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Located between Ashford and Tenterden, Woodchurch House offers a calm, secure and homely environment with specialist accommodation across two floors. The ground floor Care Suites cater...
Care Provided by Woodchurch House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 85 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Special Offer - Receive £200 off per week for the first 12 weeks when you move in as a permanent resident - For a limited time only. T&C's apply. Subject to Availability.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodchurch House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodchurch 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)
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
- Hartford Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jino Joseph(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2010
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (83)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (58)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time. All the home asks is that visitors sign in at reception.
Parking
- Onsite parking available
Woodchurch House Reviews (59)
Woodchurch House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.647) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodchurch House has 59 reviews.
The home gave my mother a great 85th Birthday party. They provided decorations and food. She has a fantastic time and really enjoyed it. This is just one example of how the home has made my mum feel welcomed and cared for. I couldn't hope for better.
Thanks for your appreciating and encouraging words. We feel so happy to know that she is enjoying her time staying with Woodchurch House and feels cared for. This really means a lot for us. Thanks for all your support for us as a family and as a well-wisher.
The word 'care' is what happens at Woodchurch House. Right from management to cleaners, absolutely fantastic. I can recommend this house if anybody wants my opinion, brilliant. In my opinion, money doesn't come into it, but it's worth every penny.
Thanks Lenny for making such an amazing and encouraging comment. We really appreciate your words and it is really a boost for the entire Woodchurch House team. Such words from family members like you really, really matter.
Just like to say, first all, the staff on 3rd floor where my husband is and the office staff and management are very caring and helpful towards me. Got contact 24/7. Amazing, nothing too much trouble. All the food cooked fresh each day. My husband loves the homemade biscuits.
Thank you very much for your kind words and positive review of Woodchurch House. We are truly grateful for your feedback and delighted to hear that your experience with Woodchurch House has been positive. It's our privilege to provide a supportive and caring environment for your loved one. Thanks again on behalf of everyone at Woodchurch House.
Our experience of Woodchurch House is overwhelmingly wonderful, very nervous at first about bringing my father-in-law into a nursing home as unsure what to expect but all our worries were put at rest. All Staff whether reception staff to caring staff are amazing, nothing is a trouble to them, they are helpful and brilliant with the residents whatever problems they have.
Thank you Sarah for your wonderful words and Kind review. This is very positive for the entire team and we feel proud to know about how satisfied you are. Thanks again on behalf of everyone at Woodchurch House.
All the staff were exceptional and looked after her with care and kindness. They checked on her constantly and alerted us immediately of any changes in her condition.
Our experience of Woodchurch House was so very short and we didn't have the time to make full use of its facilities, but while we were there I could find no fault in any area and would be very happy to recommend them to others.
Thanks for your kind words about Woodchurch. Thanks to you too for all the support from your side as a family and a well-wisher.
My friend who had advanced dementia was cared for by staff at Woodchurch House in an exemplary matter. I visited regularly with his wife and more recently by myself. The unit was always clean and tidy, my friend was always clean, smartly dressed, well cared for and happy. The staff are brilliant, hardworking and kind. His wife frequently told me that she was happy with the care that her husband received.
Thanks for your kind words. This is really encouraging.
My Father passed away 02/06/23. We are yet 14/6/23 to be notified! Personally, I've had to call several local Funeral Directors to locate his body! Incompetence or unable you decide? For three years we mentioned our concern after regularly inquiring as to my Fathers's health and Medication requesting a qualified medical report. Something they promised but didn't provide or perhaps chose to ignore. We are left not only grieving but also deeply hurt and insulted. Therefore I can feel nothing but anger and concern towards the ignorance, arrogance and incompetence of this place. Have asked myself why so many managers have been "in place" here over the last three years? I conclude this perhaps to be one reason for the failing mechanisms in existence here. It is in my humble opinion, you would be very well advised to look elsewhere. One absolute disaster of a care Home. Very happy to be contacted if you should require a more detailed review with dates etc.
We made sincere efforts to contact the immediate family members using the contact information we had on file. Unfortunately, despite our attempts, we were unable to reach them, however, we did speak with a family friend who agreed to share the information with the other family members. We deeply...
The team always answers my questions and arranges transport for all of my hospital appointments. I am very very happy at Woodchurch House care and nursing home.
My mother was fast asleep when we visited; we were reluctant to wake her up as it can make her grumpy. There was a fair amount of noise about, but nothing disturbed her. We spoke to the nurse, who was lovely and updated us on Mother's condition etc. We then saw a member of staff to collect some bits and pieces that had been sent to my mother but needed my attention. All in all, very happy.
The whole team are caring and supportive of both the resident and their family. The online relative portal is an amazing tool for relatives that are unable to visit. I would have no hesitation in recommending it to other families looking for a care facility for their loved ones.
