Complex care in Woolston, Warrington
Welcome to Woolston House, where we provide nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from mental health, neurological, and physical health conditions.
Located on Long Barn Lane in Warrington, Woolston House has 40 bedrooms across four small, purpose-built units, creating a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
The home has a male-only and a female-only mental health unit, as well as two specialist dementia units.
We’re dedicated to making every day better for the people we support, helping them lead meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals.
Our trained team provides high acuity, nurse-led care services, particularly for individuals with secondary diagnoses and co-morbidities, or those who’ve experienced previous failed placements.
Our care
The people we support at Woolston House would often be in a hospital or higher acuity setting if not placed with us.
Our care enables them to stay in the community, closer to their loved ones.
Registered with CQC for:
Caring for complex conditions:
Look around Woolston House
Woolston House has 40 bedrooms, each with an en-suite, across four units.
With this small group living, we’re able to provide a homely, and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
The home has communal dining and living spaces, an activities hub, a beauty salon, multi-faith room, sensory room, therapy kitchen, visitor's suite, and a large accessible garden.
We offer a variety of accessible baths and showers for a range of mobility needs.
Woolston House is near local amenities and transport links, helping people stay connected to the community.
Profile of need by unit
Appleton Unit (female-only)
Has complex mental health needs arising from a mental health or neurological diagnosis, including acquired brain injury, dementia, or Huntington’s disease
Is younger working-age
May display behaviours of concern
May have a forensic background
Has co-occurring physical health needs
May require nursing and clinical interventions, including catheter and stoma care, and enteral feeding
Requires care focused on stabilisation, and where appropriate, discharge to lower acuity settings
Paddington Unit (male-only)
Has complex mental health needs arising from a mental health or neurological diagnosis, including acquired brain injury, dementia, or Huntington’s disease
Is younger working-age
Displays behaviours of concern, including absconding
Has co-occurring health needs such as diabetes, dysphagia, or epilepsy
May present with increased clinical and safety risks, including infection, malnutrition, or falls
May have a forensic background
Has experienced one or more failed placements, often due to behaviours of concern and/or high acuity needs
Rixton Unit
Has complex physical health needs arising from a musculoskeletal or neurological condition, including dementia, Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, or spinal injury
Has co-occurring health needs such as diabetes, dysphagia, or epilepsy
May require nursing and clinical interventions, including catheter and stoma care, and enteral feeding
May present with increased clinical and safety risks, including infection, malnutrition, or falls
Displays behaviours of concern, including absconding
Requires palliative or end-of-life care, now or in the near future
Walton Unit
Has a primary dementia diagnosis, including alcohol-related, early-onset, frontotemporal, or vascular dementia - now in the advanced stage
Is older/older working-age (50+)
Presents with co-occurring mental and physical health needs
Displays behaviours of concern, including absconding
Presents with increased clinical and safety risks including dysphagia, recurring falls, and pressure ulcers
Has experienced one or more failed placements, often due to behaviours of concern and/or high acuity needs
Requires palliative or end-of-life care, now or in the near future
Join our team and make a difference at Woolston House
No matter who you are or what experience you have, there are many ways you can make a difference at Woolston House
The people who live in our home need care from a variety of colleagues.
Our roles range from Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants to Housekeepers and Cooks, and every member of our team has a vital part to play.
We’re proud to be a National Living Wage employer, offering stable employment in an inclusive, values-led environment.
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Getting to Woolston House
Directions to Woolston House
Woolston House is a short drive from the M6 and other major roads including M56, A628, A57 and A50.
The home's on the corner of Long Barn Lane, Gig Lane and Dam Lane.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Long Barn Lane.
Public transport to Woolston House
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
St Martins Methodist Church bus stop, which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.
Dam Lane, Hillcock Lane bus stop, which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.
Acacia Avenue bus stop, which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.
Rope and Anchor bus stop, which is accessed by buses 3, 40B, P5, P5A and 100 Salford's Reds.
Blackburne Close bus stop, which is accessed by buses 24, 28, 28A and 28E.
There are no train stations within walking distance of the home. The closest train station is:
Warrington Central - 3.3 miles away (10 minute drive).
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