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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...
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.
Staff in this care home all work together each helping the other. In the last 13 weeks, I have phoned 3 times a day about my husband's health and many times I speak to him on their phone. If he cries the home phones me to talk and I try to reassure him but he does get so confused and upset. These carers are very busy so I appreciate everything they do as I visited him every day.
Thank you for your review - we understand how difficult this time has been for so many of our residents and their loved ones, so its lovely to hear that the team's hard work is recognised, they will really appreciate it. Best wishes.
My mother has been cared for in Ashwood Park for 11 years. I have no complaints, she is very happy there. She is very well cared for by the staff they are all wonderful caring staff who treat my mother with the love and dignity she deserves. Her clothes are very well cared for by the laundry staff who do an amazing job. The home is very clean and the food is lovely too. Ashwood Park is the best residential care home I've ever been in.
Thank you for such a lovely review of our home and team. Best wishes.
The home is always clean and safe for mum to walk around. Plenty of caring, helpful staff to suit to her needs. Lots of entertainments and activities and on-site hairdresser who can relate to mums problems. The nurse is always on hand to chat to about mum and her needs.
All the staff is friendly and helpful. The care provided is excellent. I cannot praise the home enough for how they are looking after my son. The manager is one in a million.
Thank you for such kind words about our home - the manager and the team will be really appreciative. Best wishes.
Mum has been in this home for quite a few years and has been treated extremely well. I have brought attention to a couple of minor details but have always been happy with the results. Lovely place and the staff should be very proud of themselves.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words about our team. The manager's door is always open if you ever need anything. Best wishes.
The management, nursing staff and care workers at Ashwood Park, in my opinion, are second to none. They work tirelessly always demonstrating care and attention to their residents, my dad included, he loves it there. The current situation has proved very difficult for my dad and my family and I but they have tried to go the extra mile with regards to keeping things as normal as possible for their residents and offering reassurance to the families. I know and understand this has been a very testing time for all, but their dedication fills me with confidence knowing my dad is so very well looked after and cared for.
The staff is very helpful and friendly. After 2 to 3 months find everything satisfactory.
Third home my wife has been in. The first one I have been and my wife has total trust in the caring staff. Well done to them all.
Always a pleasant atmosphere and surroundings. The staff is always welcoming and helpful. They really try their hardest to create a happy environment for those residing with them!
My brother and I a few months ago sent in an email about the high standard of care our father has received since entering the care home. We cannot fault any aspect of this care home. Our dad has been treated with the utmost respect and kindness and has truly been happy here. We fondly refer to all staff here as "angels without wings."
My few weeks stay at the care home; I can not fault. The day and night staff; I can not fault. Nothing was too much trouble with everything that has been going on. They always had time to listen and a smile on their faces.
The rooms are adequate and clean for the time I spent here.
We never worried about leaving our relative at Ashwood Park, we always knew he was safe, and the staff genuinely care about the residents.
We can't thank them enough for all the care given.
Thank you for such a lovely review - we really appreciate your kind words. Best wishes.
The staff and care home is really good, my mam has settled in lovely and says the staff are brilliant with every resident, would highly recommend this care home.
The care givers have been excellent looking after the residents very well. Visitors and residents always welcomed and made to feel at ease. What family felt was a worrying and emotional time, was helped hugely by the amazing staff on zone II.
Thank you for your kind words about our team and home. The Home Manager and the team will really appreciate it. Best wishes
Care assistants are very friendly and approachable. My room is kept very clean and my medication is given to me correctly and ordered on time. Hospital transport is always arranged for me when needed.
Thank you for your kind words and scores - The Home Manager and the team will really appreciate it. Best wishes
TV lounge approximately 4 lights out, dining room and quiet room overall lights out, corridors lights out.
We feel this is a Health and Safety issue for residents, visitors and staff walking in and out of the above areas.
Thank you for your kind words about our team and for your helpful feedback. Do know, that Denise's door is always open for you if you ever notice anything or have any feedback at all and she will be able to work with the team to rectify it straight away. Best wishes, Fae
The care my mam has received in Ashwood Park is exemplary. The staff are always pleasant and helpful. Myself and our family have peace of mind whilst she is in your care.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and wonderful scores. It is brilliant to hear how pleased you are with the care we provide to your mother. Best wishes, Fae
I have found the treatment and I have also made friends.
Thank you for your kind words about our home, it's lovely to hear that you've made friends. Best wishes, Fae
Staff are always friendly and helpful, they welcome family members and are always ready to deal with any questions. My mother is always treated with dignity and respect whether hands-on care or conversation is in progress. I can go home knowing that my mother is in a safe place with people who care, this is very important to me as I do not live locally. The environment is light, airy and comfortable. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words about our home; Denise and the team will really appreciate it, 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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