Woodlands Lodge

105 Church Road, Formby, Liverpool L37 3ND
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9.9 128 Reviews
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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 activities such as dressing, bathing, using the toilet, eating, medication supervision, shaving, oral care, and mobility. This thoughtful, person-centred approach ensures that each resident can live with dignity and confidence.
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Care Provided by Woodlands Lodge

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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1420 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1420 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1420 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1420 – £1500

Our fees are subject to an assessment

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Woodlands Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Woodlands Lodge to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Sarah-Jane Gashi (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • 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 Reviews (128)

9.9

Woodlands Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodlands Lodge has 128 reviews.

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Review from Rosalind H (Sister of Resident) published on 5 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All very good.
Reply from Linda Hilton, Home Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you very much for your kind review. I will pass on your comments to the team.
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Review from Mave B (Niece of Resident) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My lovely auntie went into Woodlands Lodge for four weeks and stayed two and a half years because Covid came and she couldn't go back to her home. My auntie was treated like a queen, always given excellent care and she loved the activities. All staff were excellent, from management to the DIY man and
kitchen staff. My aunt had a fall and was taken to hospital but when she was able to go back to the home, they were without a doubt excellent.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Quality Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for these lovely positive comments. I am sure that the staff will be pleased to know that the care given to your aunt was very much appreciated.
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Review from Carol L (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was reassuring to know that Mum was well cared for. The staff went above and beyond to proved caring, stimulating and safe care for Mum during her stay. We are forever in your debt. Everyone was helpful, friendly and supportive to extended family as well as mum. The staff keep Mum well protected
during Covid. Mum tried out many new activities and looked forward to pamper days and inclusive games and being introduced to new activities.Mum was always treated with dignity, respect and her independence encouraged. Nothing was too much trouble. Can't thank the staff enough for the first class and superb care provided.
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Review from Rosie J (Sister of Resident) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had no experience of care homes prior to my brother coming up from Dorset. Woodlands Lodge was wonderful. As it turned out, he needed more care than they could provide but they went above and beyond to look after him in the four weeks he was able to stay whilst we looked for alternative care.
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the staff, from the top down, were so caring, considerate and patient with him. I never heard anyone complain. My brother can be difficult at times. He was always treated with dignity, patience and kindness. The manager is excellent and so were the staff. Kind, humorous, friendly and vigilant. The care home is spotless.
Excellent cleaners and laundry, top-notch. The reception staff were excellent and informative. I would thoroughly recommend this very caring home.
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Review from S S (Wife of Resident) published on 14 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has only been a resident for six days but all the staff are friendly, helpful and well trained and getting to know him. The food is very good and help is given.
Reply from Susan Derby, Business Development Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to review us and we are delighted that your husband is settled, happy and feels well cared for. The staff at Woodlands are second to none and I will pass your kind…read more
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Review from Edwin D (Husband of Resident) published on 17 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I found all the staff to be caring, courteous and very efficient at all times. The flexibility of visiting times was very welcoming which cheered my wife up very much. Thank you.
Reply from Susan Derby, Business Development Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to review us and we are delighted that your wife is happy and feels well cared for. We try and accommodate everyone, in spite of the current climate. Our residents are…read more
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Review from Fiona D (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum recently moved into Woodlands Lodge in the advanced stages of dementia, all the staff have gone out of their way to ensure this went smoothly for Mum and ourselves. We feel confident that she is receiving quality care and have been impressed with all the staffs' sensitivity to her needs. We have
been able to communicate easily whenever needed. I would definitely recommend Woodlands Lodge.
Reply from Susan Derby, Business Development Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for your glowing endorsement of Woodlands Lodge. We are delighted to see that you feel Mum is so well looked after and cared for. We will feedback to the team on your lovely comments about…read more
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Review from Richard M (Son of Resident) published on 1 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are brilliant, they go out of their way to try and make the residents stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The rooms are kept clean and tidy and there is always someone on hand to make sure that almost every need is catered for. There is a multiple choice menu so there is always
variety in the food and there are plenty of activities going on to keep residents busy. One of the most important aspects is the support that is given to the family, I am always kept informed about my mothers welfare and updated if there is ever a problem.
Reply from Susan Derby, Business Development Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for your kind and honest review of Woodlands Lodge. It is a pleasure to welcome your mum to our home and if there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to ask. We do try…read more
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Review from Elaine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring and sensible with people treated as individuals.
Stimulating environment with activity program and before Covid outings.
Mum feels safe and well looked after, she enjoys her meals and cups of tea brought to her.
Reply from Susan Derby, Business Development Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you so much for the review and for entrusting us to look after your lovely Mum. We are delighted with the comments you have made and I will be sure to share them with our fantastic team.
Tea,…read more
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Review from Lesley J (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is reassuring to know that Mum is so well cared for. The staff go above and beyond to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment, taking the time to get to know Mum and those who visit her. During her stay, Mum has made some good friends and has been able to try out new experiences and opportunities.
