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The care home has looked closely at what it takes to live a good life with dementia and staff are determined to share their expertise with everyone who comes to live at the home.
Residents can bring their own furniture for their room and will consider any request for...
Its care staff have completed a range of training from induction and mandatory training to more specialist individual and/or small group coaching.
The care home has looked closely at what it takes to live a good life with dementia and staff are determined to share their expertise with everyone who comes to live at the home.
Residents can bring their own furniture for their room and will consider any request for a pet to live within the home. Residents are encouraged to receive visitors at any time. If it’s during mealtimes then the staff can make arrangements for you to have a meal with your visitor in your room.
Together the home cooked food and the busy activity programme ensures that residents enjoy the best of days. Special events and meals are planned for residents and families throughout the year, with friends and family welcome to book a table in the dining room for either breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The lovely rooms are a variety of sizes, some with en-suites. It would encourage anyone moving to Woodlands Care Home to bring in items to personalise your room, bringing in a touch of homes. Some of the rooms have garden views, others have sea views but whichever room you choose I’m sure you will be very happy with.
There’s plenty going on in this home and staff actively encourage residents to continue with lifelong hobbies and interests, whatever they might be. Or alternatively, residents might enjoy trying a new interesting activity.
Whichever or both, the care team as well as the activity team are happy to promote, encourage and attend any activity to ensure that residents have fun and fulfilment in their lives. The aim is to promote stimulation for mind and body as well as general wellbeing.
Any new ideas for recreational activities are welcome! A regular newsletter produced for both residents and their family's keep’s everyone in touch with what is going on at Woodlands Care Home.
Care Provided by Woodlands Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Final fees are subject to assessment of the potential resident, the size of the room offered and the facilities needed / available.
Additional services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and excursions are not included in the standard weekly fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Woodlands Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Woodlands 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Victoria Hutchinson (Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Visiting
- Contact with relatives and friends is fundamental to their resident’s health and well-being and visits are encouraged. There are no restrictions or booking requirements to visit Woodlands Care Home; however different rules apply should there be a Covid-19 outbreak, and they ask to not visit during ‘protected mealtimes’ unless is a part of the essential caregiver role.
Parking
- Woodlands Care Home has a private car park with ample parking, including disabled parking bays, for people visiting the Home. There is no charge to use the cark park.
Woodlands Care Home Reviews (87)
Woodlands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodlands Care Home has 87 reviews.
Today we watched how a resident was cared for after a fall. This just shows how you care for your resident in a care compassionate way.
Today we watched how a resident was cared for after a fall. This just shows how you care for your resident in a care compassionate way.
Thank you for your very kind review at Woodlands resident safety and response is paramount.
We cannot thank the team at Woodlands Care Home enough for the incredible love and kindness they show to our relative from the moment she arrived, every single staff member has treated her with absolute dignity patience, and warmth. The home itself is spotlessly clean , the food is also excellent...
We cannot thank the team at Woodlands Care Home enough for the incredible love and kindness they show to our relative from the moment she arrived, every single staff member has treated her with absolute dignity patience, and warmth. The home itself is spotlessly clean , the food is also excellent with fresh, varied meals cooked daily. It has brought our family immense peace of mind to know she is in such safe professional hands. They truly go above and beyond every single day and we highly recommend them .
Thank you for your very kind review, we are so glad you have peace of mind.
Would like to thank the staff for all the help and reassurance when settling in our family member here .All staff are friendly and welcoming creating a positive , safe environment for the residents.They go above and beyond to ensure all care needs are met ,we have seen a massive difference in our...
Would like to thank the staff for all the help and reassurance when settling in our family member here .All staff are friendly and welcoming creating a positive , safe environment for the residents.They go above and beyond to ensure all care needs are met ,we have seen a massive difference in our family member who is now happy and content in their new home .They have nutritional meals and have noticed our family member is a lot happier with their food choices here .A high standard of cleanliness throughout the care home .We are happy we chose this care home in such a difficult time it has helped so much. The garden is beautiful our family members favourite part especially the roses a reminder from their own home a joy for them to see making it feel like home .
Thank you for taking the time to give us this wonderful review. I am so glad your loved one as settled in so quickly and they love the garden and they feel like they are at home.
Care for my Mother is excellent, staff are always approachable and keep you informed of any issues or concerns they have related to your families care. The care home is always clean and well managed..
Care for my Mother is excellent, staff are always approachable and keep you informed of any issues or concerns they have related to your families care. The care home is always clean and well managed..
Thank you for your kind review, it is a pleasure taking care of your mum
My mum stayed here for 2 weeks respite care after she had been incredibly poorly, 4 weeks in hospital. We were going on holiday and needed somewhere we felt safe leaving her. When she arrived straight from hospital she was almost immobile and not eating. The transformation in just 2 weeks was...
