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When entering the reception, there is always a lovely warm welcome.J B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Food 12/10, top class - even wine with lunch!Bernard J(Husband of Resident/Service User)

we have lovely memories of the last days with her and want to thank all the team for everythingJenny D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

When entering the reception, there is always a lovely warm welcome.J B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Food 12/10, top class - even wine with lunch!Bernard J(Husband of Resident/Service User)

we have lovely memories of the last days with her and want to thank all the team for everythingJenny D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ashton House Nursing & Residential Home offers versatile care provision and lifestyle choice, within a pleasant and homely environment that is surrounded by scenic countryside.
Staff are committed to services that are personalised to suit the tastes of each client, including some with dementia, while the interior is ideal for wheelchair users.
While having access to the provision they require, residents are able to enjoy numerous activities and events organised by the home, as well as enjoying nutritious meals.
Care Provided by Ashton House Nursing & Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 100 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
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
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fee stated are approximate value, the fee will depend on the care needs of the client.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ashton House Nursing & Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashton House Nursing & Residential 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
- Ashton Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Bincy Mathew(Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1990
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (94)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (87)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Booking available through reception
Parking
- On site parking
Ashton House Nursing & Residential Home Reviews (106)
Ashton House Nursing & Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.683) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashton House Nursing & Residential Home has 106 reviews.
My mum has been at Ashton House since September 2023. During her time there, and my visits to her, we have been treated with respect, kindness and dignity by all the team, who are always smiling and there is always a cheerful atmosphere. They really look after my mum, and despite her communication difficulties, are very attentive and try to engage with her. She smiles a lot with them, so that is testament in itself and makes me happy knowing she is safe and happy. I am always made to feel very welcome when I visit. Thank you for looking after her so well.
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Ashton House was always putting on events and encouraging its residents to join in.
I highly recommend this care home.
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My father-in-law passed away here two days ago, after two months of end-of-life care. The home and staff were attentive and caring throughout. The home is clean, warm, and safe. It’s in a pleasant location adjoining a lovely park. A choice of food was always given, and special requests were granted. I’d highly recommend this home, and wouldn’t hesitate to use it again. They let us stay overnight twice, to be with him in his final hours. Thank you to everyone at Ashton House.
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The staff never fail in their professionalism and kindness. They are exemplary in providing personalised care and are truly committed to their roles across the whole team. I have felt warm, safe, respected, never judged and always listened to at any time of the day or night.
You are all outstanding in what you do at Ashton House.
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Thank you, Ashton House, for your warm and generous hospitality at the barbecue and for all the hard work, thought and care that went into it. An enjoyable day for residents and guests.
I am grateful for all that Ashton House was able to provide for my father-in-law in the last months of his life. They rescued us from a tricky situation where he had been evicted from a much glossier retirement home. Ashton House demonstrated clearly that the most important aspect of care is quality caregiving rather than interior design. The patience, kindness and professionalism of all the staff, shown to both us and him, was much appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Ashton House.
Thank you, Fiona, for your kind words, will surely share this with the team.
My experience here was amazing and well rested. Everyone is just wonderful. I loved being here with the staff, residents and managers. To receive such a lovely, warm welcome from everyone involved, I will be sad to go because it has been a wonderful experience. Receiving my medications has been spot on from everyone. The staff are doing a fantastic job. A huge thank you to the activities team for taking me and picking me up from work every day. Thank you very much for looking after me! The activities that are put on are fantastic.
Thank you, Dorothy, for the lovely review and the kind words.
Overall from the start of this journey with Mum, I've been pleasantly surprised and very humbled by the care and input given to Mum. Good clear routine throughout Covid and well communicated. Thank you!
at all times. Staff are always on hand if needed. Activities are laid on regularly which gives the residents the stimulation needed. The food is good and the home is kept spotless and safe. The residents rooms are nice and roomy and my mum has a lovely outlook onto planters outside of her window. The home is always nice and warm. Cannot fault anything and I am so pleased that my mum is well looked after.
I looked at many other care homes before Ashton House and none of them came close to Ashton House.
In the summer the BBQs are laid on for the residents and their families, the food is beautiful and plenty of it, entertainers engage well with the residents and make them feel special, the staff join in and dress up the residents as well as themselves and seem to enjoy themselves and get on well with everyone.
The atmosphere is always pleasant and a lot of hard work is put in to make you feel welcome.
Thank you very much for your kind words, it means a lot.
Delighted with the overall care my mother-in-law is continuing to receive. A friendly and welcoming staff who are professional and caring. We are fully informed of any change in condition and medication.
Thank you very much for the kind words, does mean a lot to the team.
There are lots of activities that happen each week.
My mother always looks clean and well cared for and she always praises the staff for their kindness.
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I trust the staff to do the best for my mother and take good care of her.
I would highly recommend Ashton House.
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My wife has been a resident on the Hazlewood wing for the past ten months. On admission her behaviour was very disturbed following a difficult hospital stay but the initial one to one care she received was an important factor in settling her in. From day one I have been impressed by the professional and empathetic attitude of all the staff I have met. This is reinforced at every visit by the supportive welcome given at the reception desk and also the welcome offers of tea and coffee to share with my wife.
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My husband has been a resident at Ashton House Nursing & Residential Home for 20 months. The staff are so respectful, caring and patient and always make him feel special. When I visit I am always warmly welcomed. They also keep me updated with any issues and information. Thank You
Thank you so much for your kind words. The team strive to do the best they can always.
All the staff are welcoming, cheerful and helpful. It's a pleasure to visit. My husband is monitored for fluid intake, enjoys the food and has a good rapport with the care staff. He is kept clean and tidy and seems in a happy place in himself.
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My mother has been in Ashton House for almost a year. I cannot rate both the home and staff highly enough. My mum had lived with my husband and me for 50 years and it was an enormous wrench to turn her care over to someone else. The staff are very caring and excellent with making my mum feel safe and secure. I am kept up to date with all aspects of my mum's care and I know she is safe and well looked after. I would recommend here for anyone who has a relative to be really looked after.
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Ashton House is always clean and smells nice.
Staff are friendly, helpful, visible and approachable. The grounds are nice and well-kept.
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When entering the reception, there is always a lovely warm welcome. Mum was cared for in the Hazelwood Nursing Wing, all staff there are excellent. The nursing care is thorough, with regular calls and updates when you come to visit. Everyone has a great rapport with the residents, we met the carers, cleaners, laundry staff and those who bring the meals, all are very respectful and kind. It is lovely to have some Gardens so close, Mum loved her summer walks there. Mum commented that she would sometimes like her food a bit hotter with more fresh vegetables and less fish and chips, that wasn't her favourite meal.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. I will pass it to the team. In regards to the food, we are in discussion with the chef and are in the process of amending the menu, this will be done soon.
Felt most welcome from day one. Most attentive staff, management seen regularly. Food 12/10, top class - even wine with lunch! I wholly commend this nursing home.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 April 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 25 Jul 2025Recipient: Ashton House Nursing & Residential Home
- 12 Nov 2024Recipient: Ashton House Nursing & Residential Home
Meet the Team (9)

