Woodeaves
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds22
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-03-08
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity58
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare42
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness52
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-03-08
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Requires Improvement at the March 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff training and competency, the quality and review of care plans, access to healthcare professionals including GPs, nutritional care, and how well the home uses evidence-based practice. No specific detail about what drove the Requires Improvement rating is available in the published summary. This is the only domain below Good and it has not been formally re-inspected since March 2021. The monitoring review of July 2023 did not trigger a reassessment, but that does not mean the issues identified have been fully resolved.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. This domain covers the warmth and kindness of staff interactions, whether residents are treated with dignity and respect, whether privacy is maintained, and whether people are supported to remain as independent as possible. No direct observations, resident quotes, or relative testimony are recorded in the published inspection summary. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed, but the lack of specific detail makes it difficult to assess the quality of daily interactions in depth.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. This domain assesses whether the home tailors care to individual needs, whether activities are meaningful and varied, whether people can maintain their identity and independence, and whether end-of-life care is well planned. No specific activity examples, individual care descriptions, or end-of-life care details are recorded in the published summary. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies some capacity to respond to the specific needs of residents living with dementia, but this is not elaborated in the available findings.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. The registered manager is named as Mrs Colleen Sharkey, and the home is run by The Taylor-Dening Partnership. A Good Well-led rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with governance, management visibility, and the overall culture of the home at the time of inspection. No specific observations about management style, staff culture, or accountability processes are recorded in the published summary. The inspection is now over four years old, and management stability since then is not documented in the available information.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside support for physical disabilities and general residential care for over-65s. They also offer respite stays for those needing temporary support. For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in creating routines that work for each individual. Staff understand the importance of maintaining family connections, which can be particularly meaningful for those with memory challenges. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Woodeaves scores in the moderate range, reflecting a Good overall rating across most domains but held back by a Requires Improvement in Effective, which covers training, care plans, healthcare, and food. The published inspection findings contain very limited specific detail, making it difficult to score confidently above the mid-range for any theme.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Woodeaves Residential Care Home on Park Road in Nantwich was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection in March 2021, with Good ratings in Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is a small, 22-bed service caring for older adults, including people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. The one area where inspectors were not satisfied was Effective, which covers training, care planning, healthcare coordination, and food. That rating of Requires Improvement is the most significant finding to understand before making a decision. The published inspection report offers very limited specific detail, which means it is difficult to assess the day-to-day experience of living here with confidence. The inspection took place over two years before the most recent monitoring review in July 2023, at which point no reassessment was triggered, but the Effective rating has not been formally re-inspected since 2021. Before visiting, ask the manager what specific improvements were made following the Requires Improvement finding, request to see the current training records for dementia care, and ask how often care plans are reviewed and whether families are involved in those reviews.
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In Their Own Words
How Woodeaves describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find real reassurance through tough times
Woodeaves Residential Care Home – Expert Care in Nantwich
When you're worried about a loved one's care, what matters most is knowing they're genuinely looked after. Woodeaves Residential Care Home in Nantwich has built trust with families through consistent, thoughtful support. The team here understands that good care extends beyond the basics — it's about keeping families connected and informed every step of the way.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside support for physical disabilities and general residential care for over-65s. They also offer respite stays for those needing temporary support.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in creating routines that work for each individual. Staff understand the importance of maintaining family connections, which can be particularly meaningful for those with memory challenges.
“Sometimes the smallest gestures — a quick update, a flexible visiting arrangement — make all the difference to worried families.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Woodeaves scores in the moderate range, reflecting a Good overall rating across most domains but held back by a Requires Improvement in Effective, which covers training, care plans, healthcare, and food. The published inspection findings contain very limited specific detail, making it difficult to score confidently above the mid-range for any theme.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Woodeaves Residential Care Home on Park Road in Nantwich was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection in March 2021, with Good ratings in Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is a small, 22-bed service caring for older adults, including people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. The one area where inspectors were not satisfied was Effective, which covers training, care planning, healthcare coordination, and food. That rating of Requires Improvement is the most significant finding to understand before making a decision. The published inspection report offers very limited specific detail, which means it is difficult to assess the day-to-day experience of living here with confidence. The inspection took place over two years before the most recent monitoring review in July 2023, at which point no reassessment was triggered, but the Effective rating has not been formally re-inspected since 2021. Before visiting, ask the manager what specific improvements were made following the Requires Improvement finding, request to see the current training records for dementia care, and ask how often care plans are reviewed and whether families are involved in those reviews.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Woodeaves measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Woodeaves describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find real reassurance through tough times
Woodeaves Residential Care Home – Expert Care in Nantwich
When you're worried about a loved one's care, what matters most is knowing they're genuinely looked after. Woodeaves Residential Care Home in Nantwich has built trust with families through consistent, thoughtful support. The team here understands that good care extends beyond the basics — it's about keeping families connected and informed every step of the way.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside support for physical disabilities and general residential care for over-65s. They also offer respite stays for those needing temporary support.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in creating routines that work for each individual. Staff understand the importance of maintaining family connections, which can be particularly meaningful for those with memory challenges.
Management & ethos
Families talk about staff who actually listen and respond when they call with questions or concerns. During recent challenging times, the team found creative ways to maintain family bonds — from video calls to carefully managed visits. Their approach to safety has given relatives confidence that both residents and visitors are properly protected.
“Sometimes the smallest gestures — a quick update, a flexible visiting arrangement — make all the difference to worried families.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
