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 4.0 out of 5

It has to be said that the D-day celebrations at Ash Grange are second to none. It has not just happened. It has been a culmination of hard work, change, teamwork and devotion to duty over the past 6-12 months. Credit must not only go to higher management but to middle management and carers. There has
been a huge team effort here. This hasn't gone unnoticed, particularly with people like myself.
It is most important to thank people for what they have done and this I do gladly. Please keep it going. Can't wait to see the improvements which I know are going to come!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandmother has been in Ash Grange for nearly a year now and cannot complain about a single thing. The home always looks fresh and clean. My grandmother always looks respectable, the carers are really pleasant. There are activities going on all the time, whether or not my nanna understands what's
going on she is always made welcome and encouraged to join in. The meal times there are amazing and always food and snacks to hand.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mother seems to be well cared for on the whole her needs are met. Celebrated D-day with mum, had a nice lunch.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well cared for. Nice friendly atmosphere.
My mum is very comfortable and seems happy in her environment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly, warm and inviting, staff always happy to help. The room is clean and tidy and we are allowed to make it homely with personal items. Very happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, clean, warm home. Really pleased with the care my mother is getting.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The overall level of care for my father has remained good but there has been far too many changes in staff which unsettles my father and at times, staff numbers do not seem adequate leading to periods of untidiness which were not present before an inspection. Some deterioration in standards.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to visit my friend. I found the staff were very friendly, hard working. The home is comfortable and nice and clean.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't find any complaints. My aunt is very happy. She is well looked after.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister and her husband are both residents here at Ash Grange. I can only say they are looked after like personal family by staff at all levels.
It is my belief that my sister would not be with us now if it was not for the care and attention shown by the staff.
Thank you each and every one of you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

While only in Ash Grange for a short time receiving palliative care, the staff were helpful, pleasant and considerate to all Mom's needs and treated her with dignity. The room was always clean and tidy and the staff kept making sure that all her needs were met. Any queries or questions we had were answered
by the staff and we were made to feel welcome whenever we attended.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My experience is good. A few things that could do with improvement is attending to resident's buzzer when residents need help. Answering front door quicker or giving resident's family code to door. Staff helpful and pleasant.

Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Ash Grange Care Home

Thank you for your kind words we are pleased that your experience of the home is good and that you feel the staff are helpful and pleasant. We have discussed the call bell response times with the staff and as a result, we have increased our monitoring checks of the response times. Unfortunately, we are unable to give out the door codes for any external doors, I have asked that the staff strive to answer the doorbell in a timely manner.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Ash Grange has a very friendly atmosphere and the care is good. If you have any issues, they do their best to put them right. It has recently been refurbished and it is like home from home. My husband has been here 4 years and seems very content.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has been at Ash Grange now for 2 1/2 years, and apart from a few niggles, which have easily been solved, his care has been second to none.


All staff are friendly and very helpful in all aspects of Dad's care.


Nurses are excellent, they seem on top of their jobs, and any queries regarding issues

with Dad are quickly dealt with.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This home is friendly, is clean and the care is good. the food is quite good. The home is very bright and cheerful. My dad seems very content.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My experience as a resident is good.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at Ash Grange has been: very good care, excellent staff, care and compassion at each time.


Nothing seems too much trouble, even the slightest concern is dealt with efficiently.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are very good to me, they take care of all my needs. I'm really happy living here. I've got a lovely bedroom with a view to the back garden.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ash Grange is a very good home. On the 15th of March, I've been here for fourteen years I've had lots of happy years living here, everyone who works here is brilliant, the staff attend to all my needs. I've made many friends throughout my years here and hope to meet many more.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Coming to this home my first impression was that it's a lovely maintained care home. The staff are very polite and helpful. Hygiene was good, very clean and fresh.

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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.