Ashtree 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 beds27
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-02-12
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families notice the warmth straight away. Staff greet residents with genuine friendliness, and that approachable manner seems to be consistent across the team. It's the kind of atmosphere that helps residents feel comfortable rather than institutional.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-02-12
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Ashtree House was rated Good for Effective at the January 2020 inspection. The home specialises in dementia care, which means inspectors would have assessed staff training, care planning, and healthcare access as part of this domain. No specific detail about training content, GP visit arrangements, or how care plans are written and reviewed is included in the published summary. The rating was not reassessed following the July 2023 data review.Is this home caring?
Ashtree House was rated Good for Caring at the January 2020 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are treated as individuals. No specific inspector observations about interactions between staff and residents, use of preferred names, or how staff respond to distress are included in the published summary. No resident or family quotes were recorded in the published findings.Is the home responsive?
Ashtree House was rated Good for Responsive at the January 2020 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. No specific detail about the activity programme, individual engagement for residents who cannot join groups, or end-of-life planning is included in the published summary. The July 2023 data review did not identify concerns requiring reassessment.Is the home well-led?
Ashtree House was rated Good for Well-led at the January 2020 inspection. The registered manager, Mrs Lisa Floyd, is also the nominated individual and runs the service through Tinfloyd Healthcare Limited, suggesting an owner-managed structure with direct accountability. No specific detail about governance systems, staff meetings, complaint handling, or how the home acts on feedback is included in the published summary. The rating was not reassessed following the July 2023 data review.
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. While the home cares for residents with dementia, families haven't shared specific details about the approaches used. When you visit, it's worth asking about their dementia care methods and daily routines. 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
Ashtree House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than rich observational evidence. Several areas require direct investigation on a visit.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families notice the warmth straight away. Staff greet residents with genuine friendliness, and that approachable manner seems to be consistent across the team. It's the kind of atmosphere that helps residents feel comfortable rather than institutional.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
The fact that residents tend to stay long-term suggests families find what they're looking for here.
Worth a visit
Ashtree House in Alford, Lincolnshire, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2020. It is a small home with 27 beds, registered to support adults over 65 and people with dementia. The named registered manager, Mrs Lisa Floyd, also runs the service through Tinfloyd Healthcare Limited, which suggests a hands-on, owner-managed structure. The rating was reviewed in July 2023 and no concerns were identified that would trigger a reassessment. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection (January 2020) and the very limited detail in the published findings. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the home passed inspection standards at that point, not what day-to-day life looks and feels like now. On a visit, focus on night staffing numbers, how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas without prompting, and whether the environment is designed with people with dementia in mind. Ask specifically about agency staff use and how often care plans are reviewed with family involvement.
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In Their Own Words
How Ashtree House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly staff create a settled atmosphere for residents
Ashtree House – Your Trusted residential home
When families describe the care at Ashtree House in Alford, they talk about staff who genuinely seem to enjoy what they do. This East Midlands care home has built a reputation for creating an environment where residents settle in and stay — something that matters enormously when you're looking for stability during uncertain times.
Who they care for
The home provides care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia.
While the home cares for residents with dementia, families haven't shared specific details about the approaches used. When you visit, it's worth asking about their dementia care methods and daily routines.
“The fact that residents tend to stay long-term suggests families find what they're looking for here.”
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
Ashtree House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than rich observational evidence. Several areas require direct investigation on a visit.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families notice the warmth straight away. Staff greet residents with genuine friendliness, and that approachable manner seems to be consistent across the team. It's the kind of atmosphere that helps residents feel comfortable rather than institutional.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
The fact that residents tend to stay long-term suggests families find what they're looking for here.
Worth a visit
Ashtree House in Alford, Lincolnshire, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2020. It is a small home with 27 beds, registered to support adults over 65 and people with dementia. The named registered manager, Mrs Lisa Floyd, also runs the service through Tinfloyd Healthcare Limited, which suggests a hands-on, owner-managed structure. The rating was reviewed in July 2023 and no concerns were identified that would trigger a reassessment. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection (January 2020) and the very limited detail in the published findings. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the home passed inspection standards at that point, not what day-to-day life looks and feels like now. On a visit, focus on night staffing numbers, how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas without prompting, and whether the environment is designed with people with dementia in mind. Ask specifically about agency staff use and how often care plans are reviewed with family involvement.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ashtree House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ashtree House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly staff create a settled atmosphere for residents
Ashtree House – Your Trusted residential home
When families describe the care at Ashtree House in Alford, they talk about staff who genuinely seem to enjoy what they do. This East Midlands care home has built a reputation for creating an environment where residents settle in and stay — something that matters enormously when you're looking for stability during uncertain times.
Who they care for
The home provides care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia.
While the home cares for residents with dementia, families haven't shared specific details about the approaches used. When you visit, it's worth asking about their dementia care methods and daily routines.
“The fact that residents tend to stay long-term suggests families find what they're looking for here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
