OSJCT Ashwood Care Centre
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds82
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-02-01
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere that greets them each time they visit, with staff who make everyone feel comfortable and valued. There's a genuine warmth here that comes through in how residents are treated — not just with professional care, but with real kindness and consideration for their individual needs.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-02-01
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good. This domain covers how well the home uses training, care planning, health monitoring, and nutrition to meet people's needs. Dementia is a listed specialism, which means the home should have appropriate training and environmental adaptations in place. The published inspection text does not include specific findings about care plan quality, GP access frequency, dementia training completion, or food and hydration practices. No concerns were raised.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good. This domain focuses on whether staff treat people with warmth, dignity, and respect, and whether residents' independence is promoted. No specific staff interactions were recorded by inspectors in the published text, and there are no resident or relative quotes available. The absence of a Requires Improvement or Inadequate rating in this domain suggests inspectors did not observe poor practice, but the thin published evidence means the quality of day-to-day interactions cannot be independently assessed from this report alone.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, and plans well for end of life. Dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment are all listed specialisms, so the home should be providing differentiated support for a varied group of residents. The published inspection text contains no specific information about the activities programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life care quality. No concerns were raised in this domain.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good. The home is operated by The Orders of St. John Care Trust and has a named registered manager. The improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating across the whole service suggests the management team was able to identify problems and implement changes effectively. The published text does not record how long the current manager has been in post, what specific governance processes are in place, or how staff are supported to raise concerns. No leadership concerns were raised.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Ashwood provides specialist support for residents with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents, tailoring their approach to meet different care needs. For residents living with dementia, the home's emphasis on maintaining dignity and respect becomes especially important. The consistent, caring approach from staff helps create stability and reassurance in daily routines. 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
Ashwood Care Centre holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, having improved from Requires Improvement. However, the published inspection text is brief and contains very few specific observations, quotes, or direct evidence, so most scores sit in the 50-69 range reflecting a positive but undetailed picture.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere that greets them each time they visit, with staff who make everyone feel comfortable and valued. There's a genuine warmth here that comes through in how residents are treated — not just with professional care, but with real kindness and consideration for their individual needs.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how the team responds when families raise concerns — they listen properly and act with empathy to resolve issues. Staff here understand that good care means being responsive to both residents and their loved ones, addressing worries promptly and with genuine understanding.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care in Warminster, visiting Ashwood could help you get a real sense of their approach to supporting residents with complex needs.
Worth a visit
Ashwood Care Centre, in Warminster, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in November 2020. Notably, this represented an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful sign that the home identified problems and addressed them. The home is run by The Orders of St. John Care Trust, a well-established not-for-profit provider, and has a named registered manager on record. It supports up to 82 people and lists dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment among its specialisms. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is exceptionally brief and contains almost no specific observations, staff or resident quotes, or detailed evidence behind any of the five Good ratings. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no reason to change those ratings, but that is a desk-based check rather than a fresh visit. The inspection findings are now over four years old. When you visit, ask to see the staffing rota for the past two weeks, including night shifts, and ask the manager what the home has improved since 2020 and what it is still working on.
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In Their Own Words
How OSJCT Ashwood Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where respect and dignity shape everyday care in Warminster
Ashwood Care Centre – Your Trusted residential home
When families describe feeling genuinely welcomed from their very first visit, it speaks volumes about a care home's culture. Ashwood Care Centre in Warminster has built its reputation on treating every resident with consistent respect and dignity — something that visitors notice straight away when they walk through the doors.
Who they care for
Ashwood provides specialist support for residents with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents, tailoring their approach to meet different care needs.
For residents living with dementia, the home's emphasis on maintaining dignity and respect becomes especially important. The consistent, caring approach from staff helps create stability and reassurance in daily routines.
“If you're looking for care in Warminster, visiting Ashwood could help you get a real sense of their approach to supporting residents with complex needs.”
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
Ashwood Care Centre holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, having improved from Requires Improvement. However, the published inspection text is brief and contains very few specific observations, quotes, or direct evidence, so most scores sit in the 50-69 range reflecting a positive but undetailed picture.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere that greets them each time they visit, with staff who make everyone feel comfortable and valued. There's a genuine warmth here that comes through in how residents are treated — not just with professional care, but with real kindness and consideration for their individual needs.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how the team responds when families raise concerns — they listen properly and act with empathy to resolve issues. Staff here understand that good care means being responsive to both residents and their loved ones, addressing worries promptly and with genuine understanding.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care in Warminster, visiting Ashwood could help you get a real sense of their approach to supporting residents with complex needs.
Worth a visit
Ashwood Care Centre, in Warminster, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in November 2020. Notably, this represented an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful sign that the home identified problems and addressed them. The home is run by The Orders of St. John Care Trust, a well-established not-for-profit provider, and has a named registered manager on record. It supports up to 82 people and lists dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment among its specialisms. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is exceptionally brief and contains almost no specific observations, staff or resident quotes, or detailed evidence behind any of the five Good ratings. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no reason to change those ratings, but that is a desk-based check rather than a fresh visit. The inspection findings are now over four years old. When you visit, ask to see the staffing rota for the past two weeks, including night shifts, and ask the manager what the home has improved since 2020 and what it is still working on.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how OSJCT Ashwood Care Centre measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How OSJCT Ashwood Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where respect and dignity shape everyday care in Warminster
Ashwood Care Centre – Your Trusted residential home
When families describe feeling genuinely welcomed from their very first visit, it speaks volumes about a care home's culture. Ashwood Care Centre in Warminster has built its reputation on treating every resident with consistent respect and dignity — something that visitors notice straight away when they walk through the doors.
Who they care for
Ashwood provides specialist support for residents with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents, tailoring their approach to meet different care needs.
For residents living with dementia, the home's emphasis on maintaining dignity and respect becomes especially important. The consistent, caring approach from staff helps create stability and reassurance in daily routines.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how the team responds when families raise concerns — they listen properly and act with empathy to resolve issues. Staff here understand that good care means being responsive to both residents and their loved ones, addressing worries promptly and with genuine understanding.
The home & environment
The home maintains good cleanliness standards throughout, with pleasant spaces that feel well-cared for. Visitors regularly comment on finding the environment clean and comfortable, creating a positive setting for residents to live in.
“If you're looking for care in Warminster, visiting Ashwood could help you get a real sense of their approach to supporting residents with complex needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
