
my mother is being very well cared for and looked after and can't thank the home enoughR B(Son of Resident/Service User)

Have shown nothing but compasion, care and love for her.Claire S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


my mother is being very well cared for and looked after and can't thank the home enoughR B(Son of Resident/Service User)

Have shown nothing but compasion, care and love for her.Claire S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Woodlands Care Centre offers person-centred support and care for those with Nursing, Residential Dementia and Nursing Dementia needs.
The purpose built home offers light and spacious living accommodation. There are relaxing and welcoming social lounges and homely dining rooms to enjoy freshly prepared daily menus designed by the home's chefs and based upon the residents preferences.
The home boasts landscaped gardens and accessible patios, perfect for enjoying a stroll or...
Care Provided by Woodlands Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 109 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
*All fee’s are based on a pre-admission assessment conducted by the team at Woodlands Care Centre. Our Nursing fees do not included FNC contribution (NHS-funded Nursing Care)
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodlands Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodlands Care Centre 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- RCH Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jessa Avila(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (109)
Visiting
- Woodlands Care Centre welcome visitors. Please contact the home directly for the latest visiting arrangements.
Parking
- Car parking is available
Woodlands Care Centre Reviews (130)
Woodlands Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.827) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodlands Care Centre has 130 reviews.
Staff are lovely and polite but the lunchroom was like an oven (unbearable) and my sister had sweatpants on, she kept tugging at them, obviously meaning she was hot and uncomfortable. I asked the staff if they could find something cooler for her to wear. I bought a drink for my sister which she drank all of because clearly she was thirsty. In very hot temperatures they put a thick, woollen, and plastic full body bib on her. She was tugging at it and clearly uncomfortable. This is not ok.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your kind comments about our team. The comfort, dignity, and wellbeing of our residents are always our priority, and we take all feedback seriously. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further with you, so please don't hesitate to contact Jessa, our General Manager.
The home is always clean and tidy and are now using natural cleaning products
There are varied activities every day with lots of local musicians which the residents always enjoy and many hands on activities also
One nice thing is that they always celebrate birthdays with a cake
In short it's just a lovely home
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you find the team friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. It's lovely to know that you enjoy the activities, celebrations, and warm atmosphere within the home. Your kind words mean a great deal to us and will be shared with the whole team.
The nurse always keeps us informed of any health changes.
The Operations Manager is a lovely lady. Diana always takes time to speak to us and asks if we're ok or have any concerns.
Having been to visit dad in 2 different homes before he came to live at Woodlands, I can honestly say this outshines them by miles. We are very happy with the care dad receives.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your dad has been so happy since joining Woodlands and that you feel supported by the team. It's especially lovely to know that our communication, activities, and compassionate care have given you such confidence and peace of mind. Your kind words will be warmly shared with Diana and the whole team.
Sadly my experience was poor, my daughter grandmother was placed on a puréed diet without a clinical assessment, staff advised she was on end of life care when this was not the case, medication stopped on another family members advice without checking with GP. Difficult to locate staff who one occasion told us they were short staffed . Safeguarding referrals were made and it appears standards have dropped with a recent management change staff we met were kind but the home did not meet her needs. Cot sides were put up which increased risk and were removed when she transferred to a new home
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you raising these issues. Please be assured that feedback of this nature is taken seriously, and we are committed to reviewing concerns carefully. If you are willing, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly to better understand what happened.
My mum has been in this care home since 2020 and I couldn't be happier with the care she receives. The staff are lovely, friendly, and always welcoming. They respond to me quickly whenever I have a questions or concern which gives me great peace of mind. The atmosphere is kind and caring and my mum is treated with dignity and respect. Thank you all.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear how happy you are with your mum's care and that you feel reassured and supported. Your feedback is truly appreciated and we will pass it on to the team.
to settle in but thanks to the kindness shown by Roxy and Nick he became much more calm and relaxed. Unfortunately he has a time limiting prognosis and is now totally reliant on his careers. The carers on Dove have been brilliant and so thoughtful.
I visit a lot and am always made most welcome. very grateful ,.
I know my husband is safe and that is so important.
Thank you for your heartfelt review. We're so pleased to hear that your husband has felt supported and cared for throughout his time at Woodlands. Your kind words about the Dove team, and the warmth and welcome you receive during your visits, mean a great deal. Knowing that you feel reassured and confident in his care is incredibly important to us.
