Woodbury 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 beds60
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-12-05
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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
Visitors describe a real community feeling at Woodbury Manor, where events bring everyone together and create moments of genuine connection. Family members feel included in the daily life of the home, not just as visitors but as part of the extended community.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-12-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain is rated Good. This covers care planning, dementia training, healthcare access, and food. Dementia is listed as a specialism of the home, meaning inspectors will have considered whether the home's practices reflect the needs of people living with dementia. No specific examples of care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or food provision are described in the published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain is rated Good. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect for privacy, and support for independence. A Good rating here indicates inspectors were satisfied with the quality of interactions they observed between staff and the people who live at Woodbury Manor. No specific observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or descriptions of interactions are available in the published inspection text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain is rated Good. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care and activities to individual needs, including for people with dementia who may not be able to join group activities. End-of-life care planning also falls within this domain. No specific examples of activities, individual engagement plans, or end-of-life arrangements are described in the available inspection text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain is rated Good, up from a previous Requires Improvement. The home is run by Marigold MG1 Ltd, with Mr Benjamin Oluwagbemiga Oni as the registered manager and Mr Tony Thiru as the nominated individual. A defined leadership structure is therefore in place. The inspection confirmed inspectors were satisfied with governance, culture, and accountability, though no specific examples of leadership practice are described in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Woodbury Manor provides residential care for adults over 65, with specialist support for those living with dementia. The home also offers care for younger adults under 65 who need residential support. For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. Staff understand the importance of maintaining dignity and connection throughout the dementia journey. 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
Woodbury Manor has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a positive trajectory. However, the published inspection text provides limited specific detail, so many scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe a real community feeling at Woodbury Manor, where events bring everyone together and create moments of genuine connection. Family members feel included in the daily life of the home, not just as visitors but as part of the extended community.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team actively seeks out family feedback and acts on it, which families really appreciate. There's a sense that leaders here want to maintain standards through genuine dialogue with those who matter most.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care that feels genuinely personal, Woodbury Manor welcomes your visit to experience their approach firsthand.
Worth a visit
Woodbury Manor, in Clay Hill, Enfield, was rated Good at its last inspection in February 2022 and that rating was reviewed and confirmed in July 2023. Importantly, this is an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which means inspectors found that real problems had been identified and addressed across all five domains: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. The home specialises in dementia care and supports both adults over and under 65. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection text is brief and does not contain specific observations, resident quotes, or detailed examples of practice. A Good rating tells you the home met the standard; it does not tell you what daily life actually looks like for your mum or dad. Before making a decision, visit at a mealtime, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not just the template), and ask the manager how many permanent staff work nights on the dementia unit.
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In Their Own Words
How Woodbury Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where genuine care meets real community spirit
Dedicated residential home Support in Enfield
Families visiting Woodbury Manor in Enfield often remark on something that's hard to put into words — the way staff genuinely connect with residents. It's in the quick responses to needs, the authentic warmth in daily interactions, and the sense that everyone here truly matters.
Who they care for
Woodbury Manor provides residential care for adults over 65, with specialist support for those living with dementia. The home also offers care for younger adults under 65 who need residential support.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. Staff understand the importance of maintaining dignity and connection throughout the dementia journey.
“If you're looking for care that feels genuinely personal, Woodbury Manor welcomes your visit to experience their approach firsthand.”
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
Woodbury Manor has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a positive trajectory. However, the published inspection text provides limited specific detail, so many scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe a real community feeling at Woodbury Manor, where events bring everyone together and create moments of genuine connection. Family members feel included in the daily life of the home, not just as visitors but as part of the extended community.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team actively seeks out family feedback and acts on it, which families really appreciate. There's a sense that leaders here want to maintain standards through genuine dialogue with those who matter most.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care that feels genuinely personal, Woodbury Manor welcomes your visit to experience their approach firsthand.
Worth a visit
Woodbury Manor, in Clay Hill, Enfield, was rated Good at its last inspection in February 2022 and that rating was reviewed and confirmed in July 2023. Importantly, this is an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which means inspectors found that real problems had been identified and addressed across all five domains: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. The home specialises in dementia care and supports both adults over and under 65. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection text is brief and does not contain specific observations, resident quotes, or detailed examples of practice. A Good rating tells you the home met the standard; it does not tell you what daily life actually looks like for your mum or dad. Before making a decision, visit at a mealtime, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not just the template), and ask the manager how many permanent staff work nights on the dementia unit.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Woodbury Manor Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Woodbury Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where genuine care meets real community spirit
Dedicated residential home Support in Enfield
Families visiting Woodbury Manor in Enfield often remark on something that's hard to put into words — the way staff genuinely connect with residents. It's in the quick responses to needs, the authentic warmth in daily interactions, and the sense that everyone here truly matters.
Who they care for
Woodbury Manor provides residential care for adults over 65, with specialist support for those living with dementia. The home also offers care for younger adults under 65 who need residential support.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. Staff understand the importance of maintaining dignity and connection throughout the dementia journey.
Management & ethos
The management team actively seeks out family feedback and acts on it, which families really appreciate. There's a sense that leaders here want to maintain standards through genuine dialogue with those who matter most.
“If you're looking for care that feels genuinely personal, Woodbury Manor welcomes your visit to experience their approach firsthand.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
