Asmall Hall (Care Home)
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 beds56
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-11-11
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 staff seem genuinely aware of what each resident needs. Several families have noticed staff taking time to answer questions properly, which matters when you're worried about someone you love.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-11-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for Effective at the September 2022 inspection, an improvement from its previous rating. Effective covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The home specialises in dementia care for both older and younger adults, which implies staff should hold relevant training. No specific information about dementia training content, GP access arrangements, care plan review processes, or food quality is included in the published text.Is this home caring?
Asmall Hall was rated Good for Caring at the September 2022 inspection. The Caring domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect for privacy, and whether residents are treated as individuals. The home improved from Requires Improvement, which suggests earlier concerns in this area were addressed. No direct inspector observations, resident comments, or relative feedback are included in the published text available for this report.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for Responsive at the September 2022 inspection, up from Requires Improvement. Responsive covers activities, individual engagement, complaints handling, and end-of-life care. The home supports people with dementia, physical disabilities, and a range of ages. No specific information about the activities programme, individual engagement plans, or end-of-life arrangements is included in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
Asmall Hall was rated Good for Well-led at the September 2022 inspection, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. The registered manager is Mrs Lisa Connolly, and the nominated individual is Mr Paul McLaughlin from Benridge Care Homes Limited. The improvement across all five domains from the previous inspection suggests the management team has made substantial changes since the earlier concerns were identified. No specific detail about the management culture, staff feedback mechanisms, governance processes, or how the manager is known to staff and residents is included in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, supporting people with dementia and physical disabilities. This broader age range means they're set up to help people at different life stages. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support. Staff work with families to understand each person's unique needs as their condition changes. 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
Asmall Hall improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text provides very little specific detail, so the score reflects the positive direction of travel rather than strong confirming evidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often mention how staff seem genuinely aware of what each resident needs. Several families have noticed staff taking time to answer questions properly, which matters when you're worried about someone you love.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Some families have found real comfort here during challenging times, though it's worth visiting to see if their approach feels right for your situation.
Worth a visit
Asmall Hall, on Asmall Lane in Ormskirk, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in September 2022. The home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, so this represents a genuine step forward and suggests management has addressed earlier concerns. The home specialises in dementia care and supports adults both over and under 65, with 56 beds and a registered nursing provision. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail. No direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or specific examples of care practice are available in the findings provided. This means the Good rating is confirmed, but the evidence behind it cannot be examined closely. Before visiting, prepare specific questions: ask how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often care plans are reviewed with family involvement, and what one-to-one activities are available for your parent on days when group sessions are not possible. A visit at a different time of day from your initial tour, for example mid-morning or just before supper, will give you a more rounded picture of daily life.
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In Their Own Words
How Asmall Hall (Care Home) describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find thoughtful care through life's difficult chapters
Asmall Hall – Expert Care in Ormskirk
When recovery feels uncertain or time becomes precious, families visiting Asmall Hall in Ormskirk often speak about finding staff who truly pay attention. This care home welcomes people facing various challenges — from dementia to physical disabilities — and some families have shared how staff helped their loved ones regain strength after hospital stays.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, supporting people with dementia and physical disabilities. This broader age range means they're set up to help people at different life stages.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support. Staff work with families to understand each person's unique needs as their condition changes.
“Some families have found real comfort here during challenging times, though it's worth visiting to see if their approach feels right for your situation.”
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
Asmall Hall improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text provides very little specific detail, so the score reflects the positive direction of travel rather than strong confirming evidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often mention how staff seem genuinely aware of what each resident needs. Several families have noticed staff taking time to answer questions properly, which matters when you're worried about someone you love.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Some families have found real comfort here during challenging times, though it's worth visiting to see if their approach feels right for your situation.
Worth a visit
Asmall Hall, on Asmall Lane in Ormskirk, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in September 2022. The home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, so this represents a genuine step forward and suggests management has addressed earlier concerns. The home specialises in dementia care and supports adults both over and under 65, with 56 beds and a registered nursing provision. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail. No direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or specific examples of care practice are available in the findings provided. This means the Good rating is confirmed, but the evidence behind it cannot be examined closely. Before visiting, prepare specific questions: ask how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often care plans are reviewed with family involvement, and what one-to-one activities are available for your parent on days when group sessions are not possible. A visit at a different time of day from your initial tour, for example mid-morning or just before supper, will give you a more rounded picture of daily life.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Asmall Hall (Care Home) measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Asmall Hall (Care Home) describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find thoughtful care through life's difficult chapters
Asmall Hall – Expert Care in Ormskirk
When recovery feels uncertain or time becomes precious, families visiting Asmall Hall in Ormskirk often speak about finding staff who truly pay attention. This care home welcomes people facing various challenges — from dementia to physical disabilities — and some families have shared how staff helped their loved ones regain strength after hospital stays.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, supporting people with dementia and physical disabilities. This broader age range means they're set up to help people at different life stages.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support. Staff work with families to understand each person's unique needs as their condition changes.
The home & environment
The grounds here get noticed — families describe them as pleasant and well-kept, creating a calm setting for visits. The home itself strikes visitors as clean and properly maintained.
“Some families have found real comfort here during challenging times, though it's worth visiting to see if their approach feels right for your situation.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
