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Located in Norwich, Woodside House offers a stimulating environment for those older people requiring extra support.
Woodside provides first-class 24-hour nursing and residential care alongside expert care for people with dementia with a specialist Memory Lane Community. The Home also provides support for respite care and short breaks as well as long-term stays.
A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focus on the individual needs of the residents with a tailored...
Care Provided by Barchester Woodside House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 58 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- 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 Woodside House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Woodside House 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)
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
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Robertson(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (58)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (56)
Visiting
- Woodside House operates an open door policy for visitors of residents at the home.
Parking
- On-site car parking
Barchester Woodside House Care Home Reviews (101)
Barchester Woodside House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.772) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Woodside House Care Home has 101 reviews.
During the past month my mother has really settled into the home and it’s a relief to see her so content and comfortable. All of the staff we interact with are approachable, efficient and very caring. Communication could be a problem with situations like ours but the team has gone out of the way to keep us informed of what is happening. Nursing care is very good and any possible problems are observed and well attended to (for example my mum’s sore lip which needed treatment). One thing we would appreciate, but realise the post covid situation has been an impact, is more church or spiritual activity as we’d been led to understand this was a key element of the care when selecting a home. We accept this may also be dependent on the interaction of the local clergy rather than the home. On the whole extremely happy and impressed.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, yes unfortunately the church visits have been impacted due to covid, we're in regular contact with the church and hoping they'll be able to provide a regular service soon.
My mother had therapy at Barchester Woodside House Care Home for six months. It was all quite excellent. They were all extremely loving, there was so much to do, and they helped her become better so she could be discharged. They were completely satisfactory, to us. It's lovely and extremely nice. Everything was neat, clean, and in order. There was nothing that didn't seem excellent.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review and sharing your kind words about our lovely care home and dedicated staff.
My overall stay has been extremely beneficial and helpful in my overall recovery from my operation. After the initial blip, I have had great treatment from all quarters of the care home. Hopefully, I won't need another "hip" operation, but I would definitely be back!
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review; it's been a pleasure having you with us while you recover from your operation.
Everything is good. He is loved and looked after. We are so very lucky to have him here.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review.
My stepmother of 97 was wheelchair-bound when she became a resident. She was disabled and wheelchair-bound. A very determined character trying to keep her independence but needing help. She gradually accepted this from the attentive carers and settled well. Within 4 weeks her pacemaker failed and she became bedbound. The care she received in the final weeks was second to none. All the staff from management to nursing staff and carers were cheerful, kind, and sympathetic. The home was bright, clean, tidy and the atmosphere calm and friendly. I would like to express my thanks to the staff and cannot praise them enough.
Thank you for your review; it was a pleasure looking after your stepmother.
Staff were always lovely and nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete a review, we appreciate your kind words.
I was most caringly looked after whilst convalescing following and operation. The caringness and warm friendliness of all the staff were truly appreciated. I returned home after a happy two weeks at Woodside, ready and able to look after myself.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review; we're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.
Woodside House is a lovely home and my mum was very well cared for during her two years there. The whole staff team are excellent, very friendly and welcoming to our family. The staff are very caring and professional in their roles and obviously care greatly for their residents, respecting their wishes. It is an excellent environment, the rooms are spacious and there are activities arranged if they wish to participate. Overall it was the best home we looked at and are so pleased we choose it for our mum.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and sharing your kind words about the home.
Lovely place and lovely staff, clean throughout. Very happy to have a loved one staying in this quality of care.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for us, we really appreciate your kind words.
There was entertainment provided and I did attend the remembrance concert which was very good. Overall, highly recommended for a short or long stay.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, we're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us.
The nursing staff keep me informed if needs be. The care/nursing home is very clean and the food is good, when it's hard to meet everyone's requirements everyone is very kind to me and respects me if I have any questions.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us .
Woodside Care Home has restored my faith in carers. Since both my parents came to live here, they have improved so much. The care is exceptional, the manager is so understanding and caring. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. They are amazing. It was a hard decision to make moving my parents into a care home but Woodside has made this the best decision. We can never thank them enough. The entertainment is also fantastic.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
My inlaws have been here for one week, and the difference in them is incredible. They are more alert, happy, not confused or agitated. The staff are fabulous, caring and helpful. They now enjoy the garden, home-cooked food, seeing the family. We are so pleased and now do not worry all the time that our parents are being properly cared for. Well done to all the staff at this amazing care home.
Unfortunately, the arrival and very quick spread of Covid at the turn of the year resulted in many deaths, my wife included. It was clear that the home did struggle with this outbreak and communication with certainly myself could have been better, and certainly more professional and empathetic, despite the very difficult circumstances.
I have tried on a number of occasions to contact the home to volunteer, and to ask about a memorial for those residents who lost their lives due to Covid, especially in early 2021, and have been brushed off repeatedly. This is a real shame, as I do believe that my wife was well cared for during her stay of nearly a year at the home, and am a little disillusioned with their current inaction.
Dear Peter,
Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear that your experience with Woodside House was below expectations. We understand the importance of communication especially during the unprecedented circumstances of the pandemic. I am sorry if you felt the communication was not enough, we...
My mother and father had been residents for a respite period of 3 weeks and hoping to be residents. Unfortunately, my father passed away on his 6th day in Woodside House and my mother then requested to return to her home. Their 6 days were wonderful for them both. Total 100% care which I couldn't fault in any way. The staff are amazing across the board, nothing was too much trouble at all. Woodside House staff were nothing but professional throughout my parents 6 days. Aided me and my mother when father passed away in his room in the early hours. Just couldn't ask for more!
Being the sole carer normally of my father Barchester Woodside House Care Home have given me peace of mind and trust that my father would be cared for extremely well during his respite stay. Giving me the much-needed rest to continue to care for him at home. Their communication and level of care are of a high standard.
My father recently moved to Barchester Woodside House Care Home, after 3 weeks in a hospice. The care and warm welcome he received at Woodside has been exceptional. The staff are warm, kind, caring. The facilities, rooms and gardens are of a very high standard. Most importantly my father seems very happy, enjoying events organised and secure. A great comfort to me and my family. I can't thank you enough. The staff all do a wonderful job and always with a smile.
My mother needed an urgent respite location due to limited mobility, health, and food intake. Woodside were welcoming, friendly, and addressed Mum's care needs to an exceptional standard. After 4 weeks she's walked out with a promise of continued improved progress.
Very pleased with the care mum receives. The staff are excellent.
My relative lived at Woodside House for two and a half years and was always full of praise for the high standards he experienced in every aspect of his care. As his next of kin and a regular visitor, that is what I experienced too. The staff in all areas managed to cope with precise professionalism with respectful and friendly courtesy, there is real warmth in the atmosphere, and it is a home in the very real sense. Certainly, my relative felt 'at home' soon after moving in.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 July 2017Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (16) & Events (0)
- 03 Jun 2026
live music with Stephen singing all the old classical on the 29th June
- 14 Jan 2026
The methods and mediums may change but the heart of live music - the communal joy, the shared emotions, the collective energy - remains untouched. As we look to the...
- 09 Jan 2026
Elvis is a big favourite of ours , they all have a lovely time and a dance session from 11am
There are no upcoming events for Barchester Woodside House Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Woodside House Care Home.
Meet the Team (10)

