Ash Tree House

Ash Tree House, Warwick Drive, Wigan WN2 4DT
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9.9 97 Reviews
  • Ash Tree House, Wigan
Ash Tree House offers 24 hour residential and dementia care in luxury surroundings which create a great place to live.

Staff at Ash Tree House are proud to be making a real difference to the lives of the residents and this is reflected in the personalised care and active lifestyle choices.

The modern and purpose-built home plus the inclusive offer means that life at Ash Tree House is relaxed, safe and enjoyable. All 60 bedrooms are en-suite wet rooms, enabling the team to deliver person-centred care in a dignified manner, promoting independence as far as possible. Your stylish room comes equipped with a flat screen TV, DVD player, mini fridge and wifi so when you aren’t joining in with an activity in one of the beautiful day spaces, you can enjoy spending time in your room and keep in contact with friends and family whenever you wish.

Ash Tree House is proud to have achieved ‘Outstanding’ in the area of ‘Responsive’ in their latest Care Quality Commission report and to be rated as ‘Good’ overall – May 2019.

The team understand that moving into a care home is a big step, which is why they have introduced 'supported admissions' for new residents. This is where a friend or family member can stay at the home during moving in day to help their loved one settle. They can even enjoy their first meal together.

You will understandably have lots of questions and concerns throughout these unprecedented times. Speaking to a member of the friendly team may help to give you peace of mind - they are here to help and support you every step of the way.

Ideal Carehomes won Large Residential Care Provider at the Laing Buisson Awards 2022.

Care Provided by Ash Tree House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Ben Lee (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Ash Tree House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Our all inclusive fee gives peace of mind and allows residents to enjoy our facilities and services without having to worry about extra costs. It includes a monthly appointment at our onsite hair salon, regular chiropody appointments, a full and varied activity program, annual eye tests, annual dental check ups and transport and accompaniment to medical appointments where necessary.


Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • The well-being of residents is priority, and nothing is more important than keeping them in touch with their family and friends in any way possible. Ash Tree House are pleased to welcome visitors into their home, with no limit on the number of visitors for each resident. The home pride themselves on having an open-door policy.


  • Parking
  • Ash Tree House has plenty of onsite parking for visitors.


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Ash Tree House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ash Tree House has 97 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum is happy, care for, and loved at Ash Tree. The staff are truly amazing I can never thank them enough for what they do. The atmosphere within the home is always happy and positive. The staff are kind and thoughtful to family members and I thank God every day that I found Ash Tree.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Ash Tree House and for the comments. We are so pleased to hear you would recommend us and these reviews also go some way to help other families in a similar position of looking for a care home. We are sure they will find your comments very valuable.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad went into Ash Tree House during Covid restrictions. With having dementia he can get quite confused and disorientated. However, the excellent kind and caring staff took the time to get to know Dad and tailored his care to his specific needs making his transition less stressful and relaxed. The
home is spotlessly clean, well run with a homely feel. Communication and updates on Dad's wellbeing is excellent. Dad has made himself somewhat of a character and I rest assured knowing that he is cared for by such professional, dedicated, friendly staff and management.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review and for the lovely way you have described our home. We pride ourselves in making a real difference to the lives of our residents and creating a great place to live. We are proud to deliver person-centred care by taking the time to get to know the resident and their likes and dislikes enabling our team to build valuable relationships between our care team and the resident. We will ensure the team receives your message.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has lived at Ash Tree House for nearly three years. She is well looked after and her carers are kind and considerate. Her medical needs are well taken care of. The home is so clean and well maintained. The food is excellent.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for reviewing our home. We appreciate your kind words and will make sure your comments are passed on to the whole staff team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The carers are generally good and some are exceptionally helpful. The management is competent but could do a better job in proactively communicating with residents' relatives - I generally only get information if I ask for it.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for your kind words regarding our home and staff. Feedback is extremely important to us and we will ensure that your comments are passed to the whole team. If you wish to discuss any points raised, please contact our home manager on 01942 256089.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has only been with you for just over one month but has been made to feel very welcome. I am really impressed with the staff and how they are so caring and very approachable. I feel very comfortable knowing that my dad is being cared for in the best possible way. One observation I have made
is that in the visiting room on the visitor's side, it would benefit from either an internal extension to the phone system or an alarm button in care of an emergency with the residents who are on the other side of the window.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We aim to make our homes a secure and safe place for our residents to live whilst making a real difference to the lives of our residents. We will ensure the team receive your message.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum and Dad moved to Ash Tree House in January 2020. Sadly Dad passed away in December 2020. But the care he and Mum received is excellent. The care Mum is still receiving is the best I could ever wish for. The staff are the best and the management are too. They are so caring for their residents. They
go above and beyond, there are no words I can say to thank them for all they do. They are the best I have ever met. The best place ever.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for your kind words regarding our Ash Tree House home and staff. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us at what must be a difficult time for you and your family. We are proud to deliver person-centred care by taking the time to get to know the resident enabling our team to build valuable relationships between our care team and the resident. We will ensure the team receive your message.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum went into Ash Tree House initially for respite with a view to long term care if she liked it. Less than a week, mum had made her mind up to stay! The manager and all the staff are very friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. They are caring for mum who at times is difficult, but they
manage her with dignity and professionalism. I would highly recommend Ash Tree House to anyone considering care for a loved one.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for your review of Ash Tree House. We are so pleased to hear that your mum's move has been a positive experience for you all. We are very proud of our staff team, many of whom have been with us since our home opened, and we see lots of examples of them going above and beyond for their residents. Thank you again for the kind words which I shall be sure to pass on.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has recently moved to Ash Tree House after undergoing surgery which resulted in him requiring supported living services. Having just visited dad via the covid secure visiting room, I was so pleased to see how much better he looked. He has settled into his room which he likes, he enjoys the menu
choices offered and has started to participate in some of the activities that are organised. Above all, he likes the staff who he said are kind and attentive. It is very comforting to know that dad is being cared for by such hard-working and professional people who have understood my dad's needs so quickly. Thank you to all the Ash Tree House team.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Ash Tree House and for the lovely way you have described our home. We pride ourselves in making a real difference to the lives of our residents and creating a great place to live. We are proud to deliver person-centred care by taking the time to get to know the resident and their likes and dislikes enabling our team to build valuable relationships between our care team and the resident. We will ensure the team receive your message.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

