Ardtully Retirement Residence

Station Lane, Ingatestone, CM4 0BL

01277353888

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

26 August 2022

Provider

Rosebank Nursing Homes Limited

Beds

26 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 7 are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and none are lower.

4 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 24 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementAug 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Requires Improvement.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Rosebank Nursing Homes Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 3 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Ardtully Retirement Residence

Ardtully Retirement Residence is a 26-bed residential care home located on Station Lane in Ingatestone, Essex. It is operated by Rosebank Nursing Homes Limited and provides care for older people, those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The home's most recent CQC inspection took place in August 2022, when it was rated as Requiring Improvement. This rating indicates the home was not meeting all regulatory standards at the time of inspection.

The facility's location in Ingatestone provides access to local services and amenities typical of the Essex commuter belt. As a smaller residential home with 26 beds, it offers a more intimate environment compared to larger care facilities. Prospective residents and families should review the full CQC inspection report for detailed findings about care quality, safety, and standards.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ardtully Retirement Residence, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ardtully Retirement Residence, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Ardtully Retirement Residence'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