Woodlands
Woodlands is a residential care home in London, Enfield (N13 4AB). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Woodlands
Woodlands is a residential care home in Enfield, London, caring for older people, including many residents living with dementia. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. As a residential setting our work is daily life supported well, with general practitioners, district nurses and other community professionals brought in when they are needed. The things that matter most here are unremarkable ones that take real discipline to sustain. Help with washing and dressing given without rushing and in a way that leaves dignity intact. Medication managed reliably. Food that people genuinely look forward to, with company at the table. Staff who notice when a resident is not quite themselves and act on it. For people living with dementia, familiarity carries most of the load, so we keep our staffing steady and the daily rhythm predictable, and we ask relatives for the details of a life that make conversation possible. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather put that plainly here than have someone find it elsewhere. There is an agreed plan covering the areas identified and we are working through it, and anyone considering us should ask us directly what has changed.
Care provided at Woodlands
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 24 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Woodlands
Where is Woodlands located?
Woodlands is a residential care home in London, Enfield, N13 4AB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Woodlands provide?
Woodlands is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Woodlands's CQC rating?
Woodlands is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 24 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Woodlands provide dementia care?
Yes. Woodlands supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Woodlands offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Woodlands offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Woodlands
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Woodlands is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Woodlands is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Woodlands offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Woodlands is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the London
Woodlands has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,150 to £1,500 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,250 to £1,650 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Woodlands. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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