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The home's forty bedrooms are open to admissions from people with dementia and Alzheimer's, offering en-suite accommodation and good areas for socialising with other residents.
The service is registered with the Care Quality Commission and adheres to all modern care standards,...
Care Provided by Ashfield House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ashfield House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashfield 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
- Shaw Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gina Fearn(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
Ashfield House Reviews (60)
Ashfield House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.616) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashfield House has 60 reviews.
Excellent, every member of staff are very helpful and cheerful.
Thank you! We're delighted our team made such a positive impression.
Always clean and tidy.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you find our home clean and tidy.
Cannot fault the staff and the way they have looked at my mother with dignity. There is always activities to do and all seem to be very diligent in there work.
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted your mother is treated with dignity and enjoys the activities, our team truly appreciates your recognition.
My mum has felt safe and content in Ashfield. The environment is clean and welcoming and staff always greet you with a smile. One small criticism would be that any live entertainment or tv's are at a volume that makes the ears hurt - just because they are old doesn't mean they are all deaf!
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled your mum feels safe and happy at Ashfield, and we'll take your note about volume on board to make things more comfortable for everyone.
Ashfield House (Raunds) took her in and since then we have not had any problems at all. ALL THE STAFF ARE VERY, VERY, DEDICATED, FRIENDLY, CAREING, In fact, I WANT TO LIVE THERE !!!
My Sister-In-Law, could not be in a better place. WELL DONE AHSFIELD !!!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand how difficult the journey has been for your family, and we're so pleased to hear that your sister-in-law has felt safe, comfortable, and well cared for at Ashfield House. Your kind words about our team mean a great deal, and we're grateful for the trust you've placed in us.
The new receptionist is lovely and cheerful and is. like most of her colleagues, never too busy to stop and answer any queries in a lovely manner, even if it is just about the resident budgie.
Most of the Staff including the Maintenance Man and the Laundry ladies are always very patient with and friendly towards my sister and my family and are very approachable and provide a good service.
The care provided by Ashfield is second to none, in my experience and the Senior Carers whether face-to-face or over the phone are 'Ab Fab'.
Thank you Ashfield for helping me through these sometimes very difficult times,
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. We're truly grateful for your feedback and are delighted to hear that you and your sister have had such a positive experience with our team. Your appreciation means a great deal to all of us at Ashfield, and we're honoured to be able to support you during these times.
As a family, we visit often and are always made to feel very welcome.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're thrilled to hear that your mother is so happy at Ashfield House and that you always feel welcome during your visits. It's wonderful to know that our staff have made such a positive impression - we'll be sure to share your kind words with them!
My mother became a resident four months ago, following two previous week-long respite stays and showed a great desire to become a permanent resident at Ashfield House. She has made some lovely friends and enjoys the entertainers that come to the home. She has become much happier since moving in, as she now has the company that was lacking due to her poor mobility following many falls at home, which consequently meant that she could no longer get out to socialise.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Ashfield House.
We're truly delighted to hear that your mother has settled in so well, made lovely friendships, and is enjoying the entertainment and social activities. It means a great deal to us to know she's feeling happier and benefiting from the companionship and support around her.
Mum was always happy with the staff and Ashfield House itself. We had needed to move out of a large house where Mum had her own bedsit at short notice, but right from the start everyone was so welcoming that the transition from bedsit to a care home was completed easily and in a very caring way. Nothing was too much trouble.
I would recommend Ashfield House unreservedly and know that my Mums last few years were happy and comfortable.
My thanks and best wishes to all the staff.
Thank you for your very kind words. It was a privilege to care for your mother, and we are glad to know she was happy and comfortable at Ashfield House. Your appreciation of our staff and the support they gave you during a difficult time means a great deal to us. Our very best wishes to you and your family.
