Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge

Seaton Park, Stockton Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HJ

01915130286

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

15 February 2023

Provider

Seaham Care Limited

Beds

39 beds

About Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge

Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge is a care home in County Durham providing residential and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge accommodates up to 39 older people and those living with dementia, with 30 residents at the time of inspection. Risk assessments were clear and readily accessible, with staff demonstrating familiarity with these documents and understanding the required actions.

However, the electronic care record templates lacked flexibility and couldn't be modified to meet varied needs. The registered manager was actively seeking a more effective electronic care record system to address this limitation.

Staff supported residents to make choices and maintain control of their lives, employing the least restrictive approaches possible and acting in their best interests. The home's policies and systems supported this person-centred approach to care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 March 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 39 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR7 0HJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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: Good.

Rating report published 4 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 February 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 21 September 2018: Good
CaringPublished 21 September 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 21 September 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Dr. Ashdown's Stockton 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 Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Dr. Ashdown's Stockton 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