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Ashgrove Care Home is dedicated to delivering an unmatched care experience in a nurturing environment that...
Care Provided by Ashgrove Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 26 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are dependent upon assessment and can vary depending on level of care needed and room size
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ashgrove Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashgrove Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Ashgrove Residential Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Umadevi Panicker(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (14)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
Visiting
- The home encourage family and friends to visit, though ask for meal times to be protected between 12.00 - 14.00
Parking
- Free parking on site
Ashgrove Care Home Reviews (38)
Ashgrove Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.565) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashgrove Care Home has 38 reviews.
The manager is always available to greet me and answer any questions and is extremely helpful if I need anything in her usual friendly manner.
The deputy manager is also available and ready to help in any way. The interaction between staff residents and visitors is excellent. I would be pleased for Ashgrove to care for one of my loved ones if needed.
Thank you for sharing your positive impressions of Ashgrove Care Home. It's feedback like yours that helps recognize and appreciate the exceptional work done by the staff. I hope that others seeking a caring and welcoming environment for their loved ones will find your comments helpful.
I am very happy with the care, the staff are very easy to talk to and I very much enjoy their company. The food is good, and I get very varied options as I am very fussy with my food at times. My bedroom is one of the best in the home, a real luxury to have lovely patio doors which lead out to the garden which I enjoy in the summer months. The location of the home is really good, as I have the library, shops and a lovely park only across the street, it is also good as the care home is halfway between my sons, so get to see them a lot. The home is very clean and tidy. The manager is lovely and is always smiling and happy to talk. The management is great at ensuring I have everything I need, I don’t want for anything!
I am delighted to hear that you're experiencing such a positive and fulfilling time at Ashgrove Care Home and truly wonderful that you feel content and have everything you require.
I came to Ashgrove Care Home for care as I was no longer able to look after myself. The team, from the moment I arrived have been amazing. The staff are always around to help. The food is great, there is so much choice. My room is cleaned each day and kept so fresh. The Manager of the care home is brilliant, she is always free to talk and really helpful with advice and has a caring nature and very knowledgeable. The deputy manager also is always on hand to encourage me, which is what I need!
Thank you for the review! I am very glad to hear Ashgrove Care Home provides the support you need, in addition to great food and a clean, safe and caring environment.
My dealings with management were very good and all my queries were dealt with efficiently and promptly.
In conclusion, my mum was very happy during her stay at Ashgrove. A big well done to all the staff. Thank you.
Thank you for your positive feedback on your mother's stay. We're thrilled she had a great experience with our friendly staff, exceptional care, and efficient management. Wishing her the very best in the community.
My mum has been a resident for only a short time at Ashgrove, however, I can honestly say the staff are always friendly and welcoming. They understand that this is new to all of us and are very understanding of the many questions we have thrown at them over the last few weeks. The home itself always looks clean and tidy, there are always multiple staff on hand at any time, and the residents appear happy and well cared for. They have been extremely helpful in pointing us to the right place when we have queries. They have a hairdresser, a Chiropodist and a nail technician who visit regularly and these make the residents feel pampered. My mum seems to have made some friends, and each time we visit she is always sitting with one of them. They are happy for the family to visit at any time that suits us. Thank you to all the staff that care for the residents.
Thank you very much for taking the time to send in your review. Your comments and observations are very welcome, and we are delighted to have your mother living with us, it's our pleasure to care for her.
Although relatively new to this home I have found the staff to be caring and will give you the ability to have some privacy in the lounge area during our visit so that I, and my father, can be with Mum. They have also been happy to loan the use of a wheelchair so that I can take Mum to either a nearby manor house and gardens, or the green space by the theatre where we can enjoy the recent good weather and have an ice cream from the supermarket. The home appears clean and Mum's anxiety, where she scratches her arms, has not flared up. This helps me believe that she is settling in and gives me hope that she will be OK here. Management have taken the time to confirm my request and update me on when an optician will visit Mum so she can have a new pair of glasses too which is nice.
Your review is very much appreciated, and we are glad that your mother feels settled at Ashgrove Care Home. Our staff take pride in ensuring that not only are the residents catered for, but also their family members where possible.
Had a struggle with the council to get Mum back into Ashgrove, which is where she had respite. The previous home she was in was doing her no good amongst other problems we had there. Since Mum's been in Ashgrove we’ve noticed a significant change for the good. She’s definitely happier there and being well cared for. It’s the little things that are noticed like her nails being painted. I’d just like to thank all the staff for caring even though Mum can be hard work. Thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to review Ashgrove Care Home. Your mother is a beautiful addition to the care home and has formed strong friendships in the home with both staff and other residents, which is lovely to see.
My mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease was in the home from August 2020 until her death on 6 June 2022. My father joined her in March 2021 and continues to live there. My father is 91 and has many medical conditions but is of sound mind. This gave staff the difficult task of balancing both their needs and allowing them to spend time together without Dad suffering from the stress caused by Mum's condition. It was never going to be perfect but they have both been treated with care and respect. In the period leading up to Mum's death, the staff at Ashgrove Care Home have been fantastic, giving my Dad so much support. OK, it may not be the slickest or glitziest care home in the area, and there have been problems caused by the pandemic and the sector-wide staffing issues but there is a feeling that the staff genuinely care for the residents on a personal level, which is much more important.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review. I have taken on board your comments in relation to the home décor, for which we continue working on our refurbishment plan. Your kind comments will be shared among the team.
I visited Dad and was able to take him out in a wheelchair loaned to me by the care home. He was happy and is obviously being well looked after. When we returned, Dad was greeted in a friendly and welcoming manner and the staff chatted to him about where we had been. He seems to have settled in well and on the occasions that I have visited him, he is always happy and seems to have everything he needs. All the staff I have come into contact with at the home have been very helpful.
Thank you for your review, I am very glad that you can see that your father is happy and settled at Ashgrove Care Home. Your father is a lovely addition and enjoys his sing-songs for sure!
The staff are kind, fun-loving, patient, encouraging, and supportive which is paramount when the ones you love are in their care. Grandad has lived in Ashgrove for 7 years. The staff care for, talk to, and treat him as though he was a member of their own family. The trust he has in them is clear to see. Sadly, his deteriorating health has meant that additional adult social and medical care services are needed. Although appointment delays are outside of Ashgrove's control, the persistency is there to ensure the care is chased up and obtained. One particular staff member is my rock! Things do (rarely) go wrong however within Ashgrove. How the situations are handled, through to resolution is of the same level of importance to families as the care. For this reason, I've given an overall score of "good". The managerial aspect of the care home has deteriorated in my opinion, often with a lack of common sense and accountability at the forefront of the individual issues I've personally faced.
Thank you for your positive comments. As you have also raised some issues, we will be contacting you directly to discuss them with you.
My mum was in Ashgrove Care Home for about 5-months. I only gave four stars for the following reason, my family and I found the Covid-19 situation very difficult because we were not able to communicate with our mum very well due to PPE and my mum's hearing. Ashgrove Care Home were very helpful with every request to visit her. The caring staff were very nice to our mum. The administration were very thorough and one member of staff, in particular, was very helpful when needing extra one-to-one care for my mum. The meals were of a good standard. I cannot comment on her room as we were not allowed in it. The home was kept clean.
Thank you for your kind words. If you may provide me via email the staff member who was very helpful with the support of one-to-one care for your mother, that would be great; as I would like to commend this staff member. I am glad that your mother is now within a nursing setting so that she can...
The manager was really nice, helpful with compassion and professionalism. Giving us a lot of advice and reassurance of my dad's condition, also what to expect.
We had daily updates, sometimes twice as things changed for him. I truthfully feel that this home has great things going for it under this new management.
My dad has to now move on to a nursing home, have still had text messages asking how he is. This is caring.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, your feedback and kind words are very much appreciated. At Ashgrove Care Home we pride ourselves on a values-based approach, and so I am glad this shone through.
We’re only 3 weeks into my mother in laws stay, but in that short time, we’ve noticed a tremendous difference in her. She’s happy and contented and even appears to have put on weight. She’s very complimentary about the staff and all they are doing for her. It’s a great relief to us to see this improvement in her. She’s enjoying her surroundings for the first time in a long while. In our dealings with the staff, we have found everyone so helpful and friendly. We haven’t been able to fully see her mixing with other residents due to COVID restrictions, but she seems to be making friends already. Thank you to all the staff, they are doing a fantastic job.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and for your comments about the care your Mother-in-Law is receiving. Our aim is not just to provide a high standard of care for our residents, but also to try and meet the expectations of their loved ones. Once again thank you for your positive comments which I will share with the team.
The management and staff are always welcoming and friendly to visitors. They treat the residents with care and respect and ensure their safety by continual monitoring. When my mother was very ill, they were excellent in looking after her and helping her to recover. They make sure the residents are given any help they need with feeding and visits to the toilet. The rooms are clean and tidy. I am very happy my mother is there.
My mum has been in Ash Grove for 2 and a half years. She is very happy there. The staff are very good and they have a laugh with her. The meals are very good and always on time, which is very good when you are older. The home is very clean and the rooms are very pleasant to go in to. The staff are very friendly to me when I go any visit my mum, I am always greeted with a cup of tea.
Happy with the care but not happy with the cost.
My father has been in Ashgrove for just over one year. We visit at different times and every time he has been clean and presentable. The staff and management have always been courteous and caring. His room is small but kept clean and tidy. When we have been there around meal times the food always looks appetising.
Very little entertainment. I am blind and nothing special is done for me. Mealtimes not always consistent. Help offered if required and go to bed when I want (and get up). Health services are provided in home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 June 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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