Woodfalls Care Home

Woodfalls Care Home is a residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire (SP5 2LT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Woodfalls Care Home

Woodfalls is a residential care home near Salisbury supporting adults living with dementia, and we also welcome respite guests. Dementia care is what we do, and we have built the home around it. The building is calm, the layout is easy to understand, and the day has a shape that repeats reliably. Staff stay consistent so that faces are familiar, and we take our lead from the person rather than pulling them into our version of events. Correcting someone rarely helps and often distresses them. When a resident is unsettled we treat it as something with a cause. Pain, noise, tiredness, hunger, too much going on or a need that has not been understood are usually behind it, and finding the reason is the work rather than a distraction from it. Families are often our best source of information, since they know the history, the habits and the things that have always helped, and we would much rather ask them than guess. We also try hard to keep ordinary life going. Proper meals, a bit of garden, music that means something to the person, and conversation that follows their interests rather than ours. Respite stays are available and give family carers a genuine break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was good. If you would like to visit, please get in touch.

Care provided at Woodfalls Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Woodfalls Care Home

Where is Woodfalls Care Home located?

Woodfalls Care Home is a residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2LT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Woodfalls Care Home provide?

Woodfalls Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Woodfalls Care Home's CQC rating?

Woodfalls Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 January 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Woodfalls Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Woodfalls Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Woodfalls Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Woodfalls Care Home

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

Yes. Woodfalls Care Home 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. Woodfalls Care Home 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. Woodfalls Care Home 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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 West

Woodfalls Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Woodfalls Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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