- Care home
Woodside Place
Assessment report published 30 October 2026
Contents
Ratings
Our view of the service
Inspection activity started on 24 August 2026 and finished on 6 October 2026. We visited the service on 27 August and 2 September 2026.
Woodside Place is a nursing home for up to 33 people. At the time of our assessment 11 people were using the service.
Woodside Place provided exceptionally person-centred care and support that consistently promoted people's independence, wellbeing and quality of life. People, relatives and professionals were overwhelmingly positive about the service and described staff as caring, knowledgeable and committed to achieving positive outcomes. The service demonstrated a clear focus on enabling people to achieve meaningful goals, take positive risks and maximise their potential. Strong leadership, an inclusive culture and effective partnership working ensured care remained responsive, innovative and focused on individual choice and control. Evidence gathered during the assessment demonstrated sustained positive outcomes for people and a culture that continually sought to improve the lives of those using the service.
People's experience of this service
People told us they felt safe, valued and respected at Woodside Place and consistently spoke positively about the staff who supported them. People described staff as kind, caring and approachable, and told us they were actively involved in decisions about their care and future goals. Many people spoke proudly about achievements they had made since moving to the service, including increased independence, developing new skills, accessing the community and planning holidays. Relatives told us the service gave them confidence that their family members were receiving high-quality care and support. Feedback demonstrated that people experienced a welcoming, inclusive environment where they were encouraged to pursue their interests, maintain relationships and live fulfilling lives.