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Bedrooms are beautifully furnished, some with en-suite toilet facilities and Ashwood also benefits from excellent amenities including comfortable lounges in which residents can socialise, take part in activities and relax.
In addition, there is a dedicated area for dementia care, designed to enable residents to maintain their independence in a safe environment.
The activities at Ashwood are varied and alongside enjoying...
Care Provided by Ashwood
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 64 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ashwood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashwood 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
Group / Owner
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Natalie Pinder (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1997
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at their home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. They kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps them to maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Ashwood Reviews (95)
Ashwood has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.279) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashwood has 95 reviews.
My husband moved into Ashwood a couple of months ago, and I can honestly say we are delighted with the care he is receiving. From day one, the manager, Natalie her team and the wonderful carers have shown genuine kindness and compassion. They go above and beyond every single day. It gives us enormous peace of mind knowing he is happy, respected and treated with dignity. I can honestly say, the standard of care is exceptional. The food is good, personal hygiene is never overlooked, with regular baths and hair washing, and clean clothing every day. It's often the little things that make the biggest difference, and Ashwood gets those little things right. We cannot thank Natalie and every member of the team enough for the love, care, dedication and respect they show every day.
Thank you so much for your kind words , myself and my amazing team are dedicated to ensure all our service users are enjoying there stay here at Ashwood and there care needs are met. Thank you again for your lovely review.
Ashwood care home is very unique, residents are able to walk freely around, no keypad locks except on the front entrance. Residents have access to the gardens at all times, unlike some homes where they are stuck on the middle or top floor. Ashood is a huge bungalow with lovely well kept gardens. The carers are so kind and the home is so clean. Carers actually show the residents the meals so they can more easily choose. Activities are very well thought out and for all ranges of ability. They keep me informed about all aspects relating to my mum. They are all so friendly and kind. Im so grateful for this care home, I have peace of mind, knowing my mums so well cared for. Fairly recently they appointed a new manager and she is fantastic, with an open door policy. I couldn't imagine my dear mum being anywhere else.
Kindness, care and consideration best describes this home. My wife, who is a resident here, cannot walk, talk or feed herself, has been treated with love and care by all staff members, and I have had no concern for her wellbeing from the time she entered the home. Good standards of cleanliness have always been maintained by dedicated staff who work extremely hard, having to deal with all residents' requirements and needs. The home is recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind lovely words . This is a beautiful review thank you.
My dad mostly enjoys his time in the home. Always has nice things to say about the staff. Especially on bath day. He really enjoys this. The staff are always friendly and helpful. My only downside is his room isn't big enough but that can't be helped.
Thank you for your review , it is lovely to hear your dad is enjoying his stay here and has lovely things to say about the staff.
The home is very welcoming I feel like I'm going to my mums home when I visit. I love the fact it's all on one level and that mum is able to wonder around
Thank you so much for your review , we are happy that mum is happy. Thank you for ongoing support to the home .
My mum has been in this care home for three weeks. She is so happy. The nurses are kind, caring and full of fun! My mum tells me she is happy. She is clean, her medication is given when needed, and she enjoys her food. I moved my mum here from a home that was no good. Since being at Ashwood, my mum has come out of her shell, and she now talks again, and I just know she is happy and content. She smiles more bow. When it is my time, I'd like to move into Ashwood!
Thank you for this positive review. we are very happy Mum has come out of her shell this is so important to us. It also lovely to hear you would also stay here. Thank you again .
We as a family would like to thank all the staff at Ashwood for looking after our mum. Ashwood feels really warm & friendly, that is what they all try to do in difficult circumstances. They have even been to here for us after mum moved back to London. All the best.
Thank you so much for positive review. We really appreciate your positive feedback .
My mum had respite care at Ashwood. She was made to feel very welcomed and cared for. The home itself presented extremely clean. The manager is lovely and appeared very hands on too. Every single member of staff I met were really fantastic, not only in doing their day to day tasks but really engaging with the resident in a very personal way it was lovely to see. I couldn't fault this care home.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, we're so glad Mum enjoyed her time at Ashwood. I will pass on your compliments to the team.
After realising my 87-year-old mother needed full-time care which got too much for us as a supportive family, we looked into care homes. This was a hard enough decision to make but with all the help and support from Ashwood staff made our decision easy. By far an amazing care home. Big thank you.
Thank you so much for choosing Ashwood, we are so glad you're happy and that Mum has settled well. I will pass this on to the rest of the team.
