
The whole family are so very grateful for the compassionate way in which she was cared forJane C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I felt this one was the best for my Mother. I have not been disappointedStephanie(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We would recommend Ashurst Park to other friends and familiesJanice B M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The whole family are so very grateful for the compassionate way in which she was cared forJane C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I felt this one was the best for my Mother. I have not been disappointedStephanie(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We would recommend Ashurst Park to other friends and familiesJanice B M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ashurst Park cares for older people and is able to offer superb palliative care.
The home is situated in the Kent countryside, just five miles from Tunbridge Wells and is conveniently located for local amenities and public transport. In 2017 the home won several Tunbridge Wells in Bloom Awards for iths beautiful gardens and planting.
The care home is located on the edge of Fordcombe village and is surrounded by...
Care Provided by Ashurst Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- 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 53 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ashurst Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashurst Park 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)
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
- The Bondcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jomina Gilles (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1997
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (47)
Ashurst Park Care Home Reviews (74)
Ashurst Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.721) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashurst Park Care Home has 74 reviews.
Staff always seem very pleasant. Nice clean bedroom (spends most time in bed). Always warm. Lovely view of the garden (enjoys wildlife). Aunt is always happy and regards staff as friends rather than carers.
Ashurst Park Care Home has a warm friendly atmosphere, where you can call at any time and receive a friendly welcome by caring staff.
Nothing appears to be too much trouble.
We are always consulted in the first instance for any medical conditions and always involved in the decision-making process.
My mum was only resident for a couple of months before she died but during this time the staff were wonderful, caring and compassionate. From the moment she arrived, they couldn't do enough to make her comfortable and feel at home.
The few concerns we had were discussed with the manager and resolved to the best of his ability. The only concern I had that was not resolved was an apparent shortage of staff on a few occasions.
From the very first visit, I was impressed by the friendliness and professionalism of the staff at Ashurst Park. We felt lucky that my mother, who was suffering from a life-ending medical condition, was offered a place at the home. She said that the lovely room in which she was placed and, later, that the quality of care she received from the staff made her feel welcome and looked after.
With colleagues from the Hospice in the Weald, the staff kept mother pain free and comfortable. She was visited almost daily and I rang many times for news. We were always provided with up to date information and it was obvious that she was being cared for. Her room was bright and cheerful, She enjoyed the view and the sweet country-air from her windows.
When the end came management and staff came to offer sympathy and share memories of my mother’s time at Ashurst. Although there for few weeks only, it was clear that staff had come to know mother and felt some affection for her. Thank you all.
My late mother received end of life care here in July 2017.
Ashurst Park Care Home is a wonderfully kind and caring nursing home. Great care and attention is paid to each and every resident is the residence. My mother is safe, well cared for and happy. The staff have alleviated any concerns we had prior to our mother's admittance and we believe Ashurst Park Care Home and all the team go above and beyond to ensure that their residents are happy. Thank you to everyone for taking such wonderful and special care of mum.
There is no possible way that we could look after my sister like the way staff do in Ashurst Park. They cover all the needs as she is unable to do anything for herself. I have nothing but praise for the home, management and staff.
My mother was recently admitted to Ashurst Park Care Home and the level of care and support that we have experienced has been excellent. The staff have taken a lot of initiative to help my mother settle in well. The home is very clean and friendly and they cannot do enough to make you feel at home. It has a happy and airy atmosphere and I enjoy my visits there. The home also organises lovely activities for the residents every week. In my opinion, this is an outstanding home where the quality of care is high and consistent.
Cannot fault the service and comfort - the staff are marvellous. I would, if necessary like to come here myself.
My mother has settled down very well considering she was not keen on going into a home, but has come to terms over the last four months it was the only choice. This has been down to the excellent staff making her welcome and comfortable.
The staff all seem very helpful and cheerful. Peter has been at Ashurst Park for a month and has settled in well. He likes the food and his appetite has increased. At his advanced years and immobile state, he does not enter into many activities. Visitors are always made welcome.
My mother has been in Ashurst Park for respite care three times and has been well treated by the helpful and friendly staff. She now is being cared for full time there it was the first place I wanted her to go because I knew she would be safe and I wouldn't worry about her because she likes it so much there.
My mother came to Ashurst Park for two weeks respite care. The place is light and airy with wide corridors of a central hub. The manager and staff could not have been more patient and understanding and did everything in their power to make mum feel welcome and part of the community.
My elderly mother was CHC Fast Tracked to Ashurst Park Care Home just 2 days before Christmas 2016. The staff worked amazingly over the next few days, to help my mother, who has dementia, breast cancer and now a secondary cancer settle as quickly as possible, in what was a very confusing time for her. It was very stressful for the family, but I have nothing but praise for the way all the staff helped. They are so kind and caring, and the home and rooms are beautiful. I finally feel relaxed in the knowledge that hopefully, my mother will live her remaining time in a safe, caring and wonderful place. Thank You Ashurst Park!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 April 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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