Care Homes Owned by Askham Village Community Ltd

We have been very pleased with the care and support that Mum has received since being at Askham. The staff are all respectful and treat Mum with dignity. There are daily activities for residents and the home is situated in a lovely setting. Staff keep us informed of any updates or incidents.

The first day we moved him he was calm happy and very settled. Both myself and my sister feel this is the best thing we have done for both mum and dad and for ourselves, we finally feel relaxed and happy with their care and thank the staff and management for all they do for us all.

Kind regards Barry

My Dad is currently a resident in Askham House, his room is comfortable, practical and clean. Askham staff are always on the other end of the phone for updates. On visiting my Dad we are always very welcomed and supported by staff. Most of all my Dad is cared for in a professional but compassionate manner for all his needs met by an amazing Team... Thank you

As a family, we were very happy with the care that my father-in-law received at Askham House. We are incredibly grateful for the care and compassion shown to him during the final weeks of his life. The staff treated him with dignity, kindness and genuine warmth at all times and their support to our family meant more than words can express.

Nothing was ever too much trouble and it gave us great comfort knowing he was in such caring and capable hands. Thank you to everyone at the home for making such a difficult time a little easier through your professionalism, empathy and humanity.

First Class care & compassion is given to each and every individual that uses this service. It is because of this home my Father in Law is still with us & we couldnt be more grateful! Xx

Absolutely superb staff, all have looked after my mother in a very caring and professional manner - they really go the extra mile.

Mums room is spotless, mum really enjoys the meals and nothing is too much trouble.

I really can't recommend them enough, a wonderful team at Askham Court - thank you so much, it's so reassuring to know that mum is in such a safe and caring environment.

Richard

From walking through the front doors, it is a very welcoming experience. I come daily, and everyone from management, nurses, office staff, carers, cleaners, laundry ladies and cafe staff are all so friendly and polite, everyone uses my dad's name to speak to him, and some of the carers go beyond what you would expect. The pressure has been lifted from me, and I thank all at Askham.

Mum came for respite for a week. It was an ideal place for her to come short term.

My dad's experience in his first month has been good as per below.

Thank you all very much

Overall, a very good experience. The standout best part of Askham is the staff. Without doubt they are very welcoming, very friendly and well trained to perform their job. Physio staff are extremely encouraging and their physio sessions were excellent. Often proving that using simple exercises are better than complicated machines. I arrived at Askham unable to walk and now can walk with a stick. Some things, regards facilities, are not so good, e.g., the automatic doors unfixed after a long time, the first wheelchair had no brakes that worked.

I have visited Askham Court on numerous occasions over the years as a driver and always found it be be a very friendly and well run unit . Now , as a visitor to see my cousin I've seen a more detailed version .. The unit is run to the height of efficiency , a real credit to Askham .. I can't think of one single item that in my opinion could be bettered

An absolutely superb place. First class staff friendly and knowledgeable. Combined with the right amounts of firmness, encouragement, patience and care. Nothing seems to much trouble for them in the care of the residents. Clean and comfortable rooms and facilities. Could not have wished for better care.

I have found all the staff to be very attentive towards my wife and I am kept informed of any changes. Any enquiries that I make are immediately answered whether these relate to her day to day needs or to her medical condition. Following my wife's accidental fall that resulted in her sustaining a damaged shoulder and cracked upper arm, the staff are keeping a close eye on her mobility and are quickly assisting her if she moves around. The period of time when she lost her appetite was of great concern to both myself and the staff but their support to me when I offered to assist and encourage her eating of the mid day meal has been outstanding. In the early days of this, staff discussed with me different menus or treats that could be used to entice her to eat. The trying 2 or 3 week period in getting her back to eating a full meal was very worrying but by working together with carers and kitchen staff we all succeeded in getting her over this problem.

I find Askham house a very warm friendly attentive care home, The carers, nurses and management all go above and beyond,The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, everyone treats the residents with respect and dignity, I have no issues at all, my mother in law settled in very quickly and is very happy, I feel really happy to leave my mother in law in such caring hands,

My step-nan recently moved into Askham House and from the moment we arrived, she received the warmest welcome. From day one, the care has truly lived up to its meaning in the purest sense. You only have to watch how the carers interact and engage with the residents to see how much they genuinely love what they do. It's clearly more than just a job to them - it's a family and a wonderful community to be part of. Their understanding of dementia shines through in everything they do, with care that is compassionate, patient, and full of kindness. The residents are full of life and smiles, often enjoying a cheeky dance. As a family, we have also been welcomed with open arms, and we love visiting. The activities team truly live up to their name, always providing a variety of engaging activities for the residents-from arts and crafts to cooking sessions and enjoyable film afternoons.They regularly welcome entertainment from the local community. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!!

We moved mum here in hope she would be cared for and loved and oh my was she, from the first day we walked through the door mum was greeted with warmth and love, the carers are amazing always chatting and helping the residents, there is always something going on with activities and even in the evening they will play music and sing and dance, it's just like being in a big family. Askham House is definitely the best place for my mum she loves it here, and we her family love it too just knowing that the carers are looking after her as they would there own parents Alzheimer's is a dreadful disease but at Askham house everyone is treated with love and respect just like they should be. Thank you all at Askham

I feel reassured knowing my parents are so well cared for by the staff at Askham Hall. The Manager and Lead Nurse have been exceptional-always responsive to any queries we have and extremely supportive. The staff on reception are so friendly and helpful-nothing is ever too much trouble for them!

It was a daunting decision to admit that both my parents needed to move into a care home, something we never imagined would happen. However, we are deeply thankful that they are at Askham, where they receive such compassionate and professional care.

We would recommend Askham to others in need of a high level of medical care.