Ashcroft

30 Ashcroft, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2JH

01460712146

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

OA2 Adults Limited

Beds

3 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by OA2 Adults Limited, which runs 13 care homes in England: 4 rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 2 Requires Improvement and 6 not yet rated.

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 Ashcroft

Ashcroft is a small residential care home located in Chard, Somerset, providing care for up to three residents. The home is operated by OA2 Adults Limited and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities. Its intimate size means residents receive personalised care within a small household setting rather than a larger institutional environment.

The home is situated in Chard, a market town in South West Somerset with local amenities and services nearby. As a newer or recently registered service, Ashcroft has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. The home's focus on learning disabilities support for younger adults reflects its tailored approach to this specific client group's needs.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ashcroft, 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 Ashcroft, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Ashcroft'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