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Woodlands Care Home

Hazledene Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB15 8FY
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Delighted with the care my sister received and when we visit, we are treated as one big familyM B(Sister of Resident/Service User)
Woodlands Care Home, Aberdeen
Accommodation is very suited to purpose, clean and comfortable. Library, hair salon, gardenIrene M(Respite Resident/Service User)
Woodlands Care Home, Aberdeen
The entire home is wonderfully managedTom H(Son of Resident/Service User)
Woodlands Care Home, Aberdeen

Surrounded by greenery, Woodlands Care Home, is situated next to the beautiful woodland area of Hazledene Park. Opened in 2022, it is the first purpose-built care home for Aberdeen in over 10 years.

Boasting a bright and modern design, the home offers the very best in luxury living and excellence in person-centred care.

The 81 suites are spacious, all with ensuite wet rooms. While ground floor suites benefit from private patios...  

Care Provided by Woodlands Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 81 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • 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
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£2,415 - £2,415From £2,415
Residential Dementia Care£2,415 - £2,415From £2,415
Nursing Care£2,415 - £2,415From £2,415
Nursing Dementia Care£2,415 - £2,415From £2,415

Living at Woodlands is all-inclusive. Additional services such as podiatry, hairdressing/barber, newspapers, aromatherapy treatments and massage, outings organised by the home are part of our all-inclusive basis.

Contact Woodlands 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

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Lesley Stewart (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: 2022
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (77)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (77)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • Woodlands Care Home adopts an open visiting policy. Relatives and friends are welcome at any time and will always receive a warm welcome.

Parking

  • Private car park for Woodlands staff and visitors.

Woodlands Care Home Reviews (54)

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Woodlands Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Woodlands Care Home has 54 reviews.

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Review from Steven R (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mum was a resident for 4 months towards the end of her life. The care home is beautiful: the reception is welcoming, the rooms a great size and the garden cafe is a great place for families to relax.
The staff also took great care of my mum during the 4 months, especially towards the end of her life. They also took great care of my wife, brother and I when we were by my mum's side in her final days.
The management is also fantastic, the team were always very supportive, respectful and understanding, always making us feel welcome.

This is a great home that I thoroughly recommend, thanks for the support!

Reply from Lesley Stewart, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

On behalf of the whole team, thank you for your very kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. Thank you also for recognising how committed and dedicated the team is, it is truly an honour and privilege for us all, to care for such incredible individuals. It is extremely...  

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Review from Mandy L (Friend of Resident) published on 18 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience has been really good, from entering the main reception area to leaving.
All areas are lovely and clean.
The staff are friendly and polite.
The food looked and tasted good.

Garden Cafe was a great are to congregate and meet other residents and relatives also join in with the activities.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to leave such an uplifting review.

Woodlands staff work incredibly hard and are dedicated to giving the absolute best care. Thank you for such positive feedback.

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Review from M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum stayed as an interim resident until a permanent home placement could be found for her by the local city council. At all times the staff through could not have been kinder or more considerate. Mum was so well looked after at a time when she was at her most vulnerable. Amazing home thoroughly recommended.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you for spending the time to post such a positive review. Reviews are so important to our team.

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Review from Heather S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Good morning. I would like to say that the care staff was helpful when my mum was passing. The Manager made sure I was able to stay with my mum on the last night before my return to London. In the beginning, my mum was getting neglected by the agency staff but the Manager turned the place around and was in constant contact with me. I lost my fight to get my mum out of the home in the end as she didn't want to be there. She has a big family and because of family conflict, I lost my battle, unfortunately. However, the staff and management have turned the place around. Thank you to the Manager and the amazing care staff for comforting my mum towards the end of her journey of life.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. Looking after your mum was a pleasure. I will always remember her lovely smile with fondness'.

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Review from Colleen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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My experience while visiting Woodlands was excellent, the rooms were lovely, like staying in a four-star hotel, the facilities were also excellent, the cafe and garden area were really nice, I was always made to feel welcome and was kept well informed about the care that was being given. A really lovely care home, I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a home for a relative.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you for such a lovely review, feedback is so important to the team.

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Review from Diane B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My Dad was admitted to Woodlands Carre Home just over the week he passed away on 23rd June 2023. All of the senior nurses and carers were so supportive of us once Dad passed and made everything so much easier. So much kindness. We will never forget that.
The family.

