Woodlands Quaker Home For Older People
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 beds45
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-10-02
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 warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-10-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its last inspection in March 2021. No specific detail about what inspectors examined or found is included in the published text. The home holds a dementia specialism registration, which requires a baseline level of training and care planning capability. No information is available in the published report about the content of dementia training, care plan quality, GP access, or food and nutrition. The July 2023 monitoring review did not identify concerns in this area.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its last inspection in March 2021. The published text does not include inspector observations, resident testimony, or relative feedback about how staff behave day to day. A Good rating in this domain means inspectors were satisfied that the standard of kindness, dignity, and respect met expectations at the time. No specific detail about how staff address residents, respond to distress, or support independence is available in the published report.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its last inspection in March 2021. No specific detail about activities, individual engagement, end-of-life planning, or how the home responds to changing needs is included in the published text. The dementia specialism registration indicates that the home should have processes in place to respond to the specific and varying needs of people living with dementia. The July 2023 monitoring review did not flag concerns in this area.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at its last inspection in March 2021. Mrs Beverley Jayne Price is named as the registered manager and Mrs Julia Furminger as the nominated individual, indicating a defined leadership structure. The home is operated by The Society of Friends, a Quaker organisation, which brings a distinct values-based ethos to its governance. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, complaint handling, or quality governance is available in the published text. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring reassessment.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here specialises in dementia care alongside support for adults across different age groups. This means they're equipped to help younger people facing early-onset conditions as well as older residents. Their dementia care draws on Quaker principles of dignity and quiet reflection. The team understands how to support people at different stages of their dementia journey, whether they're younger adults adjusting to an early diagnosis or older residents who need gentle, consistent care. 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
Woodlands Quaker Care Home was rated Good across all five domains at its last full inspection in March 2021, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, which means many scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich, direct evidence of what daily life looks like for your parent.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Woodlands Quaker Care Home, at 434 Penn Road in Wolverhampton, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in March 2021. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating, suggesting the home has remained stable. The home is run by The Society of Friends, a Quaker organisation, and is registered to support up to 45 people, including those living with dementia and adults both over and under 65. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific detail about day-to-day care. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it does not tell you what your parent's daily life would actually look like. The last full inspection was in March 2021, which means findings are now over three years old. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask specific questions: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often are care plans reviewed and with family involvement, and what does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who cannot join group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How Woodlands Quaker Home For Older People describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Quaker values guide dementia care for all ages in Wolverhampton
Woodlands Quaker Care Home – Expert Care in Wolverhampton
When you're searching for specialist care that spans different age groups, finding the right environment matters deeply. Woodlands Quaker Care Home in Wolverhampton brings together dementia expertise with support for both younger adults and those over 65. The Quaker approach to care shapes a peaceful, respectful atmosphere where each person's needs come first.
Who they care for
The team here specialises in dementia care alongside support for adults across different age groups. This means they're equipped to help younger people facing early-onset conditions as well as older residents.
Their dementia care draws on Quaker principles of dignity and quiet reflection. The team understands how to support people at different stages of their dementia journey, whether they're younger adults adjusting to an early diagnosis or older residents who need gentle, consistent care.
“If you're considering Woodlands, visiting in person will give you the clearest sense of their approach to care.”
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
Woodlands Quaker Care Home was rated Good across all five domains at its last full inspection in March 2021, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, which means many scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich, direct evidence of what daily life looks like for your parent.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Woodlands Quaker Care Home, at 434 Penn Road in Wolverhampton, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in March 2021. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating, suggesting the home has remained stable. The home is run by The Society of Friends, a Quaker organisation, and is registered to support up to 45 people, including those living with dementia and adults both over and under 65. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific detail about day-to-day care. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it does not tell you what your parent's daily life would actually look like. The last full inspection was in March 2021, which means findings are now over three years old. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask specific questions: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often are care plans reviewed and with family involvement, and what does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who cannot join group activities.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Woodlands Quaker Home For Older People measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Woodlands Quaker Home For Older People describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Quaker values guide dementia care for all ages in Wolverhampton
Woodlands Quaker Care Home – Expert Care in Wolverhampton
When you're searching for specialist care that spans different age groups, finding the right environment matters deeply. Woodlands Quaker Care Home in Wolverhampton brings together dementia expertise with support for both younger adults and those over 65. The Quaker approach to care shapes a peaceful, respectful atmosphere where each person's needs come first.
Who they care for
The team here specialises in dementia care alongside support for adults across different age groups. This means they're equipped to help younger people facing early-onset conditions as well as older residents.
Their dementia care draws on Quaker principles of dignity and quiet reflection. The team understands how to support people at different stages of their dementia journey, whether they're younger adults adjusting to an early diagnosis or older residents who need gentle, consistent care.
“If you're considering Woodlands, visiting in person will give you the clearest sense of their approach to care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
