Ashlyns Care Home
Ashlyns Care Home is a residential care home in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (HP4 2ST). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Ashlyns Care Home
Ashlyns Care Home sits in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, and offers residential care to older people who need a little more help than can comfortably be managed at home. We support residents living with dementia and those with a physical disability, and we also welcome people for respite stays, whether that is to give a family carer a proper rest or to help someone regain their confidence after illness. We think a care home should feel like somewhere people live rather than somewhere people are kept. Residents set the shape of their own day. Breakfast happens when someone wakes, not when a rota says so. There is company to be found if it is wanted and peace to be had if it is not. Meals are cooked here, preferences are remembered, and nobody has to eat what they do not fancy. Support with dementia is something we take seriously and approach calmly. We learn about a person's history, their work, their family and the things that settle them, and we use that knowledge every day. Familiar routines, unhurried conversation and staff who know the person well do more good than any amount of policy. Families are part of the household here and are welcome whenever they wish to come. We keep relatives properly in the picture about health and wellbeing. The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us good overall. You are very welcome to visit and judge the home for yourself.
Care provided at Ashlyns Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 September 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Ashlyns Care Home
Where is Ashlyns Care Home located?
Ashlyns Care Home is a residential care home in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2ST. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ashlyns Care Home provide?
Ashlyns Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ashlyns Care Home's CQC rating?
Ashlyns Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 September 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ashlyns Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Ashlyns Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Ashlyns Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ashlyns Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Ashlyns Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Ashlyns Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Ashlyns Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Ashlyns Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Ashlyns Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Ashlyns Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Ashlyns Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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