
Beautiful brand new facility but more importantly caring and dedicated staff.Mave B(Niece of Resident/Service User)

It is reassuring to know that Mum is so well cared for.Lesley J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Beautiful brand new facility but more importantly caring and dedicated staff.Mave B(Niece of Resident/Service User)

It is reassuring to know that Mum is so well cared for.Lesley J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Woodlands Lodge is a spacious and luxurious care home in Formby. The home offers elegant accommodation and a welcoming atmosphere, with convenient access to Liverpool and other parts of Merseyside.
At Woodlands Lodge, personal touches are at the heart of everything the team does. Their mission is to ensure that every resident enjoys a homely environment where they can truly flourish in a caring and nurturing setting.
Residents receive support with daily...
Care Provided by Woodlands Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent 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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are subject to an assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodlands Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodlands Lodge 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Kingsley Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Davies (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2017
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (38)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Woodlands Lodge offers a warm welcome to all relatives visiting loved ones. If advance notice is given, visitors are welcome to use the facilities. For example, friends and family may like to join loved ones in the spacious dining room for a meal or even enjoy a light bite in one of the tea rooms. In order to dedicate the time to provide an initial look around, the Lodge requests that viewings are organised in advance to ensure staff members are available.
Parking
- Onsite parking available for visitors and residents as well as street parking - so finding a space shouldn't be a problem!
Woodlands Lodge Care Home Reviews (129)
Woodlands Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.870) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodlands Lodge Care Home has 129 reviews.
The staff were excellent, friendly and caring. They were very diligent when our family member had a medical issue and I felt he was in good hands. Services and facilities were of a good standard - clean and tidy. My grandfather enjoyed his stay and we intend to use Woodlands Lodge again!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leaving such a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure looking after Grandad during his respite stay and we look forward to welcoming him back again in the future.
Mum has been at Woodlands Lodge for more than four years now. She continues to be very well cared for and remains content and feels safe. She enjoys the meals, cups of tea, and activity sessions. The staff are wonderful, always positive, cheerful and help her to remain so too.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will pass on your comments to the team. Mum is a pleasure to look after.
I cannot rate the staff or facilities highly enough.
Mum is so happy here which is a great weight off all our minds.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Mum is such a character and has settled in wonderfully.
The care in this home is excellent. I chose here because when I called in without an appointment, and I was greeted by a lovely, informative receptionist. Was shown around straight away. All the staff, from nurses to catering, were friendly and welcoming. It was immediately obvious to me this was the best place. It was about how the staff interacted with the people living there. During his stay, all my dad's needs were met, and he was treated well. Thank you to everyone who works here.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. The staff miss Dad and his cheeky smile very much. We hope that he is settling in well with you, and if we can be of any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.
This care home and the care they have given my mother-in-law have been outstanding. The attention to detail to my mother-in-law's needs has been exceptional. A special mention to the manager of the care home, who goes out of her way to get to know my mother-in-law and all the other residents under her care.
Thank you for your wonderful review. Your mother-in-law has settled well over the last year and is very fond of our staff. I will ensure that your comments are passed on to the team.
Can honestly say that the leadership and staff at this care home are amazing. In my job I have visited many care homes and Woodlands stands out for its approach to providing a “home” where everyone feels comfortable, valued and cared for. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone considering a care home environment for their family members.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We aim to provide a home-from-home approach to care and it's very nice to hear we have been successful in this. I will pass on your comments to our team.
Our mum has been contended during her 4 years as a resident of Woodlands Lodge. We thank all the staff and visiting professionals for their caring acts.
Thank you very much for your review. The staff will be very happy to hear your lovely words.
Thank you.
It has been an absolute pleasure caring for your godmum. I know she has a special place in the hearts of all the staff and she will be greatly missed when she finishes her respite with us.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Mum appears to be settling in well and has already made some friends with other residents. I will pass on your comments to the team.
I have found Woodlands to be very friendly and helpful. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. Your sister is settling in well and is loving the view of the garden.
Mum has made friends, and she joins un all the activities. We have been delighted with our decision to make Woodlands Lodge Mum's home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us. Mum is an absolute pleasure to look after, and the staff will be very pleased to hear your comments on the good work they are doing.
