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Care Provided by The Woodlands
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 40 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Woodlands for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Woodlands 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
- RDCP Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mollie Hardy (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (22)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (9)
The Woodlands Reviews (13)
The Woodlands has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.089) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Woodlands has 13 reviews.
The menu on offer each day is wonderful and if my mum doesn't eat or like what is on offer, there is always an alternative.
Not all the activities are to my mums liking and recently (due to illness) she has complained of there not being much to do but on the whole it is good.
There have been a few occasions (generally at the weekend) when I have been kept waiting to be let in but other than that, I think Woodlands nursing home and staff are great.
Thank you so much for your positive comments and constructive feedback. We are pleased your mum is settled and enjoys her meals, as this is very important. I have passed on your kind words to the team and have also asked the activities team to chat with you and your mum about things she might...
All the carers are great with my mum. She has started having baths instead of showers and she seems to like them better. She likes trips out and hopefully she will be taken out a little more in the future. They go to garden centres etc. Although my mum has Alzheimer's and doesn't really know me (or anyone) anymore, when I ask if she is ok and happy she does reply 'yes'. If mum is happy then so am I. I special shout out to Katie, Kim, and Paula.
Thank you for your kind review. Your feedback is important to us and we are pleased you and your mum are happy with Woodlands. I will pass on your comments to the team and especially to Paula, Kim and Katie. I know they will appreciate your thoughts. Thank you - Jacki
This home is the complete opposite of the other home. All the staff were friendly, polite and nothing was too much trouble for us or my mum.
I am a manager myself and couldn't find fault with any of the service given to my mum. The decoration may look tired and could do with refreshing but it was very clean and tidy everywhere. And yes, they may have had days where they may have been short-staffed but this did not reflect on the service they gave.
My mum has recently passed away. On the night she did, she was treated with respect and dignity, as she always was.
So I can only thank all the staff for the care she received, even though it was just for a short while.
So again, thank you.
Many thanks for giving us the time to write a review. We are sorry to hear about your mother and pleased to hear you were very happy with the service you and your mother received at Woodlands. We will ensure this is shared with the staff team.
Nothing is too much trouble for them, even I was taken care of when I visited.
Mum passed away and they were there to make sure everything was just right for her and after, they gave me a sympathy card with a pack of forget me not seeds to plant in her memory, so thoughtful.
Thank you, Julie, for such a lovely review. We are, of course, still sad following your mum’s passing and have hung a feather for her on our remembrance tree. Sending our love and best wishes to your family.
We moved our father to an alternative care home at the end of November - this new home have arranged physiotherapy which was cancelled at Woodlands. He is now eating more and the food is cut up for him without having to request it. More importantly, they are actively treating his bedsore and moving him every 2 hours which wasn't happening at Woodlands.
Thank you for your review although we are disappointed to read your further concerns. I will finalise my investigation and forward the findings. I can confirm all requested information was sent to the appropriate authorities at the time of request. We have now just received a further request and...
The home isn’t perfect. What home is? Sometimes it seems short-staffed. But I would never doubt the care and support that the staff offer. I am really glad that my mum is being looked after in Woodlands and I enjoy visiting her there.
Thank you for such a lovely review. I will pass your thoughts on to the team who will be thrilled. It means a lot to know we are appreciated and even more, when we get a smile or laughter from residents and we know people are happy and we can help them to live life as full as possible. This can be...
Generally the care staff have been helpful and considerate, although they had a tendency to sugarcoat their opinion of how well Dad was doing.
When visiting, we would often find him in clothes that were not his own and we have been asked on several occasions if we can identify items of clothing, as they were not sure to whom they belonged.
Our interaction with the care manager has been at best confrontational; she is aggressive, difficult and we believe she has been actively working against us in our attempt to get funding for Dad’s care.
The home itself is cold, poorly decorated and suffers from a very depressing atmosphere. The residents are not encouraged to have any form of normal life.
We are shocked and saddened to hear of your experience. Woodlands strives to provide an excellent service and has always been proud of its nursing and management teams, who have worked at the home for many years. We understand the complexity of funding and I can only apologise if you weren’t...
The staff at Woodlands go above and beyond to look after all their residents including my mother. This is difficult in some cases as all the residents have challenges with their health. The staff treat us like family as well, they keep us informed of every aspect of Mum's care. We as a family cannot praise all of their hard work and caring enough for both Mum and us as a family at this difficult time.
Many thanks for giving us the time to write us a review. We will ensure this is shared with the manager and staff team at Woodlands.
Visiting is easy and anytime.
Overall, quite happy with the care.
Many thanks for giving us the time to write a lovely review. We will ensure this is shared with the manager and staff team at Woodlands.
I visit my mother daily and although she is very confused, seems settled. If I have any queries staff are always helpful. I am always kept informed of any falls or illnesses which means a lot to me as my mother is in palliative care and I worry all the time about how she is. I'm so grateful to all the staff that care for my mother on a daily basis and she is always well dressed and clean.
Many thanks for giving us the time to write a lovely review. We will ensure this is shared with the manager and staff team at Woodlands.
I just wanted to say how happy we are with the service Dad has been getting, particularly during the lockdown. He has been kept safe throughout, and the staff have bent over backwards to ensure that Dad has had good and regular contact with us. A special thank you to the two ladies for the video calls and for helping us to make sure he has everything he needs. Thank you.
I will ensure this review is shared with the manager and staff team at The Woodlands.
My mother has Alzheimer's, and it has been very hard with Covid to get to see her. With restrictions easing a little. I visited her last Friday, she is being looked after so well by The Woodlands, she is as bright as a button and seems so settled there. Whatever they are doing is working; they are very caring, which shows whenever to visit or speak to them. All the staff have a smile for the residents as well as the family. A special thank you to one lady who always makes me and mum feel comfortable. Keep up the good work!
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear that your experience with our home Woodlands has been a positive one even though the restriction in place have made it difficult for families to see their loves one; its great o hear you have visited your...
My mother was diagnosed with dementia and passed away peacefully at The Woodlands nursing home Ripley on the 15th of December 2020. She was always happy and contented there and had fun with the staff and residence. We cannot praise the nursing staff and helpers high enough. Thank you for making my mother's last years so lovely.
Thank you for your time writing a review on our home Woodlands. I will ensure this lovely revoew is shared witht eh staf and manager at the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 July 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeGood
- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

I began my nursing career in 1982 and, after qualifying as a registered nurse, worked across a variety of roles in acute hospitals, including intensive care, adult wards, and acute admissions for older people. I also undertook further training in midwifery before starting my own family. Throughout my career, I’ve always felt a strong passion for caring for people, particularly older individuals. I joined Woodlands as a Registered Nurse and Deputy Manager, and in 1997, I became the Registered Manager, a role I have been proud to hold ever since.
My main motivation has always been to make a difference in the daily lives of those who need care and support. That sense of purpose continues to drive me, and I find it incredibly rewarding to know that the work we do has a positive impact on the people we care for.
I see my strengths in being supportive and approachable, leading a team where everyone’s strengths are valued. My focus is always on maintaining high standards of care and ensuring residents receive the best possible support.
My approach is open, welcoming, and inclusive. We aim to create a home environment where residents and their families feel comfortable, supported, and part of the Woodlands community.
A value I strongly believe in is treating others as you would like to be treated yourself, and this is something I carry through both my work and everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Woodlands
What types of Care is The Woodlands registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Woodlands have?
There are 22 Single Rooms and 9 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Woodlands?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Woodlands to the centre of Ripley?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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