Ashbourne Care Home

Lightwood Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2RS

01384242200

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

8 March 2024

Provider

Care Plus London Limited

Beds

38 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 87 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 53 are rated higher by CQC, 32 are the same and 2 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMar 2024

First inspected by CQC in 2024, 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 Care Plus London Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 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 Ashbourne Care Home

Ashbourne Care Home is a residential facility with 38 beds located on Lightwood Road in Dudley, West Midlands. The home is operated by Care Plus London Limited and specialises in providing care for older people and those living with dementia.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 8 March 2024, when it was rated as Requires Improvement. This means the home has been identified as needing to make changes to meet required standards.

As a smaller residential home, it may offer a more intimate environment compared to larger facilities. The location in Dudley provides access to local services and amenities in the West Midlands area. Those considering this home should review the detailed CQC inspection report for specific information about the areas identified for improvement and the home's current performance across different care domains.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ashbourne Care Home, 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 Ashbourne Care Home, 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 Ashbourne Care Home'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