Ashley Lodge Care Home

My mother is always telling the family how good the food is and how lovely the staff are. She is always clean and well dressed whenever we visit, and enjoys taking part in all the activities. All the staff know her by name, even the catering staff and receptionists. The entire home is well cared for, and when you walk in, it puts you in mind of a hotel and not a care home. She loves the hair salon!

We are delighted with the care from everyone here.

A massive thanks to the Manager and Deputy Manager who moved mountains to help us through a very difficult time, and also to all of the staff who helped make Mum's stay safe and comfortable.

Ashley Lodge is a very caring and compassionate care home under the circumstances. The staff are absolutely brilliant and make a difficult situation lighthearted. It is always a great pleasure to speak with each and everyone of them. My father is in the best hands in their care.

Thanks again for being amazing.

Nan loves the food here, and if there's something she doesn't like, they quickly find her something else to eat.

When no other care home would take Dad, Ashley Lodge stepped up. The "can do" practical, professional manager of the home & clinical lead made the transition to a new home swift & un-traumatic. Whilst still undergoing refurb & somewhat tired in places, the home provides a very safe environment, I couldn't fault the care.

Not only does this home feel like one big family, the manager and team very much make it so and make you so very welcome. I was able to stay overnight twice with Mum and our dog before she passed away. Every single staff member truly did care, the love for Mum that I witnessed and overheard blew me away. Having been a carer myself for many years, the true compassion from everyone for Mum and myself was incredible. This home truly does care and is a beacon of good practice.

The staff are responsive and friendly and all his needs are met.

His room is quiet and comfortable, the whole house is light, bright and airy, easy to navigate and has a good lively and warm atmosphere. They do have plenty of activities if residents wish to take part and a lovely garden with lots of greenery to enjoy on warmer days. The carers and nurses are compassionate and gentle and the whole ethos of Ashley Lodge is spread from the management style and is somewhere I am confident and comfortable to know my husband is being cared for. Somewhat, in fact, I will probably be happy to live myself eventually.

My husband has been in the home for 5 months. He is very comfortable and settled in the home. It has been a journey for us as a family but from the time we walked into the home initially for respite care, the home has been able to offer comfort and support for all my husband's needs, medically, emotionally and physically. The manager is very much hands-on and leads the team with the same aims and goals that serve the home. This provides a very happy and positive effect for all and especially the residents. Not only is support provided for residents but the family also as this is a very emotional journey.

My Uncle has been in Ashley Lodge since coming out of hospital with an ongoing unpleasant illness where he requires help with most everyday needs. He is mentally strong and aware which helps us personally, to be reassured that the support and care that is required is good and as a family, for the time we have spent in the home we are all very happy with the way it is run, with the friendly, helpful staff, good home cooked food, the flexibility of visiting and as far as we can see the security of the patients.

My father was transferred here from hospital, I was anxious about him going into care but the whole team have supported not only my father but the whole family through this transition. The manager is lovely and has taken the time to get to know the family. All the staff are so friendly and caring and Dad enjoys chatting to them all. After a difficult 9 weeks in hospital, Dad is now settled in a caring environment.

Overall we found the care home to be very clean, pleasant with a lovely atmosphere. All of the staff we met were friendly and extremely helpful. My sister whom we visited twice was very relaxed and seemed quite happy in her environment. We did have a nice chat with the manager and she seems to be very on top of everything and was able to give us some insight into how my sister was coping. I do feel very much that my sister is in the right place and getting first-class care.

My wife was transferred to Ashley Lodge Care Home in New Milton directly from hospital for EOLC after suffering a fall, hip operation, pneumonia, and C Diff. Unexpectedly she survived just over a week. During that time both she and our family received exceptional care. Nothing was too much trouble and we were looked after so well. It was such a difference from the hospital surroundings as we could come and go as we pleased, they fed us and we were able to stay during the night if we wanted to. The Carers, Nurses, and Admin Staff were great and very proficient. Thank you so much for looking after my lovely Wife.

Our dear friend was admitted for end-of-life care. He was there for 10 days. He received excellent care. The staff were all very professional and caring. His every need was attended to. Very kind, respectful staff. Thank you.

As family members we were treated like family and made to feel so welcome by every single member of the team.

Wonderful caring atmosphere. My husband has received palliative care on his second day of arrival. The family have received kindness and support.

I have personally found Ashley Lodge to be a very friendly and open environment that welcomes visitors at anytime. I have also found the team to be responsive to any queries or comments I have made on behalf of my mother. My mother is up and down in her opinions of Ashley Lodge but her complaints are generally resulting from her frustration at not being at home and looking after herself. She does comment that sometimes staff say things but don't always follow up e.g. "I'll be back in a minute" but then don't come back and she is mentally sharp but sometimes due to deafness she thinks she is ignored. On the whole Ashley Lodge is very good.

A happy resident, enjoying food in good surroundings, cheerful, helpful staff. When needed staff resolving issues as quickly as possible.