
The home has a relaxed and friendly atmosphereGraham B(Son of Resident/Service User)



The home has a relaxed and friendly atmosphereGraham B(Son of Resident/Service User)



With over 20 years' experience, the management of Ashtonleigh Nursing Home prides itself on offering a highly professional care service for the elderly, with a personal touch.
When people have worked hard throughout their lives and have been committed to helping others, staff think they deserve extra cherishing. They need a home where individuality is emphasised with experienced staff who have time to give attention to small detail, where they have...
Care Provided by Ashtonleigh
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 54 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Ashtonleigh for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashtonleigh 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Ashton Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Noel Ravela (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (27)
Parking
- car park on site
Ashtonleigh Reviews (64)
Ashtonleigh has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashtonleigh has 64 reviews.
Every time I visit all seems good. The staff seem very pleasant and polite. The lady on reception always goes over and above to help me in whatever I ask. Nothing appears to be too much trouble as the staff always seem very busy.
Thank you for the nice comments. The team will appreciate your kind words.
The care, support and welfare my Father receives at Astonleigh is very good, he has been at the care home for several years now. All of the staff and management treat my Father with respect and integrity for which my brother and I are very grateful for. The facilities and the rooms are clean and kept tidy, the food is always freshly prepared and if there are any dietary requirements they are always catered for. My Father is happy there and has built a loving relationship with all of the staff and this is very good to see, knowing that he is being looked after and cared for. I would like to thank everyone at Astonleigh for their hard work and care shown to all of your residents.
Thank you for the nice comments. The team will appreciate your kind words.
Since Mum came to you in November I feel very happy as all the staff are wonderful, Mum's had a few issues but they have been dealt with very quickly. Everyone is so helpful and happy in themselves, really a nice home, Mum loves her room.
Good Afternoon, thank you for your feedback and lovely comments about the care home, I will pass this on to the care team.
Very pleased with the care that my husband is receiving. He has dementia and has been in Ashtonleigh Care Home since February 2022. The only problem I have is that he is often wearing someone else's clothes, although all his clothes have his name on them.
Thank you for your review and I will pass the comments on to the care team. Any feedback is gratefully received.
My husband seems to be very happy at the home, but on visiting I have found that his bed is wet in the late afternoon still from the morning, I've also had to change his bed myself and also wash him by hand, on more than one occasion, think that I would like to see him showered at the very least once a day, and would hope that his bed should never be left wet from morning till night.
My Brother and I have been very impressed and pleased with the way Mum is cared for at Ashtonleigh. The staff are always very cheerful, kind and caring, and they work well together as a team. They keep us involved and well informed of Mum's welfare, and it's good to know she is in a safe place. It feels like the right place for Mum to be, and she seems to have settled well - she is always telling me how she loves the food. I know I always feel very welcome there when I'm able to visit.
The carers and support staff are excellent. Very caring. The home itself is always warm and comfortable with cheery staff, very good food and always kept clean and tidy. The residents and visitors are made to feel welcome and one of the family. There are always things to do for the residents for motivation and periodic entertainment.
Thank you for your kinds words will tell all the staff.
Residents are well looked after by caring and helpful staff. The home has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the staff and management always do their utmost to accommodate the residents' wishes/preferences.
Our experience over the last 18 months has been excellent. The care home is very friendly which is how my mum likes it. The staff are very caring, obliging and willing to help with everything. The staff always keep us well informed with any health issues, and activities in the home The atmosphere in the home is always very welcoming to visitors at all times. My mum is very happy and content and we rest easy knowing she is very well taken care of. The meals are excellent and well presented. Cleaning and hygiene are also very good. The entertainment is usually good.
I am absolutely over the moon with the care my mum has within this home. The staff are very professional, caring and loving individuals, especially at this dreadful time of the corona virus outbreak they have all been so kind and hard working to make sure our family members are kept safe. I have nothing but empathy and respect for all for them. Well done you wonderful people I, for one, know that my mum is in safe hands thank you.
The end-of-life care given to my mum was simply amazing. It was so reassuring for me to know that everything was done to ensure that she was so well looked after during her final days. She reached the age of 96 and passed away due to the frailty of old age, testament itself to the excellent care she received.
I can recommend Ashtonleigh without reservation.
We will share these with our staff team!
Sadly I had to make the choice for my mum to go into care, I changed my mind so many times until it became dangerous for her to be left in her home. I’d been to see a few homes and each time I walked out with a heavy heart. “I couldn’t leave her there” I kept saying. Until I randomly walked into Ashtonleigh after a friend said go. I felt I walked into a family home, I could honestly say I could live there myself let alone my beloved mum. The feel of the home from the reception to each and every member of staff - managers, nurses, carers, kitchen, cleaners, activities - all absolutely amazing and caring. My mum has quite complex needs and each one is met. They’ve even managed to make a social butterfly of her as she loves the company and activities eg the singing they put on. My mum is safe and cared for, that’s all anyone could ask for. Doctors visits to getting her hair done. I can leave there knowing she is looked after and the guilt I felt has gone.
I knew he had fallen and suspected a possible stroke but I didn't know and wondered about his future so I came to visit.
I was quite impressed with the attentive and personal care the resident is receiving. It feels nice and homely with caring and attentive staff working with challenging individuals needing a broad variety of attention.
Thanks for the positive feedback about the care, the staff and the management but are shocked that this is the first time our facilities have been scored at 3 as we have plenty of communal areas, new lounges, cinema rooms and newly built wings. Thus really query this low score.
We are very pleased with the level of care my stepfather gets at Ashtonleigh and he is very happy there. We could not recommend this home more highly.
Always a very welcoming environment and is always busy, there are always members of staff in all parts of Ashtonleigh doing something to entertain the residents. A good homely atmosphere.
Astonleigh has an extremely friendly feel to the home. When we decided Mum could no longer live independently we looked at several other homes. Astonleigh was well above the standard of the others we saw. Mum has settled in well at Astonleigh and we are as a family so pleased with the care she receives, the room and the facilities available. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for quality care for their loved one.
My mother was in hospital then was transferred to this home as she needed 24-hour care. It was done professionally but it did take quite a while.
I went in for a weeks respite and found I liked everything about the home. I will definitely come back for more respite or perhaps as a permanent resident. I would find nothing to complain about.
We were very happy with all the care she received during this time. We were kept informed of everything that was happening with her and even with her stay in the hospital, Ashtonleigh also rang to find out how she was, which proves how caring they are. All the staff that work here are very approachable and if we had any questions they were always answered in detail.
Having my mother in law here certainly took the pressure off my disabled brother in law and also ourselves. Sadly she has now died but we would not hesitate to recommend this care setting here at Ashtonleigh to anyone who asks us.
A very bright, cheerful environment in which most of the residents seem very content. Visitors are warmly welcomed whenever they arrive. The residents comment on the quality of the food, which is always good and relatives can join them at meal times.
The attentiveness and care of the staff is excellent with nothing being too much trouble and there are activities in the lounge to stimulate those who wish to participate. I always enjoy my visits as it is such a happy place to be.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 February 2019Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (2)

