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With a team devoted to enriching the lives of their residents, Ashwood Park has a warm family feel the moment you walk through the door.
Providing residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care, the team also offers respite care breaks, which are ideal for family carers who would like to plan a short break themselves, knowing their loved one is in safe hands.
The team support the residents to play a...
With a team devoted to enriching the lives of their residents, Ashwood Park has a warm family feel the moment you walk through the door.
Providing residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care, the team also offers respite care breaks, which are ideal for family carers who would like to plan a short break themselves, knowing their loved one is in safe hands.
The team support the residents to play a very active role in how their home is run, and there’s a resident ambassador who provides feedback on everything from the menu to the activities on offer, as well as welcoming new staff and residents.
There are so many engaging activities, from baking and pamper sessions, with manicures and hand massages, to singalongs with the piano. The residents enjoy regular entertainers, who fill the home with music.
Mealtimes are a real highlight of the day, with the chef preparing delicious home-cooked meals and freshly baked cakes for afternoon tea.
Ashwood Park has a beautiful hair salon, for regular appointments with the mobile hairdresser, and there is a secure courtyard garden, home to ducks Pip, Hamish and Bonnie!
There are so many spaces to relax with loved ones, who are welcome at any time, from the welcoming lounges and garden room to the café. And there is a private family and friends Facebook group.
The local community are embraced into life at Ashwood Park. Local school children regularly visit to enjoy activities and sing with the residents. And there are regular visits and outings with their fellow residents from Sanctuary Care’s neighbouring home.
Many of the residents love animals, so there are lots of visits from everything from dogs to animal therapy sessions with owls, guinea pigs and rabbits.
And there’s plenty to do outside the home, with trips to the Easington Beach, shopping centres, cafés, garden centres and the local school, the marina and pub lunches.
Care Provided by Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 65 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1193 and for nursing care £1414, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing 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)
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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Denise Newton (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2005
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
Parking
- Private Car Park
Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home Reviews (209)
Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.761) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home has 209 reviews.
From the first day I have been very welcome and have made friends with the staff, nothing is too much trouble for them, even though at times they are very busy. The food, I must say, has been good with a good mix to meet most tastes. If I needed care again I would not hesitate to come again.
From the first day I have been very welcome and have made friends with the staff, nothing is too much trouble for them, even though at times they are very busy. The food, I must say, has been good with a good mix to meet most tastes. If I needed care again I would not hesitate to come again.
Thank you so much for your kind words - it is wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. You are more than welcome at any time to pop in and see our team and residents. Best wishes.
Mam is a resident in the Willows at Ashwood Park and she is very well cared for. The staff in the Willows are excellent. They are caring and provide such a good service for the diverse needs of the residents. I visit regularly and I find the staff to be friendly and helpful. I am grateful to the...
The TV lounge, quiet/music room and a dining room are all modern, clean and well equipped for the residents. The staff worked very hard to improve the garden area. It is well kept and provides a pleasant outlook from the music room for the residents. The events team display information about monthly events. The vintage singing events are very popular.
Dear Vivienne, thank you for your detailed review. All of this information is so helpful to those looking for care for either themselves or a loved one, so it is truly invaluable to us. Best wishes.
From our initial approach to the nursing home to the time of my Uncle's death, the nursing home provided a comfortable and caring environment which not only ensured my Uncle was comfortable, treated accordingly for his condition but it reassured the family that everything possible was being done to...
From our initial approach to the nursing home to the time of my Uncle's death, the nursing home provided a comfortable and caring environment which not only ensured my Uncle was comfortable, treated accordingly for his condition but it reassured the family that everything possible was being done to meet my uncle's care needs. Staff were friendly, professional and accommodating at all stages of my Uncle's care and time spent at the home. My only constructive comment surrounds the food provided - as my Uncle's disease progressed, staff still provided the 'menu of the day'. Perhaps alternatives such as soup etc could have been offered. However, overall we were extremely happy with the level of care and attention my Uncle received.
Dear Kevin, thank you so much for taking the time to review Ashwood Park. I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your uncle, however, I am glad you can take some comfort in the quality of care that he received whilst with us. At Sanctuary Care, as well as our varied menu, residents are able to...
Dear Kevin, thank you so much for taking the time to review Ashwood Park. I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your uncle, however, I am glad you can take some comfort in the quality of care that he received whilst with us. At Sanctuary Care, as well as our varied menu, residents are able to request alternatives such as sandwiches, soups and jacket potatoes so I am sorry to hear that this may have not been the case at the time - I will pass your kind words and feedback onto the home. Best wishes, Fae
My mam has been a resident in the nursing unit of Ashwood Park for a few years now. I have no concerns, the care mam gets from the staff is excellent. Thank you.
My mam has been a resident in the nursing unit of Ashwood Park for a few years now. I have no concerns, the care mam gets from the staff is excellent. Thank you.
Dear Wendy, thank you so much for your feedback. I will be sure to pass this onto the team and home manager. Best wishes, Fae
Fantastic home, my nana got early set dementia and they cared for her for 10 years before she passed away. Home is kept to a great standard and staff treat their residents like family, always willing to help and do their best if you have any queries. I have seen a massive improvement over the years...
Fantastic home, my nana got early set dementia and they cared for her for 10 years before she passed away. Home is kept to a great standard and staff treat their residents like family, always willing to help and do their best if you have any queries. I have seen a massive improvement over the years since the new manager came in, I think she is doing a superb job.
Dear Jackson, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for taking the time to review our home. Your kind words really are invaluable to both our team, and to our potential residents and their families. I will be sure to pass this onto the team. Best wishes, Fae
I'm greeted all the time by friendly staff I'm assured that my mum is getting the best care. The activities coordinator is always making sure mam is involved if she's interested.
I'm greeted all the time by friendly staff I'm assured that my mum is getting the best care. The activities coordinator is always making sure mam is involved if she's interested.
The staff were great with all my family when visiting. The home is very clean and well kept.
The staff were great with all my family when visiting. The home is very clean and well kept.
My dear friend has been in Ashwood Park for a few years now she is well looked after. The staff are friendly and they work extremely hard.
My dear friend has been in Ashwood Park for a few years now she is well looked after. The staff are friendly and they work extremely hard.
My Nanna came to Ashwood Park sadly on end of life. She was treated with dignity and respect. The staff were very helpful and friendly they kept her and our family updated with any changes with her care. I personally couldn't thank them all enough for what they did.
My Nanna came to Ashwood Park sadly on end of life. She was treated with dignity and respect. The staff were very helpful and friendly they kept her and our family updated with any changes with her care. I personally couldn't thank them all enough for what they did.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 September 2022Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 21 Jul 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (7)

Denise has led Ashwood Park for nearly 10 years and brings with her a wealth of experience with over 30 years as a qualified nurse. She loves the home and her team and says her residents are simply amazing!

I have worked at Ashwood Park for 17 years. The staff and residents are amazing, and I love helping people.

I have worked at Ashwood Park for 18 years. The atmosphere is friendly and everyone gets on so well.

Working at Ashwood Park for over 13 years, Ray gets a lot of satisfaction from making sure Ashwood stays in tip-top condition and making friends with all their wonderful residents.

Debra loves to look after and care for our residents.

I have worked at Ashwood Park for two years. The team are very supportive and I am enjoying the experience.

I have worked at Ashwood Park for 22 years. I get on with everybody, it’s a nice place to work.
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