As a new resident my mother states she is very happy. Finds all staff very friendly and helpful. She is keen to be moved downstairs as soon as possible so that she can mix with residents of a similar mental capacity as her.
I have been so impressed with the compassion, empathy and good common sense shown to my husband and I in our very difficult present circumstances. Woodchurch House Care Home is clearly very well able to cope with my husband and his challenging behaviour and gives me full confidence that he, and the other residents, are extremely well looked after. Thank you so much.
We attended the home following an emergency admission. Staff could not be more helpful, they rallied around to make sure that everything was in place. The room was impeccable and had everything that she needed. We were served cream tea which was delicious. My aunt has joined in with activities and the singer was brilliant. Everyone is so thoughtful from housekeepers to management. Thank you, Woodchurch House.
My father had an amazing time at Woodchurch House. He was very well cared for and all his needs were met. The staff treated him like he was their own family member. All departments go above and beyond. The food was fantastic. It's a very well maintained and clean environment.
Thank you for giving Woodchurch House such a lovely review. It is always wonderful to hear that families are satisfied with the level of care being delivered. Staff are invaluable to the residents and are very dedicated. I will ensure that your lovely feedback is passed on to the teams.
We visited my dad when there was a BBQ. Oh my, what a great afternoon it was. The food was outstanding and the singer was fantastic. The staff worked very hard and the food and drink flowed. Our best part was the ice cream van, a good old-fashioned 99 with a flake! It was a brilliant time had and we hope to join in with another one soon, weather permitting. Thank you for a lovely time. Would recommend this home for your loved one.
Thank you for taking the time to review Woodchurch House and for your fantastic five-star review. Your kind words about our staff are incredibly invaluable to us, and we will be sure to pass on the positive feedback. Knowing we have got things right for you and your father will be motivational for the team, who are always keen to hear feedback. Warmest wishes from us all.
My mum was so well cared for at Woodchurch House. The staff in all departments are amazing. They make you feel so welcome and part of the Woodchurch family. Nothing is ever too much. We very much enjoyed the BBQ that was put on for residents and relatives, it was a fantastic day. The food and entertainment were out of this world. Well done, Woodchurch House.
Thank you for taking the time to review Woodchurch House. We are delighted to hear your lovely feedback about our committed and dedicated teams, who try to provide an exceptional level of care on a daily basis. Thank you again for your comments, I will be sure to pass this on to the rest of the team. Warmest wishes from Woodchurch House.
My mum came to Woodchurch House in January 2022 following a spell in the hospital. Mum was very much underweight and dehydrated on admission and was so very unwell. The nurses and the staff have worked incredibly hard and have supported, a huge weight increase via the dietician and the care of the staff. As a family, we cannot thank you enough for the care, dedication and effort. My mum is so happy and although she always said, do not put me in a care home, ever!, she actually loves it. Thank you to everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to review Woodchurch House in Ashford and for your amazing 5-star review. We would like to thank you for your kind words regarding the care your mother has received since being a member of our loving care community. We understand that moving a loved one into care can...
I have visited Woodchurch House on several occasions to visit my friend. On every occasion, the home has been clean, fresh and light. All of the staff have been friendly, kind and helpful. There is a very warm atmosphere. On 18/08/2022, they held a BBQ for friends and family of residents. Such a happy day for all. Woodchurch House provides many activities for the residents with so much thought for a fun day. An excellent home for reassurance and care.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from residents' friends feeling that their friend is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your friend with the best possible care and we look forward to seeing you again. The BBQ was indeed a great day for all that attended, the ice cream van was my tipping point.
I am so glad we chose Woodchurch House for Mum. Her room is bright, spacious and kept beautifully clean by the cheerful cleaners. All staff, from management to carers, have taken time to really get to know Mum, finding out about her interests and her likes and dislikes. This really helped during the slightly tricky settling in period. Knowing that I can make contact with the nurses at any time of the day or night is so reassuring. When I had a couple of minor niggles, I found the manager to be very approachable and proactive in resolving them quickly. It has been a period of adjustment for us all as a family, but knowing that Mum is safe, well looked after and cared for, has made it easier. I don't hesitate to recommend Woodchurch House and can't thank all of the staff enough.
My partner has been at Woodchurch Nursing Home for nearly a year. On my visits to her, she is always happy and well cared for. Her room is spacious and always clean and tidy, as is the rest of the home I have seen. To be honest, my partner, due to her dementia can be a little difficult to look after but the staff at Woodchurch House are (and are continuing) to provide an unsurpassed level of care, thus relieving me of any doubts or worries. This, of course, makes my "new" life a lot easier. Outside of visits, I can contact the home at any time and even speak to my partner directly, so communication is not a problem. The staff on the ground floor are excellent as are the staff on the first floor where my partner is, I have no hesitation in recommending Woodchurch House Nursing Home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 June 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
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