
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.
My mum has been at Woodlands for a month now in the dementia unit. She has been cared for with the utmost respect, care and attention to her every need and staff have been and continue to be, superb with her and with me. I am very happy with the care she is receiving and feel assured that she is in an environment where they understand her needs and can meet these, day and night. I speak to her as often as I can and the feedback she gives is also very positive. It is clear she feels safe and well cared for.
My father spent his final three years in the care of Woodlands Care Centre in Cambridge. Having had Alzheimer's, they showed excellent attention to his needs and a comforting sense that his happiness and wellbeing mattered. The care staff were fantastic and it was clear during his final moments, that many of them had also built an emotional connection with him. I would certainly recommend Woodlands and am pleased that his final years were spent in the care of their lovely staff.
Mum moved into Woodlands Care Home in January 2020, in need of specialist nursing care after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and a spell in hospital with a broken hip. She has received excellent care there, over the last year, from the dedicated and hard-working staff. The home itself is immaculately clean and the rooms are light and well-appointed. I have found all of the staff very efficient and helpful and always able to find time to discuss Mum’s welfare with me. Mum has been at Woodlands for a year now and is settled, happy and very content. The home has had some immense challenges to deal with during the covid outbreak and they have demonstrated great resilience and skill in adapting to the crisis, always putting the welfare of the residents first. I am very grateful to them for their care and compassion to my Mum in these incredibly difficult and stressful circumstances. I would highly recommend Woodlands to anyone looking for dedicated excellence of care.
I would definitely recommend Woodlands, based on my experience over the last two years. There is a nice atmosphere, giving the place a homely feel, rather than institutional. It is a clean, airy and very welcoming environment. All the staff are really caring and go to a lot of trouble to make sure residents feel safe, comfortable and happy. My mother enjoys her time there and has never complained about anything. I feel confident she is in good hands. Throughout all the coronavirus troubles, staff have remained positive and flexible and have definitely tried their best to help residents and their relatives get through such an incredibly challenging time. They are true heroes.
Mum has lived at The Woodlands for three years and has been well cared for. The staff are kind and compassionate. She is confined to bed and her position is changed regularly to prevent pressure sores and she is asked frequently if she is comfortable. Her personal care is very good, she is treated with dignity and privacy is strictly maintained. She looks forward to her shower and hair wash. Our family keep in touch with daily phone calls to her room and in the absence of visiting, this is a vital lifeline. Her two nurses and her carers are exceptionally patient when adjusting her hearing aids and the volume of the phone to suit her needs, and will hold the phone if she cannot manage herself. They understand this important family contact and I am impressed that they enjoy helping and are so willing. The Woodlands Manager is very approachable and has an 'open door' policy. When I need to discuss Mum's care she is attentive and has acted promptly when necessary. I would not hesitate to contact her.
It’s always clean and tidy and very welcoming, we just can’t wait until we can visit in person again.
My partner has been cared for in Woodlands Care Centre since August 2019. He suffered a brain injury in 2009 and this developed into Alzheimer's in 2014. He has severe cognition issues and is also confined to a bed or specialist chair. His care has been wonderful and the staff are very attentive. It has been so difficult since March 2020 with the onset of the pandemic and visitors not allowed. However, I skype him once a week so that I can see him. His daughters also regularly skype as well. In the face of adversity, the staff remain cheerful and helpful. The communication from the home has also been excellent providing information about any concerns or issues. It will be a special day when the home eventually reopens. Just to be able to give a hug to the person you love, something taken for granted for so long, will be wonderful.
I found the care at the home extremely good. Someone to talk to at the end of the phone, all were helpful - kept me updated with things. Care staff very helpful.
My father has been very well looked after in the 18 months that he has been a resident here. He is very comfortable and allowed his own wifi and satellite TV which entertains him all day every day. Covid has been difficult and meant that he has not been able to leave there or see family that lives some hours away but we are confident that he is being very well cared for in this difficult time.
