Ashridge Court Nursing Centre

Address: 163 Barnhorn Road, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4QL

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Telephone: 01424-842357

Fax: 01424848570

Latest Rating awarded on 30/09/2009 :   Excellent

Provider website: www.ashridgecourt.com

Brief description

Ashridge Court is located on the main road between Eastbourne and Bexhill, approximately half a mile from Little Common Village. Local amenities are accessible by public transport. Ample parking is available at the front of the property.

The home is situated in well maintained gardens that have extensive views to the rear of the property overlooking a lake and a golf course. The home is accommodated over three floors, which are accessible by two passenger shaft lifts and three staircases. The home comprises of 51 single bedrooms, all of which have en suite facilities and the majority of which benefit from under floor heating.

The registration is also for one double room also with en suite facilities, with additional toilet and bathroom and wetroom facilities throughout the premises. The home has specialist equipment including specialist beds, bath and lifting hoists and walking aids. The nursing centre is divided into two wings, East and West, which are staffed separately from each other.

The property was extended in 2008 and has recently been the subject of further investment whereby several rooms have been extended and improved, a new resident lounge area has been provided. Provision has also been made for a new main entrance comprising of a lobby and reception lounge area, overlooked by a gallery where computer facilities are made available, which is due for completion November 2009. Further improvements habe been made to the resident's dining area and the staff facilities, and a new main office has been provided.
 
The home is registered to provide nursing care to older people as well as those who may have a physical disability.

This brief description is an overview of the service and may have been updated since the latest inspection report was published.

Latest inspection report

View latest inspection report 30/09/2009 (PDF in a new window)

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Service details

Type of establishment: Care Home

Type of service(s): Care home with nursing

Total capacity: 53 places

Type(s) of care (with number of places): old age, not falling within any other category
physical disability (53 places)

Ownership/management details

Provider type: Private

Registration date: 22/9/1995

Provider(s): Ashridge Court Limited

Manager(s): Mrs Elizabeth Teresa Van Eugen

Other Details

Care Quality Commission helpline: 03000 616161

enquiries@cqc.org.uk

Council: East Sussex