Woodhorn Park Care Home

Woodhorn Road,

Ashington,

Northumberland,

NE63 9AN

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Care enquiries 01670 751 476

New care enquiry phone lines are open 8am - 8pm

All other calls 01670 812 333

Woodhorn Park Care Home in Ashington

Woodhorn Park is a purpose-built home for frail older people and for people living with dementia. It is located in the very heart of the town centre of Ashington with good public transport links and plenty of local amenities on its doorstep.

Care at Woodhorn Park is based on personalised care planning, drawn up with the individual concerned and their relatives, tailored to their needs and reflecting their choice of lifestyle.

The ideal way to judge what we have to offer is to visit us to see for yourself.

Latest News

Following significant investment, Woodhorn Park has a brand new look! Our stylish & spacious communal rooms, bright new reception area and luxurious bedrooms have been carefully designed to meet the needs of those we care for. Why not check out our virtual tour or, alternatively, stop by to take a look at our stunning new refurbishment?

We are proud to be one of the first homes to be accredited as part of Barchester’s 10-60-06 Dementia Care programme, reflecting the enhanced quality of dementia care and improved quality of life experienced by residents here at Woodhorn Park.

Types of care

Woodhorn Park provides person-centred care for people who are elderly frail or who are living with dementia. It is important that our care services are delivered to each person's individual needs and promotes independence as much as possible. We also receive regular visits from health care professionals such as chiropodists and dieticians. Our current rating of 9.5 on carehome.co.uk shows just how pleased residents and loved ones are with the services we provide.

Dementia Care

Facilities

Wi-fi available
En-suite rooms
Pet-friendly
Step-free access

On-site

Access to kitchen facilities
Bar/café
Conservatory
Flexible mealtimes

Accessibility

Disabled bathroom
Disabled WC/facilities
Disabled parking
Disability awareness/equality training

Accommodation

Double rooms
Electric profiling bed
En-suite toilet
En-suite toilet plus bath/shower

Our Team

The dedicated and experienced team are passionate about providing quality care to each individual living at the home.

Julie Bond

General Manager

Hi, my name is Julie, and I am the General Manager here at Woodhorn. Welcome to our website!

I am proud to say that I have been part of the care sector for almost thirty years. I began my journey in care as a care assistant at the tender age of eighteen years. I have worked both day and night shifts, weekends, bank holidays and enjoyed all aspects of delivering high quality care. I progressed from care assistant to senior care assistant and then from a unit manger to a home manager.

Twenty years as a home manager enabled me to gain a plethora of knowledge and experience in the care sector. I have achieved many qualifications and continue to learn on a daily basis.

I remain humble as a manager of a care service and I am privileged to be entrusted with the care of those we support at Woodhorn Park. I strive to enable and empower every resident living at the home.

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Claire Desborough

Deputy Manager

Hello, my name is Claire Desborough and I am the Deputy Manager of Woodhorn Park. I am passionate regarding the delivery of high quality care.

I have worked in the care sector since 2001, commencing my career as a care assistant, progressing to a senior care role, and eventually to a deputy manager position. I am proud to have achieved my NVQ Level 3 in addition to completing training in dementia.

I am committed to ensuring all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, in addition to helping them retain their independence. I enjoy being a part of a team and leading by example.

Jeanette Williamson

Team Leader

Hello, my name is Jeanette, and I am proud to say that I have been a part of the team since 2001 as a Team Leader. I commenced my career at Woodhorn Park as a Senior Care Assistant and Activities Coordinator, eventually progressing to the role of Team Leader.

I am passionate regarding high standards of the care and resident well-being. I enjoy seeing the transformation of an individual due to companionship and feeling valued. I lead the team by example and support new members of the team. I am also the Manual Handling Training Facilitator and ensure that residents are safe at all times.

Emma Saunders

Administrator

Hello, my name is Emma Saunders and I am proud to be the Administrator here at Woodhorn Park.

Previously, I worked as a commercial manager for Sainsbury's, prior to transferring to administration, as I enjoy working alongside people. I have achieved an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration and NVQ Level 5 in Management and Team Leading.

Anna Foster & Danielle Hall

Activities Coordinators

Our names are Anna and Danielle and we are the Activities Coordinators here at Woodhorn Park. We both have a background in care and therefore are delighted to take on these positions.

We recognise individual strengths and abilities of residents and implement a meaningful and therapeutic person-centred activity programme. Our aim is to ensure none of the residents become marginalised, ensuring inclusion for everyone within Woodhorn Park. A resident/relative meeting is scheduled on a monthly basis and posters are displayed throughout the home, so we look forward to seeing you soon

Emma Davison

Senior Carer

I joined Barchester Healthcare in June 2008 as a Care Assistant. I thoroughly enjoyed looking after the Residents and spending time chatting to them and doing daily activities.

I later gained my NVQ’s and BTech Level 2 in Dementia Care and in 2009, I completed my medication course and was promoted to Senior Carer. With this newly promoted role, I gained a lot of knowledge on Care Planning and other daily activities that helps me look after the Residents on a daily basis. I continue to enjoy my job and enjoy any training that helps with my continued development that enhances the delivery of great Quality of Care to my Residents within the Home.

Cheryl Thompson

Head Housekeeper

My name is Cheryl and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Woodhorn Park – and I have enjoyed my role since 2012.

I take great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout our home. I strive to maintain Individual resident abilities and support those who wish to continue to take an active part in household duties, such as setting the tables, dusting and putting their laundry away. I want their home to be a ‘home from home’ and I am very proud to be a part of their daily lives.

Kelsey Smith

Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Kelsey and I have worked at Woodhorn Park for five years. I started my career as a Care Assistant and I am proud to say I have progressed to a Senior Carer. I am passionate to be an ambassador for residents who are living with dementia within our Memory Lane community. I also supported the home in achieving Barchester's enhanced dementia care accreditation.

Sarah Paterson

Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Sarah, and I am delighted to be a part of the senior care team here at Woodhorn Park. I commenced my career as a Care Assistant in 2001 and progressed to becoming a Senior Carer 6 in 2012.

I gained my NVQ Level 2 & 3 in qualifications during this time, in addition to a dementia and person-centred care qualification. I enjoy all aspects of my job role, especially leading a team in the delivery of high quality, person-centred care, ensuring we make a difference in an individual's life.

Bob Clark

Maintenance Manager

Hello, my name is Bob and I am the Maintenance Manager at Woodhorn Park – a post that I have held since 2006.

I have achieved qualifications in plumbing, electrical systems, painting & decorating and joinery, in addition to a Barchester NVQ qualification.

In my spare time, I am a Class 2 Chef in the Army Reserves, so when I am not at work, you can find me cooking up a meal in the middle of a field for a small army of hungry people.

Life at Woodhorn Park Care Home

Ensuring that we deliver high quality care to those we support isn’t our only priority here – we also want to offer excitement and, most importantly, to ensure that everyone feels at home. That is why we employ trained staff who are committed to delivering a stimulating activities programme and nutritious cuisine, which are supplemented by services and facilities that are designed to make life here as pleasant as possible.

Food & Nutrition

We offer a constantly evolving menu that caters to the tastes and dietary requirements of those we support.

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Activities & events

Our activities programme is planned with individual tastes in mind, and residents always have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.

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Care & Facilties

Our facilities are designed to the highest standards and the care we provide is delivered by passionate and highly-trained professionals.

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