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All the staff were brilliant. They showed care and respect and kept her dignity.David B(Husband of Resident/Service User)

we noticed how the staff would make Mum welcome and chat with her like an old friend.Julie R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thank you once again and I wish all the staff and residents all the best for 2021.Craig S(Son of Resident/Service User)

All the staff were brilliant. They showed care and respect and kept her dignity.David B(Husband of Resident/Service User)

we noticed how the staff would make Mum welcome and chat with her like an old friend.Julie R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thank you once again and I wish all the staff and residents all the best for 2021.Craig S(Son of Resident/Service User)

Situated in Maidstone in Kent, Ashley Gardens is a home full of laughter and smiling faces that provides nursing and respite care to those living with dementia. The welcoming staff are the heart of the home and the home is well-regarded in the local community for its outstanding care provided.
Ashley Gardens provides specialist care for people living with dementia and has excellent facilities to accommodate those specialist needs. Ashley...
Care Provided by Ashley Gardens Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 89 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ashley Gardens Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashley Gardens Care Centre 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
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Corina Fierbinteanu (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (89)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (26)
Visiting
- You do not have to book an appointment, you can view at any time
Parking
- Car parking available
Ashley Gardens Care Centre Reviews (83)
Ashley Gardens Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashley Gardens Care Centre has 83 reviews.
Everyone here is so kind and friendly. My husband is on Biggin Hill floor and he couldn't be better looked after.
All the staff on this floor and elsewhere in the home are so caring.
Thank you so much for your king and thoughtful words. We are pleased to hear that your husband is happy and well cared in our home, and means a lot to know this is reflected in your family's experience. Thank you once again.
My father has been a resident of Ashley Gardens for almost a year and is very content there. It would be wrong to say that the team get everything right all of the time, but it's certainly not for the lack of trying - they are humans after all, doing a particularly difficult job! The most important thing (as far as I'm concerned) is that the staff are always extremely kind to my father and treat him with dignity. Communication with the management team is excellent; they are always available to discuss any concerns and always respond quickly. Thank you to all of the AG team - keep up the good work, you are appreciated!
Thank you for your kind words. I will share this with our staff. We are here to help and support, and our focus remains the safety and wellbeing of all. Thank you!
My wife has been staying at Ashley Gardens for the last 3 months and is very happy there. The nursing care is extremely good, nothing is too much trouble for when she needs help etc. All the carers and staff are so kind and will go the extra mile to look after her. I can't thank the care team enough for the service they provide to keep her safe.
Thank you for leaving such kind words, we are so pleased that your wife is settled and happy and that you enjoy visiting. I will share your lovely words with the team.
The management have open door policy so you can always approach them with anything you need.
Feel so very fortunate Dad is with you, thank you
Thank you for leaving such kind words, we always happy to see you, mum and especially Moni. I will share your kind words with the team.
I have found the staff here extremely caring and attentive when speaking and helping both myself and by bedbound husband, who is not always as polite as he could be. The food is very varied and the care assistances are prompt and courteous when my husband rings for assistance. The staff are hard working and enthusiastic, and I feel that this good value for money. Excellent all round.
Thank you for leaving such kind words, we are so pleased that your husband is settled and happy and that you enjoy visiting. I will share your kind words with the team.
I am a resident here and cannot fault the care and assistance I have received from a very professional team of care staff. It seems that nothing is too much trouble, and I never think twice to ask for help if I need it. I am happy and content. Thanks very much.
Thank you for the kind words, and we happy that your experience in our care is positive. I will share with our staff.
She is well cared for with her needs being met through regular updates to her care plan .
We feel that we have a very good relationship with the new manager and her staff at all levels. They are approachable, engaging with us on a regular basis. We have found the staff to be courteous, caring and respectful to both residents and their families.
The enrichment activities are varied and are clearly enjoyed by the residents as can be seen via the social media platform. Our son and daughter in law visited over Christmas and commented on how welcoming and friendly everyone was.
Thank you so much for your king and thoughtful words. We are pleased to hear that your mum is happy and well cared in our home, and means a lot to know this is reflected in your family's experience. Thank you once again.
I visit regularly and all staff is very supportive. Manager went above and beyond to help.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am so pleased you are made to feel welcome. I will share with the team your kind words.
Mum was very happy and settled at Ashley Gardens and it felt like she really lived a life here following a couple of years of illness and the onset of dementia.
The staff here are wonderful and the activities provided are varied and excellent. I especially loved seeing the wonderful photos taken of Mum taking part in these activities on the home's private social media group. The healthcare provided is second to none with regular involvement and input from the family. Mum was always treated with respect and dignity but the staff always seemed to make things fun and easy.
