Askham Grove
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 beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-08-14
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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 warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-08-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. Dementia is a registered specialism, which means the home is expected to demonstrate appropriate training and care planning for people living with dementia. The Effective rating covers care plan quality, training content, GP access, nutritional support, and health monitoring. The published summary does not describe specific training content, care plan examples, or how frequently plans are reviewed.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. This domain specifically assesses whether staff treat people with kindness, dignity, and respect, and whether residents are supported to maintain independence. A Good rating requires inspectors to observe or gather evidence of warm, unhurried interactions. The published summary does not include specific observations of how staff spoke to or assisted residents, or any resident or relative quotes about their experience.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individual needs, whether activities are meaningful and varied, how the home responds to complaints, and whether end-of-life wishes are planned for. The home supports both people over and under 65, and people with dementia and physical disabilities, which requires responsive care to reflect a range of needs and backgrounds. No specific activity examples, complaint records, or end-of-life planning details are described in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. A named Registered Manager, Mrs Donna Marie Smith, and a Nominated Individual, Ms Aliyyah-Begum Nasser, were in post at the time of inspection. The improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating across all domains indicates that leadership identified and addressed earlier concerns. The published summary does not describe the manager's visibility on the floor, staff culture, or governance mechanisms in specific detail.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here supports both younger and older adults with physical disabilities, bringing experience in managing complex mobility needs. They also provide specialist dementia care, adapting their approach to suit each person's stage of life. The home's dementia services extend to younger people facing early-onset conditions, as well as older residents. This means they're equipped to handle the unique challenges that dementia presents at different ages. 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
Askham Grove scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published inspection text, meaning there is positive evidence but not the granular observations, quotes, and data points that would push it higher.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Askham Grove, at 13 Benwick Road in March, Cambridgeshire, was rated Good at its most recent full inspection in March 2021, with Good ratings across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, suggesting the management team identified problems and acted on them. The home provides nursing care for up to 28 people, including adults living with dementia and physical disabilities, across both over-65 and under-65 age groups. A named Registered Manager and Nominated Individual were in post at the time of inspection. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very limited specific detail. Inspectors confirmed the Good rating, but the text does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident quotes, or specifics on food, activities, night staffing, or dementia environment. This means a Good rating is confirmed but the texture of daily life is not captured. Before choosing this home, visit in person, ask to see last month's activity records and staffing rotas, and speak directly to the manager about how the team supports someone with dementia on a difficult day.
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In Their Own Words
How Askham Grove describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for younger adults with complex care needs
Compassionate Care in March at Askham Grove
Askham Grove in March provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need specialist support. The home caters to people with physical disabilities and dementia, offering services tailored to different life stages and care requirements.
Who they care for
The team here supports both younger and older adults with physical disabilities, bringing experience in managing complex mobility needs. They also provide specialist dementia care, adapting their approach to suit each person's stage of life.
The home's dementia services extend to younger people facing early-onset conditions, as well as older residents. This means they're equipped to handle the unique challenges that dementia presents at different ages.
“If you're looking for specialist care in the March area, particularly for a younger adult or someone with complex physical needs, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Askham Grove could be the right fit.”
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
Askham Grove scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published inspection text, meaning there is positive evidence but not the granular observations, quotes, and data points that would push it higher.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Askham Grove, at 13 Benwick Road in March, Cambridgeshire, was rated Good at its most recent full inspection in March 2021, with Good ratings across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, suggesting the management team identified problems and acted on them. The home provides nursing care for up to 28 people, including adults living with dementia and physical disabilities, across both over-65 and under-65 age groups. A named Registered Manager and Nominated Individual were in post at the time of inspection. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very limited specific detail. Inspectors confirmed the Good rating, but the text does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident quotes, or specifics on food, activities, night staffing, or dementia environment. This means a Good rating is confirmed but the texture of daily life is not captured. Before choosing this home, visit in person, ask to see last month's activity records and staffing rotas, and speak directly to the manager about how the team supports someone with dementia on a difficult day.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
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In Their Own Words
How Askham Grove describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for younger adults with complex care needs
Compassionate Care in March at Askham Grove
Askham Grove in March provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need specialist support. The home caters to people with physical disabilities and dementia, offering services tailored to different life stages and care requirements.
Who they care for
The team here supports both younger and older adults with physical disabilities, bringing experience in managing complex mobility needs. They also provide specialist dementia care, adapting their approach to suit each person's stage of life.
The home's dementia services extend to younger people facing early-onset conditions, as well as older residents. This means they're equipped to handle the unique challenges that dementia presents at different ages.
“If you're looking for specialist care in the March area, particularly for a younger adult or someone with complex physical needs, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Askham Grove could be the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
