What is Ambleside’s CQC rating?

The CQC overall rating for Ambleside is "Good".

Ambleside

Q: What is Ambleside’s CQC rating?

The CQC overall rating for Ambleside is &quot;Good&quot;.

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Ambleside

Welcome to Ambleside

Ambleside in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, provides person-centred care that helps residents live meaningful lives. Our skilled and dedicated team deliver the very highest quality residential care, short term respite care, and sensitive end-of-life care.

When visiting Ambleside you'll see that delivering quality care is at the heart of everything we do, but you might be surprised by our passion to support residents to enjoy a wonderful lifestyle. That is why Ambleside has it's own coffee shop, hair and beauty salon, large gardens and cinema to make sure you can continue to enjoy your independence and hobbies.

With easy access to surrounding towns, including Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon offers a rich cultural heritage that can be enjoyed by you and your loved one on days out.

Ambleside is officially a ‘Veteran Friendly Framework’ accredited care home, recognising our best practice and highest standards of care for the Armed Forces community.

We pride ourselves on the transparency of our care quality and fee information - ensuring you can trust us to care from that very first step.

At a glance

Location

Evesham Road
Dodwell
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 9TG

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CQC Rating

Good

Availability

Open to new residents

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Key facts summary

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Enjoy six week’s complimentary care

Join us as a permanent resident and enjoy six weeks free in your first six months.

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Free event

Healthy eating and managing diabetes - free event at Ambleside

In our interactive workshop learn the science behind eating healthily with diabetes with interesting insights, practical tips, and simple food swaps on Friday 20th June 2025, 2.30pm - 4pm.

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Free event

VE Day street party - free event at Ambleside

Join us to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8th May 2025 at 11am - 4pm.

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Free event

Veterans brunch club - free event at Ambleside

Join us to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Friday 9th May 2025 at 10am - 12pm.

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Free event

Understanding dementia – free event at Ambleside

Meet Staci Reeson who will share her knowledge of dementia, how it can affect people as they age, and what you can do to support a loved one on Tuesday 20th May 2025, 2pm - 4pm.

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Free event

Community café – event at Ambleside

Come along to our monthly community café on the third Thursday of each month, 10am - 12pm. Join like-minded members of the community, share experiences and pick up a copy of our free dementia guide.

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Knit and natter - free event at Ambleside

Come along to our weekly knit and natter session alongside residents at Ambleside every Thursday, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

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Free event

Music for dementia - free event at Ambleside

Come and join us for a sing-along in a relaxed environment and meet other carers and people living with dementia every Friday, 2.30pm – 3.30pm.

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Church service with tea and cake - free event at Ambleside

Join us fortnightly on Wednesdays, 11am – 12.00pm for our church service and meet likeminded people from the community.

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Free event

Fish and chip Fridays - free event at Ambleside

Join us for a traditional fish and chips lunch and meet fellow veterans on the first Friday of every month, 12pm – 2.30pm.

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Free event

Wills and Power of Attorney - free event at Ambleside

Listen to legal expert Parvinder Bahia from Davison’s Solicitors explain the importance of wills and having a Power of Attorney in place for your loved one on Monday 28th April 2025, 10am - 12pm.

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Wills and Power of Attorney - free event at Ambleside

Have a look around our home

Ambleside has a range of luxury facilities, designed with residents in mind so they can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle in our home.

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Life at our home

Every day brings something new to enjoy at Ambleside care home. Our lifestyle team work hard to ensure that residents keep active – physically and mentally – and that there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We’ve had everything from historical re-enactors to a circus event happening at the home, and we love heading out for a day trip.

Cafe
Church Services
Cinema room
Garden
Hair and beauty salon
Minibus for outings

Care at our home

The Ambleside team provides a full range of care services, from respite and residential care to nursing and end of life care. That means that your loved one can stay with us, even if their needs change in future.

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Chiropody
District nursing team
Namaste care
Optician
Pharmacy service
Speech and language therapy

Meet our team

Every day our colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

The dedicated and experienced team at Ambleside will provide your loved one with care that is completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

My favourite part of the day is spending time with the residents and making a difference to their lives. It’s fantastic to see residents happy and smiling. Making a positive impact on their lives makes the stresses of the job worth it, and I look forward to continuing fulfilling residents’ lives at Ambleside.

Charlotte LevinHome Manager

Meet the rest of our team

Meaningful Lifestyles at Ambleside

How we are doing

When you’re choosing care for a loved one, trust is fundamental to your decision. Take a look at some of our reviews from family members and residents.

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

There's never a dull moment at Care UK! Why not find out what's going on at Ambleside care home.

Stratford-upon-Avon care home secures prestigious accreditation

A Stratford-upon-Avon care home has been recognised for its standards of person-centred care for veterans.

Stratford-upon-Avon care home residents read stories to local nursery children for National Storytelling Week

Residents at a care home in Stratford-upon-Avon have been reading classic children’s books with local nursery children to celebrate National Storytelling Week.

Stratford-upon-Avon care home to host free advice events

As part of a nationwide initiative, a care home in Stratford-upon-Avon is inviting local people to two free dementia advice events.

What others have to say

Here are just some of the comments we’ve received from family, friends and residents at Ambleside care home.

Thank you and your team for all your care and kindness. The family are so impressed.

Family of a resident, January 2025

Many thanks for all you have done looking after Barbara.

Relative of a resident, December 2024

Thank you for your cheerful voices, kindess and support, as we both gained confidence to develop our ways of living with dementia.

Relative of a resident, November 2024

Mum has always been happy here because the staff are so caring. She thoroughly enjoyed the range of activities provided at Ambleside.

Relative of a resident, October 2024

Thank you so much for giving Mum such a special day for her birthday. You all went to so much effort, her room looked amazing! She had a wonderful day!