All people are nice and supportive. I was happy with the care for my husband, even though my husband died in March 2020, the staff and manager are still very supportive and helping me when I needed. I would recommend this care home to anybody. My husband enjoyed many activities which I have a good memory about.
Thank you for your lovely comments. I will pass it on to the team. It was a pleasure looking after your husband. Nice to know you, we do miss seeing you around. If you need any help, we are always available on the other side of the phone.
It's good that we can now visit Mum, although still frustrating that we cannot go out for a walk. Having said that, the support of all staff is second to none. Unable to comment on food, activities and rooms due to the covid situation.
I am very thankful to all the management and staff at Woodlands throughout lockdown. Cherish the skype calls with mum regardless of whether she is having a good or bad day suffering from Alzheimer's.
My husband was on Byron unit for 11 days on end of life care and was treated with utmost dignity and love, kindness from everyone caring for him. I also received respect and kindness from all involved.
Wonderful care home. My husband is receiving the best care possible. He has been here since May and now seems as happy as possible. The staff are amazing, so kind and helpful.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback, we're delighted to hear that your husband is as happy as possible and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to our staff team - we know they work very hard in providing support and care to not just our residents, but to their loved ones too.
Suspecting that the home we had found for her a few months earlier was no longer going to be suitable, my father and I booked a visit to Woodlands Care Centre. We were shown around by the excellent manager and knew at once that it was the right place. There was just one room left: we were shown around on Friday; Mum was assessed on Monday and moved in on Tuesday! As things turned out, Mum was only at Woodlands for about three months, as her decline was mercifully rapid and she died just after Christmas. During her relatively short stay at the centre, though, she was treated with kindness - as was my father, who visited pretty much daily - and everyone was so supportive to us throughout.
After she passed away, we were sent a generic printed letter and not one of them came to the funeral. Someone is making a killing out of this place. Like I said some, of the staff are amazing but her wedding ring went missing while she was here and some of the care she received was not great due to staffing issues.
My partner, who was also my cousin, was cared for superbly from Nov 2015 till she died in Feb 2019, and during that period I had no reason for serious complaint. All my requests were attended to with courtesy. Her written Care Plan, which I reviewed periodically, was comprehensive and kept up to date. She was treated with dignity and care, with her changing needs being appropriately met as she slowly succumbed to the effects of Parkinson’s disease and strokes. Her medication was administered regularly with a properly organised system. Her room and the Home generally were kept clean and tidy, and the staff were always cheerful, helpful and willing.
Regular entertainment sessions were organised for those who were willing and capable. There were also facilities to interest residents, such as the cinema and the interactive “magic table”.
Altogether I was very satisfied with her treatment and care and could sleep easily trusting she was being well looked after.
I have no hesitation in recommending them to future residents.
My father in law came to Woodlands directly from hospital following a fall. He was hospitalised for 4 months waiting for a placement and was not in good physical health and diagnosed with dementia. I was grateful for Woodlands accepting him. During the next three and a half years he grew in strength and called his room his little home. The staff helped him and his family to understand this new journey of sadness, but it became a happy, safe and friendly home for all. We all gathered comfort from the friendship we built with the staff, easing the burden of dementia. The numerous activities, outings and parties that were put on for the residents are first class and to see everyone smile is amazing. He was cared for in every way and all his needs were met, without any fuss, no matter what his demands were. I visited at all times of the day and never had cause to complain about his personal care even at his journey's end. I cannot thank Woodlands enough only by saying can you book me a room!
My dear dad was a resident at Woodlands for nearly four years from February 2015. Sadly he passed away on the 17th July but I do not have enough words to express how my dad was treated right up until his passing. The respect and the dignity that was shown was excellent. The care that my dad had both on Wordsworth and on Byron never faulted no matter what time of day or evening I would visit. There was nothing that was ever too much trouble. It became my dad's home but also our 2nd home as we also were made to feel so welcome. I would like to thank the staff at Woodlands for everything they have done for my dad from the domestics to the managers (the list would be too long) because without them my dad's latter years may have been very different. I am now going back as a volunteer to give back to Woodlands what they gave to my dad and I say thank you all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 May 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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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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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