
We have found the care staff to be very friendly and diligent in their care for mumN P(Son of Resident/Service User)

Woodland Manor Care Home is exceptional.L M(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

My father is very happy here.P G(Son of Resident/Service User)

We have found the care staff to be very friendly and diligent in their care for mumN P(Son of Resident/Service User)

Woodland Manor Care Home is exceptional.L M(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

My father is very happy here.P G(Son of Resident/Service User)

Woodland Manor is situated in the charming village of Chalfont St Peter, set in beautifully landscaped gardens where residents can enjoy plenty of outdoor space. Providing expert residential, dementia, nursing and respite care 24 hours a day, the home supports individuals with wide-ranging needs.
There is an excellent choice of activities to keep mind and body active courtesy of a dedicated activities and wellbeing team, and a minibus ensures residents...
Care Provided by Woodland Manor Care Home
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 64 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The home provides person-centred residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as respite stays for those seeking a short-term break or convalescence care following illness or surgery.
Their Weekly Fee rate is dependent on the type of room you choose to reside in and will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. This assessment helps them to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that they are able to meet those care needs.
For those requiring nursing care, you may be eligible for Funded Nursing Care (FNC). If awarded, this contribution will be deducted from your weekly fee.
Please call them to discuss availability and arrange a visit.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodland Manor Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodland Manor Care Home 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
- Porthaven Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cristian Grosav(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time.
Parking
- Ample parking available on site.
Woodland Manor Care Home Reviews (150)
Woodland Manor Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodland Manor Care Home has 150 reviews.
My wife often says to me "How nice it is at Woodland Manor and how friendly everyone is".
My aunt was diagnosed with vascular dementia at 80. She tried care at home but could not bear the intrusion or the loss of control. She tried three Homes over two years. The third found her impossible. Then, at her most angry and bruised, she moved to Woodland Manor Care Home (WMCH). Her distress manifested itself in more difficult behaviour. WM demonstrated exceptional patience from the start. When one idea did not work, other imaginative, practical suggestions were made. She began to believe the carer around her that would dress her extra-nicely, or read poems with her, or take her for a coffee, or tell her “you look fabulous” or just talk and listen. She became at last secure. Specifics? lovely rooms and a sense of space. The division into four areas gives a sense of a closer community but there is a buzz when everyone gets together. Activities are varied, flexible and never cancelled because just one person turns up. Management is kind, wise and courteous. Families are thoughtfully supported. They made her happy.
My mother has been well looked after and comfortable here since the home opened. This could not be true without the caring staff and management.
This was my first experience of staying in a care home. I found all the staff to be friendly, courteous and very professional in their duties. I would be happy to return to Woodland Manor. Thank you.
I have consistently found the staff in every department to be efficient and most caring. Any little problem is solved efficiently with great empathy.
I believe my cousin regards Woodlands as his home and is very happy there.
An excellently run care home which is staffed by the most caring folk who have patience with the residents and the utmost concern for their wellbeing. Communication with relatives is excellent and the whole place is spotlessly clean. Activities are plentiful and there is always a cheerful attitude no matter what issues present themselves. My only criticism would be that perhaps daily menus should be more traditional and basic.
Kind and caring staff. My dad enjoyed lots of laughs with the care team. Excellent food. Staff went overboard with support. When my father passed away the staff formed a "guard of honour" as he left the home for the last time. The Head of care came to support us at his funeral and I will be forever in their debt. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Thank you for such kind words. I will pass your thoughts on to the team so that they know what a wonderful job they do. It was our privilege and pleasure to look after your Father. With warmest thoughts from everyone here.
My husband has Alzheimer's. I cannot emphasise enough how happy I am with his care and treatment.
Excellent facilities, my father felt very safe and happy during his stay. Management visible by nursing staff and administration, to a high level. Nursing staff at all levels that cared for my father demonstrated a great deal of empathy, kindness and compassion. My father's stay was three weeks and it was very clear he was very settled. I would definitely use Woodland Manor again.