My name is Sarah, and I am proud to be the General Manager here at Woodside House.
I am an experienced nurse and care home manager, having spent many years with both the NHS and Barchester. I love working for Barchester and leading the team at Woodside House in the care and support of residents to provide first-class service that meets their individual needs. We have a truly lovely home and a fantastic team.
My vision is to create a 'home from home' environment, where residents are actively involved in organising events, making decisions, and planning their care.
Our door is always open to visitors who want to experience our family-friendly atmosphere, and I am always ready to speak to anyone who is starting to explore their future care needs.

I am a General Nurse and a naturally positive, happy person with a genuine caring nature. Originally from Romania, I am now well settled into life here in Norfolk.
My journey with Woodside House began in 2003 when I joined as a Senior Carer. I registered with the NMC as a nurse in 2006 and progressed to Unit Manager on Memory Lane. In 2018, I moved to the NHS, where I spent eight years working on Dementia Assessment wards. Recently, I felt it was time to return to where my heart has always been—back to Woodside House.
I hope to bring my skills, knowledge, and experience to support the team, especially newer staff, and to continue providing dedicated, compassionate care to our residents. I aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who call Woodside House their home.

My name is Amy, and I joined Woodside House in 2011 as a Registered General Nurse. Now, I am the Head of Unit for our Willow and Sycamore communities.
I am responsible for ensuring that all of my residents receive the highest standards of care and are treated with the level of dignity and respect that I would want for my family to receive. We have a very experienced team, and several of the staff have been here for many years and are great friends with the residents.
We love welcoming new residents and helping them to join our little community. Each new person brings their own personality to the mix, and it is wonderful to see everyone making new friends as they settle in.

My Name is Nono I have been a Nurse since 2001 originally in my home county of Botswana. I moved to the UK in 2005 and started working in a care home in Dereham. I worked as a Nurse caring for older people before becoming deputy manager in 2012. I moved to Woodside House in February 2023 after hearing of the home's excellent reputation. I have completed my end-of-life enhanced training with the NHS team and I have completed my level 5 Diploma in adult care.
I am now really enjoying the challenge of leading the memory lane community at Woodside House.

Sally is the home's Administrator and joined us in January 2018. Her role involves supporting the General Manager and taking responsibility for all the financial and administrative aspects of the home.

My name is Sam, and I lead our Activities Team at Woodside House.
I have been at Woodside House since 2004, and I love it here. I am responsible for ensuring that the residents are able to participate in sociable, fun and rewarding activities. My team and I are very passionate about our work and love putting smiles on the residents' faces.
We involve the residents in the planning of our activity calendars and encourage residents to continue with the hobbies that they have enjoyed throughout their lives. We will support every resident to try new things, and we love learning from our residents every day.

My name is Kim and I am proud to run the kitchen team here at Woodside House.
I am responsible for providing a top class dining experience and ensuring that the menus reflect the high standards that every resident should enjoy. I am constantly speaking with residents to find out what foods they prefer, the way they like things presented and how I can make every meal a great experience.
Working with the care staff to ensure each resident's unique dietary requirements are met, is just one of the ways that my kitchen team support the health and well-being of our residents. I spend time with each new resident to ensure that my team and I are aware of their preferences and favourites when they first move in to Woodside.

My name is Kelly and I am the Head of Housekeeping here at Woodside House.
My responsibilities include leading our housekeeping team to making sure that the home is spotlessly clean at all times. We take care of all aspects of housekeeping so that our residents can relax and know that everything is taken care of for them

Hi, my name is Scott and I am responsible for ensuring that every aspect of Health and Safety has been observed.
I also ensure that everything is working well and Woodside House remains well-maintained and presented 'home-from-home.' I am always ready to help a resident to rearrange their room or put a new picture up on the wall.
Residents are always welcome to join me in pottering in the garden.

Alice started working in Woodside House when she left school in 2008. She has carried out a number of roles over the years including kitchen assistant, housekeeping, laundry and since 2023 our Administration Assistant. Alice doesn’t feel that any other job could compare as Woodside is like home. She loves being the first face everyone sees when they arrive and loves welcoming everyone to the home that she is very proud to show off.
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