Ashton Manor Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds22
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2020-01-25
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth82
- Compassion & dignity88
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness72
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-01-25
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2019 inspection. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which requires the home to demonstrate appropriate training and care planning for people living with dementia. A Good Effective rating indicates that care plans, staff training, and health monitoring met the required standard at the time of inspection. No specific detail about training content, care plan review frequency, or GP access arrangements is recorded in the available report text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Outstanding at the December 2019 inspection. This is the highest possible rating and requires inspectors to find strong, specific evidence of kind, dignified, and respectful care that goes beyond what is expected. The home supports people with dementia and mental health conditions, groups where genuine compassion in daily interactions is especially important. The July 2023 review found no reason to change this rating. Detailed observations or quotes from residents and relatives are not included in the available report text, but the rating itself carries significant evidential weight.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2019 inspection. This indicates that the home was meeting individual needs, responding to complaints, and providing activities appropriate to the people living there. The home supports people with dementia and mental health conditions, both of which require activity programmes that go beyond group entertainment to include one-to-one engagement and meaningful everyday tasks. No specific detail about the activity programme, individual engagement, or complaint outcomes is recorded in the available report text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the December 2019 inspection. The registered manager is listed as Miss Chloe Elizabeth Isted, and the nominated individual is Mrs Susan Rosalind Newman. A Good Well-led rating indicates that governance, oversight, and staff culture met the required standard at the time of inspection. The July 2023 review found no evidence requiring a change to any domain rating. No specific observations about management visibility, staff empowerment, or quality improvement processes are recorded in the available report text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides residential care for adults under and over 65, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions. Ashton Manor includes dementia among its care specialisms, supporting residents who need memory care alongside their other services. 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
Ashton Manor scores well above average on the themes families care about most, staff warmth and compassion, because the inspection awarded an Outstanding rating for Caring. Scores in other areas are moderate because the published report contains limited specific detail beyond compliance statements.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Ashton Manor, on Aldwick Road in Bognor Regis, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in December 2019, with an Outstanding rating for Caring. That Outstanding rating is significant: inspectors award it only when they find strong, specific evidence of genuinely kind and respectful practice, not simply compliance. The home supports 22 people, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions, and has been reviewed by the regulator as recently as July 2023 with no concerns identified that would trigger a reassessment. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report text available for this analysis is brief, which means many of the specific details families need, such as staffing numbers, food quality, activity programmes, and night cover arrangements, cannot be verified from the written findings alone. The Outstanding Caring rating gives a strong foundation of confidence, but you should use a visit to fill the gaps. Ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including nights, ask what one-to-one activities are available for residents who cannot join groups, and observe whether staff address your parent by their preferred name and move without hurry.
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In Their Own Words
How Ashton Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Supportive care with community connections in coastal Bognor Regis
Compassionate Care in Bognor Regis at Ashton Manor
Finding the right care home means looking for somewhere that keeps people connected to the life they know. Ashton Manor in Bognor Regis focuses on helping residents stay engaged with their community while receiving the support they need. The home welcomes adults of all ages who need residential care.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for adults under and over 65, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions.
Ashton Manor includes dementia among its care specialisms, supporting residents who need memory care alongside their other services.
“Getting a feel for daily life at Ashton Manor through a visit could help you understand if it's the right fit.”
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
Ashton Manor scores well above average on the themes families care about most, staff warmth and compassion, because the inspection awarded an Outstanding rating for Caring. Scores in other areas are moderate because the published report contains limited specific detail beyond compliance statements.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Ashton Manor, on Aldwick Road in Bognor Regis, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in December 2019, with an Outstanding rating for Caring. That Outstanding rating is significant: inspectors award it only when they find strong, specific evidence of genuinely kind and respectful practice, not simply compliance. The home supports 22 people, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions, and has been reviewed by the regulator as recently as July 2023 with no concerns identified that would trigger a reassessment. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report text available for this analysis is brief, which means many of the specific details families need, such as staffing numbers, food quality, activity programmes, and night cover arrangements, cannot be verified from the written findings alone. The Outstanding Caring rating gives a strong foundation of confidence, but you should use a visit to fill the gaps. Ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including nights, ask what one-to-one activities are available for residents who cannot join groups, and observe whether staff address your parent by their preferred name and move without hurry.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ashton Manor Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ashton Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Supportive care with community connections in coastal Bognor Regis
Compassionate Care in Bognor Regis at Ashton Manor
Finding the right care home means looking for somewhere that keeps people connected to the life they know. Ashton Manor in Bognor Regis focuses on helping residents stay engaged with their community while receiving the support they need. The home welcomes adults of all ages who need residential care.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for adults under and over 65, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions.
Ashton Manor includes dementia among its care specialisms, supporting residents who need memory care alongside their other services.
“Getting a feel for daily life at Ashton Manor through a visit could help you understand if it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
