Askham House

Benwick Road, Doddington, March, PE15 0TG

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Owner: Askham Care Homes Ltd

'... the locality of Doddington, March, Chatteris and the surrounding districts, is in need of quality care for the elderly - the community demands it and that is what we aim to provide. We believe Askham House is well suited to provide this quality of care with its history, charm and character together with its vast expanse of land around the Home......'
'...the emphasis in every case is always on people - comfort and care of the clients in harmony with professional and trained staff twenty four hours of the day and throughout the year.....'

Askham House is a Private Nursing and Care Home - a converted country residence in its own grounds which has seen gradual enhancement since it first opened in 1984. The newer development has been blended into the main house giving the Home a mixture of modern facilities within a traditional homely setting.

Prospective clients and their families are invited and always welcome to see for themselves the happy caring environment at Askham House.

Person in charge: Mrs M Rankin

Member of ECCA - about English Community Care Association (ECCA)

Registration Authority Area: Eastern

Type of Service: Care home with nursing (Private) , 27 residents

Registered Care Categories*: Mental Disorder, excl. Learning Disability or Dementia • Old Age, not falling within any other category

Specialist Care Categories: Cancer Care • Epilepsy • Hearing/Speech Impairment • Multiple Sclerosis • Parkinson's Disease • Stroke

Admission Information: Non-wandering.

Languages Spoken (other than English): Bengali, Urdu

Single Rooms: 19 Shared Rooms: 4 Rooms with ensuite WC: 2

Weekly Charges Guide: Single £340 - £700 , Shared £340 - £700

Facilities & Services: Short Stay Care • Day Care • Convalescent Care • Physiotherapy • Seperate EMI Unit • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Bar/Cafe on premises • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room

CSCI* Star Rating: 2 Star (0=Poor, 1=Adequate, 2=Good, 3=Excellent) read more about CSCI ratings

Latest CSCI* Report on Askham House: click here

*Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.