
A lovely nursing home, good sized rooms and beautiful gardens and viewsShirley S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot recommend it highly enough. The food is fantastic, the rooms are lovely and brightSusan W(Guardian of Resident/Service User)

I would recommend this care home without hesitation.J R(Husband of Resident/Service User)

A lovely nursing home, good sized rooms and beautiful gardens and viewsShirley S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot recommend it highly enough. The food is fantastic, the rooms are lovely and brightSusan W(Guardian of Resident/Service User)

I would recommend this care home without hesitation.J R(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Ashridge Court Care Home is a bright and welcoming home in the beautiful East Sussex countryside, just outside Bexhill-on-Sea. Surrounded by peaceful gardens with stunning views towards the coastline, the home provides high-quality Residential, Dementia, Nursing, Palliative and Respite Care in a warm and supportive environment.
The home offers comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms, each featuring a TV, nurse call system and an adjustable automatic bed for added comfort. The dedicated Hazel Wing...
Care Provided by Ashridge Court Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 69 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 Ashridge Court Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashridge Court 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
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Heather Nwansi(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (14)
Visiting
- Please contact the home to arrange a tour of Ashridge Court.
Parking
- Free on-site parking available.
Ashridge Court Care Centre Reviews (77)
Ashridge Court Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashridge Court Care Centre has 77 reviews.
The areas are always clean and tidy.
We are always made to feel welcome.
We are always welcome for comments on how we can further support Dad's care.
We are very pleased that your dad has settled so well and that you are working with us to achieve the best possible outcome for him.
This is an update of my care since 15 June 2022. Back then, I was in respite care. I'm now in permanent care because an accident (not in the care home) brought my rehab to a sudden halt. At times, I still need two carers. While in rehab, the doctor asked if the nurses at Ashridge would be interested in learning how to support my bowel movements or if they preferred to call in community nurses. I don't know how they squeezed time for education in their daily duties, but almost all nurses participated. I still enjoy the combination of professionalism with various individual social skills/intelligence. I have known most of the staff for almost three years. They became family. Has anything changed since 2022? Yes, I will add a star to 'Food and Drink' for satisfying some of my Mediterranean-style food cravings.
Dear Andrea, thank you so much for taking the time to review your care at Ashridge Court. We are so proud of our home and the care and dedication shown by the team. It's very pleasing to hear that you have had a positive experience with us and we can't wait to pass your kind comments onto our team.
My husband is well cared for as he is unable to do anything for himself he is at the end of life care he is made comfortable and his needs are met at all times and the people who look after him are brilliant.
Really very happy with the care my mother has received at Ashridge Court. The staff are fabulous. It is noticeable that they are stretched very thinly but this is a consequence of the UK-wide shortage of care staff. And yet, they still do an utterly amazing job every day. I am so pleased.
I cannot praise this home enough my brother was 59 when he left hospital to go in to Ashridge Court. He is now 60 the care from the nurses the cooks the entertainment. The health care assistants are 10 out of 10 we visit every day. My brother is always showered and his room is always put on him as he likes to smell nice his room is always tidy, he has a great rapport with the staff. They take their jobs very seriously and are very loving and caring towards my brother, the management is extremely thorough and the communication with my family is fantastic. I can’t praise them enough I have a great relationship with the nurses and all the other staff there thank you, Ashridge Court because of my brother's age and being very young, he refuses to interact with the other residents which is his choice, but he’s always given the choice to go and be involved.
Her room is clean and bright and her bed is always set for her comfort.
We had a meeting early on with the centre Manager which was very helpful and reassured us that the centre understood Mum's end-of-life care and situation.
There is excellent entertainment available, but because of his mental health, is not interested in very much. It would be nice if he could be more encouraged to participate. All the staff are very friendly and do try to get him up, but he can be very stubborn.
It would be more dignified if he was made to get up, wash and get dressed and to eat his meals in the dining room or sitting in his own room. This would give the staff the opportunity to freshen his bed and clean and tidy his room.
