Woodend Care Home
Woodend Care Home is a nursing home in Altrincham, Trafford (WA14 4QU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Woodend Care Home
Woodend Care Home is a nursing home in Altrincham. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support younger adults whose health needs require qualified nursing. Short respite stays are available for people who need care for a defined period rather than permanently. Having nurses on duty at all hours means clinical needs are met here, without repeated journeys elsewhere, and it means changes in someone's health are usually noticed early. But nursing is only part of what a home has to get right. The rest is the ordinary business of living: a cup of tea made the way you like it, your own furniture and photographs around you, quiet when you want quiet, and company when you want company. Where someone is living with dementia, we keep routines predictable and familiar faces in place. We spend time learning about a person's life before they came to us, because knowing about someone's work, family and habits is often the most practical tool we have on a difficult afternoon. Families are welcome throughout the day and their knowledge is treated as part of the care plan, not as an aside. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep asking residents and relatives what could be better, and we would rather hear a complaint early than a resentment later. If you are considering nursing care in the Altrincham area, please come and see us.
Care provided at Woodend Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Woodend Care Home
Where is Woodend Care Home located?
Woodend Care Home is a nursing home in Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 4QU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Woodend Care Home provide?
Woodend Care Home 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 Woodend Care Home's CQC rating?
Woodend 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 21 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Woodend Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Woodend Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Woodend Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Woodend Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Woodend Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Woodend 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. Woodend 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. Woodend 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?
Yes. Yes. Woodend Care Home 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 North West
Woodend Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Woodend Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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