Private

Ashbury Nursing Home

1A Kill Lane, Kill O'The Grange, Blackrock, A94 RK81

Call 01 284 1266

Fair Deal weekly price

€1,424

HSE list #230, 4 September 2026

Registered beds

HIQA maximum occupancy

Registered until

31 March 2027

Current registration since 1 April 2024

Inspection score

59/ 100

Several problems found

Getting worse

Ranked 101 of 103 scored homes in Co. Dublin · 106 of 110 within 25 km

Leadership and management65

Quality and safety of care53

What went into the score

18 March 2026 · counts 50%5 not compliant · 3 of 13 compliant · 52
29 January 2025 · counts 30%2 not compliant · 12 of 16 compliant · 84
12 September 2024 · counts 20%5 not compliant · 3 high risk · 2 of 9 compliant · 39

Fair Deal price is about the same as the Co. Dublin median of €1,413 a week.

How we calculate this score

Every regulation HIQA judged on an inspection earns points: Compliant 100, Substantially compliant 65, Not compliant 25.
Where the compliance plan rates the risk of a failing regulation, orange (moderate risk) takes off 15 more points and red (high risk) takes off 40. Yellow (low risk) takes off nothing.
An inspection's score is the average over the regulations it looked at.
A home's score combines its last 3 inspections: the newest counts for 50%, the one before for 30% and the one before that for 20%. With fewer inspections the weights are scaled up to 100%.
The trend compares the newest inspection's score with the average of the earlier ones: 5 points or more higher is improving, 5 or more lower is declining, anything else is stable.
Homes are ranked by score within their county and among scored homes within 25 km. Homes with the same score share a rank.

Method v1. It uses only HIQA's published judgments, not our opinion, and is recalculated whenever a new report is published.

What the latest inspection found

Ashbury Nursing Home is a large facility in Blackrock, Dublin, with 78 residents during inspection. Residents generally felt happy and praised the staff, though some had concerns about food quality and call bell response times. The home has a mix of single and shared rooms, some with en-suite facilities, and offers communal areas and secure gardens. Inspectors found kind and respectful care but noted issues with infection control, fire safety, premises maintenance, and governance oversight. The provider is working on improvements but some areas need urgent attention.

Long-term care
Palliative care

What inspectors liked

Residents praised staff kindness and support, saying they couldn't praise them enough and that staff are lovely.
The home offers a range of communal areas and two secure, pleasant gardens for residents to enjoy.
There is a clear management structure with a full-time person in charge and support from clinical and operational managers.
Residents have access to various healthcare services including physiotherapy, dietitians, and palliative care.
The home provides activities such as chair yoga, exercise classes, and religious services, supporting residents' social and spiritual needs.

What needed to improve

Delays in responding to call bells were reported by some residents and noted in residents' committee meetings.
Infection prevention and control practices were inadequate, including poorly maintained sluice rooms and gaps in staff training.
Fire safety was compromised by inappropriate storage of equipment in escape routes, posing risks in emergencies.
Premises showed signs of wear and tear, with some areas under repair and issues like broken locks and poor lighting affecting residents' comfort and privacy.
Governance and oversight systems failed to ensure timely incident reporting, proper investigation of abuse allegations, and up-to-date care plans for residents.

What residents said

“I couldn't praise them enough”
“They help us in any way they can”
“They're lovely”

Staffing: Staffing levels and skill mix did not always meet residents' needs, particularly regarding timely call bell responses. There was one clinical nurse manager vacancy being actively recruited. Staff had access to mandatory training but some had not completed required courses, with training booked to address gaps.
Activities: Residents participated in activities such as chair yoga, exercise classes, and religious services. There were also opportunities for reading, listening to radio, watching TV, and social visits.
Food: Food was freshly prepared on-site with choices offered at mealtimes. While many residents were complimentary, some expressed dissatisfaction with quality, cooking, temperature, and portion sizes. The provider held a meeting with residents to address these concerns and agreed on an action plan.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 18 March 2026. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)

Inspection history

HIQA judges each regulation as Compliant Substantially compliant Not compliantRisk: Low Moderate High

