Ashbourne Care Home
Residential care home · Dudley
Lightwood Road, Dudley, DY1 2RS
Run by Care Plus London Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2024
- 5.0Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01384 242200
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 March 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ashbourne Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-18731915443
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ashbourne Care Home
Ashbourne Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people, with respite care available for short-term stays. The home supports residents with daily living in a setting designed around community activities, gardens and homely accommodation.
Its care offer includes residential dementia support, palliative care and respite arrangements, while the home’s activities programme gives residents opportunities for social and purposeful daily life. Ashbourne also features an on-site Lightwood Inn pub and welcomes community involvement. Residential dementia care for older people makes it a relevant choice for families in Dudley seeking ongoing support or a temporary placement.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dudley
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himley Manor Care HomeDudley | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedar RoadDudley | 0.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Nelson HouseDudley | 0.6 miles | Inadequate | 3.2 | |
| Broadway Halls Care HomeDudley | 0.6 miles | |||
| Broadway Halls Care HomeDudley | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Care Plus London Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittington Care HomeChesterfield | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Lodge Care HomeSheffield | Requires improvement | 5.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- On-site Lightwood Inn pub
- Community activities
- Respite and palliative care
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Lightwood Road, Dudley, DY1 2RS
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Ashbourne provide?
They provide residential care, residential dementia care and respite care, tailored to each resident’s needs.
What makes Ashbourne different from other care homes?
Ashbourne has an on-site Lightwood Inn pub, an extensive activity programme and community involvement, including welcoming isolated local residents during bad weather.
Can family members stay overnight at Ashbourne?
Yes. During end-of-life care, they provide recliner chairs or beds for relatives staying overnight and continue supporting families after bereavement.
Can residents personalise their rooms at Ashbourne?
Yes. Residents can bring their own furnishings, family pets can visit, and residents may keep their existing GP if they prefer.
How much does Ashbourne Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ashbourne Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Dudley council paid on average £741 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.