
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.
Professional and excellent support with my husband who is settling into a new environment and the care is first class. I am very grateful for the kindness to both my husband and myself in a time of our need for support.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We will provide the best care for the resident around his needs and choice. Thank you again for your support in the care planning of your husband.
My husband has now been at Woodlands, on Wordsworth for over a year, and because I am able to, I have visited him almost every day at randomly different times of the day. I have always been warmly greeted by all the staff I have seen, receptionist, cleaners, carers, nurses, premises manager, finance officer, members of the lifestyle team as well as the manager and deputy manager. All of the welcoming ethos is transmitted to the residents who are spoken to with the utmost respect, despite the fact some residents, because of their complex needs, can at times be quite truculent. There is always someone on hand if help is needed, and the routine of the day provides consistency of practice and expectation. Woodlands recently had an inspection with very positive outcomes. The outcome did not surprise me. Having to admit that a loved one can no longer be cared for in their own home is a difficult process but I am more than happy that at Woodlands we have found a safe and caring environment.
Thank you for your kind words and your support. I will pass this on to the staff in Wordsworth. Even though our residents have complex needs. it is very rewarding to support them in their ADL.
My wife seems to be very happy and lots of smiles.
She seems very settled and calm, which is very pleasing to me.
Always get a friendly welcome when I visit and appreciate the updates provided on how my wife is doing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that your wife is feeling happy, settled, and calm, and that our staff has been able to provide a warm and welcoming environment for both of you.
Since my mum moved to Woodlands Care Centre in November 2023, she has been very well cared for. She has complex dementia and resides in the Colleridge Unit. They are meeting her needs above my expectations. Whenever I visit Mum is calm, clean and a lot more settled. The home in general is clean and well staffed. The staff are always very kind and helpful and always make time to speak with you. The fact that my mum is so much more relaxed speaks volumes to the care she is receiving. Dementia isn't an easy thing to deal with but Woodlands have made it easier by providing the attention and care that Mum needs and deserves. My personal thanks to five members of staff in particular and to all the staff at the home for doing the job they do. Thank you!
Dear Scotia, thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt experience with us. We understand how challenging it can be to witness a loved one's journey with dementia, and we are honoured that you've entrusted us with your mum's care at Woodlands Care Centre. It's heartening to hear that your mum has...
We are extremely appreciative of the excellent care and attention our dear friend receives at The Woodlands. We know he is very well cared for and all his needs are met with such good grace, kindness and compassion.
Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. We are truly touched by your appreciation of the care and attention your friend receives. As we dedicate ourselves to ensuring all residents feel supported and valued, it brings us great pleasure to learn that all his needs are met in a professional and caring manner. We will be sure to share your kind words with the rest of the team. Thank you once again.
Very helpful and kind staff. Looked after my mother's partner with care and dedication. Nice clean and modern facilities and easy to find with parking on-site for visitors. Highly recommended for your loved ones.
We are delighted to read your positive feedback and are thrilled to hear that you found our staff helpful and kind. We are glad that our facilities meet your standards and that you found the care centre conveniently located. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts.
Dad moved to the care home in January and is on the dementia ward. The staff are very kind and attentive and Dad has settled in very well. I have visited at all times of day and always found a high resident to carer ratio. The room is bright and always clean. My dad isn’t well enough to take part in activities so I can’t rate this. I’m still in shock about the fees of care homes in general so I have rated average for value for money - I just wish I thought that it was going to the carers who deserve every penny.
Dear Karen, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that your dad has settled in well and that you find the staff kind and attentive. Ensuring a high resident-to-carer ratio and maintaining cleanliness are priorities for us, so we appreciate your positive feedback in these...
We were warmly welcomed on arrival and escorted to our friend. The carers in the room were all very interactive with all patients, and we were immediately offered tea and biscuits. The room was super clean and lots of activities were available for patients. There was a daily news sheet with our friend, and he seemed to take a lot from it.
We are delighted to hear that you received a warm welcome upon arrival at Woodlands. It's wonderful that the carers were accommodating and that you felt well cared for during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you again.
My mum is a resident of Woodlands and is very well cared for. Always clean and seems content. They do their very best to get her to eat and drink which she is reluctant to do most of the time. They also keep myself and my sister up to date with everything that goes on with her.
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that your mum is receiving excellent care at Woodlands. Encouraging residents to eat and drink enough can be a challenge and we're committed to doing our best in this regard. Keeping you and your sister informed about your...