18 March 2026
Unannounced inspection · published Oct 2026
3 compliant5 mostly5 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Training and staff developmentLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 31 October 2026Not compliant
Notification of incidentsModerate risk · fix by 31 October 2026Not compliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 31 October 2026Not compliant
ProtectionLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Residents' rightsCompliant
VisitsCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 31 October 2026Not compliant
Food and nutritionLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Infection controlModerate risk · fix by 31 October 2026Not compliant
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
29 January 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Apr 2025
12 compliant2 mostly2 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresCompliant
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
RecordsCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 30 April 2025Mostly
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 30 April 2025Not compliant
Health careCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
ProtectionLow risk · fix by 30 April 2025Mostly
Residents' rightsCompliant
VisitsCompliant
Personal possessionsCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 30 September 2026Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
12 September 2024
Announced inspection · published Jan 2025
2 compliant2 mostly5 not compliant
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Leadership and management
StaffingLow risk · fix by 31 March 2025Mostly
Training and staff developmentLow risk · fix by 14 November 2024Mostly
Governance and managementHigh risk · fix by 18 September 2024Not compliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planHigh risk · fix by 13 September 2024Not compliant
Health careModerate risk · fix by 29 November 2025Not compliant
VisitsCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 28 February 2025Not compliant
Fire precautionsHigh risk · fix by 18 September 2024Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
18 January 2024
Unannounced inspection · published May 2024
1 mostly3 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 5 March 2024Not compliant
Quality and safety of care
PremisesLow risk · fix by 30 April 2024Mostly
Infection controlModerate risk · fix by 30 April 2024Not compliant
Fire precautionsModerate risk · fix by 30 April 2024Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
11 December 2023
Unannounced inspection · published Apr 2024
5 compliant2 mostly6 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Training and staff developmentModerate risk · fix by 26 January 2024Not compliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 31 January 2024Not compliant
Applications by registered providers for the variation or removal of conditions of registrationCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Managing behaviour that is challengingModerate risk · fix by 10 January 2024Not compliant
ProtectionLow risk · fix by 11 December 2023Mostly
Residents' rightsModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2024Not compliant
VisitsCompliant
Personal possessionsCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2024Not compliant
Information for residentsLow risk · fix by 12 December 2023Mostly
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Infection controlHigh risk · fix by 18 December 2023Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
21 July 2023
Unannounced inspection · published Jan 2024
8 compliant1 mostly3 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresCompliant
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
RecordsCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 4 October 2023Not compliant
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 4 October 2023Mostly
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 4 October 2023Not compliant
Risk managementCompliant
Fire precautionsModerate risk · fix by 4 October 2023Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)

Fair Deal price

This is the most the home can charge a week for residents on the Fair Deal scheme. Under Fair Deal you pay up to 80% of your income and 7.5% of the value of your assets a year, and the State pays the rest. Homes may charge extra for things like activities, hairdressing or newspapers, so ask about these when you call.

List	Published	Weekly price
HSE Section 40 #230	4 September 2026	€1,424

Registration conditions

Read the conditions HIQA attached to this registration

Condition 1: Subject to any prohibitions or restrictions contained in any other condition(s), the designated centre shall be operated at all times in accordance with the Statement of Purpose received 27 March 2024 within the footprint of the designated centre on the floor plan received 17 January 2024. The registered provider shall only provide for the specific care and support needs, and services, within the facilities as set out the Statement of Purpose, as agreed with the Chief Inspector at the time of registration. Any changes to the specific care and support needs and services provided must be agreed in advance with the Chief Inspector. Condition 2: Only persons aged 18 years or older shall be accommodated at the designated centre at any time. Condition 3: The maximum number of persons that may be accommodated at the designated centre is: 91. Condition 4: By 30 June 2024 the Registered Provider will have 1. Completed an assessment of all fire doors in the designated centre and submitted to the Chief Inspector a time bound plan to address all identified deficits. 2. Having regard to the dependency of residents who may be living in the designated centre at any given time submit a timebound plan to increase the number of fully accessible bathroom / shower facilities in the designated centre so that all residents, regardless of their dependency will be able to have a shower or access a toilet when they chose.3. Complete the refitting / refurbishment of the equipment cleaning room. Plan and review all sluice rooms so as to provide appropriate equipment for the cleaning of equipment.

