Ability Ash Lodge

73 Old Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2RA

01246231256

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 April 2019

Provider

Chesterfield & District Society for People with a Learning Disability

Beds

7 beds

About Ability Ash Lodge

Ability Ash Lodge is a residential care service in Derbyshire, providing personal care alongside respite accommodation and supported living arrangements. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection findings are set out below.

Ability Ash Lodge provides personal care to people in their own homes and offers accommodation for respite care. The service also operates a supported living property. During inspection, four people were using respite services while six others received personal care in their own homes.

The service demonstrated good outcomes across all areas, reflecting principles and values that support people's experiences. Inspectors found the service met the characteristics of good in all key areas of care delivery.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 May 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing; Domiciliary care service; Supported living service
Registered capacity: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · S40 2RA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Eating disorders; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment; Substance misuse problems.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 14 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 April 2019.

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

Read Ability Ash Lodge's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ability Ash Lodge, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ability Ash Lodge, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Ability Ash Lodge's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees