Woodlands House

Woodlands House is a nursing home in London, Merton (SW19 2HJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Woodlands House

Woodlands House provides nursing care in Merton for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia. We also offer planned respite stays. Having qualified nurses on site at all hours means health needs can be watched and managed as they change rather than dealt with as emergencies, and it means people can usually stay here with staff who know them instead of moving back and forth to hospital. For people approaching the end of their lives, it means comfort, dignity and family around them. Nursing alone would not make this a good place to live, so we work hard at the rest of it. Residents choose when to get up and how to spend their time, meals are meant to be enjoyed rather than administered, and relatives are welcome whenever they want to come. We would far rather somebody dropped in unannounced than felt they needed an appointment to see their own mother. For residents living with dementia we keep the day familiar and unhurried, because rushing somebody creates distress that takes much longer to settle than the time it saves, and we work with what a person can still do rather than treating the diagnosis as the whole story. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep asking residents and families how we are doing, and the critical answers get the most attention.

Care provided at Woodlands House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Woodlands House

Where is Woodlands House located?

Woodlands House is a nursing home in London, Merton, SW19 2HJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Woodlands House provide?

Woodlands House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Woodlands House's CQC rating?

Woodlands House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Woodlands House provide dementia care?

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

Does Woodlands House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Woodlands House

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

Yes. Woodlands House 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. Woodlands House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Woodlands House 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?

Yes. Yes. Woodlands House supports younger adults as well as older people.

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 House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Woodlands House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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