Ware Road
Widford
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 8RQ
Care Type | Care Home |
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Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
Availability | Yes |
Weekly Prices From | £1,400.00 |
Regulator's Rating | Good |
Joanne Jarvis is Manager at Ashview Nursing Home.
Ashview Nursing Home in Widford, Hertfordshire delivers the perfect blend of first-class specialist medical care within a safe and comfortable living environment. Residential, palliative and respite care services are also available.
Mental well-being is paramount to assisting physical health needs and the team at Ashview is dedicated to improving confidence and independence through the support they provide.
The success of this dedication and dignity in care provision is evident in the residents’ overall well-being when residing at Ashview Nursing Home.
Care Options | We Can Provide |
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Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care. |
Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury. |
Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Mixed Dementias, Vascular Dementia. |
Respite Care | Yes |
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.
What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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Ashview is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
Regulator: CQC | ||
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Staffing | The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. |
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. |
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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Minimum Age |
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60 |
LGBTQ Welcome |
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Yes |
Our Building and Facilities |
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Every aspect of Ashview is designed to create a homely atmosphere and help residents feel as relaxed as possible. The cosy period bedrooms provide residents with personal tranquil spaces, the lounge and dining area are the hive of social activity and the beautiful gardens are perfect for taking a short stroll or simply sitting back and enjoying nature in a serene setting. |
Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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No |
How Many Floors We Have |
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2 |
Who Owns Our Building |
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Private |
Communal Rooms |
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Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
What Else Do We Provide |
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Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Smoking Area. |
Our Garden |
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Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
Brochures |
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Ashview Brochure (9).pdf |
Our Photos |
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Description |
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Ashview rooms are well-proportioned and roomy. The home provides the basic furniture but urges residents to bring their favoured items in order to personalise their space. |
About Our Rooms | |
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Number Of Rooms | 32 |
Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 13 |
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. |
Type Of Room |
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Double Room, Shared Room, Single Room. |
Room Features |
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Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
Room Facilities |
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Internet Access, Safe, Wifi. |
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Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
Funding Types | |
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Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
Region | East |
We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
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. Find out more about Choice Dining.
Styles of Food |
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Dining Locations |
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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 critical component for good health.
Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
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.
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’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly 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.
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 correctly dispose of our waste.
We monitor our food waste.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Activities Are So Important |
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A dedicated Activities Coordinator liaises with each individual, ensuring their days are as fulfilling as possible. Conversations with our residents enable us to discern their likes and dislikes, explore old and new hobbies as well as preferences regarding their daily routines. |
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Activities At Home |
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1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
Activities Outside Our Home |
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Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
Ware Road
Widford
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 8RQ
Current Ratings | |
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Overall | Good |
Safe | Good |
Well Led | Outstanding |
Caring | Good |
Responsive | Good |
Effective | Good |
Inspection Reports | |
Last rated | 11th June 2021 |
Registration Date | 18th January 2023 |
Service Provider | Broome End Ltd, CM24 8EX |
Transport |
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Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site. |
Places of Worship |
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Anglican Church. |
Nearby Services |
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Church, Pub, Shops. |
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