Ash Tree House
Warwick Drive
Hindley
Wigan
Lancashire
WN2 4DT
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 93%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Chris Durnan is Home Manager at Ash Tree House.
Chris started working in care when he was just 16 and has progressed in his career since then. His heart lies in working with the elderly and he has devised and piloted many schemes and packages to assist older people to live as independently as possible.
Chris joined the Ash Tree House family in 2018 and has already made many great improvements including the addition of a market square with a shop, cafe area, post office, flower stall and snack station for residents to enjoy. He has a wealth of experience to bring to the home and is open to ideas, suggestions and feedback from residents, families and staff alike. Chris operates an open door policy and is always available for a cuppa and a chat.
Chris has three children and follows Leeds United FC in his spare time.
About Us
Ash Tree House in Hindley has everything that you would expect from a care home and more. With a cosy atmosphere and attractive decor, along with landscaped and freely accessible garden areas. All 60 bedrooms at Ash Tree House Care Home are en-suite, which enable our carers to deliver dignified and person-centred care. We aim to promote independence among our residents, and our facilities allow us to do so.
Ash Tree House is proud to have achieved 'Outstanding' in the area of 'Responsive' in the May 2019 Care Quality Commission report, and is rated as 'Good' overall.
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Care
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Infection Control (S.A.F.E.)
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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The wellbeing of the residents is a priority and nothing is more important than keeping them in touch with family and friends in any way possible. From Monday 7th February, the home are pleased to return to a more relaxed visitor structure in all of their homes as there will be no limit on the number of visitors that residents are able to welcome. |
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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms. |
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Building and Facilities
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Ash Tree House has all the finishing touches you would expect from a warm and welcoming home, with cosy fire places, attractive décor and freely accessible, secure gardens. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Cinema, Dentist, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Brochures |
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| Ash Tree House e-brochure.pdf |
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Rooms
| Description |
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All 60 bedrooms are en-suite, enabling us to deliver person-centred care in a dignified manner, promoting independence as far as possible. In each bedroom there is a flat screen TV, Freeview, DVD player, mini-fridge, telephone and internet. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 60 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 60 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point. |
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Meet our Team
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Ideal Carehomes provides 24 hour residential and dementia care, with an inclusive fee offer, in newly built, state-of-the-art homes across the North and Midlands. All our care homes benefit from the support of Ideal Carehomes' experienced team who make sure we attract and retain the best staff, offering extensive induction training and on-going learning to ensure our residents receive the highest quality of care. “We pride ourselves in making a real difference to the lives of our residents, going beyond just meeting their expectations through the aspirational choices we provide in our person-centred care. Before you move in, we’ll want to know all about your likes and dislikes as well as interests and hobbies, so we have everything in place to create the lifestyle you want as soon as you move in, whether you are joining us for residential or dementia care.” |
| Our Team |
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Chris DurnanHome ManagerChris started working in care when he was just 16 and has progressed in his career since then. His heart lies in working with the elderly and he has devised and piloted many schemes and packages to assist older people to live as independently as possible. Chris joined the Ash Tree House family in 2018 and has already made many great improvements including the addition of a market square with a shop, cafe area, post office, flower stall and snack station for residents to enjoy. He has a wealth of experience to bring to the home and is open to ideas, suggestions and feedback from residents, families and staff alike. Chris operates an open door policy and is always available for a cuppa and a chat. Chris has three children and follows Leeds United FC in his spare time. 
Angela FowlerFront of House ManagerAngela joined Ideal Carehomes in October 2020 where she quickly became a valued member of the Ash Tree House team. As Front of House Manager, Angela contributes towards the day to day running of the home. Angela is extremely friendly, approachable and is always ready to assist with any queries that residents or their family members have regarding the home. |
Fees
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
Food (Choice Dining)
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
| Styles of Food |
 Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Café
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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| Our Menu |
Sample menus for brochures x 2.pptx
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Activities
| Activities Are So Important |
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Ash Tree House’s Regional Activities Executive makes sure we have a variety of entertainment and pursuits for you to take part in. We regularly have a larger themed party or event which friend and family are invited to join in, and there are plenty of exciting trips to enjoy. Ash Tree House is an important part of the local community in Wigan and we often have visitors to the home to deliver talks or perform. |
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| Timetables |
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| Ideal Activities Timetable |
| Activities At Home |
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| Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Theatre. |
Pets
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Map
Warwick Drive
Hindley
Wigan
Lancashire
WN2 4DT
Regulator Ratings
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Outstanding |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 8th March 2021 |
| Last rated | 17th May 2019 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 23rd June 2014 |
| Service Provider | Ideal Carehomes (Number One) Limited, LS25 2DY |
18th March 2021 Amenities
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Chemist, Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