Rest easy Dad.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

It was a pleasure and an honour to care for your Dad during his last days. I hope you have found some comfort in knowing he was well cared for.

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Review from Jane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad is so well cared for in this lovely facility. He really enjoys the food and tells me the staff are all lovely.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you for such a positive review, our staff work very hard because they are passionate and dedicated to helping others. Reviews like this make it all worth it, so thank you again and I will ensure your kind words are passed on to the team.

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Review from Diane L (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Woodlands Care Home is a pleasure to visit. Beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. My mother has been resident there for 6 months, I believe there were some teething problems when it opened in Autumn last year, but these have been ironed out by the new manager. Staffing levels are good and my mother says they are lovely; that is also my experience. The quality of food is very good and the small, intimate dining rooms are light and airy and make for pleasant dining. The Garden Cafe is a wonderful idea, residents can visit on their own or with family and the variety of edibles on offer is excellent, particularly the homemade cakes! The entertainment schedule is very good, with something for everyone and the co-ordinator is a joy. There is a pleasant garden of decent size, with comfortable furniture, a cheery summer house and games/toys that can be used by younger family members. Dogs are welcome as visitors. My mother has some problems with her legs, this is attended to and I’m kept informed.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home
I am delighted that your Mum is receiving excellent care. Our dedicated team consistently looks at ways to make improvements to our amazing home.

I will ensure that the staff are thanked on your behalf.

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Review from Steve B (Son of Resident) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Woodlands Care Home is in a fantastic setting and is central to Aberdeen for access. The front entrance is beautiful and this continues throughout the building. Very homely feeling for my Dad and also us as visiting relatives. The staff have all been fantastic and friendly and are keen to interact with my Dad and relatives with feedback on his care. Unfortunately, my Dad does not enjoy the fantastic facilities offered due to his condition but is appreciated by his family. A lovely place.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

It is an honour to care for your dad, the setting at Woodlands is beautiful, but more importantly, it's home and full of fun whilst we care for our lovely residents and all their loved ones.

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Review from J W (Nephew of Resident) published on 8 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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When you think of care homes you get a picture in your head that isn't very pleasant, with this being the first care home I've been in, I was speechless.
This place is better than some hotels, the staff are ace and my uncle loves the food, he also asked me if I was coming in to see the ponies, thought he was trying to be funny.

Can't say a bad word about this place, my uncle loves it.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you so much for you lovely review, I will ensure I pass on your kind words to our dedicated team.

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Review from P M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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On the whole, good care but too many temp carers who don't know the people or their needs. Often food is left on the side that they are unable to use.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you for your review, please contact me to discuss your concerns in more detail and in person. Recruitment is a challenge for the whole industry, but we are pleased that Woodlands is now fully recruited for care staff.

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Review from A F (Wife of Resident) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The building is very luxurious and the facilities are excellent. Most of the staff are very kind and pleasant, although occasionally there is rather a long wait for attention. Some members of staff go way above and beyond the call of duty. One problem is a lack of continuity regarding the medical/nursing side, possibly too many different staff nurses at different times. Most of the nurses are excellent however. The management has improved dramatically since the early days.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you taking the time to review our lovely home and delighted you are pleased with the improvements.

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Review from R S (Son of Resident) published on 17 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been a resident in the associated care home - suffering from dementia - both good days when her memory is at a loss and days when Mum is of realising some things. The staff in the residence are god sent and Mum is in the very best of hands. Mum also suffers from loss of body mass and collagen which leads to easy bruising and they are ever so gentle with her - I'd give 5 stars but then any problems that occur seem to be from my own relatives creating problems from Mum receiving all she needs - requesting female carers - when the carer on shift are mainly men. The entertainment they lay on for Mum and the other residents is amazing and always something going on to make the residence as homely as possible.

Reply from Kristin Jackson-Brown, Regional Director at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review, your feedback is very important to us and we will share it with the team. It is our pleasure to look after your mum.

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Review from L T (Niece of Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My Uncle was very well looked after at Woodlands Care Home, he had a lovely bedroom overlooking the park and the staff were very kind and caring. The cafe bar is fantastic with plenty of snacks and drinks and access to the garden.