Towards the end of Mum's life the staff did all they could to take care of her and make her comfortable. The family were also very well supported throughout.
I would like to thank everyone at Ashley Gardens sincerely, for making Mum and the family feel at home and for enabling Mum to live a joyful and fulfilling life, to the end.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review, we are here to use our skills aiming to improve our residents daily experiences and quality of life. I will share your review with the team.
We would like to thank all the staff for the loving care my sister in law received in the short time she was with you. Especially over her last few days. My other sister in law and niece felt truly supported by you all at her passing. May God bless you all. Our heartfelt thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are so pleased to know you felt supported and welcome. I will share with the team your kind words
Somehow, the staff enabled my mother to get back onto her feet and got her eating and drinking again. She returned, with their help, to more like her old self and by putting a bookcase in her room, encouraged her to read again. She was looked after with great care and compassion for her end of life care. They were brilliant, doing all they could to keep her comfortable and supported me through it. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review, we are here to here to help, to support and to use our skills aiming to improve the daily experiences and quality of life. I will share your review with the team.
My mum, has been a resident at Ashley Gardens Care Home for a year now, the staff are lovely and always asking if my mum needs anything. The ladies that arrange the entertainment for the residents are amazing. They have singers which my mum loves to sing a long and dance too. They have animals come in so they can hold or stroke them. They have cupcake making and Bingo and painting and flower arranging. My mum likes this especially, as she has always enjoyed being amongst friends and going and doing things. So they'res a massive thank you to them for everything that they do. My mum's room is always clean and tidy. And her clothes washed and back in her wardrobe. At one time my dad was at Ashley Gardens Care Home with my mum as a resident. My sister and I looked at different care homes, but Ashley Gardens Care Home came 1st all of the time. I hope that this review might help a family who's family member is coming to a residential care home and would like to hear about it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review, we are so pleased Mum is happy here and that she has enjoyed the entertainment! I will share your review with the team.
And you do so much for residents, activities etc
If I could put my name down now I would
Staff are very sociable and friendly with visitors toi
Well done everyone
Thank you so much for your king and thoughtful review. Our aim is to create a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for both residents and their loved ones. Thank you once again.
My mother has advanced Alzheimer's and was in need of a safe and welcoming place to call home. I feel we have been blessed. Mum moved in mid June, 2025 to a warm reception. The staff knew her name on arrival and were full of enthusiasm and encouragement. It was a difficult decision but the best decision for mum. During the week there are activities and events, food looks delicious, with lots of treats and snacks. Mum is gaining back some much needed weight. The staff are reassuring with all of us as mum is adjusting to her new home. I feel confident it's been the best decision for mum, she's safe, clean, cared for, experiencing new things which brighten her days. I live overseas so enjoy the social media posts and the daily updates.
Thank you so much for your king and thoughtful words. We are pleased to hear that your mum is happy and well cared in our home, and means a lot to know this is reflected in your family's experience. Thank you once again.
Being Italian food has been a passion-we were able to bring some home cooked pasta which was great.
The team clearly, really care about the residents and their welfare. Thank you to you all.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review, we are so pleased Mum is calm and happy here and that she has enjoyed the Italian food! I will share your review with the team.
Mum settled in very well been there nearly a year now and we as a family are happy that she is happy and every need is cared for.
She is always clean and well dressed and breakfast dinner and tea are regular times and food is good.
I would like to thank all the staff who look after her they work very hard to keep everyday happy for her the entertainment is first class something going on most days and enjoy seeing her on social media pages, would definitely recommend.
Thank you for leaving such kind words, we are so pleased that Mum is settled and happy and that you enjoy visiting. I will share your lovely words with the team.
My nan is currently in this care home and am very happy with the care she gets they seem to go out of there way to have plenty of entertainment and make you feel very welcome when visiting staff always seem to be happy and are friendly would recommend
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am so pleased you are made to feel welcome. I will share with the team your kind words.
When we visited my wife the staff were very friendly with us and she looked very happy. She eats all of her food which is very good because in the other home she would not eat so I know she is happy. I live in London so I can not go and see her as much as I would like but I know she is being looked after very well, so thank you very much for that and a Happy New Year to you all from all the family.
My sister who is end-of-life is very well looked after. Bathed every day and has cream put all over her body. She is moved in the bed regularly so as to avoid bed sores. Communication between staff is excellent. Cleaning in the room is of a high standard.
I visit my auntie once a week and have found the staff very caring. The rooms are very clean and the dining area is lovely. I go to her room to get her a drink and find it is very clean. I cannot find any faults in the areas that I have seen.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 March 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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 (3) & Events (0)
- 13 Nov 2024
At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ashley Gardens Care Centre.
Meet the Team (5)

