
All staff were very friendly and helpful during the day and overnight. I would recommend Ashby HouseLinda R(Respite Resident/Service User)

The home was always spotlessly clean and tidy.A C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)


All staff were very friendly and helpful during the day and overnight. I would recommend Ashby HouseLinda R(Respite Resident/Service User)

The home was always spotlessly clean and tidy.A C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)


Ashby House is a purpose-built, single-storey building on attractive gardens. They're located in a quiet area of Milton Keynes, yet close to the city centre.
The home provides first-class 24-hour nursing care and residential care, alongside expert care for people with dementia and younger onset dementia in a Memory Lane Community. A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focuses on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care...
Care Provided by Barchester Ashby House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Ashby House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Ashby House 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ula Beckford(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
Barchester Ashby House Care Home Reviews (74)
Barchester Ashby House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.703) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Ashby House Care Home has 74 reviews.
Nursing care. My mother-in-law chose the care home in July 2021. On her visit, she thought the home "was superb". Soon after her admission, the problems started to show, e.g. no hot water since July 21 (she gets washed with cold water to date). Her call bell is continuously out of her reach and staff have "no idea why" (so how is one supposed to call for help?). The table with her drink is left out of her reach, leaving her dehydrated, shouting her lungs off to attract the attention of staff. Unexplained bruising, property damage, etc. Yet, we're being assured by the manager and regional director that the call bell is "always left within her reach" and staff is "trained".
Despite concerns raised with the staff, management and authorities, there was no improvement in care.
I can't see how anybody can leave a 5-star review for a care home with no running hot water for personal care and staff that admits they "don't have the time" for the resident. At the moment it's dangerous and unsafe. I'd give 0* if available.
We are sorry to hear that your experience with Ashby House Care Home does not meet your expectations. We appreciate what a difficult time it is for you and your family and we are aware that you have an ongoing complaint we are currently looking into for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us...
My mother has been a resident at Ashby House Care Home for over a year now, and has always been so very well cared for and loved by all of the staff. Her wishes have always been taken into account. I am regularly contacted about everything that happens in the home and they keep me informed about her wellbeing. Although I cannot visit often staff help me to maintain contacts with mum via skype, which I am so grateful for. Every time I was able to speak to her she was happy and spoke positively about the staff and the activities she'd taken part in, never forgetting to mention delicious cakes which the kitchen bakes. Thank you very much for everything you do.
Thank you for your lovely review. Your words mean a lot to the team and I know that they are honoured to be able to care for your mum.
Mum was admitted to Ashby House after being diagnosed with a terminal illness and we were no longer able to care for her at home. I can honestly say this care home is outstanding. She receives excellent care. The staff work as a team and do everything they can to support my mum. Management is excellent, very approachable and communicates all the important information on the day. I spoke to my sister who confirmed that we as a family could not find a better place for our mum. Thank you so much!
Dear Martin, thank you for your review. Your kind words are very much appreciated.
I can't thank all the staff enough for what they do for my mum.
Thank you so much for everything.
Thank you very much for your lovely review, we always strive to care for residents and their relatives as one big extended family.
I feel my relative is well cared for, and that is a huge relief to know that she is happy. Had a lovely visit recently in the room with her and it was so lovely to see each other after a long time break due to covid-19. It was a great time to catch up and share some memories and just seeing her again.
Thank you very much for all your hard work and commitment.
Thank you very much for your kind words, it was lovely to welcome you at Ashby House. We are really pleased to hear that your relative feels happy at Ashby House and that your visit went well. We look forward to seeing you again.
You are wonderful. The level of care received is outstanding. Thank you very much Ashby House.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We strive at Ashby House to provide exceptional care to our residents and their families/friends at all times.
My aunt has been at Ashby House for more than a year now. I couldn’t have chosen a better home. The nursing staff keep me informed of my aunts well-being by phone, so important in this Covid year. She is very well cared for. I have been particularly impressed with the activity organisers and the amazing variety of activities and events organised for the residents. We see what they have been up to with a regular newsletter that always includes lovely photos. I cannot thank the staff enough for the way the team as a whole cared for their residents.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I will pass this on to all the team, I know they will really appreciate hearing you are so happy with the care and services for your Aunt. Especially in recent times when family visits have been so restricted, it is good to know you felt reassured your Aunt was safe and well cared for. Thank you very much.
All I could say about the home is praise everyone for being so caring and thoughtful.
Excellent staff and management.
We are really pleased to hear that your brother's experience was positive and hope to see him again in the future.
