Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home

Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home is a nursing home in Luton, Central Bedfordshire (LU1 4BJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home

Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home is a nursing home in Luton, offering both residential and nursing care. We support older people, residents living with dementia, residents who have a learning disability, autistic residents, residents with physical disabilities and residents with visual or hearing impairment, and we provide respite stays for shorter periods. Having qualified nurses alongside our care staff means a resident whose health becomes more complex does not have to move on elsewhere. We work closely with doctors, district nurses and therapists when someone's condition changes, and clinical care is given with the same regard for dignity and privacy as every other part of the day. Because our residents differ so widely, we plan support one person at a time. We ask about history, family, work, faith and food, and we build the day from those answers rather than from the rota. Dementia care shapes much of what we do, so we keep the day familiar and offer reassurance rather than correction when someone is unsettled. For residents with sensory loss we adapt how we communicate and how shared spaces are arranged so that nobody is left out. Families are part of life here and are welcome to be as involved as they wish. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and we hold ourselves to it in the small details residents actually notice.

Care provided at Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home

Where is Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home located?

Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home is a nursing home in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4BJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home provide?

Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Woodside Nursing and Residential 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 12 January 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home

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

Yes. Woodside Nursing and Residential 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?

Yes. Yes. Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Woodside Nursing and Residential 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?

No. Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home 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

Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

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

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