Ashfield House

Sugar Loaf Lane, Iverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3PB

01562701118

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 December 2020

Provider

Camphill Village Trust Limited(The)

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2014
GoodMay 2017
Requires ImprovementDec 2019
GoodJan 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2014.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Camphill Village Trust Limited(The) runs in England.

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 Ashfield House

Ashfield House is a residential care home in Staffordshire, offering personal care and support to people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Ashfield House provides personal care to eight people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs across two buildings—a main residence and an attached bungalow for those seeking more independent support. Staff are trained and safely recruited, supporting people to take medicines as prescribed and maintain access to their local community and chosen activities. People are involved in their care planning and encouraged to develop independence and living skills, with staff understanding and meeting individual communication needs.

Residents know the management team and feel comfortable providing feedback about their care. However, the service's quality assurance tools have not consistently identified areas requiring improvement or ensured these improvements are implemented effectively.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 January 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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.

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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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DY10 3PB

Registered care categories

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 8 January 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 December 2020.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 24 December 2019: Good
CaringPublished 24 December 2019: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Ashfield House'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 Ashfield House, 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 Ashfield House, 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 Ashfield House'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