I have visited several times and found the staff to be kind, helpful and happy. The room was clean and comfortable. Not sure about the food. Not there at mealtimes.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased to hear you found the team welcoming and the room clean and comfortable. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
I find all the staff to be very polite and caring. My dad is treated with respect and kindness. The nursing care is excellent, and I'm always kept informed of any changes in dad.
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that your dad is treated with such respect and kindness, and that you feel well informed and supported. Your words about the nursing care and team mean a great deal to us.
The most important thing is the quality of the care and the consummate skills of the staff; dad's needs were very swiftly understood and met. The whole ethos of the place is exceptional-and I've had cause to visit many care homes in the past! So can compare.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and thoughtful review. We're truly honoured that Woodlands was able to support your father during such a complex and difficult time, and that you felt reassured by the care, professionalism, and compassion shown by the team. Your kind words about the seamless...
From the moment we were greeted at reception Woodlands made an excellent impression on us. As the first days progressed it was clear that the most import aspects of the care home are embodied in Woodlands. Quick to respond to our father's needs, patience when interacting with him, and genuinely caring shown at all levels - from Heads to the Cleaning Staff. Excellent!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so pleased to hear that Woodlands made such a positive impression from the very start. Your kind words about the whole team, at every level, mean a great deal to us all.
Personal care is of very high standard, nurses are on hand 24 hrs per day, recommend for dementia care, stroke respite and permanent care. Doctors are coming here every week for check ups.
It is a first class service, well recommended.
Thank you for this wonderful review.
We are pleased to hear that you love living at Woodlands Care Centre
Excellent home. Caring and committed staff. Good facilities, nutritious food and excellent range of activities. My friend is very settled and happy at Woodlands home.There are good opportunities for residents to go out on visits. Staff are always on hand to help and reassure. I highly recommend this care home.
Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that your friend is happy and settled at Woodlands Care Centre and that you've been impressed by the care, food, and range of activities. It's wonderful to know our team's support and reassurance have made such a positive difference-your kind words mean a great deal to everyone here.
Woodlands Care Centre is special as it caters so expertly for residents living with dementia and who have high complex needs. Many of the staff have been at the home for many years and are very skilled, caring and committed to their very challenging jobs. They provide expert support in a caring atmosphere which offers dignity and well-being in residents' latter years of life
Thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt review. We're so pleased to hear your appreciation for the dedication and expertise of our long-serving team. Supporting residents living with dementia with compassion, dignity, and skill is at the heart of everything we do, and your kind words mean a great deal to everyone at Woodlands Care Centre.
My wife came to Woodlands during September 2024, and she is settled in very quickly, seems very happy and although the dementia continues to degrade. My family and I are very grateful for the care being provided. And for the Assistance of all the staff.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that your wife has settled in well and seems happy. Your kind words about the care and support provided by our team mean a great deal and will be shared with everyone at Woodlands.
The staff are very welcoming and care for my father's needs with sensitivity. The reception staff and manager are also approachable and professional; they put the needs of the resident first. We are very happy with the cleanliness, and the food is also of a high standard.
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that your father is being cared for with sensitivity and that you've found our team welcoming, approachable, and professional. Your comments about the cleanliness and food are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the whole team.
Fantastic staff, very friendly and welcoming. My Nan seems very well cared for. Her room is very clean and tidy and she had lots of juice to drink. They seem to put lots of activities on and there seems to be many residents taking part in them.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your Nan is well cared for and that you've found the staff friendly and welcoming. We're so pleased you've noticed the range of activities and how engaged our residents are. Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team.
I'd like to thank everyone at Woodlands for the care and support they gave my husband during his time there. Sadly, he has now passed away, but I'm very grateful that he was looked after with kindness and respect. The staff were always thoughtful, patient and professional. It was reassuring to know he was in safe hands, they kept me informed and involved throughout. Their support made a difficult time a little easier, thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words during such a difficult time. We're truly sorry for your loss and are honoured to have been part of your husband's care. It means a great deal to know that our team was able to offer support, kindness, and reassurance when it was most needed. Your gratitude will be shared with the whole team at Woodlands, and we're keeping you in our thoughts.
All staff have gone above and beyond. Feel very reassured my relation is being looked after with the utmost care and dignity. Communication is vital which again has been evident on all levels. Happy staff which is reflected by the way the Manager leads. Gold stars to you all.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're truly grateful for your kind words and are delighted to hear you feel reassured and confident in the care your loved one is receiving. We're passionate about communication, compassion, and strong leadership, and it means a great deal to have that recognised.
Woodlands was simply the best! All of the staff on Coleridge were thoroughly professional, kind, caring and quickly took Mum into their hearts. Their warmth, patience, support & understanding helped Mum to learn to trust again, which wasn't an easy task. Mum warmed to all of them, regularly telling & showing me how much she loved them. I greatly valued the personal support that the staff extended to myself and my family from day one. As Mum settled down & responded to the kindness of the staff, visits became easier. My family and I were able to relax & have a laugh with Mum, something we hadn't experienced for years. We all made so many precious memories and were able to remind Mum how much we all loved & adored her. Mum's passing in 2024 was peaceful & dignified. The staff were so compassionate & understanding. Words are not enough to express how grateful and thankful I am for all of the truly amazing staff in Coleridge. You gave Mum back to us and I'll never forget you!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for such a beautiful and heartfelt message. It means so much to the whole team on Coleridge to know that we were able to support your mum and your family in such a meaningful way. Helping your mum regain trust, feel loved, and create happy memories with you...
Can't thank all the staff on Coleridge for there exceptional care of my mum, they gave our mum back to us by treating her with compassion and dignity and looking after her needs. Mum had very bad experience's in two other care home and was so unhappy and myself and family were so downhearted and very stress until the Woodlands, they put mum in a healthy routine and steadily and we were able to become a family again, mum stopped been angry with my sister and I and we got to make lots of loving memories with her before sadly losing her. I would highly recommend the woodlands to anybody who needs specialist care.
Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt and moving review. We are deeply sorry for your loss, but truly honoured to know that our team on Coleridge could help bring comfort, peace, and precious memories during your mum's time with us. It means the world to hear that we were able to support...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 May 2019Good
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- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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News (31) & Events (0)
- 24 Jul 2026
Summer Fete Brings Music, Laughter and Plenty of Bunting to Woodlands Care Centre Woodlands Care Centre embraced the summer spirit with a colourful fete filled with live music, traditional games,...
- 24 Jul 2026
Residents from Woodlands Care Centre recently made the most of the summer sunshine with a relaxing visit to Milton Country Park. With beautiful weather providing the perfect backdrop, residents enjoyed...
- 21 Jul 2026
Woodlands Care Centre welcomes experienced nurse Jessa Avila as new General Manager Woodlands Care Centre in Cambridge has welcomed experienced health and social care professional Jessa as its new General...
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 17 Nov 2023Recipient: Woodlands Care Centre
- 18 Mar 2022Recipient: Woodlands Care Centre
- 06 Nov 2021Recipient: RCH Care Homes Ltd
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There are no accreditations posted yet for Woodlands Care Centre.
Meet the Team (1)

I’m Jessa, the General Manager at Woodlands Care Centre. I am a Registered General Nurse with more than 15 years’ experience in health and social care.
Caring for people has always been my passion, and I am proud to lead a team that shares my commitment to providing safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
My priority is to ensure every resident feels respected, valued and truly at home, with care shaped around their individual needs, choices, interests and life experiences.
I believe that supporting and developing colleagues is an important part of my role. By creating a positive working environment where team members feel valued and able to thrive, we can continue delivering the high standards of care the residents and their families deserve.
What I enjoy most about my role is having the opportunity to make a positive difference each day. Seeing the residents smile and knowing they feel safe, comfortable and happy is incredibly rewarding.
For me, what makes Woodlands Care Centre special is its warm and friendly atmosphere. We work together like one big family, treating every resident with kindness, dignity and respect.
It is a privilege to share so many meaningful moments with residents and to work alongside a dedicated team with such a genuine passion for care.
Outside of work, I enjoy singing, taking long walks, travelling and spending quality time with my family and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands Care Centre
What types of Care is Woodlands Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Woodlands Care Centre have?
There are 109 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Woodlands Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Woodlands Care Centre to the centre of Cambridge?
1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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