Woodlands Lodge

105 Church Road, Formby, Liverpool L37 3ND
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  • Woodlands Lodge, Liverpool
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's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

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

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (9.913) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodlands Lodge has 128 reviews.

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Review from J A (Sister of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always found the nursing staff and care workers at Woodlands to have a kind and compassionate approach to the residents. The standard of cleanliness is excellent with a pleasant atmosphere throughout.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeI would like to thank you for these positive comments. It is a fine balance to ensure a care home presents as clean and homely, hopefully, we have managed this. Staff are employed not only for their experience but for their caring nature and it's lovely to see this has been noticed.
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Review from E W (Friend of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely home, very friendly staff, warm and caring environment.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeThank you Elaine for these positive comments. It's lovely to hear that the balance between friendly and caring has been met and that it is noticed by relatives.
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Review from Roy L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum settled quickly with the help and support of all the staff. Haven't seen her as happy as this in a long time. She's made some lovely friends and is always out and about visiting new places and having new adventures. She has a better social life than I do!
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Registered Manager at Woodlands LodgeThank you for your lovely words ,we are so pleased that your Mum is Happy and has made new friends here at Woodlands Lodge, we are committed to giving our residents the very best of everything they require, from care, respect, love and attention and indeed a great social life.
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Review from M F (Friend of Resident) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every time I visit the home, my friend is happy, she has lots of friends here and there is always something going on.
Reply from Sandra Beswick, Home Relations Coordinator at Woodlands LodgeThank you for such a lovely review, we certainly do have a lot of happy residents here who enjoy joining in every day with whatever is going on whether it is trips out or activities indoors, from singing in the choir, joining in the quizzes and games, flower arranging, knit and natter and art and crafts. That is just some of the activities we have done this week and may I say what a talented group we have here at Woodlands, Picasso and Pavarotti watch out!
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Review from L H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandfather has never been so happy since moving into Woodlands Lodge. Thanks to all the staff who do a wonderful job.
Reply from Sandra Beswick, Home Relations Coordinator at Woodlands LodgeIt is lovely to hear that your grandfather is very happy here at Woodlands Lodge, it is such a lovely atmosphere and we certainly have a good mix of ladies and gentleman who all get along very nicely, enjoying each others company on trips out and about, as well as joining in the fabulous activities that go on each day here. We are one big happy family.
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Review from N H (Friend of Resident) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nice surroundings. Friendly staff.
Reply from Sandra Beswick, Home Relations Coordinator at Woodlands LodgeThank you for those nice comments, it is the aim of everyone here at Woodlands Lodge to make sure every day is a great day with lots of fun interesting activities, days out, fabulous food, lovely friends and happy in the knowledge that tomorrow will be another amazing day.
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Review from B P (Friend of Resident) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good all round.
Reply from Sandra Beswick, Home Relations Coordinator at Woodlands LodgeThank you for your nice comment. We aim to make all our residents and families feel special and to enjoy their time here at Woodlands Lodge, enjoying everything that is going on inside and outside of the home. Every day is different, but one thing remains the same we are one big happy family and it is a privilege to be part of it.
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Review from Sandra S (Regular Volunteer) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely home, very clean and tidy. Brilliant staff.
Reply from Sandra Beswick, Home Relations Coordinator at Woodlands LodgeThank you for those lovely comments, the staff here at Woodlands Lodge are committed to keeping our home immaculate. I agree that the staff are brilliant, and will do anything for our residents to make them happy. It is a home from home here, we all laugh a lot and enjoy each others company, and every day brings new adventures to be enjoyed by all.
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Review from Joe S (Regular Volunteer) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are first class - activities are brilliant. Lovely care home.
Reply from Sandra Beswick, Home Relations Coordinator at Woodlands LodgeIt is always lovely to hear such positive feedback thank you. I couldn't agree with you more, and I am very proud to say all our staff are passionate about caring for our lovely residents and it feels like one big happy family with lots of fun and laughter on a daily basis. Our residents have a lot of input into what activities take place both in and out of the home. Recently they have been to see Concorde at Manchester Airport, The flower show, The Airshow, Everton Football Club, Liverpool Museums and lots of fine dining. I don't know where they get the energy from but every day is another adventure and we are delighted to care for such wonderful residents.
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Review from Dorothy S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's exceptional! I am very happy living here. I have made some lovely friends and the home arranges some lovely trips out and nice activities in the lounge. Couldn't ask to live anywhere nicer.
Reply from Sandra Beswick, Home Relations Coordinator at Woodlands LodgeWhat lovely comments, it warms my heart to hear how much you love living at Woodlands Lodge and may I say that each and every one of us loves having you here. There is nothing nicer than seeing your happy smiling face every day and sharing stories with you and your friends.