I am a passionate nurse and a leader dedicated to delivering excellent care to our residents through a well-supported and skilled team. My role as Home Manager is to support the team in providing person-centred care and to ensure that our residents feel safe and comfortable in their homes.
I have been a Registered Nurse since 2008 and have over 9 years of experience working in the care home environment, including more than 5 years as Deputy Manager.
My team and I look forward to welcoming you to Ashley Gardens, and you can see our passion to ensure our residents receive a high standard of care and, as a team, we strive to achieve our best.

“The home offers an exceptional nursing team who are highly skilled and qualified - a high proportion of the team have been here between 5-10 years. There is a friendly atmosphere throughout the home - people are always willing to give any activities a go and we always try to go above and beyond when planning activities.”

“Ashley Gardens is a busy home, and the pace of work here is fast, which I enjoy. I previously worked in a children’s residential centre and am loving working with older people, having regular interaction with our residents and hearing their stories – there is always something going on.”

He believes you need to be a good communicator, be part of a team, lead by example and be personally driven to succeed in your role.
The favourite part of his working day is when at the end of the day you can be proud of what you have achieved as a team. To recognise individual performances and give praise.
His biggest professional challenge in his career to date was taking over a restaurant which was poorly performing. Customer satisfaction was low and sales decreased along with targets and budgets not being met. Within 12 months sales increased with customer returns continuing to grow. Budgets and targets were being hit and audits were above 95%. Wesley's biggest career highlight to date was being promoted to a flagship restaurant which had yearly sales of £400,000
What qualities do you think make a good home manager?
Wesley enjoys spending a lot of time with his children who always brighten up his day; time at the park and doing activities with them. He also enjoys watching most sports.
His ambition is to become more senior within the Healthcare Homes Group. To oversee the kitchens within and to have an active part in achieving great standards and quality presented food for all our resident's needs.

“I’ve worked at Ashley Gardens since 2014 and love it here. I was a carer and have recently taken the role of receptionist so I am one of the first people you will see when arriving at the home. I already know many of the residents well and am enjoying getting to know the relatives, friends and family who come to our home."
Frequently Asked Questions about Ashley Gardens Care Centre
What types of Care is Ashley Gardens Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ashley Gardens Care Centre have?
There are 89 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ashley Gardens Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ashley Gardens Care Centre to the centre of Maidstone?
2.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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