Woodlands Care Home

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We at Woodlands Care Home offer residential care in the market town of Driffield, providing a welcoming home for older people and adults living with a range of needs across the East Riding of Yorkshire. Our focus is on creating a place where residents feel settled, safe, and genuinely cared for.

Set within the familiar surroundings of Driffield, our home benefits from the calm pace and community feel of this well loved Yorkshire town. Residents enjoy an environment designed to feel homely rather than clinical, with comfortable communal areas for socialising, quieter spaces for reflection, and rooms that residents can personalise with their own belongings and treasured keepsakes. The setting encourages a gentle daily rhythm, whether that involves joining others for a chat over tea, spending time with visiting family, or simply enjoying a peaceful moment.

Our specialisms reflect the varied needs of the people who choose to make Woodlands their home. We support older people who require assistance with daily living, alongside residents living with dementia, those managing mental health conditions, and younger adults who benefit from a supportive residential setting. We also welcome respite guests, offering short term stays that can provide a valuable break for family carers or a period of recovery and reassurance for the individual. In practice, this breadth of care means our team is experienced in adapting to each resident as a whole person, recognising that dignity, routine, familiarity, and kindness matter just as much as practical support. Families can expect open conversation about their loved one's care, involvement in decisions, and a willingness to listen when circumstances change.

The Care Quality Commission has rated Woodlands Care Home as Requires Improvement overall at its most recent inspection, with the Caring domain rated Good. We understand that families researching a home want an honest picture, and we believe the Good rating for Caring reflects the warmth and compassion residents experience day to day. The Requires Improvement findings in other areas highlight where continued focus and development are needed, and we take that responsibility seriously as part of our ongoing commitment to raising standards across every aspect of life at the home.

If you are considering care for someone you love, we warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and arrange a visit. Choosing a care home is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to help you feel informed, reassured, and confident every step of the way.

Common questions about Woodlands Care Home

Where is Woodlands Care Home located?

Woodlands Care Home is a residential care home in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 6PB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Woodlands Care Home provide?

Woodlands Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Woodlands Care Home's CQC rating?

Woodlands Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 6 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Woodlands Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Woodlands Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Woodlands Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Woodlands Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Woodlands Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Woodlands Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Woodlands Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Woodlands Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Woodlands Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Woodlands Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 6 July 2019
  • Report published: 6 July 2019

Overall: Requires Improvement

  • Safe: Requires Improvement
  • Effective: Requires Improvement
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Requires Improvement
  • Well-led: Requires Improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside

Woodlands Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Woodlands Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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