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Review from K H (Sister of Resident) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The house is very comfortable and welcoming. Residents are always well dressed and well cared for whenever I visit. Staff are friendly and very accommodating. There are interesting activities on many days.
Reply from Sandra Beswick, Home Relations Coordinator at Woodlands LodgeThank you very much for such a lovely review, everyone at Woodlands Lodge goes above and beyond to ensure that our guests and visitors feel welcome, included and part of our big family. We all agree that the atmosphere here is fabulous with a lot of new and interesting activities taking place on a daily basis. This week we have enjoyed a harpist and a west end opera singer, they were amazing and a huge success. Another wonderful week at Woodlands Lodge.
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Review from W B (Friend of Resident) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely home where residents seem happy and content.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeThank you for this lovely feedback. It's pleasing to hear when a resident is happy at Woodlands Lodge.
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Review from Elaine P (Niece of Resident) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My auntie loves living at Woodlands Lodge. Her quality of life has improved greatly and she always seems to be happy when I visit.
Thank you to all those who take care of her.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeThank you for this positive review. Its always lovely for all at Woodlands to hear that your Auntie is happy here and enjoying all that The Lodge has to offer.
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Review from L R (Niece of Resident) published on 14 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My uncle has been very happy and content with the service and staff.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeIt's lovely to hear such positive comments and that your uncle is enjoying his stay at Woodlands Lodge. The staff at Woodlands try very hard to ensure that residents enjoy their stay with us and families are made very welcome.
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Review from R S (Friend of Resident) published on 14 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend from church lives here. She loves it and I have never seen her so happy. Lovely welcoming staff and friendly faces.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeI am so happy to hear that your friend is enjoying her time here at Woodlands Lodge. I have overheard her saying it's home from home which is exactly what we hope Woodlands Lodge will be for all our residents.
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Review from Jean H (Niece of Resident) published on 12 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely home, my Auntie seems very happy and content to be here.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeIt is always lovely to hear positive comments and to hear your Auntie is enjoying her stay with us at Woodlands lodge.
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Review from Sylvia T (Friend of Resident) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise Woodlands Lodge enough for the excellent care my friend is receiving.
All the rooms are kept clean and tidy and the meals are excellent.
The staff are always welcoming when I visit - the level of care is excellent.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeThank you for these positive comments. I will pass this on to the team at Woodlands Lodge.
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Review from Alan H (Nephew of Resident) published on 6 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My auntie is very happy here and seems very settled.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeI am very pleased that your auntie is happy and settled here at Woodlands Lodge. The staff here go above and beyond to make sure all our residents feel this way and they will be very pleased when I feedback your comments. Thank you very much.
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Review from David V (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 6 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend all aspects of this facility, especially all staffs kind, caring and helpful attitude.
The cleanliness, range and quality of facilities are all first class.
My only suggested improvement would be to move the signing in register slightly further from the entrance door, as it sometimes
interferes with the PIR closing mechanism.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeI am delighted that you think Woodlands Lodge is first class and thank you for your lovely comments about the cleanliness, quality and caring attitude of the staff. I am extremely proud of the whole team here, they are dedicated in making Woodlands a home from home, and I know they will be very pleased to hear such positive feedback. Thank you very much.
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Review from Lesley F (Friend of Resident) published on 6 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Woodlands Lodge has been an excellent service since day one from ladies on reception, to the carers and home management. Nothing has been too much trouble and they always go the extra mile. Would 100% recommend.
Reply from Maxine Nichol, Home Manager at Woodlands LodgeFirst impressions are very important, it is lovely to hear that you have been satisfied with the service we offer from day one.
The reception staff are the first point of contact for anyone coming into the home and they do a great job of welcoming people and getting to know them. I am so proud of the care staff and the relationships they have built with our clients, there is a lovely atmosphere here at Woodlands Lodge, we continually strive to maintain and improve the service that we provide. Thank you very much for your lovely comments.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.913)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.913 for Woodlands Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (275 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 298 Ratings = 4.913
  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 25 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 25 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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Meet the Team (2)

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.

Michelle

Michelle Hannon

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

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 Caroline, the Manager.


In her spare time, Caroline loves spending time with her two children as well as her spaniel, Alfie and loves walking him along Formby Beach.

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