaluable to us as family members knowing our family and are safe and well looked after. Thank you all.
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The staff couldn't do enough for my dad. All the staff including management have all gone out of their way to make sure my dad's needs were met. There was an issue with my dad with another resident and was dealt with promptly. Couldn't thank them enough for everything they did to resolve the situation. Barchester should be over the moon to have staff like these.
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As a family, we could not be more pleased with the care my dad receives here, he has been in Barchester Woodhorn Park Care Home since last year and settled in straight away with the help from the staff and senior management with a dementia care plan in place. All the staff are very attentive, caring and involve my dad as well as all the other residents on a daily basis doing different activities and fun days. All our family are kept informed on how my dad is doing and make us feel welcome every time we visit, nothing seems to be too much trouble. Every time you go in everyone in the home is smiling, happy, clean and having fun, it's lovely to see especially to see my dad so happy, we would highly recommend Barchester Woodhorn park care home.
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The home is not in the best of repair. Some areas are damp. My relative is not always cleaned properly and often has other people's clothes on, even though they are labeled. Standards have slipped from when we first had to come to the home.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about Woodhorn Park. We are sorry to read you feel our standards have slipped within the home. I can assure you our team has been round and there are no signs of damp and there are no areas that are not up to the high standard we expect within our...
My mam has been in Woodhorn Park for three years. Our family are very satisfied with the care and support that Mam receives. The staff are very approachable and understanding of the care Mam needs. Having a debilitating disease, Mam needs 24-hour care. We have faith and confidence in the care Woodhorn Park provides.
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The care home has been fantastic with our mother. Anything she needs or wants, they do; they have also rung myself if my father hasn't turned up to visit Mam (Dad is in poor health). They have also taken time to ask about my own health as it's a very stressful time with both parents.
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My parents moved into Woodhorn Park in November last year and I can’t praise the home enough. From the manager to all the care staff and support staff have gone above and beyond to assist my parents to settle into their new home and care for them. My parents are happy which makes me very happy. I just want to say a very big thank you to you all.
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She was very happy there which was a relief for me and has asked when will she be going again.
I can only highly recommend Woodhorn Park.
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Wonderful facilities shown and demonstrated by the staff. Very kind staff. Fantastic activities for residents. Immaculately clean. Not the feeling of a residential home. Very much a happy home from home. All interests taken in account for the individuals. Absolutely fantastic atmosphere. We would both accept this place for ourselves as our final home.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 February 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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
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News (15) & Events (3)
- 20 Aug 2026
We have a fabulous afternoon dancing and singing Residents , Staff , Family and Friends all enjoyed having a dance and sang along to their favourite songs from Elvis to...
- 20 Aug 2026
The Wild West came to Woodhorn Park this weekend to celebrate Cowboy Day. Residents enjoyed some fun and games from giving a lasso a go and without horseshoes we turned...
- 20 Aug 2026
Last week we were joined by Northumbria Police who talked to our residents about scams they may come across in day to day living. Residents and staff enjoyed spotting different...
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Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (11)

My aim is to ensure residents, staff, families and visitors all feel they are in a caring, welcoming environment and being supported by every member of our team.
I began my career as a Home Administrator then progressed to Commercial manager within Woodhorn Park and have gained experience and qualifications to progress to my current role. Barchester has a high standard of care and a superior lifestyle delivered throughout the company, and I endeavour to deliver those same values in our home. I always enjoy spending time with residents and their families and am always available for a chat about our home, staff, services and most importantly, our residents.

Tracey is the Home Administrator here at Woodhorn Park, transferring from our sister home, Station Court, in November 2024. I joined Barchester in 2014 and thoroughly enjoy the administrator role.
Despite working in the office, I still love to find the time to chat with the residents and their families and help out whenever I can.

I am the Head of Maintenance here at Woodhorn Park. I have worked at Woodhorn Park for 19 years. During this time, Bob has been a familiar face around the home and someone whom residents, families and his work colleagues can rely on.
In 2025 Bob spent some time as our Head Chef, but his true passion was maintenance. Bob enjoys getting stuck into practical jobs and is always looking for new projects that enhance the home. Whether Bob is carrying out repairs, improving the gardens and living space or lending a hand wherever it is needed, Bob takes great pride in making sure the home looks its best. Bob takes great pride in making sure the home looks its best. His practical skills, can-do attitude and willingness to help make him an invaluable member of the team.

Hello, my name is Naomi, and I am the Head Chef here at Woodhorn Park. I have worked in the care sector for a number of years, starting out on the care team before finding a passion for cooking. I pride myself on preparing high-quality food, and seeing our residents enjoy the dishes that the team and I create makes me very happy.
Our Hospitality team are committed to providing seasonal home-cooked menus offering choice, nutrition and quality - including exciting menus to specific individual dietary needs and all appetites.
The food we produce is hugely important to our residents, which is why it is absolutely imperative that we always get their feedback and continuously meet the needs and nutritional requirements of every single resident who chooses to make their home.

