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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.
Mum is very happy and well cared for. She feels happy and safe.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Ashley Gardens. We as a team really appreciate the feedback received.
As my wife is on palliative care, she is unable to take part in any activities as she is in bed most of the time. But they seem good for the other residents.
Thank you so much Maurice, for taking the time to review Ashley Gardens. We really appreciate your feedback which will be shared with the whole team.
All the staff are very caring and do their very best to make all the patients as happy as possible.
Thank you so much Bill for taking the time to review Ashley Gardens. We really appreciate your feedback and this will be shared with the whole team.
My mother has improved greatly from being here and she is very happy.
Thank you so much Janet, for taking the time to review Ashley Gardens. We really appreciate your feedback which we share as a team.
Mum has been here since Oct 2018 and all the time mum has been here she has been looked after very well. All of mum's needs have been taken care of. The staff are friendly and always willing to help and answer questions.
Very helpful staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Ashley Gardens. I am delighted that you would recommend us and will share your review with the team.
It is a comfort to myself and family to know that my sister is being so well cared for in her time of need. The staff from top to bottom are doing a wonderful job and our thanks go out to every one of them. Well done and thank you.
Dad is happy and settled.
Ashley Gardens have cared for my Mother for one and a half years now. They have helped to assist in a challenging journey to ensure the best outcomes for my Mothers nursing and dementia needs, implementing them accordingly. Any periodic issue when highlighted is addressed promptly. Staff and management were hired for their residents and families during difficult circumstances. There are many carers who go that extra mile to ensure their designated residents are safe and comfortable. A pureed diet provided is well presented and of good quality and quantity.
The food is to a high standard. She enjoys a lie-in in the morning.
She sleeps a lot because of her age, 92, but seems very contented and peaceful.
I always feel welcome when I visit.
This is my second review and I am pleased to say from my previous review things have changed for the good. The issues I had in my last review have been dealt with by the manager. She couldn't have been more helpful and has assured me that I am to contact her with any problems, she will do her best to deal with them as soon as possible.
First class care home. Glad we found this place for her.
All staff are very friendly and attentive.
Never having an experience of a nursing home, I didn't know what to expect. The only time anything relevant to this type of care is shown within the media, it is of a sorry nature. Unfortunately, the highlights are never told to the public. This home is clean, friendly and runs extremely efficiently. There are always activities, daily for the residents to attend. The food is first class but most of all the caring is very positive. All of the carers are kind, professional and above all patient (ideally another carer per unit would be advantageous).
I have found Ashley Gardens are doing a very good job. They are doing what I can no longer do. The staff are very caring and I have no complaints?
All of the members of staff that I have met have been extremely helpful and approachable.
They care for my mum in a considerate and compassionate way.
Very pleased with care and facilities. Staff always very pleasant and helpful. This is the best place for my husband.
Ashley Gardens seem to be a well-run nursing home. The staff do their utmost to care for the residents. There are occasions where it takes longer than it should to respond to the resident's buzzers and the night staff seem to be a bit sparse. That said, Ashley Gardens is always clean and has a good atmosphere.
Mum has been in this home for over 2 years. I think she is as happy as she can be. Although there is nothing like being in your own home, she has her own room. Activities are most afternoons and they range from dog racing on the TV, bingo, art and craft to singers. There is also a little shop to buy things, a quiet room, a remembrance room with an old wireless and war memorabilia in it. Staff and management are very patient and kind most of the time. I feel Mum and Mum's family are lucky she is here. They also have a room to hold little functions in.
I have been extremely impressed by Ashley Gardens Care Centre. Dad can be difficult but they seem to know just how to deal with him in a very professional but kind and caring way. All members of staff (including admin) know who he is and will pop up to see him if needs be. I cannot rate the care home highly enough. It is an extremely well-run home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 March 2024Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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."
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