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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.
All staff are hard working in what they do. The rooms are all clean and well-maintained. The residents are all clean and tidy. Woodlands is very welcoming, all staff are really helpful, nothing is too much trouble and it is a pleasure to visit my mother at Woodlands.
All staff are hard working in what they do. The rooms are all clean and well-maintained. The residents are all clean and tidy. Woodlands is very welcoming, all staff are really helpful, nothing is too much trouble and it is a pleasure to visit my mother at Woodlands.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Woodlands Care Home! We are pleased you find both the rooms and the residents clean and tidy. We have a great team at Woodlands Care Home and it's lovely to hear that you find them hardworking, welcoming and helpful. We love having you visit your mother and look forward to seeing you soon! Kind regards.
I have been visiting my friend every week for the last three months. It's very clean and tidy. The food is excellent, the staff are very helpful and friendly. No smell of urine. You get your own room with an en-suite and a TV. My friend has settled in very well. I was amazed by the care home. I...
I have been visiting my friend every week for the last three months. It's very clean and tidy. The food is excellent, the staff are very helpful and friendly. No smell of urine. You get your own room with an en-suite and a TV. My friend has settled in very well. I was amazed by the care home. I would even stay here if I needed to. The staff here go above and beyond.
Thank you for your lovely review of Woodlands Care Home! It's great to know you are amazed with the care home. We're pleased that your friend has settled so well and is happy with their room and the food. Our team would be more than happy to welcome you in the future if you would like to stay! Kind regards, Clare.
Lovely home, and security is excellent but spacious areas. The bedroom is very clean and tidy. The team is all smiley, pleasant and happy to help.
Lovely home, and security is excellent but spacious areas. The bedroom is very clean and tidy. The team is all smiley, pleasant and happy to help.
Thank you for your lovely review of Woodlands Care Home, we're so glad you feel it's a lovely home! Our team are wonderful and love what they do, and are always there to help you if you need anything. Kind regards.
My dad is a resident and has been here for a few months. He has a lovely, clean, tidy, comfortable bedroom. The day room/lounge is lovely and colourful, with nice, comfortable chairs. The staff are amazing, friendly, approachable and caring for my dad's every need. Great atmosphere. Residents are...
My dad is a resident and has been here for a few months. He has a lovely, clean, tidy, comfortable bedroom. The day room/lounge is lovely and colourful, with nice, comfortable chairs. The staff are amazing, friendly, approachable and caring for my dad's every need. Great atmosphere. Residents are always clean and tidy. The staff are always celebrating any special event, encouraging residents and visitors to join in. I feel at ease knowing my dad is being properly cared for.
Thank you so much for your great review and 5-star rating! It's wonderful to read that you feel at ease knowing your dad is being properly cared for. That's hugely impactful and will help other care seekers to have confidence in choosing Woodlands as their loved one's home. With best wishes.
My gran was always adamant would not go in a home; however, after respite here, she chose to stay, and ever since she has been happier. The location and activities, etc are fantastic, but the main plus is the staff. They are always bubbly and friendly and nothing is ever too much. Great work and...
My gran was always adamant would not go in a home; however, after respite here, she chose to stay, and ever since she has been happier. The location and activities, etc are fantastic, but the main plus is the staff. They are always bubbly and friendly and nothing is ever too much. Great work and thank you.
What a fantastic review. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts, with best wishes.
My friend has been in four care homes to date. By far this is the best one for care and environment. My only concern is now it is summer there is no outside space for the residents at their disposal. Also I have not really seen much activity to keep them motivated and awake, I know my friend used...
My friend has been in four care homes to date. By far this is the best one for care and environment. My only concern is now it is summer there is no outside space for the residents at their disposal. Also I have not really seen much activity to keep them motivated and awake, I know my friend used to love watching singing and videos of the singers on the TV. Other than this it is the best.
Thank you for your review. Woodlands has a huge garden which can be accessed through the patio doors in both downstairs lounges. Maybe ask the team to show you where. There are 3 Activity team members so I'm not sure why you feel that there aren't sufficient activities. I have spoken to the Home...
Thank you for your review. Woodlands has a huge garden which can be accessed through the patio doors in both downstairs lounges. Maybe ask the team to show you where. There are 3 Activity team members so I'm not sure why you feel that there aren't sufficient activities. I have spoken to the Home and let them know your concerns. Having said all that, it's great that you think it is the best! With best wishes, Managing Director.
My eldest sister has very recently moved into the Woodlands. She is calm, content and well cared for. The staff are most attentive, kind and always available. Her bedroom is well-equipped and very welcoming. The care home is spotless. It feels very secure without it being oppressive. I feel sure my...
My eldest sister has very recently moved into the Woodlands. She is calm, content and well cared for. The staff are most attentive, kind and always available. Her bedroom is well-equipped and very welcoming. The care home is spotless. It feels very secure without it being oppressive. I feel sure my sister will be well looked after. Already the team are working on increasing her mobility. A hairdresser each week is a pleasurable bonus for her.
Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review and for our five-star rating. It's lovely to read how well your sister has settled and that you feel she is well looked after. With best wishes, Managing Director.
On entering the home, any staff you meet are always pleasant, all corridors are clutter-free and bedrooms clean and tidy. Odd jobs attended to quickly. I can only say the food is good, all meals enjoyed by my husband and there is a good variety. There are quite a few activities, plus an outing in...
On entering the home, any staff you meet are always pleasant, all corridors are clutter-free and bedrooms clean and tidy. Odd jobs attended to quickly. I can only say the food is good, all meals enjoyed by my husband and there is a good variety. There are quite a few activities, plus an outing in April my husband enjoyed. The care staff attend to their duties with a smile and take time to speak to residents. I admire their patience, they are altogether very efficient.
