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61 Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 7AD
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20 January 2026
Mum moved into Woodlea Care Home at the end of her life. Only 2 weeks early she was given poor prognosis. She had been fit and healthy prior to a short illness. In hospital she was comforted by the nurse call bell, and this was her reason for choosing care home instead of care at home. The staff at
Woodlea were kind, respectful and gentle with her. She was fortunate to go to the garden centre on a trip with them, despite being very poorly and deteriorated but respected her wishes to go as she knew this might be her last time. In her final days the District Nurses were aiming and fully part of the team at Woodlea. We are so very grateful to you.
20 January 2026
My father entered Woodlea at the end of March 2025 with Parkinson's Dementia. Initially he struggled to understand why he was there and was regularly disorientated. Staff have worked closely with us his family to monitor his behaviour and feedback to external medical professionals.Together we have
adjusted his medication and tried to keep as 'old routines' as possible in order to help him settle. We have been allowed to fill his room with photographs and professions and even furniture from his old house to keep the feeling of familiarly. He also enjoys regular visitors from local friends and outings to keep his old life going where possible.
21 November 2025
I cannot recommend Woodlea highly enough. After visiting many care homes, the moment we were shown around by Emma and met Lydia, we knew we'd finally found the right place for my mum to spend the final chapter of her life. As we got to know the team, it became clear how special you all are - caring,
compassionate, and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure residents and families felt comfortable and supported. The food was excellent and thoughtfully tailored to her needs, while the entertainment and special events brought laughter and cherished memories. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for the kindness, dignity, and warmth you showed my mum and our family. You made her final days peaceful and meaningful, and for that we will always be truly grateful.With sincere thanks and appreciation. Adrian, Joanne & Ciaran
13 March 2025
The staff are excellent, so caring and really go the extra mile.
The food is superb and they will always try their best to accommodate.
They are always professional and really easy to talk to.
Rooms are clean and large.
21 May 2024
My grandma has been in Woodlea since the start of this year. She was worried about the change but very quickly adapted and found a new lease in life thanks to all the staff. She feels very much cared for. She loves the food, entertainment and praises the laundry staff for their excellent work. There
is lots of thought, care, attention and detail throughout by all the staff. Thank you Woodlea.
02 May 2024
I have been in Woodlea Care Home for just over a year and my experience has been good. All of the staff are very caring, my only concern is the wheelchair access to the back garden. I think it could be made easier than it is. Thank you.
29 April 2024
The care my mother has received at Woodlea has been excellent. Staff are caring, kind and extremely helpful. Well-being of residents of uppermost, including stimulation as well as care. Activities occur most days and the atmosphere is always happy and pleasant. Visitors are made to feel welcome. It
is a pleasure to visit my mother at Woodlea. The friendly atmosphere to residents and visitors is the reason I rate Woodlea as excellent.
26 April 2024
Mum arrived at Woodlea as a respite resident while we were on holiday. My sister and I were immediately pleased with the way she settled in and made friends. The carers were really attentive and made sure she had everything she needed and administered her medications when she needed them. She's now
decided to stay permanently and is happy, stimulated and cared for. Food is cooked on-site, varied and delicious.
22 April 2024
We come to visit our brother every week and find the staff super friendly, brother could not ask for better care, every one of the staff is so helpful and caring would recommend anyone to come here, we can swear by it.
19 April 2024
I am happy with the care at the home, the staff are attentive, pleasant and willing to help. Listen to requests and views. Good relationships with residents.
17 April 2024
All the carers, cleaners and kitchen staff are so friendly, helpful and caring! The manager and the assistant manager are always there to discuss any concerns about my mother's health and are so understanding and helpful. Nothing is too much for them. I am confident she is looked after. The rooms
are pleasant. Two lounges and a dining room are large and comfy. Always clean and nice smelling! Meals excellent!
15 April 2024
The staff are very kind and caring. They go over and above their duties, very friendly with all who visit and people they take care of. There is always something to do and they take residents all over, including going for meals at pub.
18 June 2023
I can recommend Woodlea Care Home as the staff have been very caring according to my friend resident there. This resident is very happy with most things and especially enjoys the activities and the food, but most of all they feel safe. I recently had a concern about their bed linen not being changed
for three weeks and it was dealt with promptly thank goodness.
During the last episode of a lockdown, the communication was not always clearly explained so hopefully would be better, if there's a next time.
