The Ashurst

1 Kirkley Cliff, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0BY

01502519222

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 March 2019

Provider

Martin Jay & Joanna Jay & Thom Wight

Beds

19 beds

About The Ashurst

The Ashurst is a residential care home in Suffolk, providing personal care for older adults. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

The Ashurst is a residential care home on the seafront providing personal care for up to 19 people. At the time of inspection, 16 residents were supported by a consistent staff team who knew people and their needs well. One resident praised the home, saying "This is quite a nice place to live in, I wouldn't want to move from here.

The staff are so helpful.

Staff were safely recruited and received ongoing training to support them in their roles effectively. The home had assessed risks and implemented appropriate measures to mitigate them while supporting residents' independence. People received caring and supportive care tailored to their individual needs and were supported to engage in activities that interested them.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 April 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NR33 0BY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; 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 11 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 March 2019.

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

Read The Ashurst'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 The Ashurst, 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 The Ashurst, 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 The Ashurst'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