Ashdown Close - Southport

37 Ashdown Close, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6TL

01704549889

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 December 2017

Provider

Autism Initiatives (UK)

Beds

2 beds

Rating history

GoodSept 2015
GoodJan 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Autism Initiatives (UK), which runs 10 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 9 Good.

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 Ashdown Close - Southport

Ashdown Close is a residential care home in Southport, within Sefton, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with autism. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Ashdown Close is a care home for two people with autism, located in a residential area close to public transport links, shops and community facilities. The home provides accommodation and personal care as a single package for its residents. At the time of inspection, two people were living at the service.

The inspection found the service remained Good, meeting all relevant fundamental standards. The quality of care provided continues to support the residents' needs effectively.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 January 2018

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
Registered capacity: 2 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR8 6TL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 10 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 December 2017.

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

Read Ashdown Close - Southport'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 Ashdown Close - Southport, 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 Ashdown Close - Southport, 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 Ashdown Close - Southport'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