Ability Ash Lodge

Ability Ash Lodge is a residential care home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire (S40 2RA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Ability Ash Lodge

Ability Ash Lodge is a residential care home near Chesterfield supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with mental ill health, people with a physical disability, people with visual or hearing impairment and younger adults. Some of the people we support are living with an eating disorder or are affected by alcohol or drug misuse. Respite stays are available too. Supporting such a mixed group means there is no single way of running the home, and we do not pretend otherwise. What we aim for is a place where people are taken as they come and where support is built around the individual. Some residents need a very structured day. Others need the opposite, plenty of freedom and somewhere stable to come back to. We work without judgement. People who have struggled with addiction or with an eating disorder often arrive expecting to be treated as a problem to be managed, and that is not our approach. We learn how each person communicates, including those who use little or no speech, and we pay attention to noise, lighting and predictability. Where sight, hearing or mobility is affected, we adapt the practical side properly. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch to visit.

Care provided at Ability Ash Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Ability Ash Lodge

Where is Ability Ash Lodge located?

Ability Ash Lodge is a residential care home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2RA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Ability Ash Lodge provide?

Ability Ash Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Eating disorder support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Ability Ash Lodge's CQC rating?

Ability Ash Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Ability Ash Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Ability Ash Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Ability Ash Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Ability Ash Lodge is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Ability Ash Lodge is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Ability Ash Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Ability Ash Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands

Ability Ash Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Ability Ash Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

Explore more

More care homes in Chesterfield

Browse all care homes in Chesterfield.