Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close
Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close is a residential care home in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (HP3 8EH). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close
We are Walsingham Support at Ashley Close in Hemel Hempstead, a residential home supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults and older people, and people with a physical disability. We also offer respite stays. The house is run so that the people living in it make the everyday decisions: what is cooked, how the day is spent, whether today is one for going out or staying in, who comes to visit. Staff are here to make those choices workable and to step back from what somebody can manage alone or wants to learn to manage. Communication gets close attention. Several of the people we support get their point across in ways other than speech, and understanding a person properly is what allows them to direct their own life rather than have it organised around them. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement overall. We would rather put that in front of you than leave you to discover it. We know which areas were raised, work is under way, and we will go through the detail with any family considering us or already trusting us with a relative. If you are looking for a place or a respite stay in Hertfordshire, please get in touch and come and see the house for yourself.
Care provided at Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 January 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close
Where is Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close located?
Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close is a residential care home in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8EH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close provide?
Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close's CQC rating?
Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 January 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close 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. Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close 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?
Yes. Yes. Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close 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
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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