Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies
Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO3 3SP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies
Woodlands is a residential care home in Colchester for older ladies, and we also welcome respite guests. Being a home for women shapes the place in ways that are hard to put on paper but easy to feel when you walk in. It is quieter than some homes, conversation flows easily, and a lot of our residents say they feel more comfortable and more themselves here than they expected to. We run the house at the pace of the people living in it. Mornings are flexible, meals are proper meals, and residents choose how they spend their days, in company or on their own as they prefer. Staff learn people's histories, their families, their working lives and the things they still care about, because good care depends on knowing a person rather than a set of needs. Moving into a care home usually follows a loss of some kind, often a house lived in for decades. We take time over settling in, we arrange rooms with people's own furniture and pictures where we can, and we do not expect anyone to feel at home by the second week. Respite guests receive exactly what permanent residents receive. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was good. If you would like to look round, please get in touch and come and see us on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 7 December 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies
Where is Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies located?
Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO3 3SP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies provide?
Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies's CQC rating?
Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies 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 Residential Home for Ladies 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 Residential Home for Ladies 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 East
Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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