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This nursing home offers total care for 24 residents and comprises two large Victorian listed houses which have been sympathetically renovated and converted into a nursing and residential home.
The aim at Woodhayes is for residents to live independent, happy and fulfilling lives.
Care Provided by Woodhayes
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 27 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
- 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)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodhayes for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodhayes 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
- Stonehaven Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gill Price (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
Parking
- Car park available.
Woodhayes Reviews (51)
Woodhayes has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.430) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodhayes has 51 reviews.
Since being in the home for almost a year now, he is happy and being very well cared for and needs for nothing.
Many thanks for your kind review of Brendoncare Woodhayes and your confidence in the care that we provide. We are delighted to hear that he is happy and well cared for. Thank you once again for this feedback.
The wonderful team of staff showed a faultless level of care and their sensitivity extended to the whole family. We will always be grateful for their care of her.
Thank you for your very kind review of Brendoncare Woodhayes. It was a real privilege for all the team here to be able to support your mother and all the family. We wish you all the very best.
The management is excellent. There are good levels of communication between staff and families and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. A lovely home in a lovely part of the country.
Thank you for your feedback and your lovely comments. We are really pleased to hear that you and your father believe that Brendoncare Woodhayes feels like his home and that you feel that we communicate well with you. We wish you all the best. Many thanks.
Mum has been at Brendoncare Woodhayes for nearly five years. Within a short period of time, she was much brighter and more alert than she had been when living alone. I can't thank the staff enough for the care they give her - they always have time both for her, and for us when we visit, and I am confident that she is safe and comfortable. Mum repeatedly tells me she is happy there, that she likes the food and that I have found a good place for her which is gold dust for me. She also joins in the activities and particularly enjoys the art and handicrafts which all help to keep her active (she is now 98). Mum also enjoys time in the garden which has benefitted from the new seating area outside the lounge and ministrations of the Gardner. The staff know Mum well and it is a comfort that many were there when Mum first arrived so there is a continuity in the care she receives and the contact she has with those around her. I know that I can talk to everyone involved in her care - nursing, management and admin- who are genuinely concerned for her welfare. Many thanks indeed.
Thank you for your very kind words. The team at Brendoncare Woodhayes is delighted that you and your mum are happy with the care she receives and that you have confidence in the management and all the staff. It is a privilege to be able to support your mum. We wish you all the best.
The staff are always pleasant and courteous and give Woodhayes a homely atmosphere. They are respectful to the residents and enjoy a chat and a joke. Both the staff and management are very approachable and I feel quite comfortable discussing any issues regarding my mother's care with them. I am kept informed about my mother's health and I am confident about the care and attention she receives. The home has a well maintained garden which my mother appreciates using during the summer months and the building is well maintained having had recent refurbishment work. An excellent care home.
Thank you for your review of Brendoncare Woodhayes. The team will be delighted to hear that you are confident about the care they provide and the homely atmosphere. Thank you for your kind words and I wish you all the best.
The care and attention given to her during that initial 4 week period was truly remarkable. The care and support given by all staff and two nurses, in particular, was outstanding. They were so supporting of her and did everything they possibly could to make her feel comfortable and safe. They were supportive to us, her family too.
After 6 weeks mum had established a good sleep pattern and had settled into her new routine in her new environment. Throughout her stay mum was treated as an individual and was given person-centred care.
Many thanks for your review of Brendoncare Woodhayes and the lovely comments you made about the care and support provided to your mum and the family, which I will share with the team here. I note your comment about the activities and am sorry to hear that you found these poor. I am currently...
Woodhayes is a gem. It has a lovely, calm atmosphere, lots of activities and caring staff who always have time to listen to you. Well done Woodhayes.
Thank you for your very positive comments which I will share with the team. It is always lovely to have feedback, so thank you for taking the time to review Brendoncare Woodhayes.
My family are very happy with the care mum is receiving at Woodhayes. The home is comfortable and very friendly. She is in a very pleasant room with french doors looking onto a beautiful garden. There are plenty of activities which she chooses to avoid as a rule", but she goes to the dining room for lunch. The food is fresh and she is thriving. The staff are very friendly and approachable and provide excellent care. We are generally very satisfied with all aspects of the home.
Thank you for your very positive comments which I will share with the team. Your mother has settled very well at Woodhayes and it’s always nice to see you all when you visit.
In March my mum celebrated her 85th birthday and the staff and other residents gave her present's, it was also my dads 88th birthday this again was celebrated with all staff and residents.
On March 29th my parents celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Woodhayes staff and residents gave them flowers to go with their Queens card.
Many thanks to all at Woodhayes.
Thank you for taking the time to review the care your mother receives at Brendoncare Woodhayes and for your very positive comments, which I will share with the team. It is lovely that your parents are able to spend so much time together.
I looked at a number of care homes in Exeter for my mother. Woodhayes was the only home where I could imagine her living. She has now been at Woodhayes nearly two years and my instinct that this was the right next stage for her has been confirmed. The Manager is excellent and encourages an ‘open door’ policy where he is available to residents and family members. Any queries or concerns are always addressed promptly and well. Whatever their role staff members know the residents individually and are professional, kind and caring. I am confident that Mum's nursing needs are well met. The feel of Woodhayes is warm and friendly. Mum chooses to spend most of her time in the lounge where she enjoys the company of other residents, staff and visitors. In the summer residents and visitors enjoy sitting in the garden. Mum is safe, well cared for and as contented as possible. It’s a big responsibility choosing a care home for a parent and I am glad that Woodhayes has proved to be a good choice.
Thank you for your lovely comments about the care your mother receives at Brendoncare Woodhayes and for taking the time to send in the review, which I will share with the team.
Woodhayes is a fantastic care home and I have no hesitation in recommending it for any elderly person, regardless of their needs.
Thank you for your kind words which I will share with the team. Your father was very much part of the Woodhayes family for a long time and he will be sadly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts. It has been an absolute pleasure to know you.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
- 25 Oct 2019Recipient: Woodhayes
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Meet the Team (1)

I am a registered nurse with many years’ experience working in nursing homes. I became Deputy Manager at Brendoncare Woodhayes in September 2016 and then took on the role of Acting Home Manager in June 2018.
I really enjoy the family environment we have at Brendoncare Woodhayes, with the residents, relatives and the Woodhayes team of staff and volunteers.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, cross stitch and jigsaws.
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