I am the Head Housekeeper here at Woodhorn Park – and I have enjoyed my role since 2012.
I take great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout our home. I strive to maintain individual residents' abilities and support those who wish to continue to take an active part in household duties, such as setting the tables, dusting and putting their laundry away. I want their home to be a ‘home from home ’, and I am very proud to be a part of their daily lives.

Hello, my name is Megan. I have a passion for delivering excellent person-centred care. I also enjoy chatting with residents, getting to know them and their preferences, which enables me to deliver excellent care.
I have worked in the care sector for 8 years, starting as a care assistant doing home care before joining Barchester Healthcare in 2017. I joined the NHS for a period of time to develop my knowledge in caregiving. I became a Senior Care Assistant in July 2022. I have completed my medication programme and my Senior Care programme, which I really enjoyed, advancing my care knowledge to ensure that I give the residents the best care we can.
I continue to love my job at Woodhorn Park and jumped at the chance to return when I did, as my passion is to give personalised care to all our residents, whether they are here on respite or permanent residents. I look forward to any training that will help my continued development and that will enhance the Quality of Care to our residents within the home.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my partner and my two sausage dogs, Milo and Toby.

I have a passion for delivering excellent person-centred care. I also enjoy chatting with residents, getting to know them and their preferences, which enables me to deliver excellent care.
I have worked in the care sector for 2 years, starting as a care assistant while completing my L3 NVQ in Health & Social Care. I became a Senior Care Assistant in July 2025. I have completed my medication programme, which I really enjoyed, advancing my care knowledge to ensure that I give the residents the best care we can. I enjoy learning and thrive on gaining more knowledge within my role.
I continue to love my job at Woodhorn Park, and my passion is to give personalised care to all our residents, whether they are here on respite or permanent residents. I look forward to any training that will help my continued development and that will enhance the quality of care for our residents within the home. When I am not at work, I enjoy playing netball and playing for Northumberland County and Astley Ladies.

Hello, my name is Alison. I have a passion for delivering excellent person-centred care. I also enjoy chatting with residents, getting to know them and their preferences, which enables me to deliver excellent care.
I have worked in the care sector for a lot of years, starting as a care assistant and working my way through to manager of assisted living before joining Barchester Healthcare in 2022 as a Senior Care Assistant. I have completed my medication programme and my Senior Care programme, which I really enjoyed, advancing my care knowledge to ensure that I give the residents the best care we can.
I continue to love my job at Woodhorn Park, giving personalised care to all our residents, whether they are here on respite or permanent residents. I look forward to any training that will help my continued development and that will enhance the quality of care for our residents within the home.
In my spare time, I am a keen gardener and enjoy spending time with our residents growing our flowers in the raised planters.

Hello, my name is Kirstie. I have a passion for delivering excellent person-centred care. I also enjoy chatting with residents, getting to know them and their preferences, which enables me to deliver excellent care.
I have worked in the care sector for 5 years, starting as a care assistant doing home care before joining Barchester Healthcare in 2025. I became a Senior Care Assistant in 2026. I have completed my medication programme and my NVQ 3, which I really enjoyed, advancing my care knowledge to ensure that I give the residents the best care we can.
I continue to love my job at Woodhorn Park, ensuring all our residents receive the best person-centred care whether they are here on respite or permanent residents. I look forward to any training that will help my continued development and that will enhance the quality of care for our residents within the home.

Hello, my name is Jamie-Leigh, and I am a Senior Care Assistant at Woodhorn Park. I have a passion for delivering excellent person-centred care. I also enjoy chatting with residents, getting to know them and their preferences, which enables me to deliver excellent care.
I have worked in the care sector for a number of years, starting as a home care assistant doing home care before joining Barchester Healthcare in June 2024. I have completed my medication programme and my NVQ 3, which I really enjoyed, advancing my care knowledge to ensure that I give the residents the best care we can.
I love my job at Woodhorn Park, ensuring all our residents receive the best person-centred care whether they are here on respite or permanent residents. I look forward to any training that will help my continued development and that will enhance the quality of care for our residents within the home.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my dog Bonny, who keeps me busy

Hello, my name is Jemma, and I am a Senior Care Assistant at Woodhorn Park. I have a passion for delivering excellent person-centred care. I also enjoy chatting with residents, getting to know them and their preferences, which enables me to deliver excellent care.
I have worked in the care sector for over 27 years, starting as a care assistant before joining Barchester Healthcare in June 2026. I have completed my medication programme and my NVQ 3, which I really enjoyed, advancing my care knowledge to ensure that I give the residents the best care we can.
I love my job at Woodhorn Park, ensuring all our residents receive the best person-centred care whether they are here on respite or permanent residents. I look forward to any training that will help my continued development and that will enhance the quality of care for our residents within the home.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my husband and take my dog for long walks.
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