Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing, Smethwick
CQC Inspection Breakdown
| Safe | Good |
| Effective | Requires improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Well-led | Requires improvement |
About Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing
Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing is a care home providing personal care and accommodation to up to seventy people. The service provides support to older people and people with dementia. At the time of our inspection there were sixty four people using the service.
What residents and families say
People felt safe and were supported by staff who knew how to protect them from avoidable harm.
Source: CQC inspection report
Specialisms
About Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing
Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing in Smethwick offers round-the-clock nursing alongside personal care, helping residents maintain their wellbeing and sense of belonging. The home is operated by Care First (Smethwick) Ltd and can accommodate up to 70 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 11/07/2023, the Care Quality Commission rated Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing as Requires improvement. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Good for Safe, Caring, Responsive; Requires Improvement for Effective and Well-led. The home caters to a range of care needs, including sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs and physical disabilities. The service supports mental health, older people, physical disability, sensory impairment, younger adults. Regulated activities at the home include accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and diagnostic and screening procedures and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The B67 postcode area has 7 registered care homes with a combined 177 beds — so there are options to compare in the local area.
Finding the right care home is a deeply personal decision, and we hope this information helps you and your family feel more confident as you explore your options. Every person deserves care that respects their individuality, and the right home will feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.
Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing is one of the care homes in Sandwell — a local authority with 92 CQC-registered homes, 58 of which are rated Good or Outstanding.
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Further Reading & Official Sources
- Official CQC inspection report for Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing
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- NHS care home finder near B67 7EL
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What to Expect When Visiting
When visiting a nursing care home, it helps to see the clinical environment in action alongside the day-to-day living spaces. A good visit should leave you feeling reassured about both the medical and emotional care on offer.
- Try to visit at different times of day, including mealtimes, to see the home in action.
- Speak with staff and, if possible, current residents or their families about their experience.
- Ask about the nurse-to-resident ratio, especially during nights and weekends.
- Check whether the home can manage any specific medical conditions or equipment needs.
- Assess the accessibility of corridors, bathrooms, and outdoor areas for wheelchair users.
Questions to Ask When Visiting
It can be hard to know what to ask during a care home visit. Here are some questions tailored to Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing's type of care that may help guide your conversation:
- 1 What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
- 2 How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
- 3 Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
- 4 What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
For a more complete checklist, see our guide to choosing a care home.
Official CQC Inspection Report
The Care Quality Commission last inspected Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing on 11/07/2023 and rated it Requires improvement. The full report includes detailed findings on safety, staffing, and quality of care.
Read the full CQC reportWhat families typically look for
- - Whether nurses are on-site 24 hours and their qualifications
- - How the home manages medication and medical emergencies
- - Staff-to-resident ratios, especially overnight
These reflect common priorities we see from families researching care homes. For personalised advice, we recommend visiting in person and speaking to current families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing has nursing staff experienced in supporting people with sensory impairments and caring for adults under 65 yrs. In the most recent CQC inspection on 11/07/2023, the home was rated Good for Safe care — a category that covers clinical training, medication management, and infection control. Ask the nursing team directly about any specific medical conditions during your visit.
How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
CQC inspectors rated Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing as Good for Safe care on 11/07/2023. The Safe domain covers emergency protocols, staffing ratios, and risk management. Ask the home about nurse-to-resident ratios specifically during night and weekend shifts, when response times are most critical.
Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
Residents at Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing typically remain registered with a local GP who can visit the home for routine and urgent appointments. As a nursing care home, on-site nurses handle day-to-day clinical care. Ask the home which GP surgery they work with and how specialist referrals are managed.
What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
CQC inspectors rated Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing as Good for Caring on 11/07/2023. This domain specifically assesses how staff treat residents with compassion and dignity, including during palliative and end-of-life care. Ask the nursing team about their approach to pain management and whether they work with a local hospice or palliative care team.
What is the CQC rating for Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing?
Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing in Smethwick is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 11/07/2023. The home has 70 beds.
How many beds does Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing have?
Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing has 70 beds and operates as a care home with nursing in Smethwick.
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