Ashdown
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2017-10-13
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe a welcoming atmosphere where staff greet visitors warmly and take time to chat. The patience shown by the care team stands out, with relatives noting how staff support residents at their own pace without rushing.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare45
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2017-10-13
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Requires Improvement at the March 2021 inspection. This is the only domain that did not achieve a Good rating and covers training, care planning, nutritional support, and access to healthcare. The published text does not specify what the inspectors found to be lacking, which makes it difficult to assess how serious the gaps were or whether they have since been addressed. The monitoring review in July 2023 did not trigger a new inspection, but it also did not constitute a full reassessment of this rating. For a home specialising in dementia and mental health care, a Requires Improvement in Effective is a concern that deserves direct investigation.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether staff treat residents with warmth, respect their dignity, and support their independence. A Good rating here indicates inspectors were broadly satisfied with the quality of staff interactions and the culture of care. The published text does not include specific inspector observations or resident and family quotes that would allow a more detailed picture. The home's previous overall rating of Requires Improvement suggests that Caring may have been a relative strength even before the 2021 inspection.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individual needs, whether activities are meaningful, and whether the home handles complaints effectively. A Good rating suggests inspectors found the home was broadly meeting individual needs and responding to feedback. The published text provides no specific detail about the activities programme, how the home supports people with advanced dementia who cannot join group sessions, or how complaints are managed in practice.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. The home has named registered managers and a nominated individual, and the governance structure appears to be in place. The improvement from the previous Requires Improvement overall rating to Good suggests that leadership made meaningful changes between inspections. The published text does not include specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, or how the home uses feedback from residents and families to improve. A July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring a reassessment.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Ashdown provides specialist nursing care for adults both under and over 65, including those with mental health conditions. The home has experience supporting people living with dementia. For residents with dementia, the spacious layout helps reduce anxiety by providing clear pathways and quiet spaces. The patient approach of the care team allows residents to maintain their own routines and preferences. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ashdown Nursing Home scores 68 out of 100. Most domains were rated Good at the last inspection, but Effective was rated Requires Improvement, and the inspection text available is very limited, meaning many family priorities cannot be verified from published findings alone.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a welcoming atmosphere where staff greet visitors warmly and take time to chat. The patience shown by the care team stands out, with relatives noting how staff support residents at their own pace without rushing.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team's approachable nature helps families feel comfortable raising questions or concerns. Staff members consistently show patience and attentiveness, taking time to provide unhurried support that respects each resident's dignity.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Ashdown for someone you love, visiting will give you a real sense of the caring atmosphere families value here.
Worth a visit
Ashdown Nursing Home in Worthing was rated Good overall at its last inspection, conducted in March 2021 and published in April 2021. Four of the five inspection domains, Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, were rated Good. The home has improved since its previous inspection, when it was rated Requires Improvement overall, which is an encouraging direction of travel. However, the Effective domain remains rated Requires Improvement, which covers training, care planning, and healthcare. This is a significant gap, particularly for a home that cares for people with dementia and mental health conditions. The published inspection text provides very little specific detail on what inspectors actually observed, so many of the questions that matter most to families cannot be answered from this report alone. The inspection findings are now several years old (2021), and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment but did not constitute a full re-inspection. When you visit, focus your questions on dementia training standards, night staffing ratios, how care plans are reviewed with family input, and what specifically has changed since the Effective domain was found to require improvement.
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In Their Own Words
How Ashdown describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where patience and kindness shape every day in Worthing
Ashdown Nursing Home – Your Trusted nursing home
When families visit Ashdown Nursing Home in Worthing, they often comment on something that matters deeply — the genuine warmth of the staff. This nursing home provides specialist care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions. The spacious environment gives residents room to move freely, while the team takes time to understand each person's individual needs.
Who they care for
Ashdown provides specialist nursing care for adults both under and over 65, including those with mental health conditions. The home has experience supporting people living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the spacious layout helps reduce anxiety by providing clear pathways and quiet spaces. The patient approach of the care team allows residents to maintain their own routines and preferences.
“If you're considering Ashdown for someone you love, visiting will give you a real sense of the caring atmosphere families value here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ashdown Nursing Home scores 68 out of 100. Most domains were rated Good at the last inspection, but Effective was rated Requires Improvement, and the inspection text available is very limited, meaning many family priorities cannot be verified from published findings alone.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a welcoming atmosphere where staff greet visitors warmly and take time to chat. The patience shown by the care team stands out, with relatives noting how staff support residents at their own pace without rushing.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team's approachable nature helps families feel comfortable raising questions or concerns. Staff members consistently show patience and attentiveness, taking time to provide unhurried support that respects each resident's dignity.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Ashdown for someone you love, visiting will give you a real sense of the caring atmosphere families value here.
Worth a visit
Ashdown Nursing Home in Worthing was rated Good overall at its last inspection, conducted in March 2021 and published in April 2021. Four of the five inspection domains, Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, were rated Good. The home has improved since its previous inspection, when it was rated Requires Improvement overall, which is an encouraging direction of travel. However, the Effective domain remains rated Requires Improvement, which covers training, care planning, and healthcare. This is a significant gap, particularly for a home that cares for people with dementia and mental health conditions. The published inspection text provides very little specific detail on what inspectors actually observed, so many of the questions that matter most to families cannot be answered from this report alone. The inspection findings are now several years old (2021), and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment but did not constitute a full re-inspection. When you visit, focus your questions on dementia training standards, night staffing ratios, how care plans are reviewed with family input, and what specifically has changed since the Effective domain was found to require improvement.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ashdown measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ashdown describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where patience and kindness shape every day in Worthing
Ashdown Nursing Home – Your Trusted nursing home
When families visit Ashdown Nursing Home in Worthing, they often comment on something that matters deeply — the genuine warmth of the staff. This nursing home provides specialist care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions. The spacious environment gives residents room to move freely, while the team takes time to understand each person's individual needs.
Who they care for
Ashdown provides specialist nursing care for adults both under and over 65, including those with mental health conditions. The home has experience supporting people living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the spacious layout helps reduce anxiety by providing clear pathways and quiet spaces. The patient approach of the care team allows residents to maintain their own routines and preferences.
Management & ethos
The care team's approachable nature helps families feel comfortable raising questions or concerns. Staff members consistently show patience and attentiveness, taking time to provide unhurried support that respects each resident's dignity.
The home & environment
The home offers spacious communal areas where residents can spend time together or find quieter corners when needed. The building provides plenty of room for residents to move around comfortably throughout their day.
“If you're considering Ashdown for someone you love, visiting will give you a real sense of the caring atmosphere families value here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
