Ashleigh Residential Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds25
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-12-14
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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
Families often mention how their relatives have settled in and remained content here for extended periods — some staying for many years. The atmosphere seems to encourage this stability, with residents appearing genuinely happy and engaged in daily activities.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-12-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the November 2019 inspection. The home specialises in dementia care, which means inspectors would have considered training, care planning, and access to healthcare when forming this judgement. No specific detail about training content, GP access arrangements, care plan review schedules, or food provision is included in the published summary. The evidence here is general rather than specific.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the November 2019 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. The published summary does not include direct observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives, or specific examples of how dignity was upheld. No concerns were identified. The evidence is a rating rather than a description.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the November 2019 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, end-of-life planning, and how well the home responds to each person's preferences and needs. No specific activities, named programmes, or individual examples are described in the published summary. The home is registered to support people living with dementia, so inspectors would have considered whether activities were meaningful and tailored, but no detail is published.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the November 2019 inspection. The home has two named registered managers, Mrs Kelly-Jay Beeson and Miss Claire Doxey, with Miss Doxey also serving as the nominated individual. This dual management structure is noted in the registration data. No detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and incidents is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in dementia care and supporting adults over 65. Their experience shows in how they handle the changing needs that often come with these conditions. Families with relatives living with dementia report seeing sustained contentment and engagement over long periods. The structured activities and responsive approach to individual needs seem particularly important for residents navigating cognitive 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
Ashleigh Residential Home Limited holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect general positive findings rather than rich, observed evidence. The home scores in the mid-range because the rating is real but the supporting evidence in the public report is thin.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families often mention how their relatives have settled in and remained content here for extended periods — some staying for many years. The atmosphere seems to encourage this stability, with residents appearing genuinely happy and engaged in daily activities.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff seem approachable when families need to discuss concerns, with communication channels that work well for most relatives. The team appears responsive to changing needs, with families reporting that complex care requirements get addressed promptly.
How it sits against good practice
For many families here, the real reassurance comes from seeing their loved ones not just coping but actually seeming content as the years pass.
Worth a visit
Ashleigh Residential Home Limited, on Gladstone Road in Chesterfield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in November 2019. The home is registered for 25 beds, specialises in dementia care and support for adults over 65, and has two named registered managers in post. The inspection has not been revisited since, though a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection and the limited detail in the published report. The last full inspection took place over five years ago, which means the picture may have changed considerably. Before visiting, ask the manager about night staffing numbers, how much of the team is permanent rather than agency, and how families are kept informed about changes in their parent's care. When you visit, observe how staff speak to and move around the people who live there, and ask to see the current activity schedule.
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In Their Own Words
How Ashleigh Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where years of contentment speak louder than promises
Ashleigh Residential Home Limited – Your Trusted residential home
When families describe their loved ones thriving for years rather than months, it tells you something important. Ashleigh Residential Home in Chesterfield has become that steady presence for many residents with dementia and complex care needs. The East Midlands location offers a settled environment where families report seeing genuine happiness in their relatives' daily lives.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care and supporting adults over 65. Their experience shows in how they handle the changing needs that often come with these conditions.
Families with relatives living with dementia report seeing sustained contentment and engagement over long periods. The structured activities and responsive approach to individual needs seem particularly important for residents navigating cognitive changes.
“For many families here, the real reassurance comes from seeing their loved ones not just coping but actually seeming content as the years pass.”
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
Ashleigh Residential Home Limited holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect general positive findings rather than rich, observed evidence. The home scores in the mid-range because the rating is real but the supporting evidence in the public report is thin.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families often mention how their relatives have settled in and remained content here for extended periods — some staying for many years. The atmosphere seems to encourage this stability, with residents appearing genuinely happy and engaged in daily activities.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff seem approachable when families need to discuss concerns, with communication channels that work well for most relatives. The team appears responsive to changing needs, with families reporting that complex care requirements get addressed promptly.
How it sits against good practice
For many families here, the real reassurance comes from seeing their loved ones not just coping but actually seeming content as the years pass.
Worth a visit
Ashleigh Residential Home Limited, on Gladstone Road in Chesterfield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in November 2019. The home is registered for 25 beds, specialises in dementia care and support for adults over 65, and has two named registered managers in post. The inspection has not been revisited since, though a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection and the limited detail in the published report. The last full inspection took place over five years ago, which means the picture may have changed considerably. Before visiting, ask the manager about night staffing numbers, how much of the team is permanent rather than agency, and how families are kept informed about changes in their parent's care. When you visit, observe how staff speak to and move around the people who live there, and ask to see the current activity schedule.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ashleigh Residential Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ashleigh Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where years of contentment speak louder than promises
Ashleigh Residential Home Limited – Your Trusted residential home
When families describe their loved ones thriving for years rather than months, it tells you something important. Ashleigh Residential Home in Chesterfield has become that steady presence for many residents with dementia and complex care needs. The East Midlands location offers a settled environment where families report seeing genuine happiness in their relatives' daily lives.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care and supporting adults over 65. Their experience shows in how they handle the changing needs that often come with these conditions.
Families with relatives living with dementia report seeing sustained contentment and engagement over long periods. The structured activities and responsive approach to individual needs seem particularly important for residents navigating cognitive changes.
Management & ethos
Staff seem approachable when families need to discuss concerns, with communication channels that work well for most relatives. The team appears responsive to changing needs, with families reporting that complex care requirements get addressed promptly.
The home & environment
The physical environment gets consistent praise from visitors who notice the cleanliness and thoughtful decoration throughout. Families particularly value that the home doesn't have institutional smells, instead maintaining fresh, pleasant surroundings that feel more residential.
“For many families here, the real reassurance comes from seeing their loved ones not just coping but actually seeming content as the years pass.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