My mum stayed here for 2 weeks respite care after she had been incredibly poorly, 4 weeks in hospital. We were going on holiday and needed somewhere we felt safe leaving her. When she arrived straight from hospital she was almost immobile and not eating. The transformation in just 2 weeks was incredible! When we took he rhome shw was eating 3 meals a day and walking well with a zimmer. Cannot thank the staff enough! Everyone at Woodlands is committed to providing 1st class care for the residents.
Thank you for your kind words. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support tailored to individual needs. It is heartening to hear about your mum's progress and we appreciate your trust in us during this time.
All is fab.
All is fab.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this 5 star review
Our brother was moved to the Woodlands a few weeks ago. As a family, we were concerned about how he would feel after nearly 3 years in another home, but after visiting him in the new home for the past few weeks, our fears have gone away. The staff have all been first class, very friendly and...
Our brother was moved to the Woodlands a few weeks ago. As a family, we were concerned about how he would feel after nearly 3 years in another home, but after visiting him in the new home for the past few weeks, our fears have gone away. The staff have all been first class, very friendly and professional. The home is very clean and beautifully decorated. We were all made to feel very welcome by everyone who worked at the wonderful place.
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your brother is settling in well and that you feel welcomed by our team. Our commitment to providing high-quality care and support is at the heart of what we do.
Excellent. Pleased to visit my friend who is settling into the home very well!
Excellent. Pleased to visit my friend who is settling into the home very well!
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your friend is settling in well. Our focus is on providing high-quality care and support to ensure every resident feels at home.
Our brother was moved from a care home where he had spent the last 2 1/2 years. As a family we were worried about the move, how he would be. But he's very settled. The staff are really nice and as a family we feel very at ease with them all. The Woodlands is lovely, the whole place is lovely.
Our brother was moved from a care home where he had spent the last 2 1/2 years. As a family we were worried about the move, how he would be. But he's very settled. The staff are really nice and as a family we feel very at ease with them all. The Woodlands is lovely, the whole place is lovely.
I am so glad to hear that your brother settled in very well, thank you for taking the time to review the home, wishing you many happy years.
I always find my visits a happy experience.
I always find my visits a happy experience.
Thank you for taking time to review the home, we are glad you enjoy your visits.
Vernon
Vernon
It is an absolute pleasure having you both in the home, so glad you can go home and have that well deserved break and be content, look forward to your next respite.
I honestly cannot speak highly enough about the team at Woodlands. My mum found it really difficult to settle at first and her behaviour at times was quite challenging, but the team have worked so hard at ensuring she felt safe, cared for and accepted and showed so much compassion. She now knows...
I honestly cannot speak highly enough about the team at Woodlands. My mum found it really difficult to settle at first and her behaviour at times was quite challenging, but the team have worked so hard at ensuring she felt safe, cared for and accepted and showed so much compassion. She now knows this is home and is really happy there. My dad has now recently moved to the home too. His dementia, especially the hallucinations he experiences, are more difficult to manage. However the team are committed to ensuring Dad feels supported, comfortable and wanted. They continually adjust their approach to supporting him depending on his needs at the time. They have been fantastic. They also recognise me as a carer, and always ask about my wellbeing too which I really appreciate. Thank you for all you do, you are incredible people with a heart of gold xx
Thank you for your lovely review, it is an absolute pleasure and privilege to care for your mum and dad. We think of our residents family too and welcome everyone with open arms, my door is always open.
My mum has only been in residence for 6 months but she has settled very well. All staff are friendly and accommodating. We feel that mum is well looked after which make us feel at ease knowing this.
My mum has only been in residence for 6 months but she has settled very well. All staff are friendly and accommodating. We feel that mum is well looked after which make us feel at ease knowing this.
Thank you for taking the time to review Woodlands, I am so glad that mum has settled in well.
My friend & I visit Margaret a lovely lady who has dementia. She was always very active & also helped many other people. We have known Margaret from church & she also lived near us. She always has a lovely smile when we visit. We took photos last week of church, the choir, and many others. She knew...
My friend & I visit Margaret a lovely lady who has dementia. She was always very active & also helped many other people. We have known Margaret from church & she also lived near us. She always has a lovely smile when we visit. We took photos last week of church, the choir, and many others. She knew many of them & of course its a pleasure to visit & all the lovely helpful staff.
I am so glad you enjoy your visits to Woodlands and find the team helpful, thank you for your review.
The home's layout, divided into smaller areas, felt far more like a family home than a hospital - warm, welcoming and comforting from...
The home's layout, divided into smaller areas, felt far more like a family home than a hospital - warm, welcoming and comforting from the start. Every member of staff, day and night, was exceptional. They truly took the time to get to know my dad as a person. We'll always treasure memories of coffees by the caravan in the garden and a sunny sports day filled with laughter. The team closest to him were incredibly organised, understanding and deeply compassionate in their care. During his final week, the end-of-life care was handled so thoughtfully and professionally. We were supported both emotionally and practically, with a bed provided in his room and countless gentle check-ins from staff who had come to know and care about him. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to highly recommend Woodlands
Thank you for your very kind review. I am so pleased we could support you at the most difficult time. The Woodlands team are so caring, and it does feel like a home from home.
