Ashness Lodge

286 Philip Lane, London, N15 4AB

02088010853

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 October 2023

Provider

Pathfinder Ashness Care Limited

Beds

5 beds

About Ashness Lodge

Ashness Lodge is a residential care home in Haringey providing personal care for adults with mental health needs. The findings below set out the Care Quality Commission's most recent assessment of the service.

Ashness Lodge provides personal care to up to 5 adults with mental health needs in a two-floor residential setting. At inspection, four people were using the service. Residents felt safe living at the home, with medicines managed safely and staff properly vetted before employment.

Care plans outlined individual needs and risks, with staff demonstrating understanding of safeguarding procedures and infection control measures. Managers and senior leadership provided clear oversight of the home's operations.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 December 2023

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger 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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N15 4AB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

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 2 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 16 August 2018: Good
CaringPublished 16 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 16 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ashness Lodge'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 Ashness Lodge, 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 Ashness Lodge, 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 Ashness Lodge'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