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Respite Care in Sandwell

Short Stay Respite Care

Emergency or planned short-term nursing care for when you need a break or your loved one needs a change

Why Choose Ash Lodge Nursing Home for Respite Care

Guests staying for Respite Care enjoy all the same benefits as any full time resident, including full nursing care and all activities and excursions.

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Care at home is taking its toll

Providing nursing care for someone 24/7 takes a toll on your emotional and physical state. It’s OK to admit you need a break.

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Regain your life balance

Respite care gives you back some time to work on your home, take a well-deserved break, or maintain your own social connections.

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Sustain long-term care giving

When you need someone to trust to continue nursing care in your place, you can turn to us for respite knowing that we’ll provide continuity.

How Respite Care at Ash Lodge Helps

From a fortnight’s break to continuity of nursing care, Ash Lodge provides respite you can trust.

Full nursing care for respite guests

Full nursing care for respite guests

Providing continuity of care or giving you a chance to experience life at Ash Lodge, while you take a break.

Daily living support

Daily living support

No matter the current daily routines and level of support needed, all your loved ones needs can be met.

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Comfortable accommodation

Even for short stays, our respite guests are welcome to bring their own belongings to create a home-from-home feeling.

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Activities and excursions

Reminiscence, baking, crafts, singing, movement, board games, bingo and trips out are all on the list of favourites.

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Deliciously tailored meals

Tailored to dietary needs, personal or cultural preferences every meal is prepared with care and delivered with pride.

Help paying for Respite Care

Help paying for Respite Care

For guidance, the cost of Respite Care at Ash Lodge starts from £1,295 for a minimum two-week stay. Costs may vary, so please call for a personalised quote.

What Families Say About Our Respite Care

Hear from those who know Ash Lodge Nursing Home the best. The families that put their trust in us each and every day.

Choosing Respite Care at Ash Lodge Nursing Home is as easy as 1, 2, 3

Our supportive and informative admission to respite care is focused on your loved one’s needs.

Let’s make the most of a nice break at Ash Lodge Nursing Home.

Introductions

During your visit to view the facilities, you can help us understand the precise needs of your loved one so we can design the perfect stay.

Get a personalised quote

Needs vary, so talk to us about your loved one and we’ll give you a personalised, no-obligation quote, and offer any guidance on funding.

Enjoying their stay

From the warm welcome to the day we wave goodbye, your loved one will be received into our care with love, kindness, respect and dignity.

Emergency Respite Available

We understand that care needs can arise unexpectedly. Our team can provide rapid assessment and admission for urgent nursing care needs, subject to availability.

Accreditations and quality marks

Ash Lodge meets national standards and undergoes regular assessments to maintain quality and safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our families are welcome to ask our professional team for support and advice or ask any questions. These are some of the most common topics.

How many bedrooms does Ash Lodge have?

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The home has 70 residential beds available

What types of care does Ash Lodge provide?

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Ash Lodge offers general nursing, EMI nursing, respite care, step-down beds, dementia, palliative, residential, and care for adults both under and over 65.

Do all bedrooms have private bathrooms?

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The majority of our rooms are en-suite but not all potential residents require this. We do have a number of toilets/shower rooms and bathrooms in close vicinity to all bedrooms.

Does Ash Lodge do their own care assessments?

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Yes, every resident has a pre-assessment before coming into our home. Pre-assessments are used to ensure the care needs of the potential resident can be met. This gives you peace of mind to know that when a resident arrives, the care package will meet their individual needs and will be delivered by our qualified team of staff. We do not offer dementia assessment.

Does Ash Lodge take people living with dementia?

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Yes. We care for people living with dementia as well as mental health conditions, physical disability, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, acquired brain injury and younger adults over 18.

How does Ash Lodge respect resident dignity and individuality?

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We emphasise privacy, dignity, and residents’ rights to make choices and participate in their care. Everyone has the right to live with dignity and independence.

What’s the philosophy around ageing?

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Ageing is seen as a natural process, and residents are supported to live life to the fullest through self-determination.

What approach is taken toward personalised care planning?

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Rigorous assessments and tailored care plans are at the heart of our approach to care. These are delivered with warmth and joy in community settings.

How does Ash Lodge support quality end-of-life care?

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We are working toward accreditation with the Gold Standards Framework (GSF), a recognised best-practice end-of-life care programme.

Does Ash Lodge provide respite care?

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Yes. We offer respite care, with a minimum stay of two weeks

Are emergency respite options available?

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Yes. Emergency respite is available subject to availability as needed alongside planned short-term stays

How can I arrange respite care?

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Arrange a care needs assessment via a phone call or visit. Staff will determine suitability and availability

Is funding available for respite care?

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Yes. Respite care is accessible via private funding, local authority, and NHS funding, depending on eligibility

Need More Information?

Not all queries can be resolved by FAQs, so if you have something you need to ask, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Send us a message to ask about Respite Care at Ash Lodge

Complete our quick enquiry form, or if like us you’re happy to talk, feel free to pick up the phone.

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135 Londonderry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands,
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