Woodlands NH

Middlewood Road, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1SH

01625461556

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

4 September 2018

Provider

Woodlands NH Ltd

Beds

80 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 42 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 25 are the same and 15 are lower.

41 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

GoodApr 2015
GoodSept 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Woodlands NH Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 NH

Woodlands is an 80-bed nursing home located on Middlewood Road in Poynton, a town in Stockport, Cheshire. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. As a nursing facility, it offers medical and clinical support alongside residential care.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in September 2018. Woodlands is operated by Woodlands NH Ltd and is situated within Cheshire East, in the North West region. The size and range of specialisms suggest the home accommodates a diverse resident population with varying care needs and support requirements.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Woodlands NH, 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 NH, 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 NH'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