Ash Grange Care Home

80 Valley Road, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 3ER
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9.7 103 Reviews
  • Ash Grange Care Home, Walsall
Located in Bloxwich, Ash Grange care home is a welcoming and friendly 41-bed care setting offering residential and nursing care.

Designed to offer maximum comfort in a cosy environment, residents benefit from a range of places to relax and socialise. The pretty gardens and patio are an ideal spot for catching up with family and friends and many residents take pleasure in hobbies, including baking, writing, gardening, dancing, painting, quizzes and playing chess.

Ash Grange also offers a range of lovely dining areas where residents can relax and enjoy meal times, whether dining alone, with other residents or welcoming friends and family. The catering team prides itself on making mealtimes a sociable and stimulating part of each day, providing an enjoyable experience for all residents.

Life at Ash Grange is never dull and the team work hard to make sure every day offers something for residents to get involved with. Whether it be participating in the popular wellbeing and activities programme or embracing the slower pace of life, the team is committed to helping residents to lead their best lives.

The care team understand that moving to a care home isn't always an easy process, both for the resident and their loved ones. They work alongside you to make the move as easy as possible, helping you to settle in, meet other residents and find your feet in your new lifestyle.

Care Provided by Ash Grange Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 42 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Ure Ejemole (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (38)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2007

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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9.7

Ash Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ash Grange Care Home has 103 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank all of the staff at Ash Grange for taking care of my mother so well during her time with you but most of all for the care and respect she was given when she passed. I cannot thank you all enough for being so lovely to mum and to me at this very difficult time. The receptionist,
the carers and nurses were really lovely and a real credit to the home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident for almost two years. She was in her late 90's and received the best of care, particularly near her time of passing. My wife and I were welcomed and assisted by the friendly staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff, management and team at Ash Grange Care Home have been wonderful throughout Mum's stay. Testament to their genuinely caring nature is how Mum quickly came to consider the majority here as friends. As a son, knowing Mum felt that way made me feel exactly as if I had done the right thing by
choosing Ash Grange.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had an excellent experience at Ash Grange Care Home and I recommend it to everyone. From managers, nurses and carers and everyone at Ash Grange is lovely and super good. I thank all the staff at Ash Grange for your support and care toward my dad. God bless you all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife recently spent five weeks at Ash Grange and was very happy there. Both my wife and myself were treated with great respect and began to feel part of a 'family'. All the staff were very friendly and competent. The food and drinks were excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home has been very supportive with the needs of my uncle. The staff have always been welcoming to any visiting family and friends. They are kind and compassionate and treated my uncle with the dignity that he deserved. This is a lovely care home which offers peace of mind to the family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ash Grange Care Home is a wonderful place with a nice staff. Helpful and caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Chose this care home for Mom after various information-gathering exercises. It was the right choice. Mom was treated with the utmost care and looked after very well with dignity. As visitors we were treated very well and with compassion by everyone we came in contact with.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home and staff were excellent. Always happy and smiling.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care at the facility has been excellent. The staff are all friendly and welcoming.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister was looked after with great care and passed away peacefully.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely brilliant afternoon spent at my aunt's birthday party. The staff are all exceptional, especially the lady (care assistant) who provided the music.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My overall experience of Ash Grange is very good. Think a few more care staff is needed.