When my mother convalesced at Ashby House, following an operation just before Christmas, I was most impressed with the level of care and respect she received during her time there (just over 3 weeks). The Manager, nurses and care staff bent over backwards to ensure all Mum's needs were met. As a consequence, she made a very good recovery, gained strength and her mobility also improved as a result. The Manager and the nursing staff kept me very well informed with regards to Mum's care and progress. My mother was also very impressed with the level of care she received and remembers the staff fondly. I would definitely recommend.
Thank you very much for your review and kind words. We are really glad that your mum enjoyed her stay at Ashby House and hope to see her again.
Sending best wishes to you and your mum.
I really can't thank all the team at Ashby House enough. They are always trying to do their best for mum, they know what she likes and try to arrange things that she will enjoy and make her time there as best as it can be. Mum has been there for 18 months and it very quickly became her home and the staff are like her family.
I would highly recommend Ashby House and the whole team.
My mother spent over 10 years in Ashby House. I was deeply moved by the genuine affection and respect she had from all those in the home and thank everyone for the care and support you showed her, both through normal and difficult times. And also for the foresight that allowed me to be there towards and at the end. I will always hold the Ashby House team in great respect, both for what you did for my mother and also in managing so admirably in our present circumstances.
Thank you for your kind words and for the opportunity to care for your mother over so many years. We are pleased your family felt well supported, especially through the most difficult times. We wish you all well.
Thank you for caring for my dad. Although he was with you for only a short while, I was reassured that you were looking after him well, and it was lovely to have the video calls with him during this very difficult time. I'm really grateful for all that you did for him.
Hello Kath. Thank you for your kind words. We always do our best to care for residents but it is particularly important we reassure families during this time. We know many families appreciate video calls and are pleased you did too. It was a pleasure having your father with us. Do keep in touch with us!
Thank you Ashby House staff for doing an outstanding job at this very difficult time. Being able to chat online with my father and chat to him is wonderful. A big thank you to the activities staff for organising this.
The manager and his team made Dad feel very at home and dealt with all the aspects of his illness with great care.
Everyone seems happier, staff are definitely happier - I am told because "He gets involved and sorts things!"
The place is happier, big improvement all round!
I visit 3 times a week and go in and out at all times but Ashby House is always the same. Cool, calm, settled and happy. The carers and nursing staff are second to none - an excellent care home!
My darling wife (married 63 years now) has only been in your care for 4 days, however, I wish to express my sincere thanks to all the nurses who are taking so much care of her. Please look after her, especially at night.
I felt that the residents were always treated with kindness and patience. The staff worked hard to provide a very caring and calming environment sometimes in quite challenging situations. There always seemed to be a lot of activities happening. It was good to see a full timetable displayed each week. As visitors, we were always made to feel very welcome and during the night we spent at my nan's bedside, the staff could not have done more to help us (despite being very busy with their usual duties). The home was always spotlessly clean and tidy.
Thank you very much for the lovely words. It has been a pleasure meeting you and your family. We are glad your nan received the best care and we would love to have you here again for a cup of tea. Please keep in touch.
Felt like being at home. I would recommend to friends and family.
Thank you so much for your time on Christmas day. We love to have you both here in Ashby House again. Thank you and wish you Happy New Year.
Everything was 5 star.
Thanks for your lovely review. We as a team enjoyed looking after Mum and we are looking forward to doing so in the future should the need arise again.
Ashby House staff are very helpful and friendly. Mum and Dad have been very well looked after and are feeling sad to go home. Will not hesitate to recommend Ashby House to other people or bringing Dad here again for some more respite.
Thank you very much for your lovely words. We are glad to be there to support your family for Mum and Dad to get some respite. We are always here when you require our support in the future.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 July 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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News (12) & Events (0)
- 30 Mar 2026
Ashby House Care Home in Milton Keynes is holding an Open Day to celebrate the start of a new era, following significant investment to the home. The friendly team at...
- 06 May 2025
Residents of Ashby house care home enjoyed white chocolate Easter eggs & Easter mousse during afternoon tea trolley visit. Some of the residents expressions were so beautiful.
- 17 Jan 2025
Ashby House had their first New Year Bingo Session afternoon this week, we had a great turn out of residents & relatives, there were lots of lovely prizes for the...
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Awards / Recognitions (31)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 31 May 2026Recipient: Barchester Ashby House Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Ashby House Care Home.
Meet the Team (9)

I moved to England from Poland in 2017 to pursue my higher education and qualified as a Registered General Nurse, completing my Master’s Degree at Coventry University. Since then, I have built my career first as a Registered Nurse, then stepping into the Deputy Manager role. In November 2023, I was promoted to Operations Manager, supporting care services across the country, and I also completed my NVQ Level 5 in Care Management.
I am passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and creating a warm, supportive environment where our residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home.

