Social Daytime Support
For older people who would benefit from companionship, activities, lunch and gentle structure during the day.
What is Day Care
Flexible daytime support with no overnight stay.
Woodlands day care gives older people living at home the chance to enjoy daytime companionship, varied nutritious meals and a structured activities programme - without any overnight stay or permanent commitment. Flexible attendance means families can choose what works best for their situation, whether that is one or two days a week or a more regular arrangement. Professional care and wellbeing support is provided throughout the day.
- Flexible daytime attendance - no overnight stay required
- Varied daily menus with dietary preferences accommodated
- Access to activities programme and communal spaces
- Professional care and wellbeing support throughout the day
- Suitable for those with mild dementia or nursing needs
- Located 0.4 miles from Ilford town centre - easy to reach
Key Information & Clinical Review
- Service Type: Day Care Support (daytime activities, meals, and social contact without overnight stay).
- Regulation: Managed under Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
- Reviewed By: Registered Home Manager, Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home.
Flexible Support
Who nursing care is for
Specialist support for people whose needs are more clinical or changeable than residential care alone can cover.
Regular Routine
For people who live at home but need a dependable daytime rhythm, familiar faces and safe support.
Family Respite
For families who need trusted daytime support while continuing to care for a loved one at home.
Care Experience
What nursing care includes
Clear, practical support that helps residents and families feel secure from the first conversation.
Registered Nursing
Qualified nursing oversight available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Medication Management
Safe administration and regular review of all prescribed medications.
Clinical Care Plans
Detailed, person-centred plans covering individual health needs and medical risks.
Health Monitoring
Consistent observation of wellbeing, nutrition, mobility and clinical symptoms.
Professional Liaison
Proactive coordination with local GPs, hospital teams and specialist therapists.
Family Updates
Clear and regular communication in clear, family-friendly language when health needs change.
Our Approach
Care that feels organised, personal, and culturally sensitive.
Our nursing approach combines clinical oversight with the care and cultural continuity families expect from a trusted care home.
Meet Our TeamAssessment-Led Care
We take time to understand health needs, personal preferences, language preferences, and the right level of nursing support.
Responsive Oversight
Care is reviewed as needs change so residents receive timely, proportionate support.
Review and communicate
Care is reviewed with residents and families (in their preferred language) so support remains clear, current, and responsive.
Nursing care includes round-the-clock support from registered nurses for
clinical needs such as medication management, wound care, medical monitoring and the management of
complex health conditions.
Yes. Woodlands has registered nursing support available on-site 24
hours a day, including throughout the night.
Yes. We work closely with hospital discharge teams in Ilford and across
London to support smooth transitions into the home.
Absolutely. We prioritise clear and compassionate communication, ensuring
families are kept informed about any changes in care or wellbeing.
Day care in Ilford
Day care at Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home means daytime company, activity and support at Gordon Road, Ilford, IG1 1SN. It is intended for people living at home who benefit from structure and company during the week. The home is part of Abbey Total Care Group, which runs 11 homes across London, Essex, Surrey and Hertfordshire.
Visiting Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home
Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home is at Gordon Road, Ilford, IG1 1SN, in the London Borough of Redbridge area. The nearest station is Ilford (Elizabeth line).
Families enquiring about day care here usually travel from Ilford, Seven Kings, Goodmayes, Barking and Manor Park.
Visits are welcome by arrangement. Call 020 8553 2841 or email admin@woodlandstotalcarenursinghome.co.uk to arrange a time.
Paying for day care
Day care at Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home can be funded in several ways, and most families use more than one over time:
- Local authority funding. If a needs assessment and a financial assessment by the London Borough of Redbridge show that support is due, the council contributes towards the placement.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Where the primary need is a health need, the NHS may fund the full cost of care.
- NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC). A flat NHS contribution towards the nursing element for residents assessed as needing registered nursing input.
- Self-funding. Families arranging and paying privately, which is the quickest route where a placement is needed at short notice.
The team at Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home can explain which route is likely to apply before you commit to anything.
Regulation and independent reviews
CQC Registered and Regulated. Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission under location ID 1-122612020. Inspection reports and the current rating are published on the CQC website, which is always the up-to-date source.
Families who have used the home have given it 9.7 out of 10 from 34 verified reviews on carehome.co.uk. Reviews there are collected independently, not by us.
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020 8553 2841