Care Homes
Ashwood - Ware
Dickens Way,New Road,Ware, Ware SG12 7BU
Overview
Ashwood in Ware is a residential care and support facility located on Dickens Way in the town centre. The organisation provides accommodation and care services for older adults and vulnerable adults who require assistance with daily living activities and personal care. The facility is designed to offer a safe, supportive environment where residents can maintain their dignity and independence while receiving the professional care they need.
The home typically offers services including 24-hour care support, meal provision, assistance with medication management, and activities to promote wellbeing and social engagement. Staff are trained to support residents with various care needs, from general assistance to more specialist requirements. The facility aims to create a homely atmosphere while maintaining high standards of care quality and safeguarding.
Ashwood serves the local Ware community and surrounding areas, welcoming residents who are seeking residential care options. The location on Dickens Way provides convenient access to local amenities and services. Enquiries about vacancies, care provision, and visiting arrangements can typically be made by contacting the facility directly during business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ashwood - Ware in Ware may provide residential care (help with daily activities like washing, dressing, meals, and companionship), nursing care (24-hour care from registered nurses for complex medical needs), dementia care (specialist support for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia), and respite care (short-term stays to give regular carers a break). Contact 01920 468966 to find out exactly which services are available.
Care home fees vary depending on the type of care needed. In the UK, the average cost is approximately £700-1,000 per week for residential care and £900-1,400 per week for nursing care, though this varies by region and provider. Your local council will carry out a financial assessment to determine whether you qualify for council funding. If your assets (including property) are above the capital threshold, you may need to self-fund. NHS Continuing Healthcare funding may be available for those with a primary health need. Contact 01920 468966 for current fees at Ashwood - Ware.
Ashwood - Ware is inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The CQC rates care homes as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate across five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. You can view the full inspection report for Ashwood - Ware on the CQC website at cqc.org.uk. Ask Ashwood - Ware about their most recent inspection outcome.
Yes, Ashwood - Ware welcomes prospective residents and their families to visit and see the home before making a decision. A visit allows you to see the rooms, communal areas, and gardens, meet staff and current residents, ask questions about care, activities, and daily routine, and get a feel for the atmosphere. Call 01920 468966 to arrange a visit. It is recommended to visit at different times of day and more than once.
Yes, Ashwood - Ware encourages residents to personalise their rooms with familiar items from home. You can bring photographs, ornaments, a favourite chair, bedding, small pieces of furniture, a radio or TV, and personal toiletries. This helps create a comfortable, homely environment. Large items should be discussed with the care home in advance. Valuables should be kept to a minimum — ask about secure storage.
If a resident's needs change, Ashwood - Ware will review and update their care plan. If the home can accommodate increased needs (for example, by arranging additional nursing support), the resident can stay. If needs exceed what the home can safely provide, staff will work with the family, GP, and local authority to find a suitable alternative, such as a nursing home or hospital. Regular care plan reviews (at least every 6 months) ensure care remains appropriate.
Yes, Ashwood - Ware may offer short-term respite stays, typically from a few days to a few weeks, to give regular carers a well-deserved break. Respite care can be arranged privately or funded by the local authority following a carer's assessment. Contact 01920 468966 to check availability, costs, and how to arrange a respite stay.
Before moving into Ashwood - Ware, you will need a care needs assessment from your local council. Contact your council's adult social care team to request an assessment — they will evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional needs and determine what level of care you require. The council will also carry out a financial assessment. You can also ask your GP, hospital, or social worker to refer you. Ashwood - Ware will conduct their own pre-admission assessment to ensure they can meet your needs.
Ashwood - Ware encourages family and friends to visit regularly. Many care homes now offer flexible visiting with no set hours, though some may ask visitors to avoid mealtimes. Contact 01920 468966 for current visiting arrangements. Visitors are always welcome and play an important role in residents' wellbeing.
Staff at Ashwood - Ware hold relevant qualifications including the Care Certificate (minimum standard for new care workers), NVQs/diplomas in Health and Social Care, registered nurse qualifications (for nursing homes), dementia awareness training, safeguarding training, first aid, and moving and handling. The CQC inspects staffing levels and training as part of their assessment. Ask Ashwood - Ware about their staff-to-resident ratios and training programmes.
Some care homes allow small pets such as budgies or fish, though this varies. Ashwood - Ware may also welcome visiting pets and organise pet therapy sessions with animals. Having animals around can boost mood and reduce loneliness. Contact 01920 468966 to discuss pet policies.
Ashwood - Ware provides three freshly prepared meals daily plus snacks, tea, and coffee. The kitchen caters for dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, diabetic, soft/pureed (for swallowing difficulties), and fortified meals. Residents can choose from a menu, and staff assist those who need help with eating. Mealtimes are social occasions, and residents can eat in the dining room or their own room.
If you have a concern, raise it with the care home manager at Ashwood - Ware first. If the issue is not resolved, you can contact the local authority adult social care team, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) if you believe care standards are not being met, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for complaints about council-funded care, or an independent advocacy service for support with making a complaint.
Ashwood - Ware provides a programme of activities designed to promote wellbeing, social interaction, and enjoyment. Activities may include arts and crafts, music and singing, gentle exercise and chair yoga, gardening, games and quizzes, film screenings, outings and trips, visiting entertainers, pet therapy, reminiscence sessions, and celebration of birthdays and cultural events. Activity coordinators tailor programmes to residents' interests and abilities.