Ashview Nursing Home

Ware Road, Widford, Ware SG12 8RQ
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9.9 83 Reviews
  • Ashview Nursing Home, Ware
Set in the village of Widford, Ashview Nursing Home is proud to offer exceptional accommodation, engaging activities and a beautiful picturesque outdoor garden. The historic converted manor house has a capacity of 32, split between 30 single rooms and 1 double. 13 of the bedrooms have ensuites.

Ashview rooms are well-proportioned and roomy. The home provides the basic furniture but urges residents to bring their favoured items in order to personalise their space.

The dedicated activities team has a full calendar of interesting activities planned. This includes trips out to local sites, visiting entertainers, 1-1 sessions and various other activities, chosen with the residents and designed to be fun, purposeful and encourage socialisation.

The Ashview team is committed to providing person-centred care. That means that together with the residents and their loved ones they create detailed care plans to fit each individual while maintaining their safety, privacy and dignity.

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Care Provided by Ashview Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 32 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Catherine Newland (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (30)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (13)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Ashview Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Ashview Nursing Home Reviews (83)

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Ashview Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ashview Nursing Home has 83 reviews.

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Review from Yvonne A (Mother-in-law of Resident) published on 11 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was brought in with terminal lung cancer and we were welcomed and she was helped to feel as content with her care as was possible. The staff were understanding and kind but also were very busy with others and my mum found it hard but panicked when left alone. She never wanted to be alone as she
was scared and fearful of when/how the end would be.
She was aware how tricky it was for them but also needed the toilet very frequently and was worried to ask.
The staff were as kind and helpful as they could be and gave as much time as they could which I know she and were are eternally grateful for. They were kind, helpful and dignified.

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Review from Phillip P (Son of Resident) published on 5 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff who know what they are doing.
They make the visits very pleasant for relatives as well as the live-in residents.
The home is clean and comfortable and welcoming.
My mother is well-looked after.

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Review from Linda B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum has only been a resident for 11 days but during that time she has received first class care. There really isn't anything at all that I could fault. My Mum is comfortable and cared for better than she was at home and we have peace of mind knowing that we do not have to worry when we are not with
her. Very professional friendly staff keep us informed of anything we need to know.

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Review from Dawn W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a very old building that has been made into a very lovely nursing home. My Mum is always given the care and attention she needs. She has the most lovely room overlooking the cricket field. All the staff are polite and seem very happy in their work.

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Review from John O (Husband of Resident) published on 30 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the day care at the home is very good. The food is of a high quality and the kitchen is very clean and hygienic.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are so friendly and caring, not just to Mum but to all her family. They make us all welcome and feel at home. There isn't anything they won't do.

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Review from Claire G (Relative of Resident) published on 27 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good palliative care and caring staff supported my Aunt with sensitivity and thoughtfulness.

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Review from Christina M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Putting someone into a care home can be very distressing for the relatives. My mother felt guilty and wanted to take my father home again. With gentle reassurance she allowed him to stay and over the 10 days he was there, she built up a strong relationship with the staff. This, in turn, gave me time
to relax as I knew she was also being cared for. Thank you to the manager and her team

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Review from Beccy T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Moving a family member into a care home is something we can't ever prepare for. I was so lucky to have such an incredibly positive experience at a very difficult time in my life. The care and support that my relative received, along with the support given to me was outstanding. The compassion shown
by the nurses and staff really made a difference in what was an incredibly stressful and emotional time in my life. I had 100% trust in the care provided and felt like the team went out of their way to give such a high standard of care. Everything was done with respect and love. The last few moments I spent with my loved one in Ashview were calm and peaceful and Ashview took care of all of the final arrangements. I have the utmost respect for this nursing home, the staff and all the people involved and I am eternally grateful for the love, care and support I and my family received.

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Review from Dora K (Wife of Resident) published on 29 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I looked after my husband at home for more than 7 months. It was hard work but I loved him so much it felt right that I should look after the man I was married to for 62 years. However, it got too much for me so I had to let him go into a home. How lucky we were that the lovely manager said she'd look
after him, for I could not have wished for more. The staff of Ashview are all simply the best. God bless all of them.