My sister-in-law has been treated with care, now walking again with zimmer frame and is being taken to the toilet. Whenever I go to see her she looks happy and has banter with the carers.
All the reception staff are welcoming.
My sister-in-law has been treated with care, now walking again with zimmer frame and is being taken to the toilet. Whenever I go to see her she looks happy and has banter with the carers.
All the reception staff are welcoming.
Thank you for your kind review. I am glad you find the home warm and welcoming.
Woodlands is the best! Our mum has been a resident for almost 2 years on Daisy Hill. The care mum has received from the team has been top notch. Lisa/ Jayne/ Kate and all of the staff have shown mum such patience and affection during the last few years. Although our mum can't communicate well...
Woodlands is the best! Our mum has been a resident for almost 2 years on Daisy Hill. The care mum has received from the team has been top notch. Lisa/ Jayne/ Kate and all of the staff have shown mum such patience and affection during the last few years. Although our mum can't communicate well anymore, she can still say I love you, and we know this is because she feels safe and well looked after at Woodlands. Her bedroom is always clean and tidy, clothes washed and hair done. Thank you team - we will always be grateful for the kind hearted and professional culture you have created at Woodlands.
My partner had a stroke in January 25 at this time he went to hospital and I was told he would not survive the weekend, but he proved them wrong and after 2 weeks he returned to Woodlands. However he was not eating and drinking, he was reviewed by a Paramedic from the GP surgery who was excellent...
My partner had a stroke in January 25 at this time he went to hospital and I was told he would not survive the weekend, but he proved them wrong and after 2 weeks he returned to Woodlands. However he was not eating and drinking, he was reviewed by a Paramedic from the GP surgery who was excellent with T and myself, she said she was not ready to give up on him yet , and with the care and determination of her and the staff on his unit his recover is unbelievable, his mobility is still poor and he still had thickener in his fluid , he as been revisited by SALT and is now on level 6 diet, he is back to the character he was before, I can't thank them enough,
Woodlands Care Home cannot be faulted. My sister has been a resident there for several years and her care has been excellent. All the members of the Woodlands team treat her and other residents with absolute care and respect. They are genuinely concerned to ensure all her needs are met. They keep...
Relatives' concerns are dealt with immediately. There are regular meetings where they are free to air any concerns. Policy is often modified as a result of relatives' observations and they are kept informed about any changes. The warmth of the welcome at reception is a true reflection of the Woodlands atmosphere. I would recommend it unreservedly to anybody seeking a suitable home for a loved one.
Thank you for your comments about your experiences at Woodlands Care Home. Our residents' wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you are so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our...
Thank you for your comments about your experiences at Woodlands Care Home. Our residents' wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you are so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised. I will pass these comments on to the staff. Take care & have a wonderful day!
My mum has been living at Woodlands dementia Care Home for about 18 months now. She is very settled and very well cared for. The staff are excellent, very professional as well as friendly and approachable. All mums' needs are anticipated and met well. We are very happy with how mum is looked after...
My mum has been living at Woodlands dementia Care Home for about 18 months now. She is very settled and very well cared for. The staff are excellent, very professional as well as friendly and approachable. All mums' needs are anticipated and met well. We are very happy with how mum is looked after day to day. The food is excellent, the unit is well manned with trained staff, and led by experienced dementia trained staff who are very approachable and supportive, giving regular feedback and reviews.
Thank you for your very kind review. I am pleased that you are happy with Woodlands Care Home. All the staff work incredibly hard and approach training with enthusiasm, which shows in the day-to-day care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 November 2025Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 27 Aug 2026
Woodlands Care Home stepped back in time for its Harbour Fest celebrations with a fantastic 1950s-themed event filled with music, games and plenty of fun. Residents and the team embraced...
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Woodlands Care Home.
Meet the Team (3)

Hi, my name is Vicky. I am the Registered Manager at Woodlands Care Home.
I have been the Manager here since June 2022, although I have worked at...
Hi, my name is Vicky. I am the Registered Manager at Woodlands Care Home.
I have been the Manager here since June 2022, although I have worked at Woodlands Care Home since 2015, working my way up the levels from a carer to team leader, then deputy manager for 4 years before becoming Registered manager.
I absolutely love my job at Woodlands Care Home and pride myself on knowing every one of our residents, and I have good relationships with the families of our residents.
I have a brilliant team of staff who all give 100% to their roles.
I believe everyone should be treated as an individual, and we fully promote person-centred care. I feel I am very approachable to staff and visitors, which is reflected in the reviews we receive.

Hi, my name is Emma, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Woodlands Care Home

Hi, my name is Justine, and I am the Administrator here at Woodlands Care Home
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands Care Home
What types of Care is Woodlands Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Woodlands Care Home have?
There are 55 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Woodlands Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Woodlands Care Home to the centre of Bolton?
4.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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