Ashfield House has a lovely, warm, friendly atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The staff are kind, caring, and nothing is too much trouble. Residents are treated with dignity and respect, and the staff take time to deal with individual needs and concerns.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you felt the warmth and care at Ashfield House. Our team takes great pride in supporting each resident with dignity and attention, and your feedback means a lot to all of us.
My mum came here for respite care. I was very impressed with the level of professionalism. The staff were very polite and engaged with you. Prior to coming to Ashfield House, my mum struggled to eat, but while at Ashfield, she looked forward to her meals. She was also happier. I was also impressed with the activities for the residents. I highly recommend this home to anyone who wants to use their services.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your mum enjoyed her time with us and that the care, meals, and activities made a positive difference for her. Your recommendation means a great deal to our team, and we're grateful you took the time to share your experience.
Ashfield House is unique. Exceptionally high standards. The care home organisation is pre-eminent. All homes are architecturally similar in design. Award winning staff are not only competent but offer the very best care available. Management v.professional.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're proud to offer consistently high standards across all our homes, and it's lovely to hear you recognise the dedication of our award-winning staff and professional management. Your kind words truly mean a lot to the whole team at Ashfield House.
Overall, I'm satisfied with the level of care my Mum receives. Most of the carers are really helpful, and you can see they want to do a great job. Meal times are a concern with helping mum to eat and control of weight loss; if this could be improved, that would be appreciated. The cleanliness of the facilities is of a high standard. For the hot weather, air conditioning would be a big improvement.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're so pleased you're happy with the care and cleanliness, and we'll make sure your comments about mealtimes and comfort in hot weather are taken on board. Your input really helps us to keep improving
My friend was very well cared for and treated with dignity at all times. We were always made welcome by staff, who remembered who we were (we visited every week). Staff were always friendly and caring. The home was very clean with lots going on for residents.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely review, we really appreciate it.
His room is always clean. The bed is always made.
Dad is always happy.
When he first came, there were a few things to sort out due to his personality, but the staff have nailed it! Thank you.
Thank you for such a lovely review about the care of your dad, we are so pleased to read that he is happy here with us at Ashfield house.
Would I recommend Ashfield House? Yes, I would.
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and are addressing the issue. If you'd like to discuss it further, please feel free to contact us. We appreciate your input and aim to improve moving forward.
The attitude of some of your staff to the person I visit is very poor.
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and are addressing the issue. If you'd like to discuss it further, please feel free to contact us. We appreciate your input and aim to improve moving forward.
What a wonderful home for my nan, I was apprehensive that she would be very anxious moving from home but she is in great spirits. The Christmas entertainment and atmosphere were lovely and she enjoyed singing along to all of the songs! The staff were very accommodating to the residents and us as guests. I am very safe in the knowledge that Nan will be well looked after here.
Thank you for leaving us this lovely review about the care of your nan. The team will be thrilled to read it.
The care from staff has been outstanding. They cater for everything my mother requires. I would recommend to anyone that the care is absolutely brilliant. My mother settled in very quickly and she was happy here. I find I don't worry about a thing with her care, she will miss this home.
Thank you for leaving us this kind review about the care of your Mother. We really appreciate it, the team will be delighted to read it.
Nan came in as an emergency following a fall at home and was unable to care for herself. The manager assessed her with the deputy the same day and facilitated the move into Ashfield House seamlessly. In the three weeks she has been here she has been able to recouperate and has been guided to rehabilitate herself to be able to go home. She has been treated with dignity and respect throughout and has eaten fabulously! A big thank you to all the wonderful staff at Ashfield, you all do an amazing job.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, the team really appreciate it.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 October 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 (10)

