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Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC (February 2021), the home includes 40 en-suite bedrooms, spacious communal areas and attractive gardens. The experienced team provides personalised care, supporting both everyday needs and more complex requirements.
With in-house entertainment and visits to local attractions, residents at Ashlea Mews Care Home can enjoy a fulfilling,...
Care Provided by Ashlea Mews Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
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
- 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)
- 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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Ashlea Mews 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
Group / Owner
- Orchard Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Victoria Yeoman (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2002
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Free on-site parking.
Ashlea Mews Care Home Reviews (93)
Ashlea Mews Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.697) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashlea Mews Care Home has 93 reviews.
Excellent staff, really warm welcome, very prepared for my nana's arrival. Recommend to anyone looking for a care home.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Ashlea Mews Care Home, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you...
At 4am in May, I had a phone call from the staff of Ashlea Mews about the poorly condition of my mother. They had phoned an ambulance because of her very poor condition. The ambulance came within half an hour of me arriving at the home. They thought she had sepsis and with the assistance of staff, took her to hospital. She had antibiotics stat and thankfully, recovered enough to be discharged back. I cannot thank the staff enough - they saved her life.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Ashlea Mews, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am pleased to hear that you were kept informed...
Very caring staff, fantastic management, lovely clean rooms, always smells nice highly recommended. My mum took a while to settle but the staff no just when she's having an off day and know her moods now. Massive thank you to the manager and her excellent staff.
Many thanks for leaving such a lovely review. I’m thrilled to hear such lovely comments about our home. Our staff work tirelessly to make sure the care we provide is the very best. I’m also delighted to hear that the home is clean and meets your expectations. Vicki Jones, Care Home Manager.
My husband went into respite for a few days - it is well run. He enjoyed his stay and will be going back.
I am happy with the care my mam receives. Her needs are met and the staff are friendly and approachable.
The only area I would like to see improve is an increase of daily stimulation/activities for the residents, although I am aware of the recent appointment of an additional co-ordinator which should help.
I have found all staff to be very helpful and understanding. Nothing is too much for them. I only hope I have the same care if the need arises in my later life.
The staff are always warm and welcoming and the standard of care is excellent.
Ashlea Mews is a very good nursing home. Very clean good care and residents are kept clean and tidy. The rooms are of a good standard. The staff are very friendly and always on hand if you need anything. No complaints at all. I would highly recommend it to anybody that needs care.
Thank you for taking the time to review our care home. I’m delighted to hear that our the standard of care we provide meets your expectations and that our staff are friendly and helpful. Kind regards, Care Home Manager
The family are very happy with the care.
Thank you for taking the time to review our care home. I’m delighted to hear that our the standard of care we provide meets your expectations and that our staff are friendly and helpful. Kind regards, Care Home Manager
The flooring has been changed in her bedroom to help keep her room as hygienic as it can be and great attention is given to her diet.
I find the staff helpful, friendly caring and unpatronising and I believe they do everything in their power to keep her happy and safe.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Ashlea Mews, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am pleased to hear that you feel that the...
My Mam was here from December 17 until 31st May 2018. Fab staff, fab care.
Kind regards, Vicki Jones, Ashlea Mews Home Manager
Mam has been really poorly for the last 3 months. The ongoing care she has received has been second to none. The staff have done their utmost to ensure she has been looked after. She has since sadly passed away but I cannot fault the care she received
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Ashlea Mews, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you felt that the...
One afternoon with a singer of old-fashioned songs was really a lovely afternoon with everyone joining in with the sing-song and a little dance with lots of other good afternoons and nights.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Ashlea Mews, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and this includes ensuring that quality activities...
The staff kept me informed of his well being at all times and were very approachable to discuss his transition home.
The routine, meals and atmosphere were of great benefit to him.
In the eight months my mam stayed here, I could not fault one thing. All the staff were excellent and couldn't do enough for my mam.
Staff go above and beyond their duty. Visitors can go anytime and are always welcome.
You can go on holiday and if you have any worries, you can phone them and they will give you an update. My mam was there for nearly 3 years and in that time, I joined her for Christmas dinner and her birthday was celebrated. 5-stars.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Ashlea Mews, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents so I am pleased to hear that you were able to see...
Very high standard of care. We would recommend Ashlea Mews to anyone. The staff were brilliant!
My Mam has beein in Ashlea Mews since May last year. I find the staff very good, easy to talk to. The food is good and also the activities. I would recommend it to anyone who was thinking about putting their relatives in care.
This is a lovely caring home in which my sister is very happy. She is always treated with kindness and dignity, thanks to the excellent example set by the management.
Vicki Jones, Home Manager
Very comfortable home, ideal furnishings for residents, very nice staff, only visited for 2 weeks but settled well.
Victoria Jones, Home Manager.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 July 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 04 Dec 2025
At our amazing care home in South Shields, a simple idea has had a life-changing impact. The team wanted to make sure every resident could feel listened to, understood, and...
- 04 Mar 2025
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- 28 Feb 2025
We're thrilled to announce that Orchard Care Homes has been selected as a finalist in not one, but two prestigious categories at the HealthInvestor Awards! As finalists in ‘Specialist Care...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 15 Jun 2024Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 16 Nov 2023Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 08 Oct 2021Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ashlea Mews Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

My name is Vicki Yeoman and I am the Home manager here at Ashlea Mews Care Home in South Shields. I have worked for Orchard Care Homes for over 12 years, I first started as a Care Assistant at Ashlea Mews in 2007 and became Home Manager here in 2016.
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