There are some familiar favourites too, to provide reassurance and a lot of smiles.
Thank you for all you do. Your efforts are much appreciated.
Reply from Susan Derby, Business Development Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for such wonderful feedback. I will make sure the team is aware of what a fantastic job they are doing. We are pleased you have chosen Woodlands Lodge to take care of your mum.
There is…read more
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Review from Heather C (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has settled in very well with the help of all the caring team. She enjoys the activities and the social contact she has with staff and other residents. All staff communicate effectively and are very warm and friendly. I feel reassured mum is being well cared for and her quality of life since being
a resident at Woodlands Lodge has greatly improved.
Reply from Susan Derby, Business Development Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate it. It's nice to be able to show staff the comments on here from family members. We look forward to continuing our work with residents and families.…read more
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Review from Sophi A (Niece of Resident) published on 19 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunty was a resident from 2018 and since the new manager took on the managers role the home has been run exceptionally along with her team. The care of my aunty who had vascular dementia was amazing and she was loved and looked after by everyone. My aunty recently passed away in the home with love
all around her and most importantly her dignity. I cannot thank the manager and all her staff enough and I will cherish the memories of my aunty's time at Woodlands Lodge.
Reply from Susan Derby, Business Development Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for the lovely review. Your aunt was well thought of by us all here at Woodlands. We will all miss her. She was a wonderful lady and well-loved by us all.
Our thoughts are with you and your…read more
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Review from S H (Son of Resident) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All of Mum's wants and needs are taken into consideration. Mum was very happy during her time at Woodside Lodge as were the family.
Reply from Susan Derby, Business Development Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review on Woodlands Lodge. We are happy that your mum enjoyed her time here with us. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved…read more
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Review from Mai-Ling D (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been extremely happy and is now very settled since coming to Woodlands Lodge. She is actively joining in with the activities and has made some lovely friends. The staff look after mum with genuine love and care. I know she is happy and enjoying herself so that is a great peace of mind to
know and that she is safe and well.
Reply from Susan Derby, Business Development Manager at Woodlands Lodge
We really appreciate the time you have taken to complete this positive review. Our staff take great care and respect when providing support for all our residents and their loved ones. We are…read more
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Review from Tony B (Friend of Resident) published on 22 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited a friend of mine early afternoon on the 16th of July. I was accompanied by another friend of his.
From my phone call early morning to our delayed visit, we were very impressed with the courteous/pleasant and accommodating approach. The attitude of the staff we met was excellent. The lady
who answered the phone in the morning and possibly the same person the receptionist who we met on our arrival was very impressive. Additionally, various other staff we saw on our visit were presented with many challenging demands. The response I observed was professional but in a manner that showed lovely empathy.
I felt really welcome. Observing other interactions Woodlands Lodge is obviously a very kind, patient, caring community in what I imagine is and has been a very difficult/challenging environment with Covid-19.
Circumstances during Lockdown meant my visit access was limited to the reception area.
Thank you so much.
Reply from Carol Curtis, Home Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you very much for your review and kind words. We are pleased that you enjoyed your experience at Woodlands Lodge.
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Review from J G (Mother of Resident) published on 21 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very helpful.
Very informative.
Covered all care requirements/wishes.
Would thoroughly recommend Woodlands.
The staff are lovely, friendly, helpful and caring.
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Review from S G (Nephew of Resident) published on 4 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Relative has been resident for 15 months, and is settled. New manager seems to have her 'finger on the pulse' so feel confident the home will continue to develop.
Reply from Louise Hawkins, Lodge Relations Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for your review. It is our pleasure to care for your relative here at Woodlands Lodge. He is always participating in our rather full and varied activities programme and often contributes…read more
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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is always clean and looks well cared for. She seems very happy.
Reply from carol curtis, homes manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you very much for your review. We are pleased that you are happy with the care that we deliver at the Woodlands.
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Review from P F (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the home very welcoming on my arrival. The care is excellent. The only negative comment would be the lack of continuity of a regular chef and the mixed meals received as a result.
Reply from Louise Hawkins, Lodge Relations Manager at Woodlands Lodge
Thank you for your review. You are a much loved resident of Woodlands Lodge and we appreciate the feedback you have given. Since the time of you submitting your review, as you are aware, our kitchen…read more
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Review from S F (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has settled very well and enjoys her life at Woodlands Lodge. Everyone is very caring and it is run to a very high standard and everyone is approachable. It is the activities that make it outstanding in our view. It's just lovely to hear Mum say 'you will never guess what I did today'. How brilliant
is that!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.877)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10 for Woodlands Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.877 for Woodlands Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (296 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 332 Ratings = 4.877
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Woodlands Lodge is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Caroline

Caroline Purcell

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

Caroline Purcell has recently been appointed Manager at Woodlands Lodge, having joined the home in May 2020 as a senior carer and subsequently been promoted to Unit Lead. She progressed to Deputy Manager early in 2023, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from over 15 years of work in the care sector.

She is looking forward to her new role and working with Kingsley Healthcare to help the home develop and improve.

Caroline has an allotment in Birkdale and loves to spend as much of her spare time there, taking great delight in tending to her vegetables and flowers.

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