
The staff are an amazing team and the care Mum gets is so good. Thank you to all the staffS T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The staff are an amazing team and the care Mum gets is so good. Thank you to all the staffS T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Woodend offers a welcoming atmosphere to residents who require residential, nursing or dementia care. For those who need short term respite care the home is also an ideal choice.
On sunny days, residents can benefit from visiting the large landscaped garden, or relax on the patio area to enjoy the warm weather. Each private bedroom has a 24-hour call system which help residents to live as independently as possible in a...
Care Provided by Woodend Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 79 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodend Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodend 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
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jane Abdoh(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (79)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Woodend Care Home Reviews (98)
Woodend Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.629) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodend Care Home has 98 reviews.
I am very well impressed with Woodend Carehome. Thankyou for helping and looking after my friend.
Thank you for your kind words. It is so wonderful to hear that you are impressed with the clean and comfortable environment at Woodend Care Home. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Friend in our care. Hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.
My mum moved to Woodend a couple of weeks ago. She has settled well has been much more active and busy with the activities provided at Woodend. She appears more positive since her move there
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Mum in our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make Mum's stay as comfortable as possible.
I visited for the alzheimers afternoon tea, she was my neighbour- she is very happy here. We sat in the lovely garden. She loves being outside.
Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Neighbour in our care. It is lovely to hear you enjoyed Alzheimer's afternoon tea in the garden.
Woodend Care Home is a very clean and nice home. In a lovely peaceful location and nice gardens. The staff are very caring and can't do enough for the residents. I would say don't hesitate in bringing your loved one to this home.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like "Clean" and "Peaceful" being used to describe our care. It is always nice to hear words like "Kind" and "Genuine" being used to describe our care.
This is my first experience of a carehome facility and although it took time getting used to how the facility operates, it took my breath away at the patience and kindness of the whole staff/team. Very reassuring to know my dad is being cared for.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is always nice to hear words like "Kindness" and "Patience" being used to describe our staff. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.
Woodend Care Home has a lovely appearance from the outside, well taken care of. Inside is very welcoming and clean, painted well, and corridors are clean and maintained. Bedrooms look cosy too and staff are all very pleasant.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is always nice to hear words like "Welcoming" and "Clean" being used to describe our Care Home.
My dad was also a resident there until his recent death. He also received the best care. He was treated with dignity at the end of his life and his family were also supported by the staff.
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time and we are saddened to hear about your loss. It is lovely to hear that you have felt so supported through these times. Hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your loved ones received the best possible care.
I have lived in Woodend Care Home since November 2021 and my experience of it is very favourable. The home has excellent accommodation and facilities. It provides activities for residents such as fundraising fashion show which was very successful. The real strength of the care home is its very caring staff. This is true of the staff who work in administration, the provision of meals and the provision of personal care for residents. The warm and friendly atmosphere is apparent to visitors to the home also.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with you in our care at Woodend Care Home. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
My only complaint is the occasional lack of car parking places.
Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your wife in our care. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager.
Feel very positive with staff and facilities, and feel that my wife is getting the best possible care.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear that you have had such a positive experience with your Wife in our care. We are glad to hear that you are impressed with the facilities at the home and the support provided by our staff. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
The lady we were visiting was celebrating her Birthday and we were invited into the lounge for afternoon tea. A lovely cake complete with candles was brought in and staff and all residents joined in to sing Happy Birthday. I understand that the lady we were visiting had been taken out to a garden centre which she thoroughly enjoyed. We know she is safe.
Thank you for your feedback. It is lovely to hear that she enjoyed her birthday and Woodend Care Home helped with making her day special. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
The staff are very considerate of my mum and genuinely care for her. The home is well decorated and presented. I'm very happy with how my mum is looked after.
Thank you for your kind words. We hope Woodend care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible for Mum and it is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your loved ones stay as comfortable as possible and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Also, reception on entry could be more welcoming i.e. small hello etc.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that you have seen such positive improvements at Woodend Care Home and that you are impressed with how supportive our staff are. We will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them continually improve their service.
Despite a change of key personnel on the dementia unit during the period, a high standard of care has been maintained. My wife appears very comfortable.
Thank you for your feedback. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Very modern decor.
Have to use quite a lot of agency staff who are caring but don't know the patients.
Downside is the enormous cost.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease knowing the home is well-run with excellent conditions. We will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them continually improve their service. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your loved ones stay as comfortable as possible.
Came here on 06/11/2024 and have extended my stay to 27/11/2024.
Hello, thank you for leaving a review for the staff at Woodend Care Home. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the home and found the staff to be "friendly", "kind" and "helpful". Best wishes!
I couldn't wish for a better home for Mum. She is so well cared for by the amazing team, and seems so settled and happy. Food is brilliant, always a choice and carers encourage and support everyone with their meals. Lots of activities if the residents want to take part. Rooms are lovely and kept super clean.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear words like "Encourage" and "Support" being used to describe our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Staff are amazing with my Mum and very supportive of our family. Great activities calendar, which Mum enjoys. Lovely location and beautiful garden to use in the warmer months. Good variety of meal options.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear words like "amazing" and "supportive" being used to describe our care and it is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your Mum with the best possible care.
My mother moved in here ten months ago and is very settled there now - it has a very homely feel. The staff are lovely and the food is good. Each week there is entertainment from bingo to karaoke, live singers and more and there are activities organised for most mornings. Visitors are welcome at any time during the day and evening. Would definitely recommend Woodend to anyone looking for a lovely caring environment for their elderly loved ones.
Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Mother in our care. Thank you for choosing Woodend Care home
Overall experience now is a good one. Care for Mum is very good. Staff are pleasant and communicative and interact with us and are informative. Mum has recently moved to 1st floor, we had doubts and she is in settling-in mode. I had reservations at first but see that the care given is very good.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave the staff at Woodend Care Home a review. We are happy to hear that your Mum is settling in well and that the staff are both "pleasant" and "communicative". We hope that your Mum continues to settle into the home and enjoys her care home experience.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 29 July 2026A purpose built home with rooms created with residents in mind. An impressive building on the outside continue with a homely feel on the inside. All of our rooms have ensuites giving independence and privacy.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 27 Mar 2026
Residents at Woodend Bupa Care Home have successfully completed a 13-mile relay challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. The idea came from Jill Dobson, the home’s activity coordinator, who...
- 27 Mar 2026
A resident at Woodend Bupa Care Home, Valentina Joan Shuttleworth, celebrated her 100th birthday on 14th February, marking an incredible milestone surrounded by those closest to her. To honour the...
- 27 Mar 2026
Margaret Earley, resident at Woodend Bupa Care Home, marked her remarkable 100th birthday this November, with a full day of celebrations at the home. Margaret, who moved to Woodend in...
There are no upcoming events for Woodend Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Woodend Care Home.
Meet the Team (6)

