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Barchester Woodside House Care Home

142 Woodside Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk NR7 9XJ
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Barchester Woodside House Care Home, Norwich

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing CareFrom £1,589N/A

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.

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

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)

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9.8

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.

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Review from Sandra W (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been in Woodside House since September. The whole experience has been exemplary. The care and concern that every member of staff with whom we have had contact has displayed great attention to the detail of her care and needs. All staff have a good knowledge of her and are interested in, and concerned about, her welfare. Communication with me is excellent and nothing seems to be too much trouble. I am extremely satisfied with Woodside House and its staff.

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Review from S J (Wife of Resident) published on 11 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since March we have been on lockdown. I could phone any time to see how he was. I have had five visits. Two in reception and three in the garden and most enjoyable. All of the staff have a very professional way with them.

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Review from M H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My family and I have been most impressed by the loving care shown to our mother, in particular, during the lockdown. This has been an anxious time for us, but we have felt confident that Mum is being well looked after. She seems happy when we phone and visit.

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Review from D S (Resident / Service User) published on 12 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel very safe and happy here. The staff are very friendly and happy and make me feel safe and secure.

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Review from Doug M (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2020 Submitted via Website
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My Mum has been at Woodside Care Home for nearly two years and my wife and I visit around three times per week (prior to lockdown) and we are completely satisfied that she is being looked after very well. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. I would like to thank them all for their commitment during an extremely trying time.

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Review from R R (Husband of Resident) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife was admitted to the nursing home from hospital with great care and dignity. The deputy manager and all the staff have been extremely helpful and kind at all times through her stay. We could not have wished for better treatment. The manager introduced herself and was very professional in her position. The food was excellent at all times and the premises have achieved 100% effort for everything "Well Done".

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Review from Nola K (Sister of Resident) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very friendly staff and nurses are always very helpful. My sister and I have every confidence knowing our sister is being cared for she seems happy and content but knowing she is being well cared for is very reassuring.

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Review from P C (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 19 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff always treat my relative with courtesy and compassion. His care is always at the forefront of all their actions. They keep me fully informed of any incidents concerning him and I am fully included in any decision-making regarding his care. The management is extremely approachable if I have any queries.

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Review from A W (Friend of Resident) published on 27 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visit a resident at Woodside House every week and am always thankful to find a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness maintained. The friendliness of the staff and carers is wonderful and they do very well to give loving care to their residents and those who came to visit.

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Review from Mike M (Husband of Resident) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff all friendly and helpful.

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Review from J K (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff very pleasant and helpful. Found improvement since Mum has been here. Staff always helpful when questions asked. Understand Mum getting attention and care. Think fees are expensive.

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Review from D C (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Woodside house has come on in leaps and bounds since the new manager was appointed. The activity team has been supported in getting more entertainers, which makes all residents happy. The staff are really kind and caring towards all residents.

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Review from Sheila V (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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From our initial contact and on a daily basis we have nothing but praise for Woodside. The relief at having my mother cared for in such an environment is huge.

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Review from Kenneth B (Husband of Resident) published on 10 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife was transferred to Barchester Woodside House Care Home from Norfolk and the hospital on the 20th September 2017 for palliative care and died there on 20th December 2017. I could not have wished for a more kind, considerate and caring place for her to end her days. In my experience, staff from manageress, nursing staff, kitchen staff down to the cleaners were so helpful. The food was of excellent quality and nicely presented.

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Review from Wendy R (Cousin of Resident) published on 4 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are extremely pleased with the care our elderly cousin is receiving. Although she cannot move very much she always seems to be comfortably placed in her bed with things she needs near at hand.
The staff seem to be very gentle and caring.
Our cousin's room is always tidy and pleasantly fragrant.

Thank you to all the staff at Woodside!

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Review from L C (Resident / Service User) published on 10 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall good. I was only there for 1 week. I had a problem with one member of staff not wanting to help me when I needed it. Looking back this happened 2 or 3 times during my stay. The worst part was when I got home finding that my pressure sock was on upside down causing deep grooves in my leg and a swollen foot. I think this member of staff had a problem with me.

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Review from M L (Son of Resident) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We moved my mother, aged 92 and suffering from dementia into Woodside House two days ago.
The manager and all her staff have made the process a lot less stressful than I feared.

The warm welcome and immediate attention to mum's needs reassured me that we have made the right decision in choosing Woodside House.

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Review from R P (Son of Resident) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Woodside House Care Home are all very caring towards the residents. They all have a calm, unhurried approach and treat each resident as the individual person they are.

On our very first visit, it was very obvious that the residents are very well cared for and small touches such as a string of pearls of a nicely tied scarf completed the cared for appearance.

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Review from Lucy S (Resident / Service User) published on 2 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleasant, all staff are friendly and helpful. Lovely, clean rest home with nice furniture and pictures.

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Review from Helen H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum seems to be well looked after on the whole. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Small issues have arisen but have been dealt with satisfactorily. Mum enjoys the food and the activities. She has a pleasant room overlooking the gardens. Everywhere is kept clean and well maintained.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 20 July 2017
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 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

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Meet the Team (10)

Sarah Robertson
Sarah RobertsonJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2022

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.

Maria Colcer
Maria ColcerJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2026
My name is Maria, and I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Deputy Manager at Woodside House Care Home.

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.

Amy Fulga
Amy FulgaJob Title:Head Of Community - Willow & SycamoreJoined: 2011

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.

Nono Dabutha
Nono DabuthaJob Title:Head of Memory Lane CommunityJoined: 2023

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 Dack
Sally DackJob Title:Home AdminsitratorJoined: 2018

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.

Samantha Lake
Samantha LakeJob Title:Life Enrichment LeadJoined: 2002

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.

Kimberley Cooper
Kimberley CooperJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2017

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.

Kelly Mitchell
Kelly MitchellJob Title:HousekeeperJoined: 2003

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

Scott Allman
Scott AllmanJob Title:Head Of MaintenanceJoined: 2004

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 Quantrill
Alice QuantrillJob Title:admin AssistantJoined: 2008

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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