Meet our esteemed Care Home Manager, Noel Ravela, a dedicated Registered Nurse with a wealth of experience in the healthcare sector. Noel is registered with CQC as a Registered Manager for Ashtonleigh Nursing Home and holds a degree in Health Care Management. Noel brings an exceptional blend of clinical expertise and managerial skills to our facility. Noel has been part of the Ashton Group for more than 5 years and has worked as a deputy manager in one of our sister homes, Ashton House in Haywards Heath, where he ably deputised for a 100-bed nursing home. Noel ensures that the staff attend regular training courses to keep their knowledge up to date, to guarantee that the care the residents receive meets the residents' needs as well as CQC standards. Noel manages a team of deputy managers, clinical lead, registered nurses and carer staff, as well as domiciliary staff, to ensure that the home runs smoothly and that they comply with CQC regulations. Noel also assists our overseas staff in gaining their NMC PIN Number through rigorous training to become Registered Nurses in the UK.

Jessica has committed the past 25 years to working with the elderly in adult health and social care, qualifying to become a registered manager in 2008, working in both domiciliary care and residential dementia care. Jessica is our data protection lead for the home as well as a trained moving & handling instructor. Jessica's role includes ensuring the home's compliance is in line with the CQC's regulations, leading & supervising the staff, relative & resident liaison and maintaining high standards of our staff records. Jessica supports the registered manager in the overall operations of the home, fostering a collaborative and caring environment for everyone.
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