Woodside Lodge

Woodside Lodge is a residential care home in Christchurch, Hampshire (BH23 8DB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Woodside Lodge

Woodside Lodge in Christchurch is a residential care home for older people who need help with daily living. We support people living with dementia and people with mental health needs, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. What we are aiming at is an ordinary life with the help that makes it possible. People keep their own hours and their own belongings, choose where and with whom to spend the day, and are helped with washing, dressing and moving about as privately and unhurriedly as we can manage. Meals are cooked here with real choice at each one, and the kitchen will usually make something particular if somebody fancies it. With dementia, knowing a person well is what makes the difference. We gather somebody's history with their family when they arrive and keep adding to it, so that staff respond to the person and not to a set of behaviours, and we keep the rhythm of the day predictable because that does more good than any amount of organised activity. Where somebody is managing a mental health condition we try to be steady and clear rather than unpredictable. We watch health carefully without turning the house into a clinic, involve the surgery and community teams early, and tell families what is happening rather than waiting to be asked. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall.

Care provided at Woodside Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Woodside Lodge

Where is Woodside Lodge located?

Woodside Lodge is a residential care home in Christchurch, Hampshire, BH23 8DB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Woodside Lodge provide?

Woodside Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Woodside Lodge's CQC rating?

Woodside Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 April 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Woodside Lodge provide dementia care?

Yes. Woodside Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Woodside Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Woodside Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Woodside Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Woodside Lodge 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. Woodside Lodge 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. Woodside Lodge 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. Woodside Lodge 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 South East

Woodside Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Woodside Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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