Ashbourne Lodge Care Home

The Cedars, Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2 7TW
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At Ashbourne Lodge Care Home, is a welcoming and friendly setting situated in the lovely area of Ashbrooke. The welcoming patio in the landscaped garden sets the tone for this lovely home, which offers a selection of places to relax, dine, exercise, socialise and be creative with friends and family.

Offering personalised residential and residential dementia care, every member of the team at Ashbourne Lodge is on hand to support residents to lead a fulfilled life.

The dedicated and professional care team at Ashbourne Lodge get to know residents, allowing them to design a comprehensive and varied activity programme, supporting everyone to enjoy the things they love most, including getting out and about in the local community.

Meanwhile, the catering team at Ashbourne Lodge understand the nutritional needs of older people and create delicious meals to ensure a lovely dining experience for all residents and visitors. The popular dining areas provide a welcoming space to enjoy meals with fellow residents, or family and friends.

If you're looking for a homely setting where all your care needs will be covered, please reach out to the team. They'd love to show you around and answer any questions you have.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1121
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1121
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1121
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1121

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Ashbourne Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Punam Randhawa (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Ashbourne Lodge Care Home Reviews (112)

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Ashbourne Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.995) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Patricia G (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a resident at Ashbourne Lodge for eight months. Throughout this time I have been very well cared for but this was especially so when I became ill. Every member of staff went out of their way to see that I had everything that I needed and their understanding and patience were first rate.
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Review from P W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very satisfied with my mother's care, for her health and wellbeing.
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Review from Anne R (Friend of Resident) published on 3 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On my visits here I have seen a few changes and not for the better. Some staff are good and others not. I have been disappointed lately.
Reply from Clare Sheehan, Care Advisor at Ashbourne Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for us at Ashbourne Lodge and we are extremely pleased to read that you find the care and services good and excellent. We pride ourselves on providing kind care and our Home Manager is working closely with the staff to continue to improve the standards of care and hospitalities in the home.


We do hope you find that staff are kind and standards are improving, our Home Manager is always happy to discuss any changes in the home with Resident’s and relatives and will continue to communicate with you in monthly meetings. We also welcome Residents and relatives to speak with the Manager when they are visiting the home at any time.

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Review from Kathleen W (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 28 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
All I can say is I have enjoyed my stay here.
Reply from Clare Sheehan, Care Advisor at Ashbourne Lodge Care Home

We are delighted that you are satisfied with Ashbourne Lodge, we pride ourselves on providing kind care and will arrange to review your care with you to help us to improve our standards of care and hospitality in all areas. Please be assured our Home Manager is always seeking feedback and comments from residents and relatives to assist us to improve our services. Thank you for taking the time to complete a review card for us.

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Review from F B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lot's going on in the lounges. Nice facilities e.g dining room and lounge and rooms. Activities are great and always something going on such as singers and raffles and trips out.


The staff are very friendly, approachable and understanding.

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Review from Gillian M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent service and caring staff.
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Review from Edna Janet W (Friend of Resident) published on 3 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My friend settled very nicely and seems very happy at Ashbourne Lodge, eating and drinking really well.


As someone who said she would never go in to a care home, she has settled really well, which is very surprising to me. She is very happy and looked after at Ashbourne Lodge.

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Review from F F (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care and attention given to mam. She has a lovely room which is well maintained. Food is good and always served well. Staff treat mam with gentle and loving care.
Activities and entertainment are good. We are always encouraged to be involved. Management is friendly and efficient.
We are very happy with care provided.
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Review from Jacqui R (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I believe with the management in place that in time my review ratings will be excellent.


Please keep up the good work in all departments.

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Review from Paulina D (Friend of Resident) published on 17 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This is my second visit to see my friend/ex-neighbour. Staff have been very pleasant both times. Very friendly and attentive to residents. Have sorted out issues/towels not replaced, but on reminder, a replacement was put in and a spare left in the drawer.
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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Ashbourne Lodge provides a caring environment.
The management is very approachable and responsive; the staff are great with my mother.
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Review from Linda C (Wife of Resident) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with my husbands to care and how I am treated by all members of staff when I visit the home, they are very kind and friendly. I am able to speak/contact the manager with any worries or problems I have and she is always happy to help.
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Review from Susan B (Friend of Resident) published on 24 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Standards have slipped under the previous manager. It is good to see that improvements are being made.
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Review from Peter H (Son of Resident) published on 21 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy with her care well looked after she seems happy in care. No problems and facilities good and keeps her aware.
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Review from J T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Ashbourne Lodge Care Home provide 24hour care to my mother-in-law who will say that this is her home. It is very colourful and bright and clean. New menus have just started which has food my mother-in-law likes. All her needs and care are met to a high standard. If my mother-in-law is unwell, the care
home immediately phones the doctor and myself to let me know. Any concerns I have are discussed straight away and a plan is put in place. I know she is kept well and safe and the support you get from the management and staff is of a high standard. They are friendly and very polite and give care and dignity to everyone there.
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Review from M L (Sister of Resident) published on 29 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As sister's to a resident we are very pleased with the care she receives. There has been a "big" change in the care home the last 2 months.
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Review from Judith Anne W (Friend of Resident) published on 26 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find this home excellent in every way. My friend has settled well and loves every aspect of her new home. The staff are of the top quality, always loving and kind. The home is excellent in regards to cleanliness and all that's necessary for a comfortable and enjoyable home.
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Review from Karen W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent provision of care to my grandad throughout his time in Ashbourne Lodge. During his final weeks, the care to my family was fantastic - I would rate Ashbourne Lodge a 10/10. Thank you to all.
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Review from Gary C (Son of Resident) published on 7 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good care. I am pleased my dad is in this home, he is well cared for.
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Review from Christine C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We always find that my mother in law is in a clean and tidy state. Her room and washroom are always clean and tidy.
Staff are always very pleasant and ready to answer any questions we have and ready to help when necessary. We are very satisfied with the service provided.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.995)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.995) out of 10 for Ashbourne Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.995 for Ashbourne Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (191 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.995
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ashbourne Lodge Care Home is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 Jun 2023

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

Punam

Punam Randhawa

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2017

What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?


“I believe that kind care means being honest, listening and acting on requests.”


Punam has gained over ten years’ experience in providing care and support to older people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.


Punam joined Ashbourne Lodge as Home Manager because she closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby schools and clubs and is always keen to include the local community in life at Ashbourne Lodge.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Punam remarked: “I get enormous satisfaction from seeing our Residents well looked after.”


Away from work, Punam enjoys listening to music and socialising with her family and friends.


If you would like to find out more information about Ashbourne Lodge, Punam has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.

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