Ashlyn Care Home

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About Us

Ashlyn is a residential care home in Harlow, Essex. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, and respite stays are part of what we do.

We try to run an ordinary household rather than a rota. People wake when they wake, eat when they are hungry, and an afternoon with nothing arranged in it is a perfectly good afternoon. There is a tendency in this sector to mistake activity for quality and we work at avoiding it.

Dementia care here depends on knowing the person. We ask relatives early for the working life, the places and the music, because that information is much harder to gather later and it is what still connects when a good deal else has gone.

We also pay attention to the things easy to let slide: clean spectacles, working hearing aids, a favourite cardigan coming back from the wash. Neglect shows up there first.

The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. Relatives who visit often notice what we have stopped seeing, and we would rather they told us plainly than be polite about it.

Common questions about Ashlyn Care Home

Where is Ashlyn Care Home located?

Ashlyn Care Home is a residential care home in Harlow, Essex, CM20 3HD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Ashlyn Care Home provide?

Ashlyn Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Ashlyn Care Home's CQC rating?

Ashlyn Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Ashlyn Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Ashlyn Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Ashlyn Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Ashlyn Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Ashlyn Care Home

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Ashlyn Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Ashlyn Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Ashlyn Care Home 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Ashlyn Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Ashlyn Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 9 December 2023
  • Report published: 9 December 2023

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

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

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Typical weekly fees in the East

Ashlyn Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Ashlyn Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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