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Review from Sharon S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother-in-law spent her last months being compassionately cared for at Ashview. My Mother-in-law at first found it difficult to settle but due to her dementia, soon adapted to the nursing homes routine. My husband and I could not fault any part of my mother-in-law's care and cannot praise all the
carers enough. Also, the home manager was first class. The chefs also deserve a mention as the food prepared for the residents was first class.

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Review from Gillian S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with all the staff I was dealing with. Always had time to discuss my mother's situation. Organised transport to the hospital for follow-up appointments plus staff to escort my mother. Not happy with accommodation provided for my mother. Her room was very pokey and all corridors and access
to communal areas difficult with wheelchairs and lounge was cluttered. Garden was lovely with nice sitting area. Lounge and dining room clean.

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Review from George A (Friend of Resident) published on 18 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend was a resident at Ashview Nursing Home for six months respite. The staff were always helpful and made my friend feel like they were at home. The manager is very approachable and the food is excellent.

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Review from Carmela P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I attended a meeting with the manager and ten members of staff to discuss my father's care. It was a positive meeting and I felt that I was listened to and my point of view was valuable.
I complimented and thanked the staff, they do a wonderful job. Theor dedication is very much appreciated.

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Review from Jane B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ashview is extremely well run with very friendly, caring and helpful staff at all levels. There is a strong feeling of being part of a large and happy family.
The home is always spotlessly clean (as are the residents) and there is never any unpleasant, stale smells of urine or boiled cabbage (which
I have noticed in some other care homes!)
Ashview has recently been re-decorated in all the rooms, which are now very light, airy and fresh looking. The large garden and patio are wonderful to both sit out in and view from the lounge windows. The chef is extremely good, providing a variety of well planned and imaginative meals for all residents, even those who need all food pureed. Special functions and entertainment are arranged at various times throughout the year to which family and friends are invited which helps to enforce the feeling of "belonging". Mum has been a resident for 4 and a half years and I honestly feel I could not have chosen anywhere better for her to be.

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Review from Irene W (Niece of Resident) published on 16 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ashview is an excellent nursing home. The management and staff of all levels provide 100% care. Everyone is treated as an individual and all care, food and meals are provided to cater to their needs. There is never a problem, it doesn't matter what request or questions that I need answering, there is
always someone available to speak to. This home is very warm and welcoming it has a big family atmosphere. The staff made my aunts stay for the last 4 months of her life the best she could have had. Not only for herself, but for the whole family.

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Review from Philip G (Son of Resident) published on 8 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The food is very good and the nurses and staff are exceptional, they do a really good job. The home is always clean and tidy, the garden looks inviting to sit in on sunny days. Would recommend.

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Review from Brian T (Resident) published on 22 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good all round service most of the time. Only two little points; collecting crockery after meals could be quicker and not always left alone so you can go to the toilet.

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Review from Barry W (Son of Resident) published on 22 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers all amazing! Our mum only spent ten days at Ashview but the way we and she were treated was second to none! in her final hours. They were so helpful, kind and loving. They helped us with everything and really made us feel at ease. We would like to thank them all at Ashview from the bottom
of our hearts.

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Review from Lynda (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is so difficult when you realise that it is just impossible for one of your parents to continue living at home but Ashview Nursing Home really softened the blow. The staff are so lovely and the management team are really good and give you confidence that the best care is being given. I cannot praise
all of the team at Ashview Nursing Home highly enough. The food is very good and my mother's room very homely. Thank you so much all of you, we really appreciate everything you have done for my mother.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.938)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10 for Ashview Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.938 for Ashview Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 113 Ratings = 4.938

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ashview Nursing Home is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 32 registered maximum number of service users is 6.4, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Catherine

Catherine Newland

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2023

Catherine first joined Broome End nearly 20 years ago as a carer. Over the past two decades, she has managed a number of different settings, including a large nursing home and a specialist dementia day centre. Catherine is determined to deliver the best in class care, which drives us to be innovative in our approach. This focus has helped us achieve Essex Care Home of the Year recently. She has joined Ashview last year.