I always feel welcome and understood, ie my needs as a carer! Home is a warm, comfortable, relaxed, well engaged and furnished. Nice pictures in communal areas. Lots of smiling staff around, all of whom seem to know my husband and to manage him well - better than I can! I feel I can ask for help and guidance, can express how I see things.
The nursing and care staff have been excellent in dealing with the many challenges of my husbands advancing Alzheimer's illness and I am very grateful for the kindness and support I have received in the 2 1/2 years my husband has been resident in Woodland Manor.
The general atmosphere is welcoming in all respects.
My son and I are very happy about my husband's respite care.
Communication with Woodlands has been excellent, the management are proactive at keeping the family involved and informed. As a family, we are very pleased with the care and consideration given to my mother.
Woodlands is new, clean and fresh with excellent facilities and activities. It would be nicer if the beds were 3/4 size rather than single.
On the first visit, there was no one on reception - for security, we would rather have seen the desk manned.
My husband was a resident at Woodland Manor for over two years until he passed away in July 2018. While they did have staffing problems due to the lack of public transport locally, I found the care to be of the highest standard. With a new manager in place, I feel the home will see even more improvement.
Lovely facilities, which also caters for visitors.
Dad was extremely well looked after in his time at Woodland Manor. Staff were polite and attentive at all times and also made visitors very welcome. Perhaps a system to take residents for mini-walks (15 mins) outside daily could be considered? Thank you for taking such good care of Dad
There are some helpful, competent staff at Woodlands but with a permanent manager very rarely at Woodlands and Porthaven's management failing to be accountable this is now a very unhappy care home!
We are very happy with Woodland Manor, where my Mother has been well looked after in a warm and welcoming community. She has been given friendship and understanding by patient carers, and the nursing care team have always been excellent too. Wonderful garden/coffee bar to spend time in/see visitors.
My wife who suffers from Lewy Body Dementia has now been a resident of Woodland Manor Care Home for almost a year. In my opinion, the staff continue to be kind and attentive and truly caring in every respect. I am conscious that a recent CQC review of Woodland Manor has been far from satisfactory, but I have to say that I have never found any of their adverse comments applicable to my wife's situation. Her overall treatment has always been such that I would never hesitate to recommend this Care Home to anyone requiring residential care and attention.
Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience of our home - my fantastic team will be grateful to receive your praise. Best wishes
The cleanliness was exceptional and much appreciated. I feel stronger and more positive. Thank you to all concerned.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 October 2020Good
- CaringRequires improvement
- 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 (18) & Events (1)
- 27 Jul 2026
As we all share a passion for nature here at Woodland Manor, we decided to plan visits to different garden centres across the local area. This month, we visited the...
- 14 Jul 2026
We are thrilled to announce that we have been named a Top 10 Medium Provider by later life care platform Lottie. Lottie's winners are selected based on a robust, data-driven...
- 26 Jun 2026
Our volunteers consistently work hard in our garden every Wednesday afternoon. However, this month, we took the opportunity to thank them with some refreshments and hold a catch-up meeting. During...
- 23 Aug 2026Organiser: Woodland Manor Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (14)
- 14 Jul 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
- 01 Jan 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Woodland Manor Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

Hello, my name is Cristian Grozav, and I am the Home Manager here at Woodland Manor.
I am a highly motivated and compassionate individual with over 9 years of experience in the healthcare sector. I have dedicated my career to enhancing the quality of life of residents in my care and ensuring the smooth operation of the care facilities I manage. My expertise lies in managing day-to-day operations, leading a diverse team and implementing best practices to provide exceptional care and support for our residents and their loved ones.
In 2014 I began working as a healthcare assistant whilst waiting for my nursing registration, and I advanced through various roles within the company, demonstrating consistent dedication and acquiring new skills at each level.
By utilising my own experience, qualifications and personal dedication, I aim to ensure that every resident living at Woodland Manor receives the highest standard of care and enjoys living in a safe, supportive and enriching environment.

Hello, my name is Carmen, and I am the Client Services Manager here at Woodland Manor.
I was born and raised in Rome but have lived in the UK for over 20 years. I am adept at adapting to different situations, people and cultures due to my experiences working and living abroad and in multicultural environments.
I am a highly enthusiastic person who promotes a person-centred approach, starting from a family's initial visit. Teamwork is also very important to me as it reflects a collaborative and supportive approach to achieving a common goal, which is contributing to the overall well-being of our residents.
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