Bincy Mathew has been a dedicated member of the Ashton House team for more than 16 years, consistently demonstrating exceptional commitment to both residents and colleagues. She is a trained Mental Health First Aider and has extensive experience supporting residents living with dementia, drawing on her deep understanding and compassion to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
Bincy is continually working to improve standards within the home and is currently leading efforts toward achieving Gold Standard Framework accreditation. She has successfully implemented Namaste Care for residents at the end of life and works closely with the team to ensure this approach is fully embedded in daily practice.
Her dedication, leadership, and unwavering focus on the well-being of residents make her an invaluable part of the Ashton House community.

Aswathy brings genuine passion to her work, and the dedication she shows elevates both the quality of care and the performance of the team. She consistently works alongside colleagues to ensure that high standards are maintained throughout the home, always striving to deliver the best possible experience for residents.

Working with residents living with dementia requires genuine passion, patience, and heart — and Johncy brings all of that every day. Her positive attitude and commitment help our residents live well, and her presence strengthens both our team and our home.

Deepak brings genuine compassion to his work and truly enhances our team. He supports families with great sensitivity, particularly during End-of-Life moments. His eagerness to learn and his willingness to share new ideas make him an invaluable member of our home.

As the front face of the home, Lucia sets the tone for everyone who walks through our doors. Her upbeat demeanour and readiness to assist make families feel at ease. Her reliability and genuine care make her an essential member of our team.

Lesley consistently plans both daily and special activities in collaboration with residents and their families. Her thoughtful approach ensures every event is engaging and meaningful. Because of her creativity and dedication, a stay at Ashton House is never dull.

Michelle was awarded Best Ancillary Worker by West Sussex County Council in 2020 and has served Ashton House for over 17 years. Her long tenure reflects reliability, deep institutional knowledge, and a strong commitment to residents. She brings energy and creativity to activities, ensuring every day is engaging and enjoyable.

With more than 20 years at Ashton House, Arek combines experience and culinary talent to nourish residents every day. His baking and cooking contribute to a warm, homely atmosphere and play a vital role in residents’ quality of life.

George has dedicated more than a decade to Ashton House, consistently strengthening the home through his leadership and commitment. He takes great pride in training staff and building a cohesive, confident team. His belief in delivering high-quality care is evident in everything he does, and it elevates the standard of the home.
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