Chimneys Care Home

1 Station Road, Alford LN13 9HY
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  • Chimneys Care Home, Alford
Discover exceptional elderly care at The Chimneys Residential Care Home in Alford, Lincolnshire. Offering personalised support, modern facilities, and a welcoming, family-like atmosphere where residents truly feel at home.

For over two decades, The Chimneys has been a family-run care home dedicated to providing high-quality residential and respite care. Nestled in the heart of Alford, Lincolnshire, Chimneys creates a nurturing environment where residents receive round-the-clock care. Residents are at the heart of everything, ensuring they enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable life with exceptional support.

Residential, respite and daycare are given in a friendly and homely setting. Chimneys offer 24/7 compassionate care, tailoring support to each individual’s needs, interests, and preferences. The goal is to create a true home-from-home experience, where residents enjoy companionship, security, and a stronger sense of community in a smaller-sized home.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 14 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1350
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1150 – £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1350 – £1450

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Chimneys Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Lisa Jelley-Blackburn (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (12)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Visiting

  • Open

Parking

  • On-site and road

Chimneys Care Home Reviews (7)

9.5

Chimneys Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.498) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chimneys Care Home has 7 reviews.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my parents recently became residents at The Chimneys. It provides a warm and welcoming homely environment which is what we as a family wanted for them. All the staff are truly wonderful and go above and beyond in their care. I visit my parents daily and I'm made to feel so welcome and when I leave
I have no hesitation that they are being extremely well looked after.
Thank you to everyone at The Chimneys - you do an amazing job!
Reply from Lisa Jelley-Blackburn, Care Home Manager at Chimneys Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review. We work hard to create a warm and inviting homely setting for all our lovely residents and families and we are delighted that this has been your experience. Thank you.

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Review from K B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The chimneys is a truly wonderful care home and their main aim is to ensure that residents are cared and looked after like they were in their own home. Both my parents are residents and after my daily visits I know I am leaving them in a safe, happy and homely environment.
The staff genuinely care
and I've formed some great friendships with them.
A very special place in my opinion
Reply from Lisa Jelley-Blackburn, Care Home Manager at Chimneys Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased you and your parents feel at home and part of The Chimneys family -it truly means a lot to us. Thank you

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Review from K B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum came to the Chimneys Care Home following a stroke. The staff are amazing they go over and above in everything they do. Mum speaks so highly of them all. She feels it's like home from home. The home is well organised and efficiently run with the needs of the residents at the centre of this. The rooms
are warm and clean.
The food is exceptional and drinks are plentiful for residents and visitors. Mums safety and wellbeing being is always at the centre of the care she receives. I can't praise the staff enough . Thank you for making mum feel so welcome.
Reply from Lisa Jelley-Blackburn, Care Home Manager at Chimneys Care Home

Thank you for your very kind review about The Chimneys. We're so pleased to hear that the warm atmosphere, compassionate team, and personalised approach to mums care has helped her to settle in at The Chimneys- and it has offered you and your family reassurance that she is being very well looked after. Thank you.

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Review from H C (Grandson of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Chimneys is a lovely warm and welcoming care home. My nan is really well looked after, I visit weekly and visiting hours are generous. My nan has had her first proper hair cut in years being unable to leave the house as they have a hair dresser who comes to the home. It's a lovely little home in
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Review from Sheena M (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother lived at The Chimneys for almost 2 years. She passed away one week short of her 101 birthday. Mum was so well cared for during her stay there. I had peace of mind knowing all her needs were met. The home truly feels like a home from home, family members are treated as if they are visiting
their loved ones at their own home. Food is prepared fresh daily with a good choice of meals. I have spent many hours visiting my mum and have spoken at length to the other residents, who are all content with the way they are treated and helped with their daily routine. I cannot praise the care staff enough for the support they gave me in the last few days of my mother's life. Nor of the constant care my mother received when she needed it most. I recommend The Chimneys Care Home most highly.
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Review from B W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My grandpa has been living at Chimneys Care home for over 10 years. He enjoys living at the Chimneys, and as a family, we value their work here. To say my grandpa is not one of the world's natural chatters is an understatement; however, the staff are consistently kind and try to engage him in activities
and conversations. They help to facilitate his relationships with other residents, run games and activities, and the facilities are excellent. Choosing a care home for a loved one can be scary, but The Chimneys is a really good care home with a pleasant environment.
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Review from Sarah R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father-in-law has been in The Chimneys since September 2011, this is now over 13 years! Before this, he had used it for several years when they had a vacancy to give his wife a rest! He chose it after trying two other homes in the area for respite care.
We have always liked the way that the staff
and managers treat the residents and the fact that The Chimneys is a small care home so that strong relationships are built and maintained. My father-in-law's health has slowly deteriorated but he has been cared for beautifully and with respect.
We all feel part of the Chimneys 'family' and grieve when residents pass away as they have become our friends. We remember the stories they used to tell and they live on in our memories.
I would heartily recommend The Chimneys.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.498)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.498) out of 10 for Chimneys Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.798 for Chimneys Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (68 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.798
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chimneys Care Home is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.7
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 14 registered maximum number of service users is 2.8, which has been reached with 7 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 10 Sep 2025

Rooms Available!! Ground floor with ensuite facilities.The Chimneys retirement home is located in the peaceful town of Alford. The small 14 bed home offers care & support to people over the age of 65. With qualified & experienced staff on duty 24-hour a day. We pride ourselves in offering a home from home, warm & welcoming environment, with home cooked meals & snacks, support with all aspects of personal care & wellbeing, social activities & 1-2-1 support- we offer the very best retirement care.Over the next 2 weeks, we have 2 of our ground floor rooms becoming available, Single rooms with TV, both have ensuite facilities- offering privacy of your own space. We also have a friendly communal lounge & dining room, where you can socialise or take part in activities. On our first floor we have a quiet lounge-ideal for reading a book or having a coffee with visitors.Our friendly manager Lisa is here to support you to move into the home, Lisa will spend time with you to complete your tailored personal care plan.Home key features:Small home-from-home environmentCaring & