Wood Lodge Nursing Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-17

Wood Lodge Nursing Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 50 Mill Hill, Clarkill, Castlewellan, Down, BT31 9NB, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Newry, Mourne and Down oversees 1,706 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Newry, Mourne and Down is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
50 Mill Hill, Clarkill, Castlewellan, Down
Postcode
BT31 9NB
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1494770

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Wood Lodge Nursing Home?

Wood Lodge Nursing Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Newry, Mourne and Down.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Wood Lodge Nursing Home last inspected?

Wood Lodge Nursing Home was last inspected on 2025-07-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Wood Lodge Nursing Home located?

Wood Lodge Nursing Home is located at 50 Mill Hill, Clarkill, Castlewellan, Down , BT31 9NB, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT31 postcode area.