Lovely facilities, very community oriented which is so nice to keep everybody busy and upbeat. My nan was a very particular lady so the fact she was so settled here was almost hard believe. She was fussy and only liked certain meals which weren’t often on the set menu however the chefs would always accommodate her which was superb. Many a times I’d sit in the garden in the sun with my nan which was her favourite thing to do. A couple of members of staff in particular were absolutely outstanding with my nan - she adored them both. Staff were attentive, and gave my nan the round the clock care she needed. Thank you for giving her a home away from home. She loved to keep her door open so she could see the other residents and staff.
Thank you for your lovely comments. I will pass them on to the team who looked after Nan.
In 2021 I came over from the US to look after my mum who lived in Formby. She had advanced Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia. I was only able to take care of her for a few months before I realised she needed more than I could do. I cannot tell you how grateful I was to Woodlands Lodge for the excellent and empathetic care that they provided to my mum, making her life safer and more secure. I was able to go back to being her daughter and we had many great days until her passing in May 2023.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure looking after mum and she is dearly missed by our staff.
When we first looked at Woodlands Lodge we were told my mum should look at it as her home and not a home. The staff do everything to make her feel that. She gets up later in the morning and breakfast is brought to her room when she is ready. She would admit to being a fussy eater but thoroughly enjoys the food provided. When she hasn't been feeling well, staff are happy to prepare something special for her. Staff are welcoming to visitors and are happy to talk about any concerns you may have at any time. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I will pass them on to the team especially our kitchen team who take pleasure in making extra special treats for our residents.
The staff have been brilliant with my grandma. They get her involved in activities and things that she likes and they put a lot of time and care into all residents. They have made her feel safe and at home! Brilliant staff and home overall!
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure watching your Grandma grow in her confidence joining in activities and she has become a leading force in encouraging others to join to.
My wife gets the best of care from a marvellous dedicated staff.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I will pass on your comments to the team.
The staff are very helpful and lovely. Cannot fault it.
Thank you very much for the lovely review. I will pass your comments on to the team.
The facilities and staff have gradually enabled my mother-in-law to get over the trauma of her daughter's recent passing and having to move out of her own home. After finding it hard at first, she has been helped to adapt and accept having to now live in care and take advantage of all the benefits that are available. She will be ninety-five in a few months so she has really done well to integrate, which is mainly due to the package this care home has offered her with its high standard of service.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It's nice to see such an improvement in Mum's quality of life since coming to live with us.
Lovely friendly care home. Everyone is very caring and compassionate. The home has a calmness about it which is perfect for my Mum. The staff are always very helpful and nothing is a problem for them. The laundry is so well run, literally washed and hung back in the wardrobe the same day! The activities really keep Mum entertained which is great and they’re seven days a week, twice daily! The food is lovely and if my mum wants something else that’s not on the menu it’s not a problem (within reason of course). If only all care homes were as good as this! Thanks Woodlands for being there for my Mum.
Thank you for your lovely comments. It is always lovely to hear when our families and residents are happy with the care we provide.
My Mother has recently come to Woodlands Lodge to live. To date we have been delighted with her care, it has surpassed our expectations. All the taff work together as a team and always put the interest of the resident first. We feel confident that Mum is safe. Mum enjoys the daily activities and looks forward to meal times. The care provided is of a high standard by a professional team of staff who take pride in their role.
Thank you very much for your lovely comments. I will ensure they are passed onto the team. Mum has settled in well and is a pleasure to have with us.
Bed Vacancies
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News (4) & Events (1)
- 22 Jan 2026
Red Squirrels are so important to Formby thanks to the Pine Woodlands of National Trust, Formby. So, when Woodlands Lodge Care Home in Formby, part of the Kingsley Healthcare Group,...
- 23 Dec 2025
Everyone at Woodlands Lodge was delighted to celebrate resident Arthur’s 100th Birthday and send very special ‘Happy Birthday’ messages. Arthur was born on the 18th December 1925. He joined the...
- 18 Dec 2025
Everyone at Woodlands Lodge got into the Festive Spirit wearing their Christmas Jumpers and festive outfits to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day and to join in the fun at our Christmas...
- 21 Aug 2026Organiser: Woodlands Lodge Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Woodlands Lodge Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

I have worked in the care sector for nearly 30 years, having started as a carer and progressed to senior carer, Deputy Manager, and then Home Manager.
I have a Level 4 in Leadership and Management. As the newly appointed Manager at Woodlands Lodge, I am looking forward to getting to know all the residents and meeting with families over the next few weeks.

Michelle has a wealth of knowledge and experience, having worked in the care sector for over 30 years.
Michelle joined Woodland Lodge in 2020 initially as a senior care worker before progressing to unit lead, and has recently taken the role of Deputy Manager and is looking forward to the challenge of her new role and supporting the Manager.
In her spare time, Michelle loves spending time with her two children as well as her spaniel, Alfie, and loves walking him along Formby Beach.
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