Bedrooms & Facilities

At Woolwell, we have 33 individually furnished bedrooms. 25 of our rooms are en-suite. Our rooms are furnished with reclining beds, comfortable chairs and wardrobes, and we actively encourage relatives to bring in familiar, sentimental items. These may include a favourite chair or a snuggle blanket. Old photographs are particularly important; sometimes, recent photos can cause confusion depending on the individual's stage of dementia, so we encourage relatives to be mindful when choosing photos.

If you are living with dementia and trying to go to sleep, struggling to recognise your bedroom brings all sorts of unsettling feelings. Personal items are wonderful for easing bedtime anxiety. Familiar objects help staff spark comforting conversations before bed and make unfamiliar rooms feel safe, while soothing sensory activities, like brushing hair or stroking soft fabrics down the face, help residents relax before sleep.

If required, rooms can include discreet motion sensors and door alarms. Floor mats can also be added for extra safety or when motion sensors are not appropriate; all monitors are subject to individual needs and mental capacity assessments.