Woodlands Care Home
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Hazledene Road
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
AB15 8FY
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £2,415.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Outstanding |
Meet The Manager
Lesley Stewart is Home Manager at Woodlands Care Home.
Lesley has worked with the company since 2021 as manager of their flagship home in Edinburgh and has now transferred to join the team at Woodlands. As a qualified nurse, Lesley’s main clinical background is the Intensive care unit at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and latterly as a Specialist Peritoneal Dialysis nurse. On a personal level, Lesley lived in Italy for 20 years and loves cooking Italian dishes, having now moved from Edinburgh, she looks forward to walking her two dogs and seeing more of Aberdeen.
Woodlands Care Home is a brand new purpose-built care facility situated in the residential area of Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen. Surrounded by tranquil open green spaces and only 15 minutes from Aberdeen City Centre, our residents will truly be able to experience the best of both worlds. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to offer exceptional levels of Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite Care, as well as a plethora of luxury facilities.
Woodlands Care Home is the first new luxury care home in Aberdeen for over 10 years. The home is spacious with floor to ceiling windows throughout which provides a light and airy feel. Small community living is a highlight of the home. The abundance of communal space allows for emotional wellness, increased social interaction and life enrichment. Residents on the ground floor will have their own private garden courtesy of our extensive grounds.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, Emergency Care, End of Life, High Dependency, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Electronic Medication Management, Injection. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Crohns, Crohn's Disease, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Mixed Dementias, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We've taken the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of residents, such as following all IPC measures. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Scotland | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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Our purpose-built care facility was created to provide an exceptional living environment for our residents here at Woodlands Care Home. With our all-inclusive, luxury facilities, our aim is to support the varying interests and hobbies of our future residents. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Cinema, Hairdressers, Library, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
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| Woodlands-Brochure.pdf |
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| Description |
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Our modern bedrooms at Woodlands have been tastefully decorated and feature a private en-suite bathroom and all the modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, fast Wi-Fi, and nurse call systems. Our bedrooms exude comfort, and residents can add any personal touches to help the room feel more like their own. We want nothing more than for Woodlands to feel like a home-away-from-home for our residents, a place where they feel relaxed, safe, and excited to welcome family and friends. Each of our suites have been decorated beautifully and designed to offer maximum comfort with a modern yet homely feel. Every suite has been well-furnished with flat screen televisions, desks, armchairs, and profiling beds. Our ground floor bedrooms boast their own private gardens and patio for the epitome of luxury. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 81 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 81 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,415.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,415.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,415.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,415.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,415.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Aberdeen City |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Café
Lounge/Diner
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A la Carte
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
Pass by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
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Our staff will go to great lengths to keep our residents active and engaged each and every day. Our weekly activities programme produced by our Activity Coordinators will be varied and inclusive, enabling everyone to experience life their way. We are thrilled to provide opportunities that allow our future residents to pursue their hobbies and passions, no matter what they might be. We believe that every resident should have the opportunity to lead a rich and active lifestyle. Our Activities Coordinators will work with residents to gain an understanding on the range of interests and hobbies in order to provide suitable activities and ensure everyone is satisfied. We recognise the importance of encouraging our residents to live an active and social lifestyle. With an activities room and dedicated coordinators, our weekly programme will offer a variety of stimulating activities and entertainment such as playing games, baking, dancing, singing and day trips out into the local community and Aberdeen’s city centre. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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To be discussed with the Home Manager |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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Hazledene Road
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
AB15 8FY
Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Scotland
Autumna uses the Care Inspectorate's combined grading data which combines information from their new quality framework evaluations and their previous quality inspection methodology. If no recent rating has been awarded, an older rating from a previous inspection will be displayed.
| Category | Rating |
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| Overall | Outstanding |
| Wellbeing | Outstanding |
| Care and Support | Outstanding |
| Environment | Outstanding |
| Staff | Outstanding |
| Management | Outstanding |
| Read More | https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/care-services?detail=CS2022000280 |
| Report Published | 4th March 2026 |
| Registration Date | 16th September 2022 |
| Transport |
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| Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Garden Centre, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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