Ashlea Court Care Home – Roseberry Care Centres
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds48
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-02-05
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors often mention how approachable the staff are — there's a genuine warmth when they interact with residents. The team knows residents as individuals and works to understand what makes each person comfortable. Staff take time to chat and engage, which families appreciate during what can be anxious visits.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-02-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the November 2020 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well staff understand and respond to individual needs. No specific detail about dementia training content, GP access arrangements, food quality, or care plan review processes is recorded in the published text. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies a higher standard is expected in this area.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the November 2020 inspection. This covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff recognise and respond to individual preferences. No specific inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no family testimony are recorded in the published text. The rating alone confirms the home met the required standard at the time of inspection.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the November 2020 inspection. This covers activities, individual engagement, end-of-life planning, and how well the home responds to changing needs. No specific detail about what activities are offered, how they are tailored to people with dementia, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and honoured is available in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Good at the November 2020 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Chloe Louise Bunyard, and a nominated individual, Mrs Jean Thomas, are confirmed as in post. The home is operated by Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited. No detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and learning from incidents is recorded in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia. For residents with dementia, the staff work to create familiar routines and understand individual preferences. The team recognises that each person's experience of dementia is different and tries to adapt their approach accordingly. 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
Ashlea Court Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than direct observations or testimony. Families should treat this as a baseline and gather more detail directly from the home.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often mention how approachable the staff are — there's a genuine warmth when they interact with residents. The team knows residents as individuals and works to understand what makes each person comfortable. Staff take time to chat and engage, which families appreciate during what can be anxious visits.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Choosing the right care home takes time, and visiting in person helps families get a real feel for whether it could work for their loved one.
Worth a visit
Ashlea Court Care Home, on Church Lane in Grimsby, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in November 2020. The rating has been reviewed in July 2023 and no evidence was found to change it. The home is registered for 48 beds and specialises in nursing care, dementia, and care for adults over 65. A named registered manager and a nominated individual are confirmed as in post. The significant limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no concrete examples of practice. A Good rating is a genuine positive baseline, but it was awarded over four years ago and the evidence behind it is not available to you as a family. Before visiting, prepare specific questions: ask the manager how many permanent staff worked on the dementia unit last week compared with agency cover, what the overnight staffing ratio is, how often your parent's care plan would be reviewed and whether you would be included, and what individual activities are available for someone who cannot join a group. These are the details that a rating alone cannot tell you.
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In Their Own Words
How Ashlea Court Care Home – Roseberry Care Centres describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring staff work hard to support residents through changes
Compassionate Care in Grimsby at Ashlea Court Care Home
When families in Grimsby need dementia care, they often discover Ashlea Court Care Home during a difficult search. This care home has been through a period of transition, with recent management changes that some families feel have brought fresh energy to the team. The staff here genuinely care about residents, though like many homes they face the challenges of modern care provision.
Who they care for
The home provides care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the staff work to create familiar routines and understand individual preferences. The team recognises that each person's experience of dementia is different and tries to adapt their approach accordingly.
“Choosing the right care home takes time, and visiting in person helps families get a real feel for whether it could work for their loved one.”
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
Ashlea Court Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than direct observations or testimony. Families should treat this as a baseline and gather more detail directly from the home.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often mention how approachable the staff are — there's a genuine warmth when they interact with residents. The team knows residents as individuals and works to understand what makes each person comfortable. Staff take time to chat and engage, which families appreciate during what can be anxious visits.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Choosing the right care home takes time, and visiting in person helps families get a real feel for whether it could work for their loved one.
Worth a visit
Ashlea Court Care Home, on Church Lane in Grimsby, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in November 2020. The rating has been reviewed in July 2023 and no evidence was found to change it. The home is registered for 48 beds and specialises in nursing care, dementia, and care for adults over 65. A named registered manager and a nominated individual are confirmed as in post. The significant limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no concrete examples of practice. A Good rating is a genuine positive baseline, but it was awarded over four years ago and the evidence behind it is not available to you as a family. Before visiting, prepare specific questions: ask the manager how many permanent staff worked on the dementia unit last week compared with agency cover, what the overnight staffing ratio is, how often your parent's care plan would be reviewed and whether you would be included, and what individual activities are available for someone who cannot join a group. These are the details that a rating alone cannot tell you.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ashlea Court Care Home – Roseberry Care Centres measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ashlea Court Care Home – Roseberry Care Centres describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring staff work hard to support residents through changes
Compassionate Care in Grimsby at Ashlea Court Care Home
When families in Grimsby need dementia care, they often discover Ashlea Court Care Home during a difficult search. This care home has been through a period of transition, with recent management changes that some families feel have brought fresh energy to the team. The staff here genuinely care about residents, though like many homes they face the challenges of modern care provision.
Who they care for
The home provides care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the staff work to create familiar routines and understand individual preferences. The team recognises that each person's experience of dementia is different and tries to adapt their approach accordingly.
The home & environment
The home has spacious rooms that give residents their own personal space. There's a central courtyard where people can enjoy fresh air when the weather's nice. The activity programme keeps residents engaged, with staff who understand different people enjoy different things.
“Choosing the right care home takes time, and visiting in person helps families get a real feel for whether it could work for their loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
