13th Jun 2025
Ashurst receives glowing CQC Inspection
We are delighted to confirm that Ashurst has been officially rated ‘GOOD’ by the Care Quality Commision (CQC) in its latest inspection report.
Ashurst, which is one of our specialist mental health residential services, was visited by inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in April of this year. Inspectors found that the home had maintained the standards of the last inspection and once again gave it an overall rating of ‘good’. They gave it a ‘good’ rating for all six categories – safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Lauren Ugbode, Head of Operations at Care in Mind, said:
“We are incredibly proud of the team at Ashurst for their dedication, professionalism, and heartfelt commitment to the young people in our care. This latest CQC report is a clear reflection of the tireless work our staff do every day to create a safe, therapeutic, and empowering environment for those we support.
Lauren Ugbode, Care in Mind
“At Care in Mind, we understand that many of the young people who come to us have experienced considerable challenges, including multiple hospital admissions or placement breakdowns. That’s why our model is built around consistency, compassion, and evidence-based care. The CQC’s recognition of the team’s skill and commitment reinforces our belief in our approach, and we are incredibly pleased that Ashurst is setting such a high standard.”
“Young people have maximum choice and control of their lives”– CQC Inspection 2025
Inspectors said that there were “robust systems in place” to support safety and manage risk, and that staff support the people in the home “to take part in activities and to pursue their interests”.
They said: “They worked with people to plan for when they experienced periods of distress.” Inspectors said that young people staying at Ashurst are encouraged to have “maximum choice and control of their lives”. They also said that staff supported them “in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests.“
“Impressive transition to placements” – CQC Inspection 2025
The report said: “A relative told us they were impressed by how the transition to the placement was managed, they said, “My relative went and had a day visit and then an overnight visit before moving in.'”
Inspectors spoke with a relative of someone using the service, who called it “really good” and said the transition into was “well managed”. They said: “I only go once a month and it is always nice and clean; they have games in the dining room, it’s all really good.”
Staff also spoke highly of the support that they got from management telling inspectors that “they felt valued and were treated with respect”. They said that the manager “always checks in” with them “regularly” and “welcome” any concerns they raise.
The manager said that they had an “open-door day” every month in which staff and people could speak with them and voice any conce The CQC report cites one staff member as saying: “Leaders are very knowledgeable and approachable and are always visible.”
“Relative really lucky to get a placement like this” – CQC Inspection 2025
A family member of a person placed in the care home said that their relative was “really lucky to get a placement like this”.
Inspectors said that the care come was committed to “ensuring quality assurance” and in place to maintain “high standards of care and ensure the well-being of people”.
You can read this news article in the Bolton News here about the inspection. Thank you to the local media for highlighting our success which we are delighted to share. You can read the full inspection here on the official CQC site.