Members of the Ashridge nursing team caring for my mother offers a brief but interesting insight into how they engage with my mother. It is clearly quite a dynamic process and endeavours very dependent "in the moment" whilst being guided by her responses. Moreover, it is a testament of the influence the skills developed central to their individual roles, responsibilities and lived professional experience. I am so fortunate that my mother remains in an excellent environment. of care.
Staff are always very caring, although are not always aware of changes to care package. Activity staff work incredibly hard to deliver variety and have lots of interesting ideas. Kept informed of any incidents although communication with head office is not always good. Some rooms looking a bit tired.
Dear Caroline, many thanks for your review. Our staff work hard to give our residents the best possible care but the home is not always kept abreast of the financial side of any changes to care packages which are dealt with by the local authority. We also try to ensure that our home environment is...
They take pride in ensuring that end-of-life care is provided with dignity and humanity.
On my wife's behalf, I thank them all.
The staff are very good and really caring. He has a lovely view from his window and can go out into the garden as he needs a lot of fresh air. The staff understand and they make sure he is safe and well looked after.
My mother has been a resident since July 2016 since when her personal needs have increased little by little. During the last year the team appear highly motivated and have responded particularly well under the new management with a warm friendly and strong can-do attitude. Individuals respond well to extra or special needs and provide ready feedback on a virtual family basis.
My Mother has been cared for the last 12 months and is looked after very well. She has a small room on the ground floor overlooking the garden. The room is clean and warm and the team look after all her needs.
My mum has been cared for at Ashridge Court Care Centre for nearly a year and despite her wishing she could live independently she has settled well. She enjoys the food and the company of the staff. It is a great relief to know that she is content in their care.
My mum has been cared for by the staff of Ashridge Court from the end of August 2021 to 21 Feb 2022 and has had the best of care anyone could wish for. Mum was upset at having to leave her home but the staff made the transition so much easier for Mum and us all. The care has been exceptional by dedicated and cheerful staff.
Thank you for your lovely words we wish you and your family well.
From the first second of talking to the staff, I felt at ease. They made my mum's stay very easy on her. The staff became more like family. I cannot say enough about Ashridge Court. From the food to the whole running of the care home, it was all first class. From my mum and my family, we will always be forever grateful.
Thank you so much for your kind words which are very much appreciated by all the staff. We wish you all well.
Ashridge Court Care Centre is located in attractive grounds with stunning views across fields to the distant English Channel at Normans Bay. The home is purpose-built and as such the building is fit for purpose and has a modern ambience of efficiency and professionalism. The team at the home from the leadership, administration, entertainment, nursing, carers, and housekeepers all appear to be motivated to provide a good positive environment of care for the residents. I have been a frequent weekly visitor to the home over the past few years and there is a core of established long-serving staff that set high standards for those new staff joining the home. (There is a regular turnover of staff in this industry and this home appears not to be exempt from this fact). In conclusion, I do believe that my father is in very cable hands, which gives me peace of mind and has allowed him to enjoy and extend his life (despite living with dementia) and remain a big part of his family.
Dear Graham, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our home. We have an amazing team who work hard to provide the best care and support for residents and their families. So it really is pleasing to receive such positive and encouraging feedback. Your relative is such a...
The nursing care given to my Mother is excellent. There are regular staff who know her and her requirements. Equally importantly, she knows them. They genuinely care for her well being and perform their tasks in a thoroughly professional manner.
Thank you for your kind comments which we will share with the team.
My mum was admitted in November 2021 and is on palliative care. I have found the staff and care provided first class and nothing is too much trouble for the patient or family. The home has adhered to covid restrictions where necessary and also residents and family cope with this. I highly recommend this home.
Thank you for your kind words and we will ensure we share your comments with the staff.
My mother is very pleased to be at the Ashridge - we do not have any experience of other care homes but are very happy with the levels of care and attention that she is receiving. Whenever we ask questions about the treatment that is being given we get a direct answer which is reassuring.
Thank you very much for your kind words we will share these comments with the staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 February 2021Good
- 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
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 01 July 2026General Nursing and Dementia Care. Self Funding and CCG
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