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Vicarage Wood
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3HD

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,100.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Ruth Halls is Home Manager at Ashlyn Care Home.

I started working at Ashlyn Care Home on 1st March 2021. I have been a qualified Nurse for 32 yearsI love seeing people thrive in our care. It’s especially rewarding to witness people regaining their independence and hearing positive comments from themselves and their families. My team at Ashlyn Care Home are an incredible bunch, very hard working and, always put the people we care for first. I’m incredibly honoured to call these people my colleagues. Caring for people has always been my passion, but when I started, I wasn’t sure where it would take me. It’s certainly been a journey, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Ruth Halls

Ashlyn is a 60-bed, purpose-built Care Home, with a warm and friendly atmosphere, set in the heart of Harlow. Recently modernised, Ashlyn provides residential care for older people and people with dementia and high dependency needs.

It is only natural for all of us to want the very best for those we love as they get older. Life at home can become increasingly more challenging and difficult to manage as the years pass, particularly if someone is trying to cope with Dementia. The decision to look at residential care can be extremely hard to make and, for many, a deeply emotional one. However, should you decide this is the right choice to make for your relative or friend, we will be there to help you every step of the way. 

The friendly faces, homely facilities and comfortable, modern accommodation at Ashlyn Care Centre will make the transition much easier. We provide residential, respite and palliative care for older people, including those with Dementia. Our professional and experienced Care Staff are committed to ensuring that the people who use our services live as independently as possible and continue to live life to the full. Here at Ashlyn Care Centre, we provide a personal service which respects and values individuals.


Ashlyn Care Home
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Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, End of Life, Independent Living, Palliative, Personal care, Support for Couples.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth.
Nursing Specialisms Cancer, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness.
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below.
Regulator: CQC
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms.

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms.

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

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Minimum Age
60

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Our Building and Facilities

Our Centre has been specially designed to provide maximum comfort, convenience and stimulation for the people who live there. We have a hairdressing salon, a variety of attractive lounges and dining rooms, and some lovely outdoor spaces for sitting and enjoying time with friends and family.

People are encouraged to plan their own daily activities, as they would in their own homes, and dine in their chosen locations. To receive visitors, we have relaxing quiet rooms, as well as our pretty gardens, where family and friends can be entertained whenever they visit. Light refreshments are always on offer for these occasions.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Bistro, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Coffee Shop, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician, Overnight Guest Stay, Smoking Area.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Combined Heat & Power (CHP), Electronic Visitor Register, Interactive Digital Touch Table.

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Description

Our bedrooms, some with en-suites, are beautifully decorated and ready for people to add their own personal touches. Life can be confusing at the best of times, yet even more so when it involves moving away from home where special memories have been formed. For this reason, we encourage everyone to personalise and decorate their bedrooms with small items of furniture and treasured objects, to provide comfort and familiarity in their new surroundings.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 60
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 23

Type Of Room
Double Room, Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Unfurnished.

Room Facilities
Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,100.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,100.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,100.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Essex
Region East
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)

The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.

Pink tick icon Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.

Activities Are So Important

At Ashlyn, we have our own Activities Coordinator who takes the time to discuss hobbies and interests with residents and relatives. She devises individual activity programmes as well as group activities to suit individual needs. A full programme of events is displayed clearly in each unit. 

Our local community plays a vital key role with visits from various churches, and schools. Representatives of different denominations visit to meet everyone’s religious and spiritual needs. We like to celebrate special occasions at Ashlyn, for example, our Residents’ Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentines day and Mothers Day.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Pilates, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga.

Activities Outside Our Home
Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre.
Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

Vicarage Wood
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3HD

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 1st November 2023
Last rated 9th December 2023
Current Report

Ashlyn Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Ashlyn Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 24th November 2010
Service Provider Ashlyn Healthcare Limited, EC1R 5HL
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church.

Nearby Services
Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery.

Frequently asked questions about Ashlyn Care Home

Ashlyn Care Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in December 2023.
Ashlyn Care Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
Ashlyn Care Home has 60 rooms.
Prices for Ashlyn Care Home start from £1,100.00 per week.
Ashlyn Care Home is owned by Excelcare Holdings.
Yes. Ashlyn Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Ashlyn Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Ashlyn Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Ashlyn Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Ashlyn Care Home does not accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Ruth Halls is the manager of Ashlyn Care Home.

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