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The fantastic team of permanent staff allows Woodlands to consistently deliver personalised and outstanding nursing care in a relaxed and friendly environment for up to 33 residents.
The majestic Victorian property with a front veranda, beautiful rear garden and summer house for outdoor activities, is located...
Care Provided by Woodlands Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 33 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodlands Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodlands Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Kenley Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tintu Kuriakose (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
Room Information
- Single Rooms (33)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at all times, with respect given to service users requirements. also welcome to bring well behaved family pets to visit. Regular activities and entertainers, to which you are always welcome to attend, no invitation required.
Parking
- Ample car parking.
Woodlands Nursing Home Reviews (53)
Woodlands Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodlands Nursing Home has 53 reviews.
I can honestly say I can't find fault with Woodlands. Mum is looked after first class. We looked at many homes, of which this was definitely the best, and we haven't been disappointed. The staff are brilliant - so much patience and with a smile!
Thank you so much for your kind messageit truly means a lot. Were really glad to hear that youve had such a positive experience at Woodlands. Its wonderful to know your mum is being cared for so well, and that the teams patience and warmth have stood out to you. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will mean a lot to all the staff.
We are so grateful for the excellent care provided to our uncle. He has thrived over the past 6 years and is so much happier + healthier. Woodlands is his home and the staff are his family.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly grateful for your feedback and delighted to hear how well your uncle has thrived over the past six years. It means a great deal to know that Woodlands feels like home to him and that our staff are seen as family.
Our uncle has been at Woodlands for six years and has received the very best of care. He has joined in with the many and varied activities with enthusiasm. The nursing staff and carers have encouraged him to be as active as he is able to be and managed his complex needs with care and sensitivity. He is very happy and settled, we are so grateful for this exceptionally well run home. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind message. We are delighted to hear how happy and settled your uncle is, and that he has enjoyed the activities and support from our team. Your appreciation means a great deal to us and will be shared with all staff.
I cannot fault the staff. Mum has been treated with respect and dignity since she has been at Woodlands. The staff go above and beyond to make her comfortable and always treat her lovingly. Would 100% recommend.
It means a great deal to hear that she is being treated with the respect, dignity, and compassion that we strive to provide every day. Our team works hard...
I cannot speak more highly of Woodlands, they are caring both to the residents and their families and relatives. Nothing is too much for them; they make relatives welcoming, and the gentleness and care they give to residents are of the highest you could ever wish for.
Dear Doreen, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. It truly means a great deal to all of us at Woodlands to hear that you feel supported and welcomed. We are deeply committed to providing the highest level of care, not only to our residents but also to their families, and your feedback...
The home has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. It is well cared for and clean and tidy.The staff are attentive, friendly and professional.There are regular activities available with many visits from entertainers, musicians and magicians and pets. I feel my mum is well cared for and well fed. I always feel welcome when I come to visit my mum whether she is in her room, the garden or the common room.
As Aunt's family we are very happy with how she is looked after. The staff and manager are so attentive and caring to my Aunt. We are assured that she is well cared for. We are very pleased with this choice of nursing home.
From the very first day we knew this was the home that we wanted mum to stay. It was exceptionally friendly, welcoming and looked and smelt so clean. Nothing is too much trouble for anybody. The food is good and the residents have plenty of activities to keep them occupied. There is nothing that I can fault, mum is so well looked after and we are so happy to leave her in their care.
Excellent care, mum is very happy at Woodlands. The staff are caring and look after mum well. We always feel welcome when we visit and the staff are very flexible and work with us. Food is great and mum gets to choose from a menu that is presented in a way she can understand. All the activities that the home offers keep mum stimulated and interested. We enjoy the fortnightly newsletter which shows what mum has been getting up to and keep us well informed.
Friendly staff, nice food, and lots of activities to do in the day. Nice chatting to other residents, especially like the pretty decorations.
My mum has been in Woodlands Nursing Home for over 9 months now, and I have found it to be a really lovely home. The staff are all amazing and always has mum's best interests at heart. They look after her well and as so kind and caring. Nothing is too much trouble. Mum is upset or just needs reassurance that we are ok. They will ring us to put her mind at rest. There is activities every day to stimulate the residents and they have people coming in to entertain them. It has a wonderful friendly atmosphere. They really look after the families too.
I visit every day and feel I am visiting my mother in a place that feels like my mum's home.
Not an experience I have found at other nursing homes. Thank you to all at Woodlands.
My husband was in Woodlands from May 2023 until April 2025 after he had suffered severe heart failure. He was treated with great respect and dignity. He was given first class care and support and commented every time I visited on how well he was looked after. The staff were always cheerful and caring. He enjoyed his meals and complimented the catering staff saying that he'd never had a poor meal there. Although he didn't join in activities, he did enjoy a few music sessions from time to time. His room was cosy and he always spoke to the staff as they passed by. His room was kept spotlessly clean. With continued physiotherapy, good medication and encouragement he made remarkable progress and was able to leave Woodland and return home on April 16th 2025. We would like to thank everyone who made this possible - the management, carers and nursing staff. We are extremely grateful to you all. I would not hesitate in recommending Woodlands. And thank you for all the cups of coffee!!
Mum never (through her choice) used all the facilities & activities available to her. However, ALL the staff were wonderful to her.
I have recommended Woodlands to several other people based on the excellent care given to Mum over the last five years and will continue to do so. I believe Mum would not have been with us for as long as she was, had it not been for the excellent level of care. I have always found the staff and management very helpful and quick to respond to any issue, no matter how small. Thank you to all.
When Mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's vascular dementia and psychosis in February 2020, her psychiatrist told us she would lose her mental capacity to enjoy her surroundings, perhaps to know her family, within 6 months. My family all believe it is testament to the care she receives at Woodlands that she is still able to enjoy her life more than 2 years later.
On behalf of my family, I would like to thank all the staff at Woodlands Nursing Home for the outstanding care that he received. They were so kind, caring and compassionate and provided such amazing support not only to my father but to all the family towards the end of his life. The end-of-life care was exceptional and we are very grateful. Thank you.
My uncle is very happy at Woodlands Nursing Home, we are so grateful for all the care and attention he receives. We are particularly pleased that he is now able to walk again with all the exercise and encouragement. All the staff are friendly and helpful and obviously care deeply about the best interests of the residents. Meal times and activities are the highlights of my uncle's day. Thank you.
We are delighted with the level of care that my mother receives. The management and staff are excellent and very affectionate. My mother is very well settled, happy, and comfortable with the friendly faces she sees on a daily basis.
You look after my dad brilliantly, thank you. The home is an excellent standard throughout and the care staff are very kind and compassionate and feel more like close friends. We are so happy that dad is with you and have already recommended you to others.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 July 2017Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 Woodlands Nursing Home
What types of Care is Woodlands Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Woodlands Nursing Home have?
There are 33 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Woodlands Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Woodlands Nursing Home to the centre of Burgess Hill?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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