Woodleigh Care Home

I have telephoned several times to see how my friend is and they say he is okay. I stated that l could no longer get through to him on his mobile, one said it was broken, one said he is out of credit so l said can you get him to phone me and they said he can get you on his iPad okay, they said they will tell him. On all occasions, no reply and with Covid, l cannot visit as l am vulnerable myself in my eightieth year. The reason for me writing, I have just seen a picture of him at the home on Facebook and to me, he has gone downhill in such a short time. l am desperate to have a conversation with him. At this present time, l do not think this care home is very christian at all.

The care home is fabulous. The staff are extremely helpful and caring, I have no doubt that mum is in the best place possible especially this year with the Pandemic situation being so difficult for our elderly. The screened visiting room is brilliant so that we can see our mum and talk to her face to face with a member of staff who is a real credit to this home. Heartfelt thank you.

My mother really struggled when she realised she was going into a care home. But I can only praise all the staff at Woodleigh in helping my mother to settle and always keeping me informed of how she is. My mother does want to come home, that is only natural but she is happy and well cared for. Nothing is too much for the staff here, they care about their residents and are always polite and caring to us on visits or phone calls.

I and my brother can not thank the staff enough for their care.

My mum's been in this care home for over a year now, and honestly, we couldn’t have found a better place for her. All the staff are so thoughtful going above and beyond for mum, and the care they have given her is exceptional.

My nana got moved to Woodleigh from another home due to needing beds because of Coronavirus. Today was the first time I got to see her since lockdown, and she seems so much healthier than when I last got the chance of seeing her! She’s put on weight and she seems genuinely happy which is something I’ve not seen in the longest time, thank you for truly caring for her and I can trust that she is in safe hands! No matter how much of a pain I can guarantee she is! We all appreciate everything that you do every day to make her feel safe and loved.

Woodleigh care home has wonderful, caring, loving staff; always welcoming, very clean, comfortable bedrooms, lovely food and well kept beautiful gardens. First-class interaction with all the residents. I can't thank them enough; they go above and beyond.

My mother was transferred here from the hospital for end of life care. This was an upsetting time for us, but Mum has been looked after very well and always given lots of respect. All of the staff are very friendly and happy; always willing to answer any questions or worries we have. We can't thank all of the staff for the hard work, love and support they give enough!

The care that they have given my mum has been exceptional and me and my sister couldn’t thank you enough.

Woodleigh is a home from home. Caring, warm-hearted staff, or rather extended family members! The owner is always on hand or readily available, and a more caring individual than many an owner of a business. Woodleigh provides a wonderful environment for the residents and their families.

The care home is like a home from home. Within a week all the staff knew me as well as my husband. Everyone was really friendly as well as doing their jobes - whether in the office, nursing, caring, cleaning, laundry etc. They always have time for the resident, family and friends.

My mum became a resident at Woodleigh in August 2015, aged 91, with progressing dementia and severe mobility problems. As a family, we felt, having reviewed several care homes, that her needs would be best met at Woodleigh. Settling in was a problem for her as she had been cared for 24/7 by her daughters for 2 years. She did adjust, making friends. There have been many changes in both members of staff, and naturally with residents. At present, she is the oldest. At present, there are many, long-serving staff, and I feel the level of care is excellent. Mum is shown a lot of affection and treated with dignity.

The thing that makes Woodleigh really special is that they care they offer us as family members, we really have been made to feel part of the “Woodleigh family”.

My mum has vascular dementia. She went to live at Woodleigh on 7th August 2019. Staff made my mum and our family very welcome. Mum has only been there a few days and I have seen a difference in her. The owner of the home also introduced himself to us and made us feel welcome. The manager is also very nice. Thank you all.

A big thank you to all concerned.

Our father was in Woodleigh's care for only two weeks. In that time he, and we, were treated with care, compassion, consideration, respect and dignity. We wish he had had longer to enjoy being there. Thank you to all the staff and management who helped to make a difficult time easier and our father's death as peaceful and comfortable as we could have hoped.

My mother spent the last five years of her life at Woodleigh and was cared for with compassion, understanding and dignity. The staff perform a difficult task, but it never showed. During my visits from the US, I only ever witnessed excellent care from all staff members. From the kitchen staff, to the cleaners, to the carers and management; I could not have wished for a better experience for my dear mother.

My father came to stay at Woodleigh in December 2017 (end of life care). He had spent a few weeks in hospital deeply unhappy and unable to go home. Whilst in the care of Woodleigh he had a very happy time and was happy with all his care and loved the kindness of the staff. He passed away with dignity and pain-free, a happy man.

He has been in and out of hospital but each time has been keen to return to Woodleigh and has recovered well. Largely due to the attention he received at the home.

The staff go out of their way to keep residents happy and looked after and there are activities planned throughout the week. The home is not a new building but the care that I have seen is first rate and that is what is important. I hope this does not change.

My father has been at Woodleigh Christina Care Home for approximately 18 months. Overall I am happy with dad's care and problems that have arisen have been promptly discussed with the management team and have been resolved. During this time the only challenge appears to be continuity of staff and management that keeps changing. I now feel there is a robust management team in place and hope communication will be maximised at all levels to ensure each resident continues to receive the care they require and deserve