A warm and friendly staffed welcoming environment. All staff are highly professional at meeting the needs of the resident and making sure the resident is happy. The staff are excellent and they are what makes this home special as they are always on hand to support and deal with queries. The small outside courtyard areas with pretty planting make a lovely place to spend time with your relatives. Rooms are small, but outside areas and open plan kitchen/dining areas in each bungalow are spacious. There are also trips laid on to local attractions dependent on minibus availability and space on the bus.
Thank you for your kind words, I will pass these on to the rest of the team!
Having never had the need nor any knowledge of a care home, before my mum entered residential care. I have been pleasantly surprised at how well Ashwood is operated. One hears such horror stories about care homes and I think generally people dread going into one, at Ashwood one can easily see the enthusiasm of the care team on a daily basis, my mum seems totally happy being at Ashwood, which is something I never dreamed would happen. Well done Ashwood for being a great care home.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you are happy with Ashwood and with how well Mum has settled. I will pass on your comments to the team.
Full marks to Ashwood Care Home where my sister is a long-term resident. The staff are professional and caring and the home is appealing to all residents. The communication from management and staff is first class.
Thank you for your lovely words, I will pass them on to the rest of the team.
My father was a resident in Ashwood Care Home since July 2023 and I have found the home to be excellent. All of the staff have been very friendly and efficient and the office is always open if needed. Bearing in mind my father was 97 and could be difficult at times he was treated with care and respect. I would like to personally thank the staff for all their hard work.
Thank you for your lovely words, I will pass this on to the team. It was a pleasure having Dad at Ashwood.
The staff are always happy to see my husband for respite care, he is due for a visit next week and makes me feel so reassured that all the staff are fantastic and can visit anytime and always find him happy and cared for. My husband has both physical and mental problems but the staff are always great with his needs. I couldn't manage his care at home without these little breaks. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We always love to have your husband here with us.
My gran was at Ashwood for a few years. She loved the staff like family and was well cared for. I managed to get her back home there for end-of-life care and was blessed to have been with her when she passed away. She loved her carer as she loved all the staff. I will always remember their care and kindness to her.
Thank you very much for your kind words, I will pass these on to the staff in the home.
Ashwood is a complete family home from the moment we arrived we were welcomed every day.
The management, nursing, carers, and cleaners are a credit to the home. I will never forget you, and all you did for us as a family, I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for adult care, again thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it was a pleasure having your mother-in-law at Ashwood. I will share your lovely comments with the staff, thank you again.
I can recommend this care home unreservedly. They have taken good care of my uncle and aunt. The staff are caring, warm and kind-hearted to the residents. The staff are happy and cheerful in themselves too and clearly enjoy their work - always an excellent indicator of the likely quality of care your relatives are likely to receive, in my opinion. If the staff aren't happy, the residents won't be either.
Thank you very much for your kind words, it has been a pleasure caring for your aunt and uncle and they have both settled in so well. I will pass on your comments to the staff here at Ashwood.
My mum came to Ashwood in December last year and decided to stay.
My Mum is happy and very well cared for. She is enjoying the company and attention that she is receiving. All the residents I met seemed happy and were all equally well cared for and it is clear that every effort is made to meet everyone’s needs.
From my perspective, Ashwood is by far the best care home I have seen and experienced.The design of the home is both thoughtful and practical. The garden areas are lovely.
Residents live in smaller groups making it easier for them to relate to each other and build meaningful relationships.
Efforts are made to entertain and engage all the residents in various activities which is no easy task, and the addition of the minibus for outings is a great idea.
The staff and management are truly amazing and work hard to ensure residents and relatives are looked after and engaged.
Thank you for all you do!
Very clean and bright. Lovely garden. Decent staff. Mum was only there a week, but everyone, residents and others, seemed happy there.
From the first visit there with my husband, we knew this was the place for my mum.
The management team have been outstanding from the very beginning, kind, caring and thoughtful, as well as communicating with us all of the time.
The carers are lovely, they work so hard, and the residents are always happy, and nothing is too much trouble; they treat all of them as individuals.
Let's not forget the cleaners, cooks, entertainment team and maintenance, once again wonderful.
My mum had become more outgoing, like her old self, she is not lonely anymore, and they treat her with the utmost respect.
For me and my family, I personally can not thank you enough; our life has changed as well,
not just my mums.
Thank you all at Ashwood.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 August 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (16) & Events (0)
- 04 Aug 2026
The People's Gallery once again welcomed visitors as Runwood Homes and Sanders Senior Living proudly hosted the third annual 'No Art Without Heart' Art Exhibition. The much-loved event showcased an...
- 07 Apr 2026
Residents, families and staff at Ashwood Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, enjoyed a lively Easter Party on Good Friday (3 April 2026), filled with music, laughter and...
- 04 Mar 2026
Residents at Ashwood Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, enjoyed a heartwarming and memorable experience this week when two very special visitors, guinea pigs Mabel and Matilda, spent...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ashwood.
Meet the Team (7)

