Ability Ash Lodge
Residential care home · Chesterfield
73 Old Road, Chesterfield, S40 2RA
Run by Chesterfield & District Society for People with a Learning Disability
- GoodCQC · May 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01246 231256
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 May 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ability Ash Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-145602489
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ability Ash Lodge
Ability Ash Lodge offers day services and respite support for adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs or other complex needs. Support is built around individual goals, routines and choices, with person-centred care plans shaping daily assistance.
Practical support can include personal care, appointment assistance and healthy-lifestyle planning. Residents can work on everyday skills such as preparing meals and drinks, using household appliances and building confidence in the community. The service also supports attendance at activities, family visits and new friendships, with person-centred care plans focused on independence.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chesterfield
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth LodgeChesterfield | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fairplay - Home Based Support ServiceChesterfield | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Goldhill HouseChesterfield | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Goldwell Manor Care HomeChesterfield | 0.6 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Springbank House Care HomeChesterfield | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Person-centred care plans
- Appointment assistance
- Everyday skills development
Suits: Adults and young people building everyday independence
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
73 Old Road, Chesterfield, S40 2RA
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Questions families ask
Does Ash Lodge provide day and respite care?
Yes. Ash Lodge provides tailored day and respite services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
Who does Ability Care support?
They support adults and young people with learning disabilities, disabled people with complex needs and people with mental health needs.
Can staff help with medical and other appointments?
Yes. Staff can assist with doctors’, hospital, dental, optician and other specialist appointments.
What independent living skills can residents develop?
They support everyday skills such as preparing and cooking meals, making drinks and helping with laundry and dishwashing, with staff observation where needed.
How much does Ability Ash Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ability Ash Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, Derbyshire council paid on average £2,154 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.