Woodlands Residential Care Home

50 High Street, Earith, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3PP

01487841404

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

16 December 2017

Provider

Woodlands Residential Care Home (Cambridgeshire) Limited

Beds

28 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 25 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 20 are the same and 2 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodDec 2015
GoodDec 2017

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 Residential Care Home (Cambridgeshire) Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 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 Residential Care Home

Woodlands is a 28-bed residential care home situated on High Street in Earith, a village in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. It received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in December 2017.

The home is operated by Woodlands Residential Care Home (Cambridgeshire) Limited. Earith is a rural location with road access to nearby towns and services. The home's smaller size means residents may benefit from a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities.

As a residential care home, it provides personal care and support for individuals who require assistance with daily living but do not need nursing-level medical care.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Woodlands Residential Care Home, 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 Residential Care Home, 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 Residential Care Home'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