This is an excellent care home with brilliant staff. The staff are caring and polite and nothing is too much to make my wife comfortable. She gets all the support she needs. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will pass on your comments to the team. We the team at Woodlands take pride in delivering person-centred care for our residents. It's a pleasure to look after her.
A warm welcome easy access to coffee. Staff on hand if necessary. Rooms comfortable if on the small side but clean. Friendly atmosphere. Can be difficult to find home as navigator takes you to a different place but worth the effort to find it.
We truly appreciate your positive feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you received a warm welcome and enjoyed access to some of our facilities. We apologise for the inconvenience in finding the home due to navigation issues, but we're grateful that you found it worthwhile once you arrived. Your input is valuable to us, and we will explore ways to improve the navigation instructions for visitors.
I would highly recommend Woodlands for your loved ones in need of care.
We are grateful for your positive feedback. We are pleased to know that we have made both you and your husband feel welcome and valued. Your acknowledgement of the staff's commitment to meeting your husband's needs and making him feel at home is truly appreciated. We are also grateful for the trust you have placed in Woodlands and are always here to support both of you.
The home is nothing short of fabulous. I have been coming for the last 8 years and my wife has always been looked after in such a wonderful way. I met a friend the other day and asked if I could recommend to him a home and I said to him “Go to Woodlands”. I am very satisfied with the care my wife is receiving, she couldn’t be in a better place!
Reading your amazing comments about our home brings us great delight. Your recommendation to a friend speaks volumes about the positive experiences you've had here. We are greatly pleased to hear that over the last 8 years, your wife’s care has been nothing short of fabulous and we are glad that...
My mother was placed in the Woodlands care home in November 2022 for nursing care with mixed Dementia. Since she has been there we have been very happy with the care and support she has received. There is regular contact from the home on how my mother was coping with her condition and any issues that arise with it. I have met and been in contact with various members of staff along with the home Manager who all have been very friendly, and helpful and will always take the time to talk/discuss things with you. I can say that my mother is being very well cared for and looked after and can't thank the home enough for what they do.
know that you have felt well supported in this regard. It’s wonderful to hear that you've had...
My dad has been a resident since 2022 and I am very impressed with the quality of his care. He is very happy and looked after when I visit him and the staff are all so kind and caring. The activities on offer are varied and there’s always something going on and plenty for dad to get involved in. A great place and home for him to live.
We appreciate your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are impressed with the quality of your Dad’s care and that he is happy and well looked after. It pleases us to know that our staff are kind are caring towards him, reflecting our principles and values. We are also glad that he is...
I think he is very lucky to come here. You are wonderful.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about Woodlands. It's great to know that your brother enjoys the freedom to walk around and feels comfortable in our environment. Your kind words about our home being a wonderful place mean a lot to us. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all residents, and we're grateful for the opportunity to care for your brother.
All the facilities and staff are excellent. My father is comfortable and well looked after.
We'd like to thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive five-star review for the home. Most importantly, we're glad to hear that your dad is happy and settled at Woodlands Care Centre.
Mum went into Woodlands at the height of Covid, so we were unable to visit or see her, which was worrying. But this was made much more bearable by frequent calls from them informing us of how she was settling in. When we could visit, everything was done to make it safe for everyone concerned. Mum has now been in the home since April 2021 and we (her sister and myself) visit regularly. We have always found Woodlands to be welcoming, clean, comfortable and professional. Great, friendly and helpful staff from the minute you step in the door. Mum was on Wordsworth, which was recently decorated to a very professional level, with comfy chairs and lots of prints on the walls. All are chosen with care. Mum has just moved to Byron and the care and support she is receiving is just so good. We would highly recommend Woodlands for your loved ones. Lots of meetings for relatives to get involved in too, which is important.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for our home. The Manager and the team at the home are dedicated to delivering a high standard of care and support to the residents and their loved ones. We are so glad to hear that your mum is happy at the home.
My aunt, aged 100, had to move from her previous care home in September when it closed. She was made very welcome at Woodlands and I have noted how friendly and caring the staff are and my aunt now feels very settled and content.
Thank you for your review, we're so pleased to hear that your aunt is happy and settled at Woodlands Care Centre.
My mum has been in the woodlands for about 18 months. We was going to move her to be closer to home but she seems very settled there, so she is staying. The carers and nurses are lovely. The management is helpful if we have a problem or questions answered.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review about your experience of Woodlands Care Centre and we're happy that your mum is settled at the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 May 2019Good
- 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
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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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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.
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