What a thoughtful review. Thank you so much for taking the time to submit it. It sounds as though your husband is being well looked after. With best wishes, Managing Director.
All the staff have been really great and supportive and nothing is too much trouble. They make the residents really feel like they are in their home environment. My dad rates the food as 'superb' and so that's a ten out of ten for him! Five stars, cannot fault anything.
All the staff have been really great and supportive and nothing is too much trouble. They make the residents really feel like they are in their home environment. My dad rates the food as 'superb' and so that's a ten out of ten for him! Five stars, cannot fault anything.
What a fantastic review and rating - thank you so much. I love that your dad rates the food as superb! It's really helpful for other care seekers to read about your experience. With best wishes, Managing Director.
Very welcoming from reception to carers. Information given as requested, with consent from family. All carers met have been friendly and caring towards residents. Room clean and well-presented.
Very welcoming from reception to carers. Information given as requested, with consent from family. All carers met have been friendly and caring towards residents. Room clean and well-presented.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and your 5 star review. With best wishes, Managing Director.
My mum has only recently moved into Woodlands Care Home. To put it quite simply, I cannot praise all the staff enough. It's a world away from her previous care home. Nothing is too much trouble if it's in the interests of Mum for that matter all our family. It is a beautiful home full of beautiful...
My mum has only recently moved into Woodlands Care Home. To put it quite simply, I cannot praise all the staff enough. It's a world away from her previous care home. Nothing is too much trouble if it's in the interests of Mum for that matter all our family. It is a beautiful home full of beautiful people. I hope Mum will have many happy years with them.
What a wonderful review. Thank you so much for sharing your experience of Woodlands. It's great to read how well things are going. With best wishes.
My relative has only been a resident for a few weeks, and first impressions are positive. It seems well-staffed, secure and clean. The lounge/dining area is not the best for visitors. The standard of care seems good and overall quite happy.
My relative has only been a resident for a few weeks, and first impressions are positive. It seems well-staffed, secure and clean. The lounge/dining area is not the best for visitors. The standard of care seems good and overall quite happy.
Thank you so much for your review. It's worth chatting with the team to find out what other areas of the home are used to enjoy visits with relatives, away from the lounge/dining room, with best wishes.
Treated with dignity. Friendly staff who are very helpful. Easy to talk to staff concerning health problems.
Treated with dignity. Friendly staff who are very helpful. Easy to talk to staff concerning health problems.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. With best wishes.
Mum has been a resident since 2016 and is very happy with the settled environment, fortunately, none of the other residents are aggressive or agitated at the moment so it's a calm environment. The costs have risen well above the rate of inflation year after year.
Mum has been a resident since 2016 and is very happy with the settled environment, fortunately, none of the other residents are aggressive or agitated at the moment so it's a calm environment. The costs have risen well above the rate of inflation year after year.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. The cost of care and fee setting is a big conversation but I believe we provide value for money. It's good to read that your mum is happy and settled. With best wishes.
Very helpful staff. Very organised and residents all seem happy.
Very helpful staff. Very organised and residents all seem happy.
What a great review. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. With best wishes.
My mother lived at The Woodlands for 11 months. My sister and I searched for months to find the right place. The Woodlands exceeded our expectations. She was well cared for by the staff who were excellent. Caring, kind and friendly. The care home is modern and beautiful, in lovely surroundings in...
My mother lived at The Woodlands for 11 months. My sister and I searched for months to find the right place. The Woodlands exceeded our expectations. She was well cared for by the staff who were excellent. Caring, kind and friendly. The care home is modern and beautiful, in lovely surroundings in a very nice area. I cannot thank The Woodlands enough for the way they looked after our mother.
What a wonderful review. It's lovely to read how well your mother was looked after. I'm sure she was well-loved by the team. Your description of the home and the care provided will go a long way to help other care seekers to feel reassured that if they move their loved one to Woodlands, they too,...
What a wonderful review. It's lovely to read how well your mother was looked after. I'm sure she was well-loved by the team. Your description of the home and the care provided will go a long way to help other care seekers to feel reassured that if they move their loved one to Woodlands, they too, will receive the same level of care. Great peace of mind for family members. With thanks and best wishes Managing Director.
Thank you!
Thank you!
It's great to read how happy both you and your granny are.
With best wishes, Honor Keatley
Managing Director
Since my mother-in-law has been at Woodlands, she is a lot happier. Mum keeps gaining weight which is brilliant. Mum's always clean and dressed well, her room is always spotless. I love seeing videos and pictures of Mum when we aren't here. Activities are brilliant. Overall, very pleased and happy...
Since my mother-in-law has been at Woodlands, she is a lot happier. Mum keeps gaining weight which is brilliant. Mum's always clean and dressed well, her room is always spotless. I love seeing videos and pictures of Mum when we aren't here. Activities are brilliant. Overall, very pleased and happy with Mum's care. Thank you all.
With best wishes,
Managing Director
Our experience of Woodlands Care Home has been very good, with Dad and Mum (now deceased) being cared for. We appreciated the phone contact where required.
Our experience of Woodlands Care Home has been very good, with Dad and Mum (now deceased) being cared for. We appreciated the phone contact where required.
With best wishes,
Managing Director
I have been amazed with the care and support my brother has received from those working at Woodlands Care Home. My brother is quite a character with significant care needs but the staff have managed all of this to a very high standard. The accommodation and gardens are very pleasant. Every member...
Many thanks to you all.
It's great to read how the team are having such a positive impact.
With best wishes,
Managing Director.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 November 2025Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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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
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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
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