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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.
My mother-in-law has been a resident in the home for approximately 2 years. Our family has been happy with the care provided. Staff have been generally helpful and approachable. It feels that she is being cared for at a good level. Staff are quick to respond to any requests from family.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Care home is absolutely fabulous and all the staff are helpful, kind, nothing is a bother at all, my dad is very happy here and most importantly he feels safe. It's like a 5-star hotel rather than a care home. Thank you all for looking after my dad.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this glowing review. We are absolutely delighted to receive such positive comments from you. It is an absolute pleasure to be part of your Father's daily life.
The home itself is bright, fresh and looks welcoming. The staff are very helpful and friendly. They are taking good care of my dad putting in measures to let them know when he is on the move (fall risk, no dementia) as he is reluctant to use his call button. The food seems varied and balanced.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Woodhorn Park is a lovely bright cheery care home. Staff are extremely pleasant, supportive and helpful to residents and family members. Easy staff to talk to.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The home is bright, clean and very well decorated and designed for comfortable living. The staff are excellent they have an excellent understanding of my mothers needs and demonstrate their affection for her. The staff are happy and very attentive to my mother. They are welcoming and reassuring to the family. We feel so fortunate to have her in such a lovely home where she is catered for with such genuine care and affection.
Thank you for your review and kind words about the home and the team, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
No complaints.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Happy with the care at the home.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The staff are very caring and professional. The needs and wellbeing of the residents are their priority. Knowing our loved ones are treated with dignity, respect and love mean so much to us. The care shown during Covid has been exceptional. Communications is always good. Our aunt loved living at Woodhorn Park.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review. It is an absolute joy to be a small part of your aunt's daily life, she is a delight to be around and is such a happy lady with the biggest smile. Your kind words mean so much to us and we look forward to hopefully welcoming you back into Woodhorn Park in the future.
Take Care Margaret, our love to you both.
My mother, who will be 97 in January has been in the home for 9 years. Although getting on in years, she is always cheerful when we visit. The staff at the home are very caring and could not do enough for you. The new covid designated visitor suite is very comfortable, under the circumstances, but it does allow us to see our loved ones. Hopefully, things will get back to normal in 2021.
Thank you Peter for taking the time to submit this wonderful review, it is appreciated by all of us and your mother is an absolute joy to care for. We are pleased you are enjoying the visiting suite and hopefully as you say we can return to some normality this year. Always here for your mother and yourself. Take care.
The staff are lovely and caring. How they have managed to keep Covid-19 out of the home is amazing. My aunt was, and is, being very well looked after. I have no worries about her.
Thank you very much for your kind comments. It is an absolute pleasure to be a small part of your lovely aunt's life. She is amazing
This is my second family member to be here and I am very happy indeed with everything. Both of them were happy, well cared for and it was always a pleasure to visit. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind comments, I have shared this with the team, look forward to seeing you again soon
During the lockdown period, the staff of this care home have been excellent in contacting me and keeping me updated with photos and a lovely card with my husband's photo on it. The visit today has been very rewarding for us to see him in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in the lovely garden.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
When my mam was living at the home and deteriorating with her dementia the whole family were under extreme stress and worry. My mam is always underweight and we tried everything we could to make sure she had her meals and maintained her weight with help from all professionals. We couldn't cope and now she is happy, eating and gaining weight. The pressure is off the family.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The support, updates, and reassurance they have given us when we have been unable to visit are much appreciated by the family and we will be forever grateful knowing that Mam who has been happily residing here for over 10 years is continuing to receive excellent care in a safe environment with dignity, compassion and kindness.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and the positive feedback during this challenging period for everyone. We will continue to ensure our Residents and relatives are kept up-to-date and we look forward to seeing you again soon. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our...
My father was a resident at Woodhorn Park Care Home from 7th October 2019 to 20th January 2020. The care he received from all the staff was exemplary. They all showed patience, kindness and compassion throughout his stay. The service and care they provide are amazing and I would highly recommend their facility.
Thank you for your wonderful comments regarding your dad's stay with us in Woodhorn Park. It was a pleasure and a privilege to be able to be a part of his life. The team and I wish you well. Take Care Coral
The home is very clean, in fact always being cleaned when I visit. The food is all freshly cooked from fresh ingredients and always plentiful. Overall a great home.
Thank you Anne Marie for your lovely review, your father is a vital part of our community and we are so happy that he is happy. Your support regarding the team is wonderful. Kindest regards to both yourself and your mother
Very caring, lovely staff, very clean. Residents made to feel very happy and welcome and kept occupied. I would highly recommend Woodhorn Park. A safe, caring environment. Lovely.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and ongoing support.
My Aunt's family thought everything was excellent, based on her time in the home and the way she was when she came home. She was very happy and contented.
Thank you for your lovely comments, such a delightful and pleasant lady to have in our community.
Everything is 100%. I've had the best company and help of all the staff which means everything to me. I'd love to come back maybe next time with my wife. I've had the best week and couldn't wish for anything more.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. You and your wife are more than welcome to return anytime, it was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us.
My Mother has been a resident at Woodhorn Park Care Home, Ashington since Sept 21 2018. My brother and I visited nine homes in our area, and there was only one we unanimously agreed would be a good fit for our Mother: Woodhorn Park. I visit three times a week and I watch and I listen. I’m incredibly impressed with the quality of care. Their dementia expertise, kindness and respectfulness are a pleasure to observe. Meals are prepared fresh by a chef - not processed/microwaved. The home is typically immaculate and well-maintained. There’s even a hair salon. There are lots of activities too including holiday celebrations (Remembrance Day window displays prepared by a member of staff, were a real tribute to residents), musicians, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, and tea dances. Any (minor) issues are addressed through our wonderful care manager. If you are looking at care homes, I recommend you do your research - then come to Woodhorn Park to see the difference.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. Both the team and I are thrilled
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
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Woodhorn Park Care Home.
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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