Woodside Care Home

Whitfield Hill, Temple Ewell, Dover CT16 3BE
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8.8 34 Reviews
  • Woodside Care Home, Dover
Woodside Care Home in Dover provides dementia care for up to 30 residents. The house is arranged over three floors and all rooms have call bells and meet the current standards required.

Accommodation comprises of five double rooms for couples or for those wishing to share and twenty-two single rooms.

There are washing facilities in each room with toilets and bathrooms close by. The recent extension to the home has provided five single rooms that are able to offer en-suite facilities.

The communal rooms are large and enjoy panoramic views of the Kent countryside. There is a television lounge for those who favour the company, a quiet lounge and a music room where clients can enjoy listening to their favourite music.

Care Provided by Woodside Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Trisha King (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (38)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (17)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2021
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Woodside Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £925
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £925
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,000
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Woodside Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Woodside welcomes visitors at anytime, however if visiting after 9pm please call first.


  • Parking
  • Parking is available.


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8.8

Woodside Care Home has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.813) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Woodside Care Home has 34 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad has been at Woodside now for several months. During this time we have found the staff to be very friendly and caring. The home manager is very approachable, should I ever have any questions about Dads care she is always happy to discuss this with me. The home is currently having an extension
being built, which has created a bit of mess, but despite this the home is kept clean and tidy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum has been in need of full time care for quite a while and residential care is something I have been very reluctant to consider. But Mum is currently at Woodside and I was so impressed with the level of kindness and care I and my family have witnessed her receiving.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum stayed at Woodside for 3 weeks and as I guess is normal, she felt nervous and apprehensive when she first arrived, however, we did not need to worry ourselves for leaving mum "alone" in a new room, the staff are fantastic, helpful and always ready to help, assist and advise. Mum is at home now,
the stay was a respite period but on taking her back home, she is now beginning to think that this is where she would like to be, so watch this space.


Our thanks and gratitude to all at Woodside for there help and for taking care of mum.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident since June 2015. He initially found it hard to adjust but the management and staff made the difficult transition as smooth as possible. I cannot praise all the staff highly enough. Dad was provided with all his needs in a caring compassionate and safe environment. The staff
have a very good understanding of the demands of residents with dementia, which I am sure gives their care a premium edge. Dad celebrated his 90th birthday recently and when he returned after, we took him out for lunch and a nice surprise awaited him on his return, a party with entertainment. It really made his day.
We have always been made welcome when we visit and we are always asked if we would like a cup of tea or coffee. One of the most welcoming aspects of Woodside has been the peace of mind that their care has brought to us. They care about the wider family, not just the resident. This was most evident when my father passed away recently after a short illness. Thank you all at Woodside.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident since September 2017. The staff are attentive and genuinely caring. My father has advanced dementia and his complex needs are met consistently and to a high standard. The home environment is welcoming and the atmosphere is calm and relaxed. Management and staff really do
go the extra mile to welcome not just the resident but family involvement too. My father is treated with dignity and respect.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a year on - Mum has been at Woodside care home since August 2016. My two sisters and I each visit the care home weekly and are extremely pleased with the level of care our mum receives. Mum is not very sociable and keeps strange hours - but we are impressed with the level of attentiveness Mum receives.
As soon as we get there the care assistant will tell us where she is, they seem to know exactly where each of their residents are at any given moment. Even though Mum is not particularly sociable she still gets included in outings and enjoys these little trips out. Whenever my sisters or myself visit we are welcomed with a smile and never feel we are getting in the way. Very happy with Woodside care home, thank you to all the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Nurses are so kind and thoughtful. Very compassionate in their jobs. Plenty of facilities and room is always clean. Couldn't ask for a better service for my sister.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Residents are treated like kings and queens and are constantly asked if they are alright. All staff are familiar with resident's names which add a personal touch and ensures a homely atmosphere. Juice is always available in several locations and the tea trolley has regular outings. The food is good
with meals being varied but also of the traditional type favoured by the older generation. Visiting is allowed without an appointment and a warm welcome can always be guaranteed at the front door. The manager's door is always open to both residents and visitors.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very clean and well looked after. Staff are very nice and kind. Lots of love for the for the residents. When you arrive to visit, you are made to feel so welcome. I cannot fault anything.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident from February 2017 and still resides there, and I could not wish for a better place for him to live. They meet all his needs etc, the staff are very friendly and I could not wish for better people to look after him.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodside is a very pleasant and homely place, the staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble.
Dad seems settled and is looked after well. The home is a little dated but is in the process of being updated, the staff strive to maintain a homely, loving place.
I couldn't wish for better care
for dad.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are all kind and considerate and keep you well informed about the resident.
My husband has settled quite well considering he has vascular dementia.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother was at Woodside for over three years and has been very well looked after during that time. The home always has a warm and bright atmosphere and the team always very caring, creating a cosy and family feeling for residents and visitors. We have always been kept fully informed of her health
and any other issues, and had a good level of communication with the team, especially during our weekly visits. We are very grateful for the care provided and never had to worry, as we knew she was in in the safest of hands. I have nothing but praise for the very professional but compassionate way in which they cared for my mother, especially towards the end of her life when a high level of personal care was required.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother was always treated with respect and understanding during her time at Woodside. In the last weeks of her life, the carers showed her great compassion. The family visited day and night so could experience first hand the dedication and professionalism shown by everyone there. To say
a lovely family atmosphere is apparent sounds a cliché but is nevertheless true, as we were always made to feel very welcome. It was a great comfort to us that Mother looked on Woodside as her home. Our genuine thanks to you all.

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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.813)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.813) out of 10 for Woodside Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.938 for Woodside Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (45 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.938

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 3.875 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Woodside Care Home is based on 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.375

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 8 = 0.5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Dec 2024

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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