Reply from Richard Lake, Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review it is an honour to look after your uncle. I will ensure I pass on your kind words to our hard-working team.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 27 February 2026
  • How well do we support people's wellbeing?
    Very Good

    (5)

  • How good is our staff team?
    Very Good

    (5)

  • How good is our setting?
    Very Good

    (5)

  • How well is care and support planned?
    Very Good

    (5)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.View Latest Report
Response by Woodlands Care Home to this inspection report

Recent report dated 13th May 2024. This was a full inspection of all areas and the service is now evaluated as: 1. How well do we support people's wellbeing - 4 - Good 1.2 - People get the most out of life - 4 - Good 1.3 - People's health and wellbeing benefits from their care and support - 5 - Very Good 2. How good is our leadership? - 5 - Very Good 3. How good is our staff team - 5 - Very Good 4. How good is our setting - 5 - Very Good 5. How well is our care and support planned? - 4 - Good

Bed Vacancies

No Vacancies

Posted: 11 August 2026

Whilst we do not have any vacancies available, we would be delighted to invite you to visit our exceptional home and experience for yourself the warm, welcoming and vibrant community that makes Woodlands so special. During your personal tour, you will also have the opportunity to meet members of our dedicated team, explore our beautiful surroundings and gain insight into the standards of care, hospitality and lifestyle enjoyed by our residents. Should you wish, we can also arrange for you to speak with one of our residents, allowing you to hear firsthand, about their experience of life at Woodlands. We would be pleased to add your details to our waiting list and keep you informed of any future availability. Choosing a care home is an important decision and we would be honoured to help you discover whether Woodlands is the right home for you or your loved one. Please contact us to arrange your visit, we look forward to welcoming you.

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  • 18 Aug 2026

    Breakfast is an important part of the day, providing the nourishment and energy needed for a positive start to the morning. At Woodlands Care Home, our popular Breakfast Club has...

  • 04 Aug 2026

    At Woodlands, every resident has a dedicated Wellbeing Champion. A Wellbeing Champion is a member of our care team who spends personalised one-to-one time with their allocated resident, building a...

  • 17 Jun 2026

    At Woodlands, supporting residents means recognising every aspect of wellbeing, including the importance of faith, spirituality and maintaining meaningful community connections. To help residents continue practising their faith in familiar...

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Meet the Team (17)

Lesley Stewart
Lesley StewartJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2023

Lesley has worked with the company since 2021 as manager of their flagship home in Edinburgh and has now transferred to join the team at Woodlands.

As a qualified nurse, Lesley’s main clinical background is in the Intensive Care Unit at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and latterly as a Specialist Peritoneal Dialysis nurse. Having had amazing grandparents, Lesley always knew she wanted to work with the older generation and is passionate about ensuring they lead fulfilling and meaningful lives during their golden years.

As a leader, Lesley’s main focus is staff development and progression; she is a great believer in further education to ensure residents and families receive high standards of care and support. She adopts a supportive approach and fully embraces, working in partnership with residents and their families.

Prashna Koirala
Prashna KoiralaJob Title:Clinical LeadJoined: 2023

Prashna is a hard-working, caring and dedicated member of our team and is our Clinical Lead, overseeing our nursing and senior team. We are very proud to announce Prashna has won the very prestigious company award of Nurse of the Year 2025 for Scotland. Warm and caring, Prashna will always go above and beyond for all and is a real asset to our team.

Helen Richardson
Helen RichardsonJob Title:Non Clinical Deputy ManagerJoined: 2022

Helen joined the company in 2022 as a member of the Wellbeing Team, bringing with her valuable experience from the hospitality sector. Her strong customer service skills, combined with her expertise in event management, made her an ideal fit for the role. Over the past four years, Helen has gained extensive experience, developed her leadership capabilities, and progressed within the organisation. She now holds the position of Non-Clinical Deputy Manager, where she continues to make a significant contribution to both the team and the service.

Margaret Gray
Margaret GrayJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2022

Margaret has come to Woodlands with many years of administration experience in care homes. Margaret is of particular support to those moving into Woodlands and their families.

Liesa Black
Liesa BlackJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2024

Liesa joined the team with a wealth of frontline experience and always provides a warm welcome to those visiting Woodlands. Liesa's area of focus is supporting new residents and their families, step by step, throughout the whole moving-in process. Lisa's warm approach ensures the whole family are supported from the initial enquiry, right through to the day of moving in and after.

