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Ashbourne Lodge

80 Derby Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1BH
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All the staff are truly excellent, professional and, more than anything, most caring.Ian S(Son of Resident/Service User)
Ashbourne Lodge, Ashbourne
All staff at the care home were very caring and nothing was too much trouble.Alison R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Ashbourne Lodge, Ashbourne
The care received, food quality, nursing care, entertainment and management are exceptional.F J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Ashbourne Lodge, Ashbourne

Ashbourne Lodge is rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC (2020) and is the only one in Derbyshire with the 4 out of 5 outstanding rating. The home provides a full range of dedicated services including residential and nursing care, dementia care, long term and short term respite breaks and day care.

Situated close to the picturesque market town of Ashbourne, this former hotel offers outstanding care and stunning facilities. A cosy residents' bar,...  

Care Provided by Ashbourne Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users

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
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,500N/A

Contact Ashbourne Lodge 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)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Jim Watt (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (77)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (17)

Parking

  • Ample onsite parking is available.

Ashbourne Lodge Reviews (116)

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Ashbourne Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ashbourne Lodge has 116 reviews.

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Review from Tim P (Son of Resident) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Myself, my brothers and all of our family and friends are so grateful to Ashbourne Lodge. The manager Jim and his team have made this heartbreaking time more tolerable. My late mother was a resident during his final months. Her care was wonderful. The respect and kindness shown by all the members of staff was outstanding. All our questions and needs were met from the first contact with Estelle and throughout. The accommodation, facilities and the many activities offered are fabulous, but it really is the lovely staff we wish to thank.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge
Thank you for your kind and heartfelt words. We are so sorry for your loss and feel honoured to have cared for your mother.

It means a great deal to know that the compassion and support from the team made a difference during such a difficult time. I will be sure to share your lovely feedback with them. Your comments about our care, facilities, and staff are truly appreciated. Kind Regards, Jim

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Review from Michelle H (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has been here for just over a month and has settled in really well.
The staff are second to none and very hands on and nothing is too much trouble.

Also the activities and motivation exercises are absolutely fantastic. My mum joins in most times and honestly it has done wonders for her.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased mum has settled in well and is enjoying the activities. I will share your feedback with the team. Kind Regards, Jim

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Review from Kate H (Niece of Resident) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home and staff are amazing.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for your kind words, I will share this positive feedback with the Team. Kind Regards, Jim

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Review from Joan R (Friend of Resident) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Extremely happy with my friends care, Staff are all friendly, My friend is enjoying her stay and enjoying being took out each week, please to see my friend strive in Ashbourne Lodge highly recommended

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

We really appreciate your kind review, i will share your feedback with our team. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Kind Regards, Jim

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Review from Lisa B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Absolutely fantastic home for the elderly. All staff members go above and beyond.

This home was my dads family and they made the last few years such a special time for my dad.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you so much for your kind words, your dad was very special to us. Kind Regards, Jim

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Review from Hannah B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff at Ashbourne have been amazing in caring for my grandfather. They all go above and beyond, and really get to know each and every person at the home.

They helped make the last few years of my grandads life so special and loving.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for your kind words I will share your feedback with the staff. We are here should you or your family need anything in the future. Kind Regards, Jim

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Review from Robert M (Son of Resident) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Lovely setting. Excellent staff. Caring and compassionate environment throughout.

Feel very confident that my mum is receiving a high standard of care.

It really helps to know your loved one is safe and comfortable

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you very much for your kind words and feedback. Kind Regards, Jim

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Review from Ivy M (Sister of Resident) published on 14 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff deserve a big thank you for all the help and kindness they have shown my brother and myself. My brother has improved so much since being here. Thank you.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for your feedback, we wish you and your brother all the best for the future and are here if you ever need anything. Kind Regards, Jim.

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Review from Rebecca J (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The excellent care home residents are happy and looked after. Value for money. I found as the daughter of my mum, absolutely very enjoyable respite for us both.
Outstanding, excellent, clean, modern. Mum enjoyed herself and I had the rest. Thank you for making knew area of the lodge.

All the staff are friendly, smiling, calm, professional, reassuring, very helpful, always smiling. They became friends to me and my mum and the residents too. The activities: musical bingo, book corner, pop music quiz, going into the garden, watering plants and flowers, Mum loved. I appreciated seeing videos and photos updates every day of how Mum is doing. A beautiful room, bathroom, and shower with sink, a modern, clean bedroom and TV for mum to watch. Mum had her hair done too.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're really glad to hear that both you and your mum had such a positive experience during her respite stay. It's great to know she enjoyed the activities, her room, and even getting her hair done, and that you felt reassured by the daily updates. Our...  

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Review from D E (Resident / Service User) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for your review. We really appreciate it and are pleased you are enjoying the service provide by all the staff at Ashbourne Lodge. Kind Regards, Jim.

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Review from Pamela J (Resident / Service User) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I enjoyed myself thank you. In respite I found my stay at the Lodge care home to be very welcoming by all the lovely staff members. They go over and above there level of care, friendliness, kindness, in everything they did for me. They went over and above. Absolutely exceptional, excellent and value for money. I was very well cared for a clean lovely atmosphere. My room in the new area i very nice and comfortable. Had a spa jacuzzi, shower had my hair permed. The decor modern and relaxing with my own bathroom and TV, the staff included me in activities. I made friends with other residents. Thank you so very much to the staff for looking after me.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you so much for your heartfelt and thoughtful review of your stay with us at Ashbourne Lodge. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you felt so welcomed and well cared for during your respite stay.It truly means a lot to our entire team to know that their kindness, attentiveness, and...  

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Review from A G (Resident / Service User) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent, couldn't be better.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback. Kind Regards, Jim

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Review from T D (Resident / Service User) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy here.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you're happy with your experience. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we'll continue to do our best to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment. Kind Regards, Jim

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Review from C O (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our mother spent two years at Ashbourne Lodge. The care that she received was impeccable.
The management (especially the manager) are friendly, helpful and approachable and really did their best to accommodate mum's needs.
All of the individual care staff and ancillary staff are wonderful, super friendly and caring.

The range of activities provided by the home is extensive and they also provide services such as hairdressing.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for your kind feedback. I will share this with the Team, we hope you are doing well and are here should you need anything in the future. Kind Regards Jim

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Review from Tony P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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Ashbourne Lodge is, by far, the loveliest care home I have ever visited. My mother-in-law has been there for nearly a year. Run on Montessori ethos, the accent is on listening, empathy, compassion and patience. Nothing is too much trouble. Staff treat residents and their families with great respect. There are always enough staff on duty to allow them to spend sufficient time listening and chatting. There are regular entertainments and activities. Residents are allowed to be their individual selves. First class.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear this is how you feel about Ashbourne Lodge. It means a lot to hear that our Montessori ethos, has made a positive impact. We truly appreciate your kind words and support. It's incredibly rewarding to know that this has made such a difference to your family. Thank you, Kind Regards,

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Review from M B (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My uncle was in end of life care, he was only in Ashbourne Lodge for just over 1 week, but the care he received was wonderful nothing was too much trouble. In his final days they made him so comfortable and his family and friends. All the staff are amazing.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. It truly means a lot to us to hear that we were able to provide comfort and support during such a difficult time. We are so grateful for your kind words about our staff I will share your kind words with the Team. Kind Regards.

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Review from C E (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was at the care home for eight years, from the moment she joined to her death in December 2024 she was looked after beautifully. The staff, managers and those involved with her care were wonderful, the atmosphere in the home was warm, friendly and caring. I lived 125 miles away and had the confidence in the staff to call me 24/7 with any problems or questions, they were superb and excellent with my mother's end-of-life care.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and kind words. I will share this with the team, we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards,

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Review from Richard R (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Absolutely outstanding. My mother lived like a queen. The exceptional standard of care, professionalism and pure love and humanity is beyond any possible expectation. I cannot praise Ashbourne Lodge too highly after 9 years of experience visiting my mother.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you so much for your kind words, this truly means a lot to us. I will share this exceptional feedback with the team. Kind Regards.

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Review from Emma R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My gran moved in 8 years ago and was treated like a queen. Always had a smile and the staff couldn't do enough for her. I was at great peace knowing she was in a place she could call home and we cannot thank Ashbourne Lodge for everything they did for her.

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for such positive feedback and kind words, I will be sure to share your feedback with the team. Kind Regards.

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Review from Julia T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The kindest, cleanest most lovely home. I have visited. Not only are the staff amazing but they truly feel part of the family!

Reply from Jim Watt, Manager at Ashbourne Lodge

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Kind Regards.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 01 January 2020
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Outstanding
  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveOutstanding
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Awards / Recognitions (10)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Ashbourne Lodge
  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Milford Care
  • 03 Nov 2022Recipient: Ashbourne Lodge

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Meet the Team (1)

Jim Watt
Jim WattJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2011

I started with Milford Care in April 2011 as a Care Assistant and then worked hard to progress within the company to reach my current role of Home Manager at Ashbourne Lodge, a position I have held since the Home opened in 2014. I find my job so rewarding and would not change it for the world as here at Ashbourne Lodge my team and I strive to make a difference to everyone who comes to stay with us. It is my passion to give good quality person-centred care, and this is an ethos which is embedded through the entire team at Ashbourne Lodge.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashbourne Lodge

What types of Care is Ashbourne Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Ashbourne Lodge have?

There are 77 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Ashbourne Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Ashbourne Lodge to the centre of Ashbourne?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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