Ascot 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 beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-11-02
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about the warm welcome they receive when visiting. Staff make time to chat with visitors, offering drinks and creating a relaxed atmosphere that helps everyone feel at ease.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness50
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-11-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the inspection published in March 2021. The published summary does not record specific observations, resident testimony, or examples of what inspectors found. The home lists dementia as a specialism and cares for adults over 65. No specific detail on care plan quality, dementia training, GP access, or food provision is recorded in the available findings.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the inspection published in March 2021. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback are recorded in the published summary. The home cares for adults over 65, including people with dementia. No detail on how staff address residents, respond to distress, or protect privacy and dignity is recorded in the available findings.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the inspection published in March 2021. No specific information about the activity programme, individual engagement, or how the home responds to residents' personal preferences is recorded in the published summary. The home supports people with dementia, but no detail on tailored or one-to-one activities is available in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the inspection published in March 2021. The home is operated by Statepalm Limited and has a named registered manager and a nominated individual recorded in the inspection overview. No specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or family communication are recorded in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65 and has experience supporting people with dementia. While the home accepts residents with dementia, families considering this option might want to ask about specific approaches and staff training during a visit. 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
Ascot House scores in the mid-range because the overall inspection rating is Good, but the Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement and the published report contains very limited specific detail across all themes. Most scores reflect the absence of evidence rather than confirmed problems.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the warm welcome they receive when visiting. Staff make time to chat with visitors, offering drinks and creating a relaxed atmosphere that helps everyone feel at ease.
What inspectors have recorded
The team keeps families in the loop with regular updates about their loved ones. When relatives have questions about care, staff are easy to reach and take time to explain what's happening.
How it sits against good practice
For many families, finding carers who really get to know their loved one makes all the difference.
Worth a visit
Ascot House in Scunthorpe was rated Good overall at its last inspection, published in March 2021, with Good ratings across the Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains. A registered manager and a nominated individual are named, suggesting an established leadership structure. However, Safety was rated Requires Improvement at that inspection, and a subsequent monitoring review in July 2023 did not result in a reassessment of the rating. The published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life in the home. You should visit in person and ask the manager to explain exactly what the Safety concerns were, what has been done since, and whether a full re-inspection has taken place. Key questions to raise include night staffing numbers, agency staff reliance, how incidents are recorded and acted on, and how the home supports people living with dementia specifically.
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In Their Own Words
How Ascot House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Staff who truly know each resident's unique personality
Ascot House – Scunthorpe – Your Trusted residential home
When families visit Ascot House in Scunthorpe, they're struck by something special — staff who greet residents by name and understand their individual quirks and needs. This care home focuses on creating genuine connections between carers and the people they support. Located in Yorkshire & Humberside, the home welcomes adults over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and has experience supporting people with dementia.
While the home accepts residents with dementia, families considering this option might want to ask about specific approaches and staff training during a visit.
“For many families, finding carers who really get to know their loved one makes all the difference.”
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
Ascot House scores in the mid-range because the overall inspection rating is Good, but the Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement and the published report contains very limited specific detail across all themes. Most scores reflect the absence of evidence rather than confirmed problems.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the warm welcome they receive when visiting. Staff make time to chat with visitors, offering drinks and creating a relaxed atmosphere that helps everyone feel at ease.
What inspectors have recorded
The team keeps families in the loop with regular updates about their loved ones. When relatives have questions about care, staff are easy to reach and take time to explain what's happening.
How it sits against good practice
For many families, finding carers who really get to know their loved one makes all the difference.
Worth a visit
Ascot House in Scunthorpe was rated Good overall at its last inspection, published in March 2021, with Good ratings across the Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains. A registered manager and a nominated individual are named, suggesting an established leadership structure. However, Safety was rated Requires Improvement at that inspection, and a subsequent monitoring review in July 2023 did not result in a reassessment of the rating. The published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life in the home. You should visit in person and ask the manager to explain exactly what the Safety concerns were, what has been done since, and whether a full re-inspection has taken place. Key questions to raise include night staffing numbers, agency staff reliance, how incidents are recorded and acted on, and how the home supports people living with dementia specifically.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ascot House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ascot House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Staff who truly know each resident's unique personality
Ascot House – Scunthorpe – Your Trusted residential home
When families visit Ascot House in Scunthorpe, they're struck by something special — staff who greet residents by name and understand their individual quirks and needs. This care home focuses on creating genuine connections between carers and the people they support. Located in Yorkshire & Humberside, the home welcomes adults over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and has experience supporting people with dementia.
While the home accepts residents with dementia, families considering this option might want to ask about specific approaches and staff training during a visit.
Management & ethos
The team keeps families in the loop with regular updates about their loved ones. When relatives have questions about care, staff are easy to reach and take time to explain what's happening.
“For many families, finding carers who really get to know their loved one makes all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
