Ashdown Close - Southport
Residential care home · Southport
37 Ashdown Close, Southport, PR8 6TL
Run by Autism Initiatives (UK)
- GoodCQC · Jan 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds2
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01704 549889
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 January 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ashdown Close - Southport
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-121516977
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ashdown Close - Southport
Residential support at Ashdown Close is registered for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. The home forms part of Autism Initiatives, a charity providing specialist autism support for children and adults across the UK.
The wider organisation offers practical help, social opportunities and one-to-one support. Its teams assess each person’s needs and take time to understand their interests, strengths, worries and hopes for the future. Autism Initiatives also describes support linked to education, work placements and independence, although Ashdown Close is best understood through its registered residential-care role. This makes it relevant to families seeking structured support for an adult with learning disabilities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Southport
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Gate LodgeSouthport | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Griffin HouseSouthport | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedar Grange LtdSouthport | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Lethbridge RoadSouthport | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ascot Lodge Nursing HomeSouthport | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Autism Initiatives (UK)
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lethbridge RoadSouthport | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sefton StreetSouthport | Good | 8.0 | |
| ParkbournLiverpool | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cumberland GateLiverpool | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mount AvenueLiverpool | Good | 8.0 | |
| Gladstone RoadLiverpool | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cambridge RoadLiverpool | Good | 8.0 | |
| Minshull HouseLiverpool | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Lilford CourtWarrington | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Autism-specialist organisation
- Individual needs assessment
- Independence-focused support
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities needing residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
37 Ashdown Close, Southport, PR8 6TL
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Questions families ask
Do they support autistic children and adults?
Yes. Autism Initiatives provides specialist autism services for children and adults, with personalised support tailored to each individual and their families.
Do they offer free autism support and advice?
Yes. Their One Stop Shops provide free support and advice for autistic people in Scotland and Wales, along with social opportunities and practical help.
How much does Ashdown Close - Southport cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ashdown Close - Southport for its weekly fee. As a guide, Sefton council paid on average £1,423 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.