Ash Lodge Care Home

19/03/2026

How do you promote a healthy mind body and spirit in a nursing home setting? ACTIVITIES!

A full range of activities combats loneliness and maintains cognitive function and mobility. And we have a full activity and events plan that changes every month... Our fun and inclusive programme is open to both full-time residents and respite guests and follows the guidelines of the Care Quality Commission so they are socially and culturally relevant, varied and person-centred.

We mainly focus on enjoying:

🎶 Music and Singing - amongst ourselves or with professional performers
🚌 Trips and Excursions - to the garden centre, the pub and the library for example
♟️ Quieter Activities - such as board games, reading and memory boxes
🧁 Baking and Decorating - themed for the special days in the year
🐛 Gardening - taking care of our own garden
🤸 Movement & Mobility - professionally delivered movement classes
🎨 Arts and Crafts - inspired by our experiences or special days of the year

To find out more about the activities, or to make an enquiry about joining them as a resident or respite service user, please get in touch for a no obligation chat.

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

📞 0121 558 9808

18/03/2026

Coming up - April is Nostalgia Month

How will you mark it? Old recipes, classic music, old fashioned games?

Have a look at the new blog and get sentimental with us…

17/03/2026

Huge congratulations to our wonderful resident, Sheila, who celebrated her 90th birthday today! 🎂✨

It was a joy to see her surrounded by love, cake, and even a pink crown fit for royalty. Reaching 90 is a magnificent achievement, and we are so proud to have her as part of the family here at Ash Lodge.
Please join us in wishing Sheila a very happy birthday in the comments below! 🎈🎊

17/03/2026

🥬🫗 It's nutrition and hydration week...

Older people can very easily become dehydrated, so here are some tips to help you and someone you know stay hydrated...

🫖 Tea and squash still count as hydrating, so continue to encourage 8 cups a day
🍲 Foods that contain more water contribute to good hydration: salads, fresh fruits, soup, jelly
📝 Make a visual reminder to have a drink: Sticky notes or a 'to-do' style checklist
🥛 Create a habit: try a quick glass of water while preparing lunch or dinner, as well as having a cup of tea with food
☕ Make it social: try to make time for a drink together, even if you're going to the supermarket, stay for a quick cuppa after...
🥤 Buy lightweight cups or jazzy straws to make it easier and more fun
🧂 Reduce salt and alcohol intake
🍬 There are also companies that make jellies especially for people living with dementia.

Dehydration can cause symptoms such as confusion, dizziness, fatigue and urinary infections, so encouraging regular drinking throughout the day is important for comfort and safety.

16/03/2026

Nothing beats a traditional afternoon tea to celebrate Mother’s Day. ☕️🍰
It was wonderful to get the whole family together at Ash Lodge today to celebrate Eileen. Between the endless pots of tea and the mountain of sandwiches, it was the perfect way to spend the afternoon.



14/03/2026

A very happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums, nannas, and mother figures!
We’ve had such a lovely time today at Ash Lodge celebrating a little bit early. The room has been filled with the bright, happy sounds of a ukulele band, and it’s been a joy to see everyone tapping along and enjoying the music together.
To all the women who share so much love, strength, and care every single day—we hope your day is as special as you are.

13/03/2026

A huge thank you to the BUGS Ukulele Strummers for visiting us today. From classic hits to cheeky tunes, they had us all singing along at the top of our lungs.

It’s safe to say the "BUGS" have officially bitten at Ash Lodge—we can’t wait to have them back! 🐝🎵

BUGS Ukulele Strummers

12/03/2026

"March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb."

Have you heard this old saying before? It simply means the weather in March is stormy and wet to begin with, but warm and sunny by the end.

While it is currently raining, at least it doesn't seem that we'll get a repeat of the snow from this time last year (and the year before that, and the year before that)...

11/03/2026

🚨 Emergency Respite Needed 🚨

We understand that care needs can arise unexpectedly. When that happens, think of Ash Lodge...

Our team can provide rapid assessment and admission for urgent nursing care needs, and we're all too happy to help.

Exceptional nursing care is within your reach, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Make Ash Lodge your first call when time is not on your side...

📞 0121 558 9808

10/03/2026

Is care at home taking it's toll? We all deserve a respite from our responsibilities, whether that's work, parenting, or committee membership.

But when it comes to caring for an older family member, who will take on your role while you take a break?

There are lots of factors to consider when looking for someone to step into your caring role; are they known to you and your loved one? Are they experienced? Can they provide a professional setting, and what if nursing needs are also a factor?

That's where choosing Ash Lodge Nursing Home makes your choice easier.

We're all those things and more...

We provide professional loving nursing care, 24/7 for short stays, providing continuity of care in a warm and welcoming setting.

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

"The minute you walk through the doors the caring, wonderful atmosphere is obvious." Catherine, daughter

So, plan to take a break, you deserve it.

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

📞 0121 558 9808

Do you need a break from caring for your loved one at home? Are you going on holiday or are you ill? Short stay Respite Care Sandwell, delivered by Ash Lodge

05/03/2026

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

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.

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, engaging and therapeutic activities, nutritious tailored meals and friendship.

Find out more about how respite care at Ash Lodge works on our website (link in comments).

04/03/2026

The birds around me hopped and played,
Their thoughts I cannot measure:—
But the least motion which they made
It seemed a thrill of pleasure.

Lines Written in Early Spring, by William Wordsworth

We can feel spring in the air! Can you?