The Ashurst

The Ashurst is a residential care home in Lowestoft, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 19 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Martin Jay & Joanna Jay & Thom Wight, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published April 2019, the CQC rated The Ashurst Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Ashurst has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Suffolk with a fee on record typically charge about £1,311 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 196 registered care homes in Suffolk. The nearest to The Ashurst include Marlborough House, Amber Lodge - Lowestoft and Estherene House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.