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The care home has 40 bedrooms across four small units, each with its own shared kitchen, lounge, dining area and sensory bathrooms. The wider home includes an activities hub, therapy room, multi-faith space, beauty salon, visitor suite, and a large accessible garden.
Appleton Unit: female-only unit, complex mental...
Care Provided by Woolston House
Primary Care Categories
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
Contact Woolston House 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
- Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kylie Radcilffe(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2023
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
Visiting
- The home has an open door policy, welcoming friends and family at all times. If a meeting with the Home Manager is required, please call in advance. Meal times are protected - there will be no answer to phone calls or the door during these times. Please contact the home directly for information on mealtimes.
Parking
- The home has free onsite parking.
Woolston House Reviews (9)
Woolston House has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.231) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woolston House has 9 reviews.
Well done to all.
Thank you for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear that your husband is receiving such good care on the Rixton Unit. We're delighted that the activities in the hub are making a positive difference and that the team is providing the high standards of care and cleanliness you've highlighted.
The care staff provide good basic care and support for my dad. The team work hard to ensure his daily needs are met, and I appreciate the range of activities available to residents. The home makes an effort to provide person-centred care, taking residents' individual needs and preferences into account.A special mention must go to Julia , who has been amazing with my dad. She is kind, caring, compassionate, and always responsive to his needs. Julia consistently goes above and beyond to ensure my dad is comfortable, supported, and treated with dignity. Her dedication provides reassurance to our family and makes a real difference to my dad's quality of life.There are, however, some areas where improvements could be made, my dad's clothes have been shrunk during the laundry process, which has been frustrating and costly to replace. I have also found that I needed to actively request a GP review when my dad developed an infected toe, rather than this being identified and arranged promptly,
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're pleased your dad feels supported and enjoys the activities, and we'll pass your kind words on to Julia. We also appreciate you raising the concerns you've experienced - we'll look into these areas.
My brother is very well looked after by all the staff and does remember some happy times in his life.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're so glad to hear your brother is well cared for and finding moments of happiness. It means a lot to us and we'll share your kind words with the team.
Always a great visit bring my children with me and the staff are always welcoming. The activities are amazing my grandma goes with my granddad every week. The food is great always an option.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased to hear that your family enjoys visiting, and it's great to know your grandparents look forward to their time here each week. We'll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to the team!
I am very happy with the care home, the staff and management. The care staff are very attentive and dedicated to what they do, and that's very comforting for me to know my loved one is in good hands. The management and nursing staff have always been available for me to raise any concerns, and they act promptly and efficiently.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're glad to hear your feedback on how amazing the team are at Woolston House and that it brings you comfort. I'll pass your comments on to the team; they'll be very happy to hear how highly you speak of them and the care that they provide!
I can once again enjoy my life knowing my lovely brother is receiving exceptional care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear such good feedback from relatives of loved ones within our care. We'll pass on your kind words to the entire team at Woolston House.
I only have excellent feedback on all aspects of care and attention by the staff and management at Wooston House. Also as a visitor was treated with the utmost respect and made thoroughly welcome from the first time entering the building to the last time when I left after the passing of my ex-partner.
Hello, please accept our condolences and thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. We'll make sure that we pass your comments on to the team so they can hear how welcoming they've made our visitors feel at Woolston House.
A huge thanks to everyone at Woolston House.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're incredibly proud of the team at Woolston House and the great work they're doing. I'll pass your kind words on to the team as well as the management team at Exemplar Health Care - I'm sure it'll make their day!
Staff are very friendly and welcoming, always have a smile and are willing to listen to patient's needs no matter how big or small.
Staff are also willing to go the extra mile and will offer family and friends a cup of tea coffee or juice and love to celebrate special holidays like Christmas and Easter as well as Chinese New Year.
They will always make an effort when it's the patient's birthday.
Thank you for your lovely review of Woolston House. We're glad to hear that your wife has settled into her home and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to the team, it'll make their day!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 January 2026Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (29) & Events (0)
- 08 Jul 2026
Exemplar Health Care has launched its latest ‘Service user engagement impact report’, showcasing how residents and families are helping to shape and improve care across its homes. The report highlights...
- 05 May 2026
Exemplar Health Care is incredibly proud of the people who make our homes places where people truly feel cared for. The annual Values Awards are a chance to recognise those...
- 16 Mar 2026
At Exemplar Health Care, supporting people to continue enjoying their hobbies and interests is an important part of daily life. For Richard, this has taken the form of a growing...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Jul 2024Recipient: Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Woolston House.
Meet the Team (1)

Hi, I’m Kylie, the Home Manager at Woolston House in Warrington.
Frequently Asked Questions about Woolston House
What types of Care is Woolston House registered for?
Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Woolston House have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Woolston House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Woolston House to the centre of Warrington?
2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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