I’m Jane, and I joined Woodend as Home Manager in June 2022.
I became a nurse because I wanted to look after people. I qualified in 1978 and have worked in the NHS and the private sector. I also worked overseas in Abu Dhabi for 10 years.
Throughout my career, I have always been passionate about the care of the elderly, which is the reason I joined the care sector 25 years ago. Care of the elderly is complex - some have many physical needs or may be living with dementia. The work is so rewarding, though, and residents have such wonderful tales to tell. Part of my role is also to support their loved ones, who also become part of our family.
Outside of work, I have three children and four grandchildren. Family is very important to me, and they all know how much I love my job. I have lots of interests, including gardening, reading, travel and going to the theatre.

I’m a Clinical Deputy Manager at Woodend, having joined as a Registered General Nurse, before advancing to Unit Manager. I qualified as a nurse in 2024 and previously worked with the NHS as an Endoscopy Nurse. My true passion lies in elderly care and in June 2024, I took on my current leadership role, bringing my expertise and dedication to the team.
Outside of work, I’m a proud mother to a wonderful daughter and I have a close-knit family, including four siblings and cherished nephews and nieces. In my spare time, I love traveling, watching sports —particularly football — and staying active through walking and yoga.

I was a catering manager in a 120-bedded home in Warrington but went back to college and received all my NVQ administration 1,2,3, and Management level 4.
I then worked at a care home as an administrator. After 12 months I was promoted to non-clinical Deputy Manager, which I did for two years. After some consideration in where my role was going, I decided to go back to a financial administrator role and applied to work at Woodend.
I am a very caring person and I love to be able to help others and see their reaction when I can do this.
Outside of work I am married with one son who is 24 and at university. I still love to cook and bake, which I do often and treat the staff here at Woodend. I like to swim and walk where and when I can. I always love to push myself and learn new things.

I have spent many years in Health and Social Care, specialising in older people with dementia. I also taught adults and children with learning difficulties/disabilities/ complex health problems and mental health issues.
I love being able to make a difference to the lives of individuals and do my best to give them the best quality of life possible.
I live relatively near Woodend but have lived very close to it in the past and am very active in community work in the area. I enjoy walking , rambling and cycling, singing, cooking, embroidery - just not enough time for everything! I am also president of a local Rotary Club and undertake voluntary work with The Homeless and Older People. I also enjoy visiting places and going to the theatre.

I began my career at Woodend in 2007 as a Hotel Service Assistant, where I developed a strong foundation in hospitality. In 2012, I transitioned to the kitchen as a Kitchen Assistant and steadily progressed to the role of Cook. During this time, I pursued my NVQ qualifications to become a fully qualified chef. After completing my Level 3 NVQ in Senior Chef training in 2018, I was promoted to Chef Manager, a position I have held ever since, overseeing kitchen operations with dedication and expertise.
Outside of work, I maintain an active lifestyle by regularly attending the gym and running. I also enjoy hiking and have completed the UK’s Three Peaks—Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdonia—alongside colleagues from Woodend, fostering teamwork and camaraderie beyond the workplace.

I was self-employed for several years before moving to Spain in 2006. I returned to the UK in 2011 and joined Woodend.
I love the connection I have with the residents; they make me laugh, they make me cry, but I honestly could not think of a better work environment. I am a friendly person with a good sense of humour, and I feel the residents know this and they make coming to work a pleasure for me.
I live locally and I’m married with two children and six grandchildren. We have a caravan in Anglesey which we go to whenever we can, and we love going for lovely coastal walks. I also enjoy holidays abroad, especially Greece.
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