Ash Tree House
Ash Tree House is a residential care home in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland (TS6 7SQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Ash Tree House
Ash Tree House is a residential care home near Middlesbrough supporting a mixed group of adults. Some of our residents are older people who need help with the practical parts of the day. Others are adults with a learning disability, autistic adults or younger adults who want support to get on with their own lives. That mix works because we plan for individuals rather than running one routine for the house. One person may want help to wash and dress and then to be left in peace. Another may want staff alongside them cooking, going out locally, getting to an appointment or sorting out something that has gone wrong. We pay attention to how each person communicates, what they find difficult and what helps them settle, and we build the plan with them and with the people who know them well. Our staff are trained in communication and in supporting somebody who is distressed. Everyday life includes cooking, shopping, keeping your own room how you want it, choosing how to spend the day and getting out into the local area. Visitors are welcome at any reasonable time. Respite stays are available and give family carers a genuine break while the person has a proper stay with us. Please contact us if you would like to come and look round.
Care provided at Ash Tree House
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 February 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Ash Tree House. Report published 9 February 2024.
- 11 December 2023, inspection of part of the service (safe and well-led only)
Safe
Staff understood how to protect people from abuse and had training on recognising and reporting it. There were enough skilled staff to meet people's needs and keep them safe. Risks to people were assessed. The service did not always provide a safe, clean, well equipped, well furnished and well maintained environment. An extensive refurbishment plan was in place, with work due to start in January 2024, and the registered manager took action on immediate issues. CQC made a recommendation about infection prevention and control.
Well-led
There was a positive and open culture and the registered manager led by example. Staff knew and understood people well. The service enabled people and those important to them to work with staff to develop the service. Staff valued and acted on people's views.
Since the last inspection
The service was inspected before this on 8 September 2018. Its earlier ratings are not held here yet.
- 9 February 2024: Inspection looking at part of the service. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 8 September 2018: Routine inspection
- 7 May 2016: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Ash Tree House compares in Redcar and Cleveland
Measured against the 36 care homes for older people registered in Redcar and Cleveland. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 5 places. Smaller than 33 of the 36 homes. The local average is 34 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 28 of the 36 homes (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Redcar and Cleveland the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 9 February 2024. 7 of the 36 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- June 2015. 16 of the 36 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Redcar and Cleveland.
The local picture: Redcar and Cleveland
What the numbers say about care for older people in Redcar and Cleveland.
What care costs in Redcar and Cleveland, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £848 | £1,331 to £1,392 (North East figure, because too few Redcar and Cleveland homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369.) |
| Nursing care | £848 | £1,600 to £2,071 (England figure, because too few Redcar and Cleveland homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,268 to £1,548 (North East figure, because too few Redcar and Cleveland homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,458.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Redcar and Cleveland homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 17,200. Rising to 20,200 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 45%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,200. Rising to 2,700 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 70%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 70
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 8 changed owner, covering 154 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Redcar and Cleveland: 86%. The 12 month average is 86%.
- Who pays, across Redcar and Cleveland (estimate): 55% council, 27% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 3.3 miles: 157, Southfield Road, Middlesbrough. Application for a 9 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 11 February 2026. Approved with conditions 14 April 2026.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Ash Tree House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 18 June 2015, so 11 years.
- Run by
- Milewood Healthcare Ltd, which runs 22 adult social care services in England. 15 of the 16 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Ash Tree House
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, 3.2 miles away
It is about 3.2 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- South Grange Medical Group Practice, 0.9 miles away
- Normanby Medical Centre, 0.9 miles away
- The Eston Surgery, 0.9 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Normamby Dental Practice, 1.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Cleveland Retail Park (Dental Surgery), 1.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Berwick Hills Dental Practice, 2.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Grangetown Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
- Trunk Road Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- South Bank Station, 1.4 miles away
- British Steel Redcar Station, 2.7 miles away
- James Cook Station, 3 miles away
Around Ash Tree House
- H: Ash Tree House
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Ash Tree House
Where is Ash Tree House located?
Ash Tree House is a residential care home in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS6 7SQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ash Tree House provide?
Ash Tree House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ash Tree House's CQC rating?
Ash Tree House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 February 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ash Tree House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ash Tree House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Ash Tree House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Ash Tree House 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. Ash Tree House 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. Ash Tree House 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. Ash Tree House 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 North East
Ash Tree House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Ash Tree House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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