On arrival at Ash Tree House, we were welcomed by many staff members who reassured us both, myself and my Grandmother, on any questions we had. It has been difficult not being able to see her in her room due to the covid-19 restrictions. However, the visiting room is very well set out and we haven't
had any problems booking visiting slots. We have always been able to speak to her on the phone whenever we have called. My Grandmother has settled in very well and the staff are excellent in responding quickly to any queries we have.
We are very confident that my Grandmother is safe and very well looked after at Ash Tree House.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Ash Tree House and for the lovely way you have described our home. We pride ourselves on making a real difference in the lives of our residents and creating a great place to live. We are proud to deliver person-centred care by taking the time to get to know the resident and their likes and dislikes enabling our team to build valuable relationships between our care team and the resident. We will ensure the team receive your message.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident of Ash Tree House since August 2020. She is happy and settled. The staff are very caring and committed to the care of the residents. It is such a relief to our family to know that mum is safe, happy and well cared for.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for reviewing our home. We appreciate your kind words and will make sure your comments are passed on to the whole staff team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum as been a resident for 3 years with dementia, the staff are excellent. Over the last few months with coronavirus, I have had peace of mind my mum has been looked after. The staff have continued with activities and great communication with me. Thank you Ash Tree House staff for all your hard work.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Ash Tree House and for the lovely way you have described our home. We pride ourselves in making a real difference to the lives of our residents and creating a great place to live. We are proud to deliver person-centred care by taking the time to get to know the resident and their likes and dislikes enabling our team to build valuable relationships between our care team and the resident. We will ensure the team receive your message.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad moved into Ash Tree House after mum passed away. They had lived with us for ten years and we'd cared for them both but he was in declining health and at the time withdrawn and not himself. The staff worked hard caring for him, encouraging him to join in activities, but popping into his room with
cups of tea etc when he wanted to be on his own. Gradually he's settled in and enjoys the company of the staff and residents, eats well and has put on weight, joins in the activities and it's great to see him happy and smiling again. Lovely environment, modern and stylish - it was a difficult decision to move dad into residential care but we know 100% we made the right one in choosing Ash Tree House.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for your review of Ash Tree House. We are so pleased to hear that your dad's move has been a positive experience for you all. We are very proud of our staff team, many of whom have been with us since our home opened, and we see lots of examples of them going above and beyond for their residents. Thank you again for the kind words which I shall be sure to pass on.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Ash Tree House are really lovely and treated my Dad with the utmost respect and care. They made sure that the joined in the activities and felt part of everything. They took him to see his friend upstairs for a visit and invited him to the Chinese night. The put the large screen up so that
he could watch the football match. They go above and beyond. Wonderful!

