Ashleigh

3 Elmfield Park, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4UX

01915165080

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 January 2022

Provider

Education and Services for People with Autism Limited

Beds

10 beds

About Ashleigh

Ashleigh is a residential care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing accommodation and personal care support for people with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Ashleigh is a residential resource for people with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions, part of a specialist Further Education College. The home is registered for up to 10 people and had 6 residents at the time of inspection. The service provides accommodation alongside nursing or personal care support tailored to individual needs.

The home demonstrated strong pandemic management practices, with comprehensive policies and procedures in place to manage COVID-19 risks, including protocols for residents with positive diagnoses. These policies were regularly updated to reflect changes in national guidance, ensuring the home remained responsive to evolving health requirements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 February 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

Sensory RoomGarden

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; Specialist college service
Registered capacity: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE3 4UX

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 9 June 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 January 2022.

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

Read Ashleigh'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 Ashleigh, 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 Ashleigh, 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 Ashleigh'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