With over 18 years of experience at Runwood Homes, I have had the opportunity to develop my career through a variety of roles and have gained numerous qualifications in health and social care along the way. This journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of the sector and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care.
I am incredibly proud to serve as the Home Manager of such a wonderful home, where our residents and staff create a warm, supportive, and joyful environment every day.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and taking long walks with my dog, which helps me unwind and recharge.

My name is Mandy, and I have worked in the care sector for 18 years. I worked in several nursing homes before starting at Ashwood in 2013 as a night carer. I was then promoted to a night Care Team Leader but have been working as a day Care Team Leader for nearly 3 years, and I love it and the lovely bunch I work with.

Hi, my name is Sarah. After working in hospitality for 5 years, I wanted to explore a new path, which is how I ended up working in care. I have worked my way up to Care Team Leader at Ashwood since I have worked here and have achieved my NVQ 3 qualification as well as gaining a wealth of experience in both my care role and CTL role. In particular, understanding and providing person-centred care to residents living with dementia and complex needs.

My name is Katie, and I’m a Care Team Leader at Ashwood. I have worked in many different areas of care, including residential, nursing, and assisted living. I believe, that to work in care, you need to be dedicated to delivering person-centred care and have compassion and kindness, which I feel we all showcase well at Ashwood.

Hi, my name is Shelley. I started my career in care when I joined Ashwood in 2018. Since then, I have worked in a few different roles in the home and now enjoy my role as a Care Team Leader. Many of my family members have worked in care, so I feel care runs in my blood!

Before my employment with Ashwood, I worked in hospitality in 2006, where I gained knowledge and understanding of all aspects surrounding the sector. In 2017 I decided I wanted to try something new and different, and I chose the care sector to start this new chapter of my working life. In 2017 I joined Ashwood as an administrator, where I have gained knowledge and understanding of the care sector. During my time here at Ashwood, I feel like I am part of a family. I have a degree in art and enjoy using my flair for art and design within the home.

I started at Ashwood 4 years ago as a domestic and soon progressed to Head Housekeeper. I enjoy the interaction with residents and love listening to their life stories so much. I have a hands-on approach and help with laundry and care, and have been known to help in the kitchen too.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ashwood
What types of Care is Ashwood registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ashwood have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ashwood?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ashwood to the centre of Ware?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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