Ashlea Mews Care Home in South Shields

• What kind of activities are on offer at your South Shields care home?

There is always something fun and exciting going on in our care home. We offer a wide range of daily activities including karaoke, exercising, baking, playing games and meaningful engagement.

• Do you have communal areas where residents can socialise?

Ashlea Mews Care Home has plenty of space to relax, socialise or unwind with a good book.

• What types of care do you offer?

Our care home offers residential care, dementia residential care and respite care.

• Do you provide short-term respite care?

We do! Respite care is a great way to try out our care home, and get to know our team.

• What qualifications and training do your staff have?

Colleagues at Ashlea Mews Care Home are all trained in their respective areas, and have have great development opportunities thanks to our dedicated training and development team at Orchard Care Homes.

• What is your weekly fee?

The price to live in our care home varies, depending on the level of care required and type of room requested. However, we've put together this handy Key Facts overview to give you an insight into potential care home costs.

• What is included in the weekly fee?

Our weekly fee includes the following:

1. Full board and accommodation in a room for your exclusive use.
2. A choice of meals, plus snacks and drinks.
3. Full use of the communal areas and gardens in the home subject to unit accessibility.
4. The opportunity to join in with activities run in the home and the use of recreational facilities (you may be asked for a financial contribution to the cost of some excursions).
5. The cost of your personal care. For example, assistance with washing, bathing, medication (provided under the NHS free prescription scheme) and other personal services
6. Housekeeping and Laundry undertaken on the premises excluding dry cleaning.
7. Liaison with healthcare professionals.
8. WiFi internet access throughout the home

• Do you accept Local Authority funding?

We accept both privately funded and Local Authority funded residents. Local Authority funded residents may be required to pay a ‘Top-up’ fee if there is a shortfall between the amount that the Local Authority pays and the full amount of our charges.

• How do I know if the home is right for me or my loved one?

Finding the perfect care home is an important decision, but we're here to help. Just give our friendly team a call and we can talk you through care home options! 

As COVID-19 is still prominent in the UK, please do not visit the care home if you are feeling unwell or have tested positive for Coronavirus. Thank you!