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for your review of Ash Tree House. We are so pleased to hear that your dad's move has been a positive experience for you all. We are very proud of our staff team, many of whom have been with us since our home opened, and we see lots of examples of them going above and beyond for their residents. Thank you again for the kind words which I shall be sure to pass on.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandad was made to feel so welcome here that he settled in really quickly. They looked after him excellently. He was involved in lots of activities. All the carers are really nice. Nothing is too much trouble for them! The surroundings are bright and airy - beautiful!

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for your review of Ash Tree House. We are so pleased to hear that your grandad's move has been a positive experience for you all. We are very proud of our staff team, many of whom have been with us since our home opened, and we see lots of examples of them going above and beyond for their residents. Thank you again for the kind words which I shall be sure to pass on.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law received absolutely wonderful care whilst at Ash Tree House and felt at home.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for your kind words regarding our home and staff. Feedback is extremely important to us and it is encouraging for our staff to receive such positive feedback. We will ensure that your comments are passed to the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother-in-Law first became a resident at Ashtree House 15th November 2019 for two weeks respite care after suffering a heart attack 5th November 2019. The Ashtree team visited her in her home after being discharged from hospital and they were very kind and considerate in assessing her needs. They
agreed with the family that two weeks respite care was appropriate and accepted her as a resident. During this period, it became evident that she needed a longer period of care and we entered into a full-time care agreement. Throughout, the staff at Ashtree have all been very kind, considerate, helpful and very cheerful. The family has been extremely impressed by the standard of the facilities and especially the number and variety of activities provided. We did all have Christmas dinner at the home which was excellent and the staff made it a great day.
We would have no hesitation recommending Ashtree House to anyone as a first-class residential care home.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Ash Tree House and for the comments. We pride ourselves on creating a community within our homes with an abundance of social activities, and I am so pleased to hear that this is what you have found at Ash Tree House. We are so happy to hear you would recommend us, as these reviews also go some way to help other families in a similar position of looking for a care home. We are sure they will find your comments very valuable.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has been at Ash Tree House for 12 months and we are delighted with his care. The environment is lovely and welcoming - wide bright corridors with well-chosen pictures on the walls and the staff are exceptional. They have taken time to understand Dad's character and this informs their approach.
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was previously in another home for respite, and I was constantly getting calls to tell me his behaviour was challenging. Not once has that happened with Ash Tree. They know how to manage Dad before anything develops and if he is challenging, they work with him.
The staff are always with the residents, sitting with them, talking to them etc. I've seen enough care homes to know that isn't always the case.
There's always something going on to keep residents stimulated and they genuinely do treat people as individuals. Activities aren't just the run of the mill things like bingo either.
The meals are well thought out and varied and look appetising.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Ash Tree House

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with the quality of the care your father receives at Ash Tree House. We are proud to deliver person-centred care by taking the time to get to know the resident and their likes and dislikes enabling our team to build valuable relationships between our care team and the resident. We will ensure the team receive your message.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Made several visits to Ash Tree House in September. The accommodation and communal areas were clean and welcoming. Staff were friendly an caring towards residents and visitors alike. There are always well-organised activities on the various floors throughout the weeks which are suitable for everyone
- some of which I attended myself and thoroughly enjoyed.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Ash Tree House

Thank you for your review of Ash Tree House. We pride ourselves on creating a community within our homes with an abundance of social activities, and I am so pleased to hear that this is what you have found at Ash Tree House. The staff team will be delighted to hear your positive feedback which I shall be sure to pass on.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I took part in the Italian pop-up restaurant. It was beautifully organised and the food was first-class. It is the third pop-up I have attended and have been suitably impressed with the standard at the previous ones. The main organiser was efficient and friendly. The catering staff performed magnificently.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for your review of Ash Tree House, we are pleased you enjoyed an event at our home. We are proud to provide our residents with aspirational lifestyle choices such as the option to dine with the family at our themed pop-up restaurants. The staff team will be delighted to hear your kind words which I shall be sure to pass on.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great food, lots of choice. Always happy to help. My grandma is very happy here. I feel good knowing she is safe.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Ash Tree House

Thank you so much for your review of Ash Tree House. Feedback is extremely important to us and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It is comforting to hear that you have peace of mind that she is safe and happy and I will be sure to pass your comments on to the whole staff team.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Ash Tree House 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.904 for Ash Tree House is calculated as follows: ( (152 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.904

  • 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 Tree House is based on 14 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 14 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: 17 May 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Outstanding
  • 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 (3)

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Ben Lee

Job Title: Acting Home Manager

Joined: 2013

If I had to summarise working in care in five words, it would be - helping those who deserve it.


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Marie Phillips

Job Title: Front of House Manager

Joined: 2024

Marie is the front-of-house manager at Ash Tree House.


Lorraine

Lorraine Harris

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2018

Lorraine is the Activities Coordinator for Ash Tree House