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Ash Grange Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. All feedback is very important to us. I wish to assure you that Ash Grange has processes in place that highlights staffing ratio to residents needs to ensure the home has adequate colleagues to care and support all residents. This is reviewed by the Home Manager and Area Director. Please can I encourage you to discuss this further with the home manager should you feel it is appropriate to do so. Thank you for your positive comments and I am pleased that your overall experience was good.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Vering caring and respectful to residents. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The food is beautiful and the service is excellent and brilliant. Likes new room where staff can keep an eye. The room is nice and warm.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The confusion following late admission from hospital was dealt with admirably. All the staff were kind, courteous and helpful. The managers explained procedures thoroughly and clearly. Mom's room was spacious and ample storage provided. It was kept spotless throughout her stay. Staff were aware of Mom's
pain and were very gentle in moving her. She was checked throughout the day and night. Records were kept and available for us to see at anytime. Mom's death was dealt with thoughtfully and help in arrangements was given. Great sympathy was extended.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Happy that Mum is well cared for. Activities are marked lower, as it has taken a long time to find her a chair. Not sure how often she is included in community activities, despite her complex needs. The manager and staff are friendly and caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had our concerns about how my mother would cope with being in the care home, as she had been cared for at home for many years but she settled in very quickly. All the staff are amazing and do all they can to make my mother comfortable and happy. She has been at Ash Grange Care Home for over four
months now and joining in with the activities, which we thought was not possible and it's a relief to know she is happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter, son and I are really pleased with the attention my husband and father get. The staff are so pleasant, the food looks good and serviced nice, no problems if you can eat well. My husband says the bed is really comfortable, the room is very clean and tidy

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The experience at Ash Grange is positive. All areas of care are professionally met by all staff, who are approachable, caring and listen to both residents and family. Dietary needs are met with fresh wholesome foods with a good variety to choose from and well presented. Activities in the day room is
short and could be extended into residents' rooms for those who cannot access the day rooms. Residents' rooms are airy, kept clean, warm and furniture is kept tidy and maintained. Security is good and works well. Personal items are kept safe and clean e.g photos and TV. Residents' safety and care are individually tailored.

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Ash Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, it is so nice to hear positive feedback and I am pleased that your overall experience at Ash Grange has been one that includes relatives as well as the people we care for. However I am sorry that you feel our activity programme is not extended to those who may be unable to use the communal areas. We have now reviewed our wellbeing programme to ensure that everyone who lives at Ash Grange benefits from positive engagement with the wellbeing team. Once again, many thanks for the review and comments.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.733)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10 for Ash Grange Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.733 for Ash Grange Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (168 Excellents x 5) + (55 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 225 Ratings = 4.733

  • 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 Ash Grange Care Home is based on 19 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 42 registered maximum number of service users is 8.4, which has been reached with 19 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.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 May 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

Ure

Ure Ejemole

Job Title: Home Manager

What does ‘kindness’ and ‘kind care’ mean to you?


“Kind care to me means listening and being honest, and showing compassion in the care that we deliver. It means caring for our residents as individuals with their own unique needs and way of living.”


As a Registered Nurse, Ure has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for Residents.


Having worked for HC-One since 2019, Ure closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every resident. She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


She said:


“I believe in giving wholesome care to residents because when they are in our care, we must be dedicated to every aspect of their needs. We are able to get them involved and help them relive some of their cherished memories and make them feel part of our community. It’s like being part of a community: making a positive impact on the general well-being of people by being caring, treating them with respect and kindness, and being involved in their lives.”


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Ure remarked:


“Working with the elderly and caring for them in their final days is very special. I enjoy learning about the lives of our residents and am always pleased to reminisce with them and their loved ones and get a glimpse into their lives before their time with us at Ash Grange.


My name badge says: ‘Treasure Life’ because life is precious and has to be cherished, nourished, and enjoyed. We strive to enable our residents to continue to experience treasured moments. It is heart-warming and fills my heart with pride knowing that my team and I have made a positive impact in a resident or their loved one’s lives.”


Ure feels she has achieved much during her career, with her proudest achievement being her career progression from an internationally trained pre-registered nurse in September 2022 to becoming a registered home manager in October 2023. She also achieved a First-Class degree at the University of Derby whilst also working full-time.


Outside of work, Ure enjoys family time, watching movies, and reading books.


Frequently Asked Questions about Ash Grange Care Home

What types of Care is Ash Grange Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Respite Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Ash Grange Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Ash Grange Care Home have?

There are 38 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Ash Grange Care Home?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Ash Grange Care Home to the centre of Walsall?

2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.