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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.
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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 (204)
Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.789) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home has 204 reviews.
We are very pleased indeed with the choice of care home. My father-in-law was admitted in March for Continuous Health Care. We didn't think at 95 years old he would settle into a care home. The place is fantastic, he is well looked after in a very clean, friendly, and caring environment. He wants for nothing. Every member of staff is caring and attentive. He is kept well clean and presented. I have seen his meals which look very appetising. He is very content, as are we, living away from him in York. I cannot praise the running of the care home enough and all the staff working there. Thank you!
I have been well looked after. I have been here during a lockdown so have missed my family and friends. I think my experience would have been so much better if we had not been in lockdown due to covid. My overall experience staying here has been good. Good food, excellent staff. I have felt very safe and well cared for here at Ashwood Park. The staff are very friendly and try to do everything to make my stay better. I'm very grateful to them.
The carers here are very caring and thoughtful to family and the elderly living here. Have been brilliant during the covid time and finally a lot of care for my auntie at the end of her life and been there for me while I've been by her side.
Good food.
Lovely garden.
Friendly staff. Good food and drink. Made good friends. Overall very pleasant.
Nice and familiar. Good staff, very helpful. Good food and company.
From my dad going into this unit, the care he has received is fantastic. The staff are amazing and he could not be in better hands. The food is lovely, and his clothes and pyjamas are laundered every day. I cannot fault anything about this care home. The staff really are fantastic.
My wife who was suffering from Lung Cancer spent two months in Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home in Easington Colliery, unfortunately, her cancer was terminal, and there was no chance of recovery. The staff at that home were fantastic nothing was too much trouble to them they not only looked after her needs but my family's too. She could not have had better carers not only did they look after her physical needs but she made friends with all of them and they went above and beyond to make her last few weeks as comfortable as humanly possible and just for that alone my family and I will be eternally grateful. I hope the staff read this review I hope they know how much they are appreciated.
All the staff in ICP are hardworking, lovely and helpful, and kind to me. My husband has been receiving the best care from all of the staff involved with his care, nothing is a bother to them. The food is very good as he has built up his weight as he had lost a large amount in hospital. Great staff upstairs and downstairs.
Had my covid test, staff were friendly. My husband and residents were watching the telly, the atmosphere was calm and they looked content. The only tears were from my husband when he saw me. The staff were sociable, the senior was helpful in a query I had about my husband's hospital appointment.
My stay at Ashwood was enjoyable in every way. Not having been in a care home before, the experience was new to me and I found it all very pleasant while I healed after my fall. The staff are lovely and always kind and ready to help in any way. The meals are good and varied. The rooms are clean and pleasant.
The staff have been excellent and very caring. I'm really enjoying my stay here.
I have not given a mark next to activities as due to covid outbreaks in the care home there have been no activities in January.
A homely atmosphere and friendly service at all times. A very supportive staff.
Ashwood made my dad feel very welcome considering how he was feeling leaving hospital. He had never been in a care environment and although his medical needs have changed he likes to try and keep his independence. Although for physical reasons he couldn't do this the staff were excellent to keep him positive and always reassured him and provided him with dignity and conversation to keep him interested. He was very reluctant initially having to stay but after leaving 8 weeks later I think he will miss the company and staff and reassurance you offered. Communication was very good throughout. Thank you from all the family.
All the staff are extremely helpful, kind and professional. My father has been very happy and his health has improved greatly.
I am so impressed and reassured by the facility, the atmosphere, and the friendly personalities of the staff here. I am so impressed also by my Dad's health - he looks very happy and healthy - he's gained back a healthy weight. He talks very fondly about every single staff member. I am so grateful for everyone's dedication.
All the staff at Ashwood Park are very friendly and professional. Two members of staff, in particular, are great and always keep us informed about my dad. The home is clean and tidy and the facilities are good.
My father was resident on the ICP unit for several weeks. The care he received was outstanding and has undoubtedly helped his rehabilitation. The staff are lovely, helpful and hardworking people. We are very grateful for the care he received. I understand the catering was excellent too. If the owners could give the rooms a little refresh it might be approaching perfection at Ashwood Park! Thank you to all of the super staff.
My mother-in-law was well looked after. The staff were always cheerful and bend over backwards to be helpful. When we needed to phone, we always got through straight away and were never rushed or fobbed off. We were kept informed at all times. All the staff are very hardworking and need a medal.
Thank you for your review and such kind words about our team. Our team really do pride themselves on the care they provide. Best wishes, Fae.
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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: 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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