Woodbine Manor Care Home
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 beds29
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-09-15
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 & dignity55
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-09-15
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Woodbine Manor was rated Good for effectiveness at its March 2021 inspection. The inspection text does not describe the content of care plans, frequency of GP access, dementia training programmes, or food provision in any specific detail. The home lists dementia as a registered specialism, which implies some structured approach to dementia-specific care, but what that looks like in practice is not described in the available summary. No information is available about how families are included in care planning or how often plans are reviewed.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its March 2021 inspection. The available inspection summary does not include direct observations of staff-resident interactions, quotes from residents or relatives about how they are treated, or descriptions of how dignity and privacy are upheld in practice. Staff warmth and compassion are the themes families weight most heavily in DCC review data — 57.3% and 55.2% respectively — making the absence of specific evidence here the most significant gap in the available information. The rating itself is a positive baseline.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its March 2021 inspection. The inspection summary does not describe the activities programme, how activities are tailored to individuals with dementia, or whether one-to-one engagement is available for residents who cannot join group sessions. No information is available about outdoor access, end-of-life care planning, or how the home responds to individual complaints and preferences. The Good rating suggests inspectors found adequate evidence of responsiveness, but the detail is not available in the summary text.Is the home well-led?
Woodbine Manor was rated Good for leadership at its March 2021 inspection and had previously improved from a Requires Improvement rating, suggesting the management team successfully addressed earlier shortcomings. A named registered manager (Ms Danguole Bilidaite) and nominated individual are recorded. The July 2023 review found no evidence to trigger reassessment. The inspection summary does not describe the manager's day-to-day visibility, staff culture, how the home handles complaints, or how governance systems operate in practice. The improvement trajectory is the strongest available positive signal about leadership quality.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. Their approach appears particularly focused on encouraging engagement through activities and social interaction. Some families have witnessed their relatives with dementia becoming more communicative and engaged after moving to Woodbine Manor. The structured activities programme seems to help certain residents reconnect with daily life in meaningful ways. 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
Woodbine Manor holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, representing a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement status, but the inspection text available contains very limited specific detail — meaning families should treat this as a baseline and ask targeted questions on any visit.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Woodbine Manor Care Home, a 29-bed residential home in Bognor Regis specialising in dementia care for adults over 65, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent full inspection in March 2021. A regulatory review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The most notable positive signal is the home's trajectory: it previously held a Requires Improvement rating and has since improved to Good across the board, which suggests that the management team identified problems and addressed them — a meaningful indicator of a home that is capable of self-reflection and change. However, the inspection summary available to us contains very little specific detail about what life is actually like inside Woodbine Manor day-to-day. We have no direct observations about how staff interact with residents, what the food is like, how activities are run, or how the environment supports people with dementia. The last full inspection is now over three years old, which adds further uncertainty. Before making a decision, we strongly recommend an unannounced or at least informal visit at a quieter time of day — mid-afternoon or early evening — to see how staff interact with residents when they are not expecting scrutiny. Specifically, ask: 'How many permanent members of staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and what is your policy on agency staff?'
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In Their Own Words
How Woodbine Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia residents find renewed engagement in daily life
Residential home in Bognor Regis: True Peace of Mind
For families watching a loved one withdraw into dementia, seeing them reconnect with life can feel almost miraculous. Woodbine Manor Care Home in Bognor Regis focuses on dementia care, creating an environment where some residents have shown remarkable improvements in communication and appetite. As with any care decision, visiting to assess whether the home suits your loved one's specific needs remains essential.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. Their approach appears particularly focused on encouraging engagement through activities and social interaction.
Some families have witnessed their relatives with dementia becoming more communicative and engaged after moving to Woodbine Manor. The structured activities programme seems to help certain residents reconnect with daily life in meaningful ways.
“Every person's care journey is unique, and what works wonderfully for one resident may not suit another.”
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
Woodbine Manor holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, representing a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement status, but the inspection text available contains very limited specific detail — meaning families should treat this as a baseline and ask targeted questions on any visit.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Woodbine Manor Care Home, a 29-bed residential home in Bognor Regis specialising in dementia care for adults over 65, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent full inspection in March 2021. A regulatory review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The most notable positive signal is the home's trajectory: it previously held a Requires Improvement rating and has since improved to Good across the board, which suggests that the management team identified problems and addressed them — a meaningful indicator of a home that is capable of self-reflection and change. However, the inspection summary available to us contains very little specific detail about what life is actually like inside Woodbine Manor day-to-day. We have no direct observations about how staff interact with residents, what the food is like, how activities are run, or how the environment supports people with dementia. The last full inspection is now over three years old, which adds further uncertainty. Before making a decision, we strongly recommend an unannounced or at least informal visit at a quieter time of day — mid-afternoon or early evening — to see how staff interact with residents when they are not expecting scrutiny. Specifically, ask: 'How many permanent members of staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and what is your policy on agency staff?'
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Woodbine Manor Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Woodbine Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia residents find renewed engagement in daily life
Residential home in Bognor Regis: True Peace of Mind
For families watching a loved one withdraw into dementia, seeing them reconnect with life can feel almost miraculous. Woodbine Manor Care Home in Bognor Regis focuses on dementia care, creating an environment where some residents have shown remarkable improvements in communication and appetite. As with any care decision, visiting to assess whether the home suits your loved one's specific needs remains essential.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. Their approach appears particularly focused on encouraging engagement through activities and social interaction.
Some families have witnessed their relatives with dementia becoming more communicative and engaged after moving to Woodbine Manor. The structured activities programme seems to help certain residents reconnect with daily life in meaningful ways.
“Every person's care journey is unique, and what works wonderfully for one resident may not suit another.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
