Ashbourne House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds35
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2021-11-20
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth65
- Compassion & dignity65
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement45
- Food quality50
- Healthcare48
- Management & leadership68
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-11-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Requires Improvement at the October 2021 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, and nutrition. It is not possible from the published summary to know exactly which aspects fell short, but Requires Improvement means inspectors identified areas where the standard expected was not consistently met. This is the domain most directly linked to whether your parent's individual needs, preferences, and health conditions are understood and acted upon day to day.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2021 inspection. This covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are treated as individuals. A Good rating here is significant because it is the domain most directly linked to how your parent will feel on an ordinary day. The published summary does not include specific inspector observations or resident and family quotes, so it is not possible to know exactly what inspectors saw that led to this rating.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Requires Improvement at the October 2021 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, complaint handling, and end-of-life care. It is the domain most directly linked to whether your parent will have a meaningful daily life at Ashbourne House. The published summary does not specify which aspects of Responsive fell short. For a home with dementia as a specialism, the Responsive rating is particularly important because people living with dementia often cannot advocate for themselves when activities or individual attention are lacking.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2021 inspection. A named registered manager, Samantha Louise Booth, is listed alongside a nominated individual, Rajesh Gupta. The improvement from the previous Requires Improvement overall rating suggests that leadership has driven meaningful change in at least some areas of the home. The published summary does not include detail about how the manager is known to staff and residents, whether staff feel able to speak up, or what governance systems are in place.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Ashbourne House supports people with various needs, including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents. The home provides specialist dementia care as part of their services. They work with residents at different stages of their dementia journey. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ashbourne House scores in the mid-range because the overall Good rating and improvements in safety, caring, and leadership are real positives, but two domains still require improvement and the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what daily life looks like for your parent.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Ashbourne House Care Home on Lees New Road in Oldham was rated Good overall at its last inspection in October 2021, with Good ratings in Safe, Caring, and Well-led. This represents a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and suggests the registered manager has addressed at least some of the earlier concerns. The home is registered to support people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment across its 35 beds. Two domains, Effective and Responsive, still carry a Requires Improvement rating, and these cover areas that matter enormously for your parent's daily experience: care planning, training, activities, and how the home responds to individual needs. The published inspection summary is brief and contains very little specific detail, so families visiting Ashbourne House should go prepared with direct questions. In particular, ask to see the current activity timetable, ask what has changed in Effective and Responsive since the last inspection, and check whether the same registered manager is still in post, as leadership stability is one of the clearest predictors of quality direction.
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In Their Own Words
How Ashbourne House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Oldham care home offers specialist support for complex needs
Ashbourne House Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Ashbourne House Care Home in Oldham provides care for people with a wide range of needs, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. The home welcomes both younger and older adults who need specialist support. Located in the North West, they work with residents who have sensory impairments and other complex conditions.
Who they care for
The team at Ashbourne House supports people with various needs, including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
The home provides specialist dementia care as part of their services. They work with residents at different stages of their dementia journey.
“If you're considering Ashbourne House for someone you love, visiting in person will help you understand if it's the right fit for your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ashbourne House scores in the mid-range because the overall Good rating and improvements in safety, caring, and leadership are real positives, but two domains still require improvement and the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what daily life looks like for your parent.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Ashbourne House Care Home on Lees New Road in Oldham was rated Good overall at its last inspection in October 2021, with Good ratings in Safe, Caring, and Well-led. This represents a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and suggests the registered manager has addressed at least some of the earlier concerns. The home is registered to support people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment across its 35 beds. Two domains, Effective and Responsive, still carry a Requires Improvement rating, and these cover areas that matter enormously for your parent's daily experience: care planning, training, activities, and how the home responds to individual needs. The published inspection summary is brief and contains very little specific detail, so families visiting Ashbourne House should go prepared with direct questions. In particular, ask to see the current activity timetable, ask what has changed in Effective and Responsive since the last inspection, and check whether the same registered manager is still in post, as leadership stability is one of the clearest predictors of quality direction.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ashbourne House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ashbourne House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Oldham care home offers specialist support for complex needs
Ashbourne House Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Ashbourne House Care Home in Oldham provides care for people with a wide range of needs, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. The home welcomes both younger and older adults who need specialist support. Located in the North West, they work with residents who have sensory impairments and other complex conditions.
Who they care for
The team at Ashbourne House supports people with various needs, including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
The home provides specialist dementia care as part of their services. They work with residents at different stages of their dementia journey.
Management & ethos
Families have shared different experiences of care at the home. Some have found staff to be deeply compassionate, particularly when supporting someone through their final days. Others have raised concerns about care routines and communication with families.
“If you're considering Ashbourne House for someone you love, visiting in person will help you understand if it's the right fit for your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
