Ash Lodge Care Home

20/11/2025

For more information on how much you could be paying for nursing care, has produced some advice that we feel might be useful...

➡️ Average costs of different types of care in the UK
➡️ Regional Variations of cost
➡️ Who pays for care
➡️ Rising costs in the future
And more...

Read the full advice page here: https://www.carehome.co.uk/advice/care-home-fees-and-costs-how-much-do-you-pay

And of course you can find out the cost of care at Ash Lodge on our website, or you are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your current needs and get a formal quote.

19/11/2025

Finding the money to pay for nursing care can be a worry, cause stress and anxiety, and be a tremendous weight on your shoulders.

Our new website page on funding points you in the direction of support and advice from local and national sources.

Of course, if you'd like to discuss your personal plan for funding nursing care, we're happy to help.

https://ashlodgenursinghome.com/funding-care/

Are you working out how much a residential nursing home could cost? Read on to discover our pricing structure and find resources that offer support in Sandwell.

18/11/2025

🥁 Drum roll please! Welcome to our new website...

We've had a complete overhaul of the website and would like to introduce you to a fresh design, new information and lots of valuable advice.

We'd love to hear your thoughts...

https://ashlodgenursinghome.com/

Ash Lodge is a nursing home with a carehome.co.uk score of 9.9, working towards the Gold Standards Framework accreditation.

We offer five-star, person centred nursing care for:

✅ Full Time Residents
✅ Palliative Care
✅ Respite Care
✅ People Living with Dementia

To find out if we're the right home for your loved one, please get in touch:

📞 0121 558 9808
📧 admin@carefirstgroup.co.uk

Looking for excellent nursing homes in Smethwick? Ash Lodge Care Home provides bespoke and affordable gold standard residential care less than 15 minutes away.

13/11/2025

Tia Walker is author of 'The Inspired Caregiver', and this wonderful quote that we subconsciously think of every single day 🙏

Do you agree?

12/11/2025

We found this blog to be of real importance, and so wanted to share it with you... CareHome.co.uk is a national database of homes, including services and reviews.

The 6 'Cs' of care:

We found this blog to be of real importance, and so wanted to share it with you... CareHome.co.uk is a national database of homes, including services and reviews.

The 6 'Cs' of care:

"𝟭. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲
The most fundamental C is Care. This goes beyond basic services and is about creating a supportive, respectful environment where residents feel safe, valued, and heard.

𝟮. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Compassion is about treating people with empathy, kindness, dignity and respect.

𝟯. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Every resident should be supported by trained, capable staff. Competence refers to the knowledge and skills required by care staff and their ability to understand a person’s health and care needs to deliver safe and effective care.

𝟰. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Good communication is vital between staff, residents, and family members. You want a care home that keeps you informed, listens to concerns and encourages feedback.

Care homes that rank highly on carehome.co.uk often highlight their strong communication culture, from daily updates to regular family meetings and accessible managers.

𝟱. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲
It is the courage to do the right thing, speak up for people needing care and find innovative ways of working.

Courage in care means advocating for residents, raising concerns, and embracing change when needed. It’s what drives staff to challenge poor practice and continuously improve standards.

𝟲. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Commitment delivers long-term, consistent care. It means staff go above and beyond, showing dedication not just to their job, but to every individual they support.

Care homes that show low staff turnover and high resident satisfaction scores on carehome.co.uk are often the most committed."

We at Ash Lodge are proud of our fantastic reviews and testimonials from many of our families...

Read the full blog here: https://www.carehome.co.uk/advice/what-are-the-6-cs-of-care-and-why-are-6-cs-important -what-are-the-6cs

carehome.co.uk

11/11/2025

We will remember them. 🌺

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served ❤️

On this Remembrance Day, our residents and team come together to honour the men and women who gave so much for our freedom.

We will remember them. 🌺

09/11/2025

06/11/2025

In a recent blog, we asked, 'What's the difference between residential care, nursing care and specialist dementia care?'

It's a question that often comes up when people are choosing a care home, either for themselves, or for a loved one.

We hope this blog helps you make a more informed decision...

https://ashlodgenursinghome.com/residential-care-nursing-care-and-specialist-dementia-care-whats-the-difference/

05/11/2025

🎇🎆 Are you a firework lover, or a big bang hater?!

For many older people, fireworks are an exciting opportunity to get outside in the dark, gather with friends, enjoy a few seasonal treats and marvel at the fantastic displays.

Did you know, fireworks are a brilliant sensory stimulation and reminiscence tool too?

The bright, vivid and loud displays of fireworks being let off, or the rich glow of a bonfire, can be a powerful source of sensory stimulation. Naturally, these same positives could be negatives, so it is very important to understand the person’s preferences as well as the presence of dementia before going to a display.

A well organised bonfire and fireworks display is also the perfect opportunity for older people to reminisce about past experiences at similar events. Bonfire night has been celebrated in the UK since the late 18th Century, so is a night steeped in tradition and it's almost certainly the case that a resident has been to a bonfire night celebration at some point in their lives. They may well have very happy memories of it that they'll enjoy sharing with others.

Wishing you a safe and happy Guy Fawkes Night, whatever you choose to do 🙏

14/08/2025

🐻✨ Teddy Bear Picnic Fun at Ash Lodge! ✨🐻
Ash Lodge Nursing Home was filled with smiles, giggles and plenty of cuddles as we hosted our Teddy Bear Picnic for the children.

Pass the Parcel brought plenty of excitement, and our drawing competition showed off some real creative talent!
It was wonderful to see the little ones enjoying the fun and games and making new friends.

A big thank you to everyone who came along – and of course, to all the teddy bears who joined us for the adventure! 🧸💛