I am the current manager for Ashfield House. I have been working for Shaw healthcare for almost ten years. Within those ten years I have spent the majority of my time at another of Shaw’s homes.
Ashfield House is a fantastic home. Since my time here, it is evident that all of the staff, no matter what their job role – have a positive and person-centred approach to all of our service users! All of the staff, including myself, thrive to keep that smile on our service users faces and for them to enjoy the time they spend here. Ashfield House has a warm and friendly vibe and I am proud to be their current manager. We like to encourage our service users (if they can), to remain as independent as possible and treat Ashfield as their home.
The staff take pride in getting to know our service users and their life histories, to enable them to build up that close, trustworthy relationship. Getting to know and supporting our service users is very important to us however, our aim is to support the relatives too! We are very keen to build up a positive repour with our relatives and friends! We are always here to answer any questions or queries you may have and offer reassurance where needed!

I am one of the Team Leaders here at Ashfield House.
I have been working at Ashfield House for a total of 13 years. My role as a Team Leader is to uphold the Shaw Healthcare’s values, which are wellness, happiness and kindness. I enjoy the responsibility of my role and take pride in ensuring the person-centred care needs are met for each resident.
My motivation to achieve is, to see happy and well cared for service users, dedicated and enthusiastic staff. Ashfield House has a very warm and friendly environment. We strive to encourage the independence of our service users and make them feel at home. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family.

I have been working at Ashfield House for 5 years. I started as a Support Worker and have made my way up to become a Senior Support Worker.
I enjoy working at Ashfield House because there is such a great team here. I enjoy the challenge and love to see a smile on the resident's faces.

I thoroughly enjoy coming to work.
The staff are friendly and I enjoy looking after the residents and making them smile.
In my spare time enjoy seeing my friends

My name is Fiona and I have worked at Ashfield House for almost 7 years. I have 2 main roles and they are as a Laundry Assistant and as a Domestic Assistant. I am happy to help out anywhere in the home if needed. At present, I am helping the Support Workers prepare and serve breakfast to all of our residents, either in the dining room or the resident’s room. I enjoy working in the laundry and do my best to make sure all the resident’s clothes are washed and ironed to a high standard. I take pride in ensuring the clothes and linen are being folded correctly and that the linen cupboards are clean and tidy. My other role is as a domestic, again, it’s a job I get great satisfaction from. I enjoy being part of a team whose only wish is to have a spotlessly clean and tidy home for everyone who lives or works here to enjoy. It’s not all hard work though. It’s also my chance to get to know the residents and to have a chat and a laugh with them whilst cleaning their rooms. The residents are always appreciative of anything we do for them and they always thank us. I enjoy working here because of the good friends I have made and how we can all pull together when needed and work as a team.

I enjoy getting to know the residents' life histories in depth, this also helps me adapt the care I give to be person centred.
Ashfield House is a positive friendly place to work and I’ve always felt supported by my colleagues and Management.
In my spare time, I am a Mum to 3 young children, my eldest children have visited Ashfield House since they were 2 weeks old up until Covid.
The residents love when they see them and would always be smiling.

I have worked at Ashfield House for 7 years. Within those 7 years I have worked my way up to Senior and have progressed to covering nights as Team leader
I love coming to work to see and care for the residents, I enjoy listening to them reminisce on their past and help them to remember things. Hearing their stories helps me get to know the residents better and be able to adapt my caring role to suit their needs. We have lots of activities for the residents and when we have entertainers on we all enjoy getting those that are able, up singing and dancing.
Ashfield is a very caring home, the team are very honest and trustworthy with the residents being our number one priority, just like one big happy family.

I have worked at Ashfield House for 18 months, this was my first caring role, at first it was a little daunting as you don’t really know what to expect but I have really enjoyed my learning process.
Getting to know the residents and what their needs are helps when doing my caring role. I love seeing the residents happy and smiling which makes my day worthwhile.
I would like to in time progress to a higher level of care within Ashfield as it is a very happy home to work in and the staff team are brilliant.

I began working for Ashfield House in 2013 as an Activity worker. We have entertainers come into the home on a weekly basis as well as chair keep fit sessions. The residents really enjoy listening to the singing and it is wonderful to see them singing along and those that are able get up dancing with other residents and staff.
We have a reading section and a place to do jigsaws which the residents all enjoy doing. I love my job and it is a pleasure to come to work, seeing the residents happy, it is their home and we try to maintain as much independence as is possible for each individual.
The staff are very caring and we all work very much as a Team to maintain the wellness and happiness of our residents.

I started work at Ashfield House in 2004, as a Support Worker and also cover Senior Support roles.
I really enjoy my job and have seen a lot of changes of how people deal with Dementia and the understanding of this condition. I help mentor other members of staff joining our team, sometimes this is an eye opener as they do not realise the amount of hard work that is involved within the Support role.
The team at Ashfield are very knowledgeable and have the upmost respect and time for all our residents. We all ensure that residents are cared for keeping their own dignity and as much as possible their independence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ashfield House
What types of Care is Ashfield House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ashfield House have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ashfield House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ashfield House to the centre of Wellingborough?
7.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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