Ashdene Care Home
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 beds41
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-06-26
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe the staff as consistently caring and welcoming. They notice how empathetic the team are with residents, creating an atmosphere where people feel comfortable and happy.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-06-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the March 2019 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right training, whether care plans are detailed and kept up to date, whether residents have regular access to GPs and other health professionals, and whether food and nutrition are managed well. The published summary contains no specific information about dementia training content, care plan review cycles, or how the home manages nutrition for residents who have difficulty eating.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the March 2019 inspection. This is the domain most directly linked to whether staff are kind, unhurried, and respectful toward the people in their care. It covers how staff speak to residents, whether privacy and dignity are maintained, and whether residents' independence is encouraged rather than taken over. The published summary provides no direct quotes from residents or relatives and no specific observations of staff behaviour.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2019 inspection. This domain covers whether activities are meaningful and tailored to individuals, whether the home responds to residents' individual preferences, and whether end-of-life care is planned and recorded. The published summary contains no information about what activities are available, whether one-to-one engagement is offered to residents who cannot join groups, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the March 2019 inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The home has a named registered manager, Mrs Jillian Anne Hunt, and a nominated individual, Mr Michael Hunt. This suggests a stable, identified leadership structure was in place at the time of inspection. A 2023 monitoring review found nothing to change the rating. The published text contains no detail about staff culture, how the manager is perceived by the team, or how the home handles complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Ashdene provides residential care for adults over 65, as well as those under 65 who need support. The home also specialises in dementia care. For residents living with dementia, the caring approach of the staff helps create a reassuring environment. The team's empathy and warmth are particularly valuable for those who need extra emotional support. 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
Ashdene Care Home scored Good across all five inspection domains, an improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful positive sign. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so the family score reflects the rating itself rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe the staff as consistently caring and welcoming. They notice how empathetic the team are with residents, creating an atmosphere where people feel comfortable and happy.
What inspectors have recorded
The home runs professionally, with staff who show genuine warmth toward everyone in their care. Family members appreciate the consistent quality of care throughout different shifts.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care in the Sleaford area, visiting Ashdene could help you get a feel for their approach.
Worth a visit
Ashdene Care Home, at 89 Eastgate in Sleaford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in March 2019, published in June 2019. Importantly, this was an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you that something was wrong, it was identified, and it was addressed. A review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home supports up to 41 people, including those living with dementia, and has an identified registered manager and nominated individual in place. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of what inspectors actually observed, and no specifics about staffing numbers, food, activities, or the physical environment. That is not necessarily a warning sign, but it does mean you will need to do your own due diligence on a visit. When you go, focus on things you can see and feel: how staff speak to residents in the corridor, whether the building smells clean, whether anyone is sitting alone with nothing to do, and whether the manager is present and known to staff by name.
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In Their Own Words
How Ashdene Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring staff who make residents feel genuinely comfortable
Residential home in Sleaford: True Peace of Mind
When families visit Ashdene Care Home in Sleaford, they often comment on how content their relatives seem. This East Midlands care home focuses on creating a warm, professional environment where residents feel settled and well cared for.
Who they care for
Ashdene provides residential care for adults over 65, as well as those under 65 who need support. The home also specialises in dementia care.
For residents living with dementia, the caring approach of the staff helps create a reassuring environment. The team's empathy and warmth are particularly valuable for those who need extra emotional support.
“If you're looking for care in the Sleaford area, visiting Ashdene could help you get a feel for their approach.”
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
Ashdene Care Home scored Good across all five inspection domains, an improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful positive sign. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so the family score reflects the rating itself rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe the staff as consistently caring and welcoming. They notice how empathetic the team are with residents, creating an atmosphere where people feel comfortable and happy.
What inspectors have recorded
The home runs professionally, with staff who show genuine warmth toward everyone in their care. Family members appreciate the consistent quality of care throughout different shifts.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care in the Sleaford area, visiting Ashdene could help you get a feel for their approach.
Worth a visit
Ashdene Care Home, at 89 Eastgate in Sleaford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in March 2019, published in June 2019. Importantly, this was an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you that something was wrong, it was identified, and it was addressed. A review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home supports up to 41 people, including those living with dementia, and has an identified registered manager and nominated individual in place. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of what inspectors actually observed, and no specifics about staffing numbers, food, activities, or the physical environment. That is not necessarily a warning sign, but it does mean you will need to do your own due diligence on a visit. When you go, focus on things you can see and feel: how staff speak to residents in the corridor, whether the building smells clean, whether anyone is sitting alone with nothing to do, and whether the manager is present and known to staff by name.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ashdene Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ashdene Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring staff who make residents feel genuinely comfortable
Residential home in Sleaford: True Peace of Mind
When families visit Ashdene Care Home in Sleaford, they often comment on how content their relatives seem. This East Midlands care home focuses on creating a warm, professional environment where residents feel settled and well cared for.
Who they care for
Ashdene provides residential care for adults over 65, as well as those under 65 who need support. The home also specialises in dementia care.
For residents living with dementia, the caring approach of the staff helps create a reassuring environment. The team's empathy and warmth are particularly valuable for those who need extra emotional support.
Management & ethos
The home runs professionally, with staff who show genuine warmth toward everyone in their care. Family members appreciate the consistent quality of care throughout different shifts.
“If you're looking for care in the Sleaford area, visiting Ashdene could help you get a feel for their approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