Liz Hart
Liz HartJob Title:ReceptionistJoined: 2026

Liz has joined our reception team. Her caring nature, coupled with her bubbly personality, makes her the perfect person for this role.

Rojina Tamang
Rojina TamangJob Title:Unit LeadJoined: 2023

Regina worked in Intensive Care as a Registered Nurse in Nepal before moving to Scotland. Coming from a long line of nurses, who all specialised in the care of the elderly, it was a natural progression for her to follow suit. As Unit Lead, Rojiina always has a positive and smiley outlook and will always go above and beyond for those she supports and their families.

Beth Sullivan
Beth SullivanJob Title:Senior Carer - Trainer and Assessor for Moving and AssistingJoined: 2023

Beth supports the nursing team and has undertaken additional training in the form of the SVQ3 qualification. Being a hands-on person, Beth leads her team by example and is a great role model and mentor for the younger members of our team. Beth is also our trainer and assessor for Moving and Assisting and holds regular classes to ensure all our staff remain up to date with their training.

Amaka Ukachukwu
Amaka UkachukwuJob Title:Oral Care Lead - Care AssistantJoined: 2023

Amaka joined Woodlands as a care assistant and has recently undertaken and passed with flying colours the SCQF7 qualification in Oral Care. Amaka will now be responsible for overseeing and training new recruits in the importance of oral health assessments and also in the auditing of services. Amaka is always smiling and positive, and whether walking to work or working at Woodlands, she is always singing, which brings so much happiness to the day...

Rachel Simpson
Rachel SimpsonJob Title:Wellbeing LeadJoined: 2026

Rachel joins us straight from university with a first-class degree in psychology, giving her a strong understanding of the importance of activities that stimulate both the mind and body. She brings hands-on experience organising events for all age ranges, from hosting children's parties to large-scale university and public events; she is ready to make use of these skills in her role as Wellbeing Lead

Leah Black
Leah BlackJob Title:Enrichment TherapistJoined: 2026
Leah has joined the team as our enrichment therapist. This role supports both the residents and their families who live with dementia.

Leah is kind and compassionate and shows great empathy in helping people.

Leigha Scroggie
Leigha ScroggieJob Title:Personal TrainerJoined: 2024

Leigha has worked in the fitness industry for over 11 years. Interviewed and chosen by our residents, she is now a valued member of our team. Leigha devises personalised fitness programmes to ensure resident's objectives are achieved and works closely with community physiotherapists. Our daily classes are now a firm favourite and Leigha with her "can do" has motivated so many.

Alison Keepax
Alison KeepaxJob Title:PodiatristJoined: 2022

Alison has been a Registered Foot Health Practitioner for the past 4 years and has 15 years experience as a Registered Nurse. Alison knows all the residents so well and reviews each resident on a 6 week rotation, supporting them with their footcare health. Footcare is an essential for Woodlands residents to ensure they remain as mobile as possible, which is vital for general health and wellbeing. Always smiling and with her positive approach, Alison as forged lovely working relationships with residents and their families.

John Borja
John BorjaJob Title:Junior ChefJoined: 2023

John joined Woodlands as a Kitchen Assistant a few years ago, but soon developed an interest in nutrition and cooking. Encouraged and mentored by our Head Chef, Gregor, John is now studying for his NVQ5 Chef qualification and thoroughly enjoying his new role. Progression and investing in our teams are a very important part of the Woodlands values.

Steve Munro
Steve MunroJob Title:Maintenance OfficerJoined: 2023

Steve has come to us with a wealth of experience in all aspects of maintenance and has worked in care homes since 2017.

Gordon Chessor
Gordon ChessorJob Title:Driver and GardenerJoined: 2024

Since joining the team, Gordon has taken on additional training to ensure our garden is accessible for all residents and their families. Gordon supports residents to grow their own vegetables and herbs in the garden and encourages them to be active in our Garden Club, planning the garden and buying plants. If not in the garden, Gordon loves taking residents out and about in Aberdeen. Always with a smile on his face, he is ever too much trouble.

Mandy Lawson and Oreo
Mandy Lawson and OreoJob Title:VolunteerJoined: 2023

Mandy is of invaluable support to residents and their families and oversees the running of our cafe'. Mandy is always welcoming and makes any new residents feel right at home.

Oreo also visits often and residents love to give him a pat and a treat!

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