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Newtownpark House
Private
Blackrock, Co. Dublin· 1.2 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
Price not published
Inspection score
88
Beds
62 beds
Phone
01 288 7403
The Fern Dean
Private
Blackrock, Co. Dublin· 1.3 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,417 / week
Inspection score
76
Beds
140 beds
Phone
01 236 0028
Foxrock Nursing Home
Private
Foxrock, Co. Dublin· 1.3 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,418 / week
Inspection score
85
Beds
40 beds
Phone
01 289 6885
Aclare House Nursing Home
Private
Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin· 1.5 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,430 / week
Inspection score
77
Beds
27 beds
Phone
01 280 1345
Ashford House Nursing Home
Private
Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin· 1.6 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,402 / week
Inspection score
93
Beds
78 beds
Phone
01 280 9877
Belmont House Private Nursing Home
Private
Stillorgan, Co. Dublin· 1.9 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,407 / week
Inspection score
68
Beds
156 beds
Phone
01 278 4393

Inspection score

59/ 100

Several problems found

Getting worse

Ranked 101 of 103 scored homes in Co. Dublin · 106 of 110 within 25 km

Leadership and management65

Quality and safety of care53

What went into the score

18 March 2026 · counts 50%5 not compliant · 3 of 13 compliant · 52
29 January 2025 · counts 30%2 not compliant · 12 of 16 compliant · 84
12 September 2024 · counts 20%5 not compliant · 3 high risk · 2 of 9 compliant · 39

Fair Deal price is about the same as the Co. Dublin median of €1,413 a week.

How we calculate this score

Every regulation HIQA judged on an inspection earns points: Compliant 100, Substantially compliant 65, Not compliant 25.
Where the compliance plan rates the risk of a failing regulation, orange (moderate risk) takes off 15 more points and red (high risk) takes off 40. Yellow (low risk) takes off nothing.
An inspection's score is the average over the regulations it looked at.
A home's score combines its last 3 inspections: the newest counts for 50%, the one before for 30% and the one before that for 20%. With fewer inspections the weights are scaled up to 100%.
The trend compares the newest inspection's score with the average of the earlier ones: 5 points or more higher is improving, 5 or more lower is declining, anything else is stable.
Homes are ranked by score within their county and among scored homes within 25 km. Homes with the same score share a rank.

Method v1. It uses only HIQA's published judgments, not our opinion, and is recalculated whenever a new report is published.

What the latest inspection found

Long-term care
Palliative care

What inspectors liked

Residents praised staff kindness and support, saying they couldn't praise them enough and that staff are lovely.
The home offers a range of communal areas and two secure, pleasant gardens for residents to enjoy.
There is a clear management structure with a full-time person in charge and support from clinical and operational managers.
Residents have access to various healthcare services including physiotherapy, dietitians, and palliative care.
The home provides activities such as chair yoga, exercise classes, and religious services, supporting residents' social and spiritual needs.

What needed to improve

Delays in responding to call bells were reported by some residents and noted in residents' committee meetings.
Infection prevention and control practices were inadequate, including poorly maintained sluice rooms and gaps in staff training.
Fire safety was compromised by inappropriate storage of equipment in escape routes, posing risks in emergencies.
Premises showed signs of wear and tear, with some areas under repair and issues like broken locks and poor lighting affecting residents' comfort and privacy.
Governance and oversight systems failed to ensure timely incident reporting, proper investigation of abuse allegations, and up-to-date care plans for residents.

