Ashwood Place
Ashwood Place is a residential care home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG4 9JG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Ashwood Place
Ashwood Place is a care home in Hitchin. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Where somebody has a physical disability as well as a learning disability, the risk in any care setting is that life quietly narrows in the name of safety. It is always easier to bring things to a person than to get them out. We try to notice when that is happening, because support that shrinks a person's world is not good care however tidy the paperwork looks. The people living here have a genuine say in the ordinary decisions. What is bought and cooked, how their rooms look, where they go and who comes to visit. Where somebody wants to build a skill or take on something new, we put effort behind it rather than recording it as an aim. Communication gets the most attention. Where speech is not how a person tells us things, we learn the way they do. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and social workers are welcome to visit and ask us anything.
Care provided at Ashwood Place
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Ashwood Place
Where is Ashwood Place located?
Ashwood Place is a residential care home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9JG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ashwood Place provide?
Ashwood Place is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ashwood Place's CQC rating?
Ashwood Place is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ashwood Place offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ashwood Place offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Ashwood Place
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Ashwood Place 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. Ashwood Place 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. Ashwood Place 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Ashwood Place 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 Ashwood Place. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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