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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 husband died in April 2020, having lived here since November 2018. He took a long time to settle, and the staff were infinitely patient and caring, and so supportive of me and other family members. The arrangements made for hospital visits were always good, and the staff member who went with us felt like a friend, as did many of the others.
The staff were always thinking of ways to include my mother even when she had a decline in her ability to participate in activities. They even celebrated cultural events that were important to her and invited us as a family. We had a lovely Diwali party there.
It’s very difficult to make the decision to have a parent go into a care home but I really feel that my mothers needs were well cared for at Ashton House. We were always included in her care and provisions were made for us to see her whenever we wanted. They really are a lovely bunch of people and I’m grateful to have had them care for mum, especially in her final days when we couldn’t be there due to covid.
I will pass your kind words to the staff team.
Thank you.
Ashton House has been absolutely amazing in their care for my Mum. Prior to covid 19 my family and I had to give Mum the awful news that our Brother (her Son) had passed away. It was a very difficult time for us all and the staff were amazing keeping an extra close eye on our grieving Mum. When it was time for the funeral, they escorted my Mum myself and my Daughter to the funeral and made sure that we had a carer at her side the whole afternoon as well as the designated driver for the day. It was honestly amazing as they went above and beyond on this day even helping us to get mum dressed and ready to leave. They made sure that they kept an extra close eye on her after the funeral also. Then a couple of weeks later came the lockdown which was so hard as mum and us as a family were still grieving but we couldn’t get to see her. That was just the most awful feeling. It was so scary that we couldn’t look out for her but the home kept us updated every step of the way. Amazing.
Thank you.
We are so grateful to the staff at Hazelwood for the excellent end of life care our mother received in the short time she was at Ashton House. We were made to feel extremely welcome and were able to spend precious hours with her during her final days. Nursing staff controlled her pain and ensured she was comfortable, and we would have no hesitation in recommending to friends and family.
My Mum has been a resident at Ashton House for the past 19 months. I am happy to know that she is incredibly well looked after by the amazing, caring staff who look after her every need. The activities team ensure that there is always something of interest to occupy residents. A big thank you to all the staff at Ashton House.
Thank you for your kind words. We will let the staff know.
The Nursing team keep me constantly updated on any changes so that we can ensure Dad's Cancer Care regime is adhered to. The Care and Nursing Teams are the most compassionate, passionate and loving group of people I have had the pleasure to meet.
When I walk into Ashton House, I am greeted like a member of family and asked how I am. I look into the lounge and see carers sitting with residents caring for them with utmost dignity, patience and respect. It is a vision of humanity at its best.
Keep up the wonderful atmosphere and standards.
I have been visiting my husband for 4 years and have always received a friendly welcome from reception and staff. The care and support are very good and my husband is well looked after. Any issues are dealt with promptly, contacting me if needs be. I feel reassured he is happy and content.
Friendly staff, attentive, understanding, very kind.
Once the building work is completed and the garden refurbished, the facilities will be top-notch. I would be happy to recommend Ashton House to anyone in a similar position of needing a care home for a relative in poor health and advancing dementia. Thank you, everyone, at Ashton House.
The staff are excellent.
I was always made welcome and still am.
I go and see other residents now as became very fond of some of them.
My father came to Ashton House as he could not live at home anymore. This was very hard to do but the staff at Ashton House are very good with him and he seems happy with life in general in the home. Thank you for making my dad feel safe and for me to know he is being looked after.
Thank you for your kind words we will share them with the staff.
My father moved into Ashton House in November 2018. He has flourished since he moved in. The staff are kind, considerate, and take great care of him. I have the utmost confidence in the care they provide. The atmosphere is welcoming and as a family, we are grateful to the staff for all their care.
My sister has been a resident at Ashley House care home since April this year. Since the first day, she has been welcomed and surrounded by her own pictures and ornaments. Her room has become her new home. She gets on very well with the other residents and from the manager to the helpers, all the staff are kind and considerate. The amount of activities and quality of them is outstanding and the main reason this family chose this home. We take her out often and she has never not wanted to go back. We are delighted with her care 100%.
Very happy with the new refurbished entrance.
My cousin often tells me he is lucky to be so well looked after.
Thank you to all the hard workers.
My sister receives excellent care. She is well looked after, it is nice and warm and has good facilities. We are very satisfied with everything.
Mum has been coming to Ashton House for several years. We have always been very well received and mum has been very well looked after during her respite visits. Keep up the good work and also, I'd like to say how nice and clean the rooms are as always as well as the recent refurbishment. It looks great.
A huge thank you to all the staff for continuing to keep my aunty comfortable and happy. Her health has much improved whilst living there.
Friendly care team, good entertainment for residents. Homely atmosphere and meals. My friend is well looked after.
Both my parents have been cared for at Ashton House. My mother passed away earlier this year. Our family have received wonderful support since my parents became residents last year. My parents and latterly my father had and have fantastic care and kindness. Always treated with respect and dignity. It is a pleasure to visit. The staff are amazing. I always have good communication.
Decisions are made by owners rather than with all parties.
Communication is poor, information reading within staff/groups is not shared across the organisation. Relatives are not kept informed of plans affecting residents e.g building work, safe guarding policy is not always followed. I had a complaint lodged against me instead of my and my husbands needs being addressed. I commend unit managers, activities, staff and team leaders.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 April 2019Good
- 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.
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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