Ashwood Care Centre

We've taken the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of residents

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)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

The purpose-built home environment has been specifically designed to support the needs of older people including those with dementia, from aiding memory in day-to-day living and reminiscence therapy, to reinforcing personal identity and navigating around the home.

The light and spacious reception area which greets you as you enter Ashwood reflects the comfortable and homely living environment throughout the home. We've also incorporated technologies to help keep everyone safe but maintain independence and dignity.

Residents can enjoy the privacy of their own room or socialise with family and friends in one of our open plan living areas or smaller lounges. Each has its own unique feel thanks to expert interior design.  

All of the spacious 82 bedrooms have en suite facilities, with "wet room" shower and of course rooms can be personalised with residents own treasured belongings.

Each room is furnished with a single bed with bedding included, wardrobe, chest of drawers, armchair, bedside table, carpet, sink and sink unit, and curtains.

Activities:

Whether it’s wet or dry outside, we feel that activities are essential in providing the best caring environment to live in.

Hobbies don’t simply stop when living with us at Ashwood. We have a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator who works closely with our residents to create a programme of fulfilling activities and events, tailored around each resident’s requests, hobbies and interests. The programme of events and activities provide a source of fun and laughter, to help each resident live their life to the full and make new friendships.

We are also fortunate to have the support of many volunteers of all ages from the local community, strengthening our links to this thriving market town. Here is a sample of activities on offer:

• Trips to garden centres, cafés, pubs, sporting events, National Trust parks, wildlife parks, aquariums and museums.
• Visit from Pets as Therapy Dogs
• Exercise and wellness activities, for example Seated Yoga, Zumba
• Board game competitions and quizzes
• Music therapy sessions
• Gardening
• Arts and crafts
• Communal Church services
• Baking and cake decorating sessions

With so many well-being activities for body and mind on offer, we also recognise that everyone needs some personal space for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The cosy lounges offer an opportunity for some quiet time or to host family and friends.

And that’s not all:

We’ve had silent discos, hoe downs, Chinese banquets, Oscar parties and so much more.

Many of the activities feature Reminiscence Therapy to aid those living with Dementia to remember events, people and places using sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.

Events:

As we are on the outskirts of a market town - within a vibrant community, there's never a dull moment. We run regular activities for all to join in:

• Coffee mornings
• Care Home Open Day
• Summer and Autumn fetes
• Christmas parties

Ashwood Care Centre Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Ashwood Care Centre Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)