England

WoodlandsHampshire

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Rated:OutstandingResidential

Woodlands

174-178 Reading Road South, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 6AE

01252613880

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 March 2021

Provider

Woodlands & Hill Brow Limited

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 32 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 30 are lower.

22 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

OutstandingNov 2016
OutstandingAug 2019

Rated Outstanding at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Woodlands & Hill Brow Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding and 2 Good.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Woodlands

Woodlands is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing care for older people. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent observations of the home.

Woodlands accommodates up to 40 older people, including those living with dementia, in one adapted building. At inspection, 30 residents were living there. The home has implemented robust safety measures including a 14-day isolation period for new admissions and whole-home COVID-19 testing for residents and daily testing for staff.

Risk assessments have been completed for all aspects of care and support, including COVID-19-related risks, with individual assessments also in place for staff based on their health needs. The home has installed handwashing stations outside the building for staff and visitors, and visitors complete health forms with temperature checks upon arrival.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 April 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenActivities ProgrammeDining Room

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GU52 6AE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 9 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 March 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Woodlands's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Woodlands, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Woodlands, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Woodlands's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees