419 Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME15 8RA
View Full Details of Ashley Gardens Care CentreMy mum, has been a resident at Ashley Gardens Care Home for a year now, the staff are lovely and always asking if my mum needs anything. The ladies that arrange the entertainment for the residents are amazing. They have singers which my mum loves to sing a long and dance too. They have animals come in so they can hold or stroke them. They have cupcake making and Bingo and painting and flower arranging. My mum likes this especially, as she has always enjoyed being amongst friends and going and doing things. So they'res a massive thank you to them for everything that they do. My mum's room is always clean and tidy. And her clothes washed and back in her wardrobe. At one time my dad was at Ashley Gardens Care Home with my mum as a resident. My sister and I looked at different care homes, but Ashley Gardens Care Home came 1st all of the time. I hope that this review might help a family who's family member is coming to a residential care home and would like to hear about it.
What a lovely clean home I was really impressed And you do so much for residents, activities etc If I could put my name down now I would Staff are very sociable and friendly with visitors toi Well done everyone
My mother has advanced Alzheimer's and was in need of a safe and welcoming place to call home. I feel we have been blessed. Mum moved in mid June, 2025 to a warm reception. The staff knew her name on arrival and were full of enthusiasm and encouragement. It was a difficult decision but the best decision for mum. During the week there are activities and events, food looks delicious, with lots of treats and snacks. Mum is gaining back some much needed weight. The staff are reassuring with all of us as mum is adjusting to her new home. I feel confident it's been the best decision for mum, she's safe, clean, cared for, experiencing new things which brighten her days. I live overseas so enjoy the social media posts and the daily updates.
A warm, friendly home- Mum is much more calm and looks so much better since moving in. Being Italian food has been a passion-we were able to bring some home cooked pasta which was great. The team clearly, really care about the residents and their welfare. Thank you to you all.
Lovely home staff treat residents very well couldn't ask for any better enjoy visiting as feel very welcome there. Mum settled in very well been there nearly a year now and we as a family are happy that she is happy and every need is cared for. She is always clean and well dressed and breakfast dinner and tea are regular times and food is good. I would like to thank all the staff who look after her they work very hard to keep everyday happy for her the entertainment is first class something going on most days and enjoy seeing her on social media pages, would definitely recommend.
My nan is currently in this care home and am very happy with the care she gets they seem to go out of there way to have plenty of entertainment and make you feel very welcome when visiting staff always seem to be happy and are friendly would recommend
Mum arrived at Ashley Gardens Nov 24. The staff immediately made her feel welcome, safe & gave her a sense of belonging. Her care plan was formulated & immediately put into action. Any adaptations are quickly acted upon. The staff are respectful, caring & very approachable. The menu is varied, well prepared & presented in an appetising manner. The residents are stimulated by the varied range of activities provided if they choose to participate. The staff work closely with relatives informing them immediately of any concerns or change in circumstances. They invite relatives to participate in the relatives quarterly meetings which we have found to be informative. Ashley Gardens has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
When we visited my wife the staff were very friendly with us and she looked very happy. She eats all of her food which is very good because in the other home she would not eat so I know she is happy. I live in London so I can not go and see her as much as I would like but I know she is being looked after very well, so thank you very much for that and a Happy New Year to you all from all the family.
My sister who is end-of-life is very well looked after. Bathed every day and has cream put all over her body. She is moved in the bed regularly so as to avoid bed sores. Communication between staff is excellent. Cleaning in the room is of a high standard.
I visit my auntie once a week and have found the staff very caring. The rooms are very clean and the dining area is lovely. I go to her room to get her a drink and find it is very clean. I cannot find any faults in the areas that I have seen.
Excellent caring staff from all departments, with options of additional activities weekly, meal variety and dietary needs very good. The attention to individual care requirements needed for a homely type stay and the special little cat that visits the communal gardens daily.
The current manager has achieved good results relating to staffing levels, better practices of staff and recognising weak areas. Thus CQC result of Good overall. Responsibility and hard-working team hopefully will continue with the new manager. Aesthetic improvements have resulted in a far more pleasant environment. Progressive plans for 2025 are welcome. The job is always changing and all areas will need monitoring. Catering is very good. Activities, cleanliness and laundry are very good. The reception is welcoming.
There has been significant improvement in all areas of the home. Going forward this standard and ethos should be encouraged and maintained both for the benefit of the residents and moral of staff who now have the guidance and benchmark from which they can continue to move forward. Catering excellent, cleaning is excellent as is the activity program.
Once we managed to get a meeting with management actions were taken and they were quick. Every care home will have their issues which I understand, I've worked in a care home and in a management position myself and apparently our concerns and requests were not getting passed on. However once I spoke with the Deputy manager and Nurse myself and my father were impressed with how quick the actions occurred. They were both nice to keep us updated on his progress and his care.
My mum has been in this home since May 24. She was previously in a different home in Maidstone which was terrible care. We cannot fault Ashley Gardens Care Centre. The care she receives is amazing, carers and nurses make sure my mum is looked after and nothing is too much trouble for them. So pleased with this home, would recommend this home. Well done for giving my mum the care she needs and mum is happy.
We moved in in January 2014. It was cold and we came by ambulance from hospital. They took us to a lovely room warm clean and with a big window. The staff made a big fuss of us and I was happy to go home knowing my lovely wife was in good hands, we're still here so it must be good.
My mum is a resident at Ashley Gardens Maidstone and as a family we wanted to feed back how happy we are at the care Mum gets from the carers on her level who look after her on a daily basis. Following a recent resident's family general meeting which was positive to hear of future plans, we were all asked for feedback and my dad raised a point to improve Mum's feeding procedure, this has been filtered through to the staff on Mum's level straight away. As a family, staff on Mum's level are very good and we want to pass on our thanks mainly to two members of staff in particular who always go a little further and we can't thank them enough.
My mum was cared for with the utmost care and respect as were her immediate family. On our visits, she always looked clean tidy and very comfortable. Great knowledgeable team. At the end of my mum's life, the palliative end-of-life care was very calming and loving.
My mother was a resident at Ashley Gardens for 8 months and had the most wonderful care throughout. The staff were most attentive and often went out of their way to create a loving bond with her. As relatives and visitors at the home we were always looked after and were offered home comforts. A lovely setting at Ashley Gardens and excellent facilities. At the end of my mother’s life they made everything calm and peaceful. Thanks to everyone at Ashley Gardens.
My grandad came to Ashley Gardens Care Centre in November 2023. Grandad is in the early stages of dementia. His stay here has been nothing more than amazing the staff & management have gone above and beyond for him to meet his needs. He is so happy and settled and very well cared for here. Couldn’t wish for a better home for Grandad to be.
My mum, has been a resident at Ashley Gardens Care Home for a year now, the staff are lovely and always asking if my mum needs anything. The ladies that arrange the entertainment for the residents are amazing. They have singers which my mum loves to sing a long and dance too. They have animals come in so they can hold or stroke them. They have cupcake making and Bingo and painting and flower arranging. My mum likes this especially, as she has always enjoyed being amongst friends and going and doing things. So they'res a massive thank you to them for everything that they do. My mum's room is always clean and tidy. And her clothes washed and back in her wardrobe. At one time my dad was at Ashley Gardens Care Home with my mum as a resident. My sister and I looked at different care homes, but Ashley Gardens Care Home came 1st all of the time. I hope that this review might help a family who's family member is coming to a residential care home and would like to hear about it.
What a lovely clean home I was really impressed And you do so much for residents, activities etc If I could put my name down now I would Staff are very sociable and friendly with visitors toi Well done everyone
My mother has advanced Alzheimer's and was in need of a safe and welcoming place to call home. I feel we have been blessed. Mum moved in mid June, 2025 to a warm reception. The staff knew her name on arrival and were full of enthusiasm and encouragement. It was a difficult decision but the best decision for mum. During the week there are activities and events, food looks delicious, with lots of treats and snacks. Mum is gaining back some much needed weight. The staff are reassuring with all of us as mum is adjusting to her new home. I feel confident it's been the best decision for mum, she's safe, clean, cared for, experiencing new things which brighten her days. I live overseas so enjoy the social media posts and the daily updates.
A warm, friendly home- Mum is much more calm and looks so much better since moving in. Being Italian food has been a passion-we were able to bring some home cooked pasta which was great. The team clearly, really care about the residents and their welfare. Thank you to you all.
Lovely home staff treat residents very well couldn't ask for any better enjoy visiting as feel very welcome there. Mum settled in very well been there nearly a year now and we as a family are happy that she is happy and every need is cared for. She is always clean and well dressed and breakfast dinner and tea are regular times and food is good. I would like to thank all the staff who look after her they work very hard to keep everyday happy for her the entertainment is first class something going on most days and enjoy seeing her on social media pages, would definitely recommend.
My nan is currently in this care home and am very happy with the care she gets they seem to go out of there way to have plenty of entertainment and make you feel very welcome when visiting staff always seem to be happy and are friendly would recommend
Mum arrived at Ashley Gardens Nov 24. The staff immediately made her feel welcome, safe & gave her a sense of belonging. Her care plan was formulated & immediately put into action. Any adaptations are quickly acted upon. The staff are respectful, caring & very approachable. The menu is varied, well prepared & presented in an appetising manner. The residents are stimulated by the varied range of activities provided if they choose to participate. The staff work closely with relatives informing them immediately of any concerns or change in circumstances. They invite relatives to participate in the relatives quarterly meetings which we have found to be informative. Ashley Gardens has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
When we visited my wife the staff were very friendly with us and she looked very happy. She eats all of her food which is very good because in the other home she would not eat so I know she is happy. I live in London so I can not go and see her as much as I would like but I know she is being looked after very well, so thank you very much for that and a Happy New Year to you all from all the family.
My sister who is end-of-life is very well looked after. Bathed every day and has cream put all over her body. She is moved in the bed regularly so as to avoid bed sores. Communication between staff is excellent. Cleaning in the room is of a high standard.
I visit my auntie once a week and have found the staff very caring. The rooms are very clean and the dining area is lovely. I go to her room to get her a drink and find it is very clean. I cannot find any faults in the areas that I have seen.
Excellent caring staff from all departments, with options of additional activities weekly, meal variety and dietary needs very good. The attention to individual care requirements needed for a homely type stay and the special little cat that visits the communal gardens daily.
The current manager has achieved good results relating to staffing levels, better practices of staff and recognising weak areas. Thus CQC result of Good overall. Responsibility and hard-working team hopefully will continue with the new manager. Aesthetic improvements have resulted in a far more pleasant environment. Progressive plans for 2025 are welcome. The job is always changing and all areas will need monitoring. Catering is very good. Activities, cleanliness and laundry are very good. The reception is welcoming.
There has been significant improvement in all areas of the home. Going forward this standard and ethos should be encouraged and maintained both for the benefit of the residents and moral of staff who now have the guidance and benchmark from which they can continue to move forward. Catering excellent, cleaning is excellent as is the activity program.
Once we managed to get a meeting with management actions were taken and they were quick. Every care home will have their issues which I understand, I've worked in a care home and in a management position myself and apparently our concerns and requests were not getting passed on. However once I spoke with the Deputy manager and Nurse myself and my father were impressed with how quick the actions occurred. They were both nice to keep us updated on his progress and his care.
My mum has been in this home since May 24. She was previously in a different home in Maidstone which was terrible care. We cannot fault Ashley Gardens Care Centre. The care she receives is amazing, carers and nurses make sure my mum is looked after and nothing is too much trouble for them. So pleased with this home, would recommend this home. Well done for giving my mum the care she needs and mum is happy.
We moved in in January 2014. It was cold and we came by ambulance from hospital. They took us to a lovely room warm clean and with a big window. The staff made a big fuss of us and I was happy to go home knowing my lovely wife was in good hands, we're still here so it must be good.
My mum is a resident at Ashley Gardens Maidstone and as a family we wanted to feed back how happy we are at the care Mum gets from the carers on her level who look after her on a daily basis. Following a recent resident's family general meeting which was positive to hear of future plans, we were all asked for feedback and my dad raised a point to improve Mum's feeding procedure, this has been filtered through to the staff on Mum's level straight away. As a family, staff on Mum's level are very good and we want to pass on our thanks mainly to two members of staff in particular who always go a little further and we can't thank them enough.
My mum was cared for with the utmost care and respect as were her immediate family. On our visits, she always looked clean tidy and very comfortable. Great knowledgeable team. At the end of my mum's life, the palliative end-of-life care was very calming and loving.
My mother was a resident at Ashley Gardens for 8 months and had the most wonderful care throughout. The staff were most attentive and often went out of their way to create a loving bond with her. As relatives and visitors at the home we were always looked after and were offered home comforts. A lovely setting at Ashley Gardens and excellent facilities. At the end of my mother’s life they made everything calm and peaceful. Thanks to everyone at Ashley Gardens.
My grandad came to Ashley Gardens Care Centre in November 2023. Grandad is in the early stages of dementia. His stay here has been nothing more than amazing the staff & management have gone above and beyond for him to meet his needs. He is so happy and settled and very well cared for here. Couldn’t wish for a better home for Grandad to be.