Rated Care Homes

Ashton Lodge

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 6 ratings

    Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.

  • 5 years

    since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.

  • 39 of 57

    rated care homes in Central Bedfordshire are rated Good, like this one.

Ashton Lodge: inspection record

Care home, 54 beds, Central Bedfordshire

Rated Good in July 2021, up from Requires improvement.

Ashton Lodge: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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About the service

From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 16 July 2021. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Ashton Lodge is a residential care home providing personal care to 48 people most of whom were living with dementia and long-term conditions. The service can support up to 54 people.

What inspectors found

One person said, "It suits me fine, staff are nice." One person's relative said, "Its so much better its improved a lot, they [staff] love her, they treat her like she is one of their own. Staff are very chatty; they talk to me as if they know me too." Another person's relative said, "I just wished I knew about this place when my parents needed to go into a care home."

Read the rest of CQC's summary

People's safety was promoted at the home through staff and managers regularly monitoring and responding to changes in people's health needs. Professional advice was sought quickly, and plans were made to ensure people were safe.

Care staff knew how to respond to any concerns to protect people from potential harm and abuse. The registered manager ensured checks were completed to ensure people were safe at the home, such as staff recruitment checks, equipment, building and fire safety checks.

There was a positive person-centred culture at the home. The registered manager, deputy manager and activity coordinators made efforts to promote people's interests and to give people a happy and enjoyable experiences at the home.

Staff felt supported and listened to. The management team regularly audited and assessed the service to promote a good standard of care. Staff and relatives spoke openly about the improvements which had taken place over the recent years at the home.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. The last rating is 5 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  3. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Georgina Seaton
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

11 inspection reports, latest 16 July 2021. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
03133665 (opens Companies House)

Getting help from Central Bedfordshire Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Ashton Lodge provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Ashton Lodge as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Ashton Lodge have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 54 beds at Ashton Lodge.
When was Ashton Lodge last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Ashton Lodge was published on 16 July 2021.
Who runs Ashton Lodge?
Ashton Lodge is run by Resicare Homes Limited.
What is Ashton Lodge's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 16 July 2021.

Contact

Phone
01582 673331
Address
Ashton Road, Dunstable, LU6 1NP Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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  1. G
    Tudor House Good, 0.4 miles away
  2. RI
    Dukeminster Court Requires improvement, 0.5 miles away
  3. G
    Friars Lodge Good, 0.6 miles away
  4. G
    60 Bullpond Lane Good, 0.8 miles away
  5. O
    The Limes Outstanding, 0.8 miles away

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