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The skilled and dedicated care team provide care 24 hours a day from a tailored and person-centred approach, allowing for flexibility and choice for each individual. The teams are on hand to assist with all...
Care Provided by Ashley House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Stairlift
- 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 Ashley House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashley House 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
- South West Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clare Wheeler(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (21)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Parking available out the front of the home.
Ashley House Reviews (58)
Ashley House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.740) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashley House has 58 reviews.
Mum's stay was very short, but she was happy there.
I was very impressed with Ashely House. Over the years I have visited various residents. But this is the first time I have had the experience of being a resident. The staff are friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. There did not appear to be enough activities to stimulate the brain, however, my stay was a very happy one.
Ashley House is welcoming with pleasant, professional staff. Residents are seen as individuals and related to kindly. Facilities are homely and food excellent. There is a good balance of activities and residents are allowed to help with things, keeping a sense of worth for them.
Considering how mum was living before, although fairly independently, she has a much-improved quality of life.
Mum and dad being together means they can see each other whenever they want to as it was very difficult before.
My dad is not quite so good but they have put in place extra care so he is able to stay at Ashley where he is happy.
Last, but by no means least, they arranged a beautiful tea party for mum's 90th birthday for all her friends and on the Sunday a delicious roast for all the family. The cakes were amazing cooked by the chef. Thank you.
My mother has received a very high level of care and support at Ashley House. The staff have worked hard to help her settle in, in liaising with the local GP and psychiatric nurse and crisis team, in order to find appropriate medication and care for her dementia. I can now relax knowing that she is content and well looked after.
Very happy with my mother's care at Ashley House. The staff are always pleasant and helpful. They recently arranged a special birthday party for my mother which was lovely.
A small, friendly home giving excellent care. Good home catering. Lovely garden and conservatory. The staff have time to talk to residents' visitors. Can I reserve a room, please, for me!
My husband has been in this home for the last 5 1/2 years. In all that time he has been so well looked after by a very compassionate team. Since the new manager has been in charge everyone is happier and there is more stability in the home.
I believe that the provision of good care is all about the carers - and the management and staff at Ashley House are wonderful! It takes huge patience and kindness to keep everyone happy, and the staff at Ashley House certainly do their very best. It's interesting to note that some staff have been there a long time and it feels like a close, well-managed team.
The surroundings are homely, not clinical, and the gardens and conservatory are an added bonus. There is plenty of good food plus lovely snacks and refreshments throughout the day. The dining room feels cosy and communal and I love the menu on the wall.
There is a real commitment to joining in local activities, including walks, church visits, community singalongs and tea dances. Residents also mix regularly with school children, which makes everyone happy - young and old.
I would not hesitate to recommend Ashley House.
My father has been a resident at Ashley House for two and a half very happy years. The ethos is to provide a home from home environment so there are no regimented routines; residents get up when they want, eat where they want and get as involved in the activities as they wish. The carers are dedicated and hardworking, making the residents feel safe and loved but all the staff contribute to the cheerful atmosphere, providing high standards of cleanliness and excellent food. Ashley House has retained its good rating from the CQC as a result of the changes and developments put in place by the manager who acts on suggestions and is constantly looking to improve the fabric of the building and extend the amenities. For example, the number and range of activities have been expanded to include a fitness class and "Toddler Tuesdays"; this is a delightful hour when residents get to sing and complete activities with an energetic pre-school group.
Dad has been a resident of Ashley House for a month. After a shaky 48 hours, he has become familiar with the routines and learnt to accept the help on offer. After many years of independent living, he has needed to be encouraged to treat the house as a hotel.
He enjoys the food provided and put on a kilo in the first fortnight, causing him to take care of what he eats in between meals. He has a very comfortable, newly decorated and furnished, spacious room with ensuite toilet and sink. The view from his room across the moor to the railway viaduct is exceptional and keeps him entertained throughout the day.
The management have been very supportive in allowing us to provide him with Sky for his TV and an amplified phone - two of the important elements of his life at home - maintaining continuity of his lifestyle.
My mother initially went for respite care for one week but after returning home for one day decided she much preferred living at Ashley House. It is a home in the true sense of the word, friendly, welcoming, caring, open. As her daughter I drop in with no notice and have always enjoyed my visits and always been very pleased and surprised at what activities mum has been doing from planting seeds to singing, walking, flower arranging, making cards etc. I've found all the staff to be very caring and helpful and always available. Mum has dementia and I think it is just the right size home for her she has made friends easily and can recognise the staff, shes also very proud of her room which has an en-suite, which I consider essential for her independence and privacy.
We feel very happy to leave mum in their care which gives us that much needed respite.
However, the care given is excellent and I would not want to put her in any other care home.
This is an excellent home.
The meals are nourishing and well presented.
During my mother's short spell here, she received care and love above and beyond the call of duty from the amazing staff.
I cannot express my gratitude enough, they gave her a very special, peaceful end of life experience. She died with dignity thanks to those lovely ladies.
This is a small well-established care home with caring friendly staff. Since the arrival of the new manager, the rooms and gardens are being refurbished and replanted. Meals are beginning to be more varied and residents seem to enjoy them. Public rooms and residents bedrooms are always clean and tidy and residents flowers are always looked after by the staff. It would be pleasing to see more activities and outings for the residents and greater use of the gardens.
The level of care and warmth towards residents is outstanding. I could not recommend it more highly. My mother has a difficult medical condition which all the carers deal with cheerfully and respectfully. Everything else, including management and food, is fine. One small thing - I hope more can be done to get residents out of their rooms and into the garden in the summer.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 September 2024Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 08 May 2019Recipient: Ashley House
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (23)

Hello, my name is Clare, and I am the manager of Ashley House here in Langport.

Hi, my name is Tine, and I work alongside Clare in the office.

Hello, my name is Janice, and I work with Clare as the Team Leader for Ashley House.

Hello, my name is Donna. I work with Clare as a Team Leader for Ashley House.

My name is Nakita, and I am new to working in care.

Angie is the activity Coordinator at Ashley House

My name is Joanne, I am one of the carers at Ashley House. I have worked here for 40 years.

My name is Shelly, I have worked at Ashley House since 2005.

My name is Becky, I have worked as part of the housekeeping team, I have now moved over to care.

Hello, my name is Chloe. I am a carer at Ashley House.

Hi, my name is Jade. I am new to Ashley House as a carer.

Hi, my name is Archie, and I have recently moved to care.

I have recently joined the care team at Ashley House.

My name is Emma, and I have recently moved from Cornwall.

Hello, my name is Teresa. I am part of the housekeeping team.

Hi, my name is Michelle. I work at Ashley House as a cook and Team Leader.

Hello, my name is Sarah. I work as a chef at Ashley House.

I am one of the night care team.

I am one of the night care team.

I'm Tony, and I work as a night-time carer.

I have recently joined the Ashley House team as a night-time carer.

My name is Rola, and I am part of the night care team.

My name is Antony, and I am new to the team at Ashley House.
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