Hello, my name is Carole, and I am the Administration Assistant here at Ashby House.
I joined the team in 2022, and I am the first person you will see when you walk into the home – you will always receive a warm and friendly welcome!
I support the front of house team in everyday admin tasks, reception duties, meeting and greeting family members, visitors, and professionals as they enter the building.
Outside of work, I enjoy socialising with my Husband, family and friends, dog walking, I am a keen gardener, and when time allows, I enjoy hopping on my bike, having previously completed a Coast to Coast charity bike ride.
I enjoy being part of the wonderful staff team at Ashby House and look forward to meeting you all when you visit.

Hello, I'm Diana, and I am a Senior Registered Nurse at Ashby House. I am responsible for the Day Care Team on my nursing unit.
I graduated from my nursing career in 1998 in Romania as a General Nurse, then moved to the UK in 2003 and have worked in care homes since then.
In 2011, I graduated with NVQ Level 4 in Leadership & Management and further developed my skills in 2013 when I received certification for End-of-Life Care.
I started working as a Senior Registered Nurse at Ashby House Care Home in 2017. I am very passionate about my work and love to look after the residents and relatives that come to our home, and I like to be supportive of all my work colleagues.
When I am away from work, I love to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Hello, my name is Victory, I am a qualified nurse, and I am passionate about providing quality care at excellent standards for residents. I have been working for Barchester Healthcare since June 2022.
The team at Ashby is one of the best I have worked with, and I am grateful for the love and support I receive from the management and colleagues in my job role.
Before June 2022, I worked as a nurse in my home country for some years, serving as a registered nurse, registered midwife, and West African licensed public health nurse. I hold a bachelor's degree in nursing, and my passion for learning drives me to continually update my knowledge and research.
I have a passion and a call to care for the elderly, and I feel fulfilled doing my job. I am committed to delivering person-centred care for each resident and reassuring their relatives. It is also a pleasure supporting my colleagues and using my strengths to enhance the lives of all we care for.

Hello, I am Lorna and I am a Registered Nurse here at Ashby House.
The main part of my job is leading on the clinical aspects of Residents care, ensuring records are kept up to date, medication management and working closely with Management and the local health care professionals to ensure continuity of care.
I love my work as a Nurse at Ashby House. I enjoy speaking with residents and helping them to feel as well as they can. I feel proud to be part of this team where everyone plays their part in making everyday life enjoyable for residents.

Hello, my name is Julia Ann, and I am a Senior Carer here at Ashby House.
I have worked at Ashby House since 2006, and I absolutely love my job, the home and the Residents I care for.
I could work every day with a smile on my face and with the passion to deliver the highest quality of care and to support residents to lead their best lives.

Hello, my name is Geanina, and I have been a Senior Carer at the lovely Ashby House since 2021.
I have worked in health and social care for most of my career and could not imagine doing anything else - I know I was born to do this job.
I want to make sure all our Residents and their families are cared for and supported. I enjoy working as part of a team, and everyone here pulls together to make Ashby House a great place to work and live.

Hello, I'm Carol and I joined the Ashby House team in 2004 as a Housekeeping Assistant.
It is really important that I keep the home clean to keep it looking nice and minimise infection risks. It is also important that Ashby House is tidy, attractive and well organised so residents feel comfortable and relaxed.
I get to know every resident, to understand how they like their room, their clothes and their personal belongings to be arranged. I enjoy my morning chats, getting to know residents as I clean their rooms.

Starting in Medical Records at Milton Keynes University Hospital, and also becoming a Medical Secretary to a group of Consultants within a set discipline, also at MKUH.
Worked at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, London, during the pandemic. In January 2022 joined my first Care Home as a Home Administrator, and stayed there until September 2025, when I made the move to Barchester.
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