Ashmere Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds26
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2018-06-08
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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 & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-06-08
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for Effective at its April 2018 inspection. This domain covers care planning, training, healthcare access, and nutrition. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means inspectors would have looked at dementia-specific training and care plan quality. No specific findings about GP access, medication reviews, or food quality are recorded in the published summary.Is this home caring?
Smalley Hall Care Home was rated Good for Caring at its April 2018 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. No direct quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific inspector observations about staff interactions, are recorded in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied overall.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for Responsive at its April 2018 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. No specific detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, or how the home responds to individual preferences is recorded in the published summary. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies some tailoring of activity and engagement approaches.Is the home well-led?
Smalley Hall Care Home was rated Good for Well-led at its April 2018 inspection. The registered manager is named as Mrs Gina Helen Smith, with Mr David Poxton recorded as Nominated Individual. The published summary does not include specific detail about governance arrangements, staff culture, incident learning, or how the management team engages with residents and families. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence to prompt a rating change.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in caring for adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. This dual focus means they're equipped to support residents with varying mobility needs and care requirements. For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist support as part of their care approach. Their experience spans different age groups, which can be particularly helpful for younger people diagnosed with early-onset dementia. 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
Smalley Hall Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in 2018, which is a solid baseline. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Smalley Hall Care Home on Main Road, Ilkeston was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in April 2018. That result, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, is a positive baseline for a 26-bed home supporting adults with dementia and physical disabilities. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The main uncertainty here is age. This inspection is now more than six years old, and the published summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw and heard. You should treat the Good rating as a starting point, not a full picture. On your visit, ask to see the most recent staffing rota, ask the manager how long they have been in post, and spend time in a communal area to observe how staff interact with the people who live there.
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In Their Own Words
How Ashmere Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for different life stages in Ilkeston
Smalley Hall Care Home – Expert Care in Ilkeston
Smalley Hall Care Home in Ilkeston provides residential care that spans generations, supporting both younger adults with physical disabilities and older residents needing dementia care. The home offers a setting where people at different stages of life receive tailored support.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. This dual focus means they're equipped to support residents with varying mobility needs and care requirements.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist support as part of their care approach. Their experience spans different age groups, which can be particularly helpful for younger people diagnosed with early-onset dementia.
“If you're considering Smalley Hall for someone you love, arranging a visit will help you see if their approach feels right for your family's needs.”
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
Smalley Hall Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in 2018, which is a solid baseline. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Smalley Hall Care Home on Main Road, Ilkeston was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in April 2018. That result, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, is a positive baseline for a 26-bed home supporting adults with dementia and physical disabilities. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The main uncertainty here is age. This inspection is now more than six years old, and the published summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw and heard. You should treat the Good rating as a starting point, not a full picture. On your visit, ask to see the most recent staffing rota, ask the manager how long they have been in post, and spend time in a communal area to observe how staff interact with the people who live there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ashmere Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ashmere Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for different life stages in Ilkeston
Smalley Hall Care Home – Expert Care in Ilkeston
Smalley Hall Care Home in Ilkeston provides residential care that spans generations, supporting both younger adults with physical disabilities and older residents needing dementia care. The home offers a setting where people at different stages of life receive tailored support.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. This dual focus means they're equipped to support residents with varying mobility needs and care requirements.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist support as part of their care approach. Their experience spans different age groups, which can be particularly helpful for younger people diagnosed with early-onset dementia.
“If you're considering Smalley Hall for someone you love, arranging a visit will help you see if their approach feels right for your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
