Aster House
Care home, Lewisham, 12 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Aster House: inspection record
Rated Good in September 2019.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Rated Good in September 2019.
The latest rating was published about 7 years ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 44 Good care homes in Lewisham, out of 46 with a rating.
- About the middle for size in Lewisham.
About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 1 July 2022. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Aster House is a care home for up to 12 people with mental health needs. At the time of our inspection there were 12 people living at the home. The home was an adapted residential property with accommodation across three floors.
We found the following examples of good practice: The risks associated with Covid-19 were considered and plans were in place to mitigate these risks. At the entrance to the home there was clear guidance in place requesting staff and visitors to adhere to government guidance with respect to personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Staff had received training on infection control and COVID- 19, and they understood the signs and symptoms that might indicate ill health which would require medical attention. The layout of the building allowed for clear zoning if someone needed to self-isolate in their own room if they received a positive test result.
Staff had training in infection control and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
The registered manager was reviewing and updating risk assessments to ensure the home was following the most up to date government guidelines for COVID -19.
The service looked clean and smelled fresh. Staff followed cleaning schedules which were checked by the management team to ensure they were completed effectively. Additional cleaning of highly used areas of the home was carried out frequently throughout the day.
People were supported to see their family and friends. If this was not possible staff were using technology to keep family members updated.
The five questions we ask about services and what we found
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 7 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Contact and registration details
| Address | 141 Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2PX |
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| Neighbourhood | Catford, Lewisham |
| Phone | 020 8613 0310 |
| Registered manager | Parna Francis |
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| Inspection reports | 2 inspection reports, latest 1 July 2022 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website. |
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens 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
| Provider | Aster House Healthcare Limited |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | 11195533 (opens Companies House) |
Nearest alternatives
- G Colin Care Home Care home, 0.3 miles awayGood
- G The Regard Partnership Limited - Vancouver Road Care home, 0.5 miles awayGood
- G Vancouver Road Care home, 0.5 miles awayGood
- G Elwis House Care home, 0.7 miles awayGood
- G Peartree Care Home Care home with nursing, 0.7 miles awayGood
Getting help from London Borough of Lewisham
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at London Borough of Lewisham
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 020 8314 7777. Out-of-hours emergencies: 020 8314 6000
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: London Borough of Lewisham
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Aster House provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Aster House as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Aster House have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 12 beds at Aster House.
- When was Aster House last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Aster House was published on 17 September 2019.
- Who runs Aster House?
- Aster House is run by Aster House Healthcare Limited.
- What is Aster House's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 17 September 2019.