What residents said

“I couldn't praise them enough”
“They help us in any way they can”
“They're lovely”

Staffing: Staffing levels and skill mix did not always meet residents' needs, particularly regarding timely call bell responses. There was one clinical nurse manager vacancy being actively recruited. Staff had access to mandatory training but some had not completed required courses, with training booked to address gaps.
Activities: Residents participated in activities such as chair yoga, exercise classes, and religious services. There were also opportunities for reading, listening to radio, watching TV, and social visits.
Food: Food was freshly prepared on-site with choices offered at mealtimes. While many residents were complimentary, some expressed dissatisfaction with quality, cooking, temperature, and portion sizes. The provider held a meeting with residents to address these concerns and agreed on an action plan.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 18 March 2026. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)

Inspection history

HIQA judges each regulation as Compliant Substantially compliant Not compliantRisk: Low Moderate High

18 March 2026
Unannounced inspection · published Oct 2026
3 compliant5 mostly5 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Training and staff developmentLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 31 October 2026Not compliant
Notification of incidentsModerate risk · fix by 31 October 2026Not compliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 31 October 2026Not compliant
ProtectionLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Residents' rightsCompliant
VisitsCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 31 October 2026Not compliant
Food and nutritionLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Infection controlModerate risk · fix by 31 October 2026Not compliant
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
29 January 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Apr 2025
12 compliant2 mostly2 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresCompliant
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
RecordsCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 30 April 2025Mostly
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 30 April 2025Not compliant
Health careCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
ProtectionLow risk · fix by 30 April 2025Mostly
Residents' rightsCompliant
VisitsCompliant
Personal possessionsCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 30 September 2026Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
12 September 2024
Announced inspection · published Jan 2025
2 compliant2 mostly5 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
StaffingLow risk · fix by 31 March 2025Mostly
Training and staff developmentLow risk · fix by 14 November 2024Mostly
Governance and managementHigh risk · fix by 18 September 2024Not compliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planHigh risk · fix by 13 September 2024Not compliant
Health careModerate risk · fix by 29 November 2025Not compliant
VisitsCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 28 February 2025Not compliant
Fire precautionsHigh risk · fix by 18 September 2024Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
18 January 2024
Unannounced inspection · published May 2024
1 mostly3 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 5 March 2024Not compliant
Quality and safety of care
PremisesLow risk · fix by 30 April 2024Mostly
Infection controlModerate risk · fix by 30 April 2024Not compliant
Fire precautionsModerate risk · fix by 30 April 2024Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
11 December 2023
Unannounced inspection · published Apr 2024
5 compliant2 mostly6 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Training and staff developmentModerate risk · fix by 26 January 2024Not compliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 31 January 2024Not compliant
Applications by registered providers for the variation or removal of conditions of registrationCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Managing behaviour that is challengingModerate risk · fix by 10 January 2024Not compliant
ProtectionLow risk · fix by 11 December 2023Mostly
Residents' rightsModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2024Not compliant
VisitsCompliant
Personal possessionsCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2024Not compliant
Information for residentsLow risk · fix by 12 December 2023Mostly
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Infection controlHigh risk · fix by 18 December 2023Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
21 July 2023
Unannounced inspection · published Jan 2024
8 compliant1 mostly3 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresCompliant
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
RecordsCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 4 October 2023Not compliant
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 4 October 2023Mostly
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 4 October 2023Not compliant
Risk managementCompliant
Fire precautionsModerate risk · fix by 4 October 2023Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)

Fair Deal price

List	Published	Weekly price
HSE Section 40 #230	4 September 2026	€1,424

Registration conditions

Read the conditions HIQA attached to this registration

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Newtownpark House

Private

Blackrock, Co. Dublin· 1.2 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: Price not published
Inspection score: 88
Beds: 62 beds
Phone: 01 288 7403

The Fern Dean

Private

Blackrock, Co. Dublin· 1.3 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,417 / week
Inspection score: 76
Beds: 140 beds
Phone: 01 236 0028

Foxrock Nursing Home

Private

Foxrock, Co. Dublin· 1.3 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,418 / week
Inspection score: 85
Beds: 40 beds
Phone: 01 289 6885

Aclare House Nursing Home

Private

Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin· 1.5 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,430 / week
Inspection score: 77
Beds: 27 beds
Phone: 01 280 1345

Ashford House Nursing Home

Private

Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin· 1.6 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,402 / week
Inspection score: 93
Beds: 78 beds
Phone: 01 280 9877

Belmont House Private Nursing Home

Private

Stillorgan, Co. Dublin· 1.9 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,407 / week
Inspection score: 68
Beds: 156 beds
Phone: 01 278 4393