Review from Gordon T (Husband of Resident) published on 26 July 2019
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I have spoken to many relatives during the last three and a half years. Without exception, they rate general nursing, end of life care, dementia care as placing Woodlands MHA in top echelons of care homes.
The attention to residents dignity, food preferences and cleanliness (both household and laundry)

has been amazing.

Reply from Michelle Bell, Home Manager at Woodlands Care Home

It has been a great pleasure to care for your relative over the past three and a half years and we thank you for the excellent review that I will pass on to the Woodlands Team who work together for our residents comfort and well-being.

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Review from Andrew P (Son of Resident) published on 26 July 2019
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In our opinion, Woodlands is by far the best care home in the area. The staff are excellent and very caring. The food is always a good standard the music therapy on a Thursday had been very well received.

Reply from Michelle Bell, Home Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you for your excellent review and feedback to the whole team at Woodlands. Music is very important to our residents and I will pass on your observations regarding this.

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Review from Jenny Y (Wife of Resident) published on 24 April 2019
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My husband was welcomed onto Beeches Unit in early December 2017. He died peacefully during his sleep on 1 March 2019. He was always treated with love, care and dignity by all the nursing staff. All our family was made welcome on every visit - we became part of the Woodland's Christian family. We could

not have wished for a more caring and compassionate environment for our loved one. Friendships were forged between carers and the whole family. We cannot speak too highly of the way in which his quality of life was maintained until the end. All our friends commented on the loving and caring environment within Woodlands, which is a credit to both nursing staff and management.

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Review from Maurice P (Son of Resident) published on 11 December 2018
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My Mother received excellent care during her stay at Woodlands. Her Dementia was quite advanced and the team were always sensitive to her needs. There were sometimes not enough carers around and they had minimal time to sit with Mum. Sadly the food also could have been better. Sandwiches are an easy

option overused.

Reply from Michelle Bell, Home Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback; if you would like to discuss this in more detail please contact the home and ask to speak with me directly. It's through open and honest feedback that we strive to continually improve our services for older people.

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Review from Penny P (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2018
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I would definitely recommend Woodlands Care Centre. It is a very special place with very special staff who showed love and understanding to my mother. Always treating her with dignity, consideration and much kindness. This extended to myself and my family too. I can never thank them all enough.

Reply from Michelle Bell, Home Manager at Woodlands Care Home

Thank you for the lovely comments, the team at Woodlands work as one to provide person-centred care to our residents. It's very important to us that we have a good relationship with family members too. Thank you for working so positively with us.

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Review from Adrian P (Grandson of Resident) published on 5 October 2018
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Woodlands is a warm, clean, welcoming and caring environment. The staff clearly care for the residents and the care and consideration they provide seems exemplary.

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Review from Hugh C (Son of Resident) published on 26 June 2018
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My mother always appears well cared for and happy. I can't ask for more. The staff are always interested in their clients and the clients' relatives.

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Review from Michael S (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2018
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My Mother was accepted as a resident on November 2nd, 2017. She had been in hospital after largely being independent. She died on 17th April 2018 but Woodlands was a comfortable, caring and homely place for her to spend the last 6 months of her life. She became increasingly dependant on the love and

care of nursing staff and carers. The staff were professional but also became friends. They always took the necessary time to be with her and see to her various needs. We can not speak too highly of the way in which they maintained her quality of life, until the end.

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Review from Elaine D (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2018
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All excellent.

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Review from Jean L (Niece of Resident) published on 7 May 2018
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Admission of my aunt to Woodlands took a while to finalise through no fault of their own, but during this time the staff showed patience and understanding when dealing with my many queries. I felt reassured that my decision to accept the room on offer was the best for my aunt.
When she was finally

admitted, the care shown to her and even to ourselves, was beyond our expectations and Woodlands soon felt like home. We were kept informed of any changes, no matter how small, and this enhanced our confidence in the staff at all levels. A happy place, we felt.

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Review from Linda R (Sister of Resident) published on 16 March 2018
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Our opinion of Woodlands care home at Poynton is exemplary.
My brother ended the last days of his life, never having been cared for so well and was at his happiest for years.
Treated with compassion and dignity by all members of staff, my brother was happy until the final days of his life.
I cannot

express my gratitude to management and staff.

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Review from Tony G (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2018
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Empathetic, caring nursing team.
Professional management team.
Responsive to our concerns.

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Review from Tony S (Son of Resident) published on 9 November 2017
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I cannot praise Woodlands Care Centre highly enough. The centre care for my father in his final years. I was enormously impressed by the genuine care shown by all staff from management through to nursing staff. The diligence and record keeping is outstanding providing assurance that your relative is

received the very highest standards of care 24/7 and 345 days a year. I would recommend to anyone considering a care home placement.

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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2017
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My father has found a new home full of happy caring people that always sort my father's needs which include full nursing. He is blind and deaf and 95 years old. I have been looking after my father for the last two years so it means a lot to see him safe with people that care day and night. I can now

visit and have the relationship I want knowing he is safe and happy.

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Review from John B (Son of Resident) published on 13 September 2017
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Woodlands has provided professional and helpful care facilities over the past few years. The staff in all departments have worked together to achieve a very good end of life care for my mother.

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Review from Charlotte B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 September 2017
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I was extremely happy with the care and kindness given to my mother during the last few weeks of her life at Woodlands. It was so nice to visit her there and to see how well she was being looked after. The staff were all very pleasant. I could not have hoped for more.

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Review from Louise W (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 August 2017
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My mother was a resident at Woodlands Care Centre for 18 months and since passed away. I decided to become a volunteer as I had established a good relationship with staff, residents and families and the home have been so caring and compassionate with myself, my mother and families. I felt I wanted to

give some care, support and kindness back to the home which had supported me over the time my mum was a resident. My mum was a Christian and she enjoyed the church services, sing-a-long and dances. The staff are exceptional people, dedicated, hardworking and go the extra mile to move the home to the wonderful place it is.

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Review from Elizabeth Philomena H (Sister of Resident) published on 22 August 2017
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When I knew my sister had to go into a care home, I was very concerned knowing she was always against this.
It took her a few weeks to settle in but your carers were so helpful and understanding that it was amazing how happy she has become. Also, your social activities are a great help but most of

all your staff are like family to her.

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Review from Debra H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2017
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I am very happy with Woodlands Care Centre. Dad is happy and well cared for. Recently enjoyed a trip out which he particularly benefitted from.

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Review from Nevil L (Regular Volunteer) published on 2 August 2017
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My wife was a resident for 4 years until she passed away last June. I have been a volunteer for 4 years and volunteer most days. I feel that it is an excellent care home and have had no concerns over my wife's care whilst she was in the home. Since becoming a volunteer, which I enjoy very much, it has

become a major part of my life. I still see that the care is of a very high standard. I am provided with a lunch which I look forward to. I help out with activities which include playing my saxophone to residents, trips out, baking demonstrations, slide shows, archery talk and demonstration, sing-a-long and I produce the newsletter.

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