Relative of a resident, September 2024

Veteran Friendly Framework accredited

Hotel Housekeeping Honours 2023 Finalist - Cleaning Technician

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards 2024 finalist - HR & Recruiter award, Victoria Cole

Caring UK Awards 2024 finalist - Employer of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2024 finalist - Care Group of the Year

Greater Essex Careers Hub 2024 winner - Employer Encounter of the Year

Love Laundry Awards 2024 finalist - Care Home Group

National Dementia Care Awards 2024 finalist - Inspirational Leader in Dementia Care, Alison Butler

LaingBussion Awards 2024 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

Leaders in Care Awards 2024 finalist - Andrew Knight, Executive of the Year

The National Care Awards 2024 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2024 finalist - Catering Team of the year Award

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 finalist - Candidate Experience

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 finalist - Best Place to Work

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 finalist - Use of Tech

UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 winner - Best Employee Experience Journey

UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 winner - Best Company to Work For (large company)

Care Home Awards 2024 high commendation - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

William Rathbone Awards 2024 winner - Executive Nurse Leadership

Stars of Social Care Awards 2024 winner - Recruitment and Retention Award

Dementia Care Awards 2024 finalist - The Dementia Friendly Business Award

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2024 finalist - Public Sector Chef Award

Public Sector Catering Awards 2024 winner - Care Catering Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2024 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2024

Care Home Awards 2024 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

Health Investor Awards 2024 finalist - Care provider of the year

Caring UK Awards 2023 winner - Care Group of the Year

Nursing Times Awards 2023 winner - Nursing in Social Care

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care 2023 finalist

Engage Awards 2023 finalists

National Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Group

Leaders in Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2023 finalist - Excellence in Large Residential Care

Social Care Top 30 Award 2023 finalist

NACC Awards 2023 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

Care Home Awards 2023 winner - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

Health Investor Awards 2023 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience Awards 2023 winner - Best Employee Engagement

Public Sector Catering Awards 2023 winner - Care Catering Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2023 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

RoSPA Awards 2023 winner - Silver Award

Leaders in Care Awards 2022 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2022 winner - Midlands & Wales Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2022 finalist - Large Residential Care

National Care Awards 2022 winner - Care Operations/Area Manager

Dementia Care Awards 2022 winner - Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader

Social Care Top 30 Award 2022 finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2022

Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2022 finalist

NACC Awards 2022 winner - Care Establishment of the Year

Care Home Awards 2022 winner - Outstanding Larger Care Provider

Health Investor Award 2022 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience 2022 Awards - Best Use of Digital Technologies

Public Sector Catering Awards 2022 finalists - Care Catering AND Chef of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2021 winner

National Care Awards 2021 winner - Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2001 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2021 winner - Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2021 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Team of the Year

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 finalist

Public Sector Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Manager of the Year

Social Care Top Leaders Awards 2021 finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

UK Employee Experience 2021 Awards Bronze Winner - Employee Training and Development, Empowering Programme

Dementia Hero Awards 2021 finalist - Professional Excellence

Health Investor Awards 2021 finalist - Residential Care Provider of the Year AND Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2020 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

LaingBuisson Awards 2020 finalist

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2020 finalist

Skills for Care Accolades 2020 winner - Best Employer Support for Your Registered Manager AND Most Effective Approach to Leadership and Management

Your next steps

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Help and advice

Our help and advice guides have been produced by our experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families.

Signs of ageing or dementia?

As we or our loved ones grow older, changes in memory, behaviour, and cognitive function are common, but distinguishing between normal ageing and early signs...

Can the risk of dementia be reduced?

Dementia is a growing concern for many people especially when getting older. It is important to understand how we can reduce the risk of dementia, whether...

Is a dementia diagnosis life-changing?

A dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming for both individuals and their families, and many wonder whether a fulfilling life is still possible.

Trips and outings

Residents living in Care UK homes are offered a range of day trips and organised activities in their surrounding areas. These outings are a great chance for residents to get out and about and enjoy activities, exercise and a change of scenery.

Shakespeare’s birthplace - Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage - Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford Butterfly farm - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
The Swan Theatre - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

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FAQs

Ambleside offers expert care and daily activities in bright, safe and clean surroundings, and our onsite facilities include: cafe, garden, hair and beauty salon, cinema room, minibus for outings and church services.

The CQC overall rating for Ambleside is "Good".

Ambleside offers residential care, dementia care, respite care and end of life care for older people in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

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Welcome to Ambleside

At a glance

Enjoy six week’s complimentary care

Healthy eating and managing diabetes - free event at Ambleside

VE Day street party - free event at Ambleside

Veterans brunch club - free event at Ambleside

Understanding dementia – free event at Ambleside

Community café – event at Ambleside

Knit and natter - free event at Ambleside

Music for dementia - free event at Ambleside

Church service with tea and cake - free event at Ambleside

Fish and chip Fridays - free event at Ambleside

Wills and Power of Attorney - free event at Ambleside

Have a look around our home

Life at our home

Care at our home

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Meet our team

Meaningful Lifestyles at Ambleside

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

Stratford-upon-Avon care home secures prestigious accreditation

Stratford-upon-Avon care home residents read stories to local nursery children for National Storytelling Week

Stratford-upon-Avon care home to host free advice events

What others have to say

Your next steps

Help and advice

Signs of ageing or dementia?

Can the risk of dementia be reduced?

Is a dementia diagnosis life-changing?

Trips and outings

Nearby Homes

Nearby homes

Nearby homes

FAQs

What facilities does Ambleside provide?

What is Ambleside’s CQC rating?

What types of care does Ambleside offer?

Are there any other Care UK care homes in Warwickshire?