16 June 2023
My Mother has been a resident of Woodlea for 6.5 years.
The standard of care I feel is exceptional. Any problems/issues are looked into and dealt with promptly. Staff are always approachable.
If there are any concerns relating to Mum I am informed swiftly and updated regularly. There are good
activities arranged should residents wish to join in.
Trips out are also arranged periodically.
The food is good with usually a choice each day.
24 April 2023
I have recommended Woodlea care home to everyone I have spoken to. I found the house to be very well kept and the care staff were very caring and supportive of the resents. I was very happy that my friend was being cared for there, as it was being recommended by residents who lived there.
Sadly the
resident I was friends with passed away in December 2022 and I was asked by the only surviving son to manage his mother's estate.
With the son's agreement, I donated an electrically operated standing recliner in January 2023, so the residents could benefit from it as I felt the care staff/ home looked after my friend so well.
While I was there I asked the manager if I could have the belongings of my late friend as I was dealing with her estate. She told me she would contact the social worker and safeguarding teams to see if she could pass them on, and would get back to me. I never heard from her until I managed to get her on the phone on 3rd April 2023. Please keep people informed!
13 February 2023
My brother-in-law was in Woodlea Care Home for one year and the care, love and attention he received were superb. He was not always easy with the staff but they understood it was his dementia that caused this and were wonderful to him. The staff here are first-class. Food was delicious. I have
nothing but praise for this home.
05 September 2022
Thank you to the manager and to all your staff for the wonderful care you give to my special mum. Thank you.
12 February 2020
My father has been at Woodlea since June 2019. We moved him from Wakefield to be nearer family and we couldn't have picked a nicer home. The staff and management are brilliant, warm and friendly to family. We can rest knowing he is safe, secure and well-fed. He loves where he is and we are happy.
01 October 2019
The care given by the staff here is beyond reproach. They are loving, kind, compassionate and helpful. Above and beyond the call of duty to residents and their families. Kitchen staff, cleaners, carers and managers all have the best interest of the resident and their families in their hearts.
01 February 2019
My mothers care is excellent. She is clean and tidy at all times. SHe is happy there is always someone checking on her and other residents. They do things to occupy them on a regular basis.
Latest Reviews for Woodlea Care Home
20 January 2026
Mum moved into Woodlea Care Home at the end of her life. Only 2 weeks early she was given poor prognosis. She had been fit and healthy prior to a short illness. In hospital she was comforted by the nurse call bell, and this was her reason for choosing care home instead of care at home. The staff at
Woodlea were kind, respectful and gentle with her. She was fortunate to go to the garden centre on a trip with them, despite being very poorly and deteriorated but respected her wishes to go as she knew this might be her last time. In her final days the District Nurses were aiming and fully part of the team at Woodlea. We are so very grateful to you.
20 January 2026
My father entered Woodlea at the end of March 2025 with Parkinson's Dementia. Initially he struggled to understand why he was there and was regularly disorientated. Staff have worked closely with us his family to monitor his behaviour and feedback to external medical professionals.Together we have
adjusted his medication and tried to keep as 'old routines' as possible in order to help him settle. We have been allowed to fill his room with photographs and professions and even furniture from his old house to keep the feeling of familiarly. He also enjoys regular visitors from local friends and outings to keep his old life going where possible.
21 November 2025
I cannot recommend Woodlea highly enough. After visiting many care homes, the moment we were shown around by Emma and met Lydia, we knew we'd finally found the right place for my mum to spend the final chapter of her life. As we got to know the team, it became clear how special you all are - caring,
compassionate, and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure residents and families felt comfortable and supported. The food was excellent and thoughtfully tailored to her needs, while the entertainment and special events brought laughter and cherished memories. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for the kindness, dignity, and warmth you showed my mum and our family. You made her final days peaceful and meaningful, and for that we will always be truly grateful.With sincere thanks and appreciation. Adrian, Joanne & Ciaran
13 March 2025
The staff are excellent, so caring and really go the extra mile.
The food is superb and they will always try their best to accommodate.
They are always professional and really easy to talk to.
Rooms are clean and large.
21 May 2024
My grandma has been in Woodlea since the start of this year. She was worried about the change but very quickly adapted and found a new lease in life thanks to all the staff. She feels very much cared for. She loves the food, entertainment and praises the laundry staff for their excellent work. There
is lots of thought, care, attention and detail throughout by all the staff. Thank you Woodlea.
02 May 2024
I have been in Woodlea Care Home for just over a year and my experience has been good. All of the staff are very caring, my only concern is the wheelchair access to the back garden. I think it could be made easier than it is. Thank you.
29 April 2024
The care my mother has received at Woodlea has been excellent. Staff are caring, kind and extremely helpful. Well-being of residents of uppermost, including stimulation as well as care. Activities occur most days and the atmosphere is always happy and pleasant. Visitors are made to feel welcome. It
is a pleasure to visit my mother at Woodlea. The friendly atmosphere to residents and visitors is the reason I rate Woodlea as excellent.
26 April 2024
Mum arrived at Woodlea as a respite resident while we were on holiday. My sister and I were immediately pleased with the way she settled in and made friends. The carers were really attentive and made sure she had everything she needed and administered her medications when she needed them. She's now
decided to stay permanently and is happy, stimulated and cared for. Food is cooked on-site, varied and delicious.
22 April 2024
We come to visit our brother every week and find the staff super friendly, brother could not ask for better care, every one of the staff is so helpful and caring would recommend anyone to come here, we can swear by it.
19 April 2024
I am happy with the care at the home, the staff are attentive, pleasant and willing to help. Listen to requests and views. Good relationships with residents.
17 April 2024
All the carers, cleaners and kitchen staff are so friendly, helpful and caring! The manager and the assistant manager are always there to discuss any concerns about my mother's health and are so understanding and helpful. Nothing is too much for them. I am confident she is looked after. The rooms
are pleasant. Two lounges and a dining room are large and comfy. Always clean and nice smelling! Meals excellent!
15 April 2024
The staff are very kind and caring. They go over and above their duties, very friendly with all who visit and people they take care of. There is always something to do and they take residents all over, including going for meals at pub.
18 June 2023
I can recommend Woodlea Care Home as the staff have been very caring according to my friend resident there. This resident is very happy with most things and especially enjoys the activities and the food, but most of all they feel safe. I recently had a concern about their bed linen not being changed
for three weeks and it was dealt with promptly thank goodness.
During the last episode of a lockdown, the communication was not always clearly explained so hopefully would be better, if there's a next time.
16 June 2023
My Mother has been a resident of Woodlea for 6.5 years.
The standard of care I feel is exceptional. Any problems/issues are looked into and dealt with promptly. Staff are always approachable.
If there are any concerns relating to Mum I am informed swiftly and updated regularly. There are good
activities arranged should residents wish to join in.
Trips out are also arranged periodically.
The food is good with usually a choice each day.
24 April 2023
I have recommended Woodlea care home to everyone I have spoken to. I found the house to be very well kept and the care staff were very caring and supportive of the resents. I was very happy that my friend was being cared for there, as it was being recommended by residents who lived there.
Sadly the
resident I was friends with passed away in December 2022 and I was asked by the only surviving son to manage his mother's estate.
With the son's agreement, I donated an electrically operated standing recliner in January 2023, so the residents could benefit from it as I felt the care staff/ home looked after my friend so well.
While I was there I asked the manager if I could have the belongings of my late friend as I was dealing with her estate. She told me she would contact the social worker and safeguarding teams to see if she could pass them on, and would get back to me. I never heard from her until I managed to get her on the phone on 3rd April 2023. Please keep people informed!
13 February 2023
My brother-in-law was in Woodlea Care Home for one year and the care, love and attention he received were superb. He was not always easy with the staff but they understood it was his dementia that caused this and were wonderful to him. The staff here are first-class. Food was delicious. I have
nothing but praise for this home.
05 September 2022
Thank you to the manager and to all your staff for the wonderful care you give to my special mum. Thank you.
12 February 2020
My father has been at Woodlea since June 2019. We moved him from Wakefield to be nearer family and we couldn't have picked a nicer home. The staff and management are brilliant, warm and friendly to family. We can rest knowing he is safe, secure and well-fed. He loves where he is and we are happy.
01 October 2019
The care given by the staff here is beyond reproach. They are loving, kind, compassionate and helpful. Above and beyond the call of duty to residents and their families. Kitchen staff, cleaners, carers and managers all have the best interest of the resident and their families in their hearts.
01 February 2019
My mothers care is excellent. She is clean and tidy at all times. SHe is happy there is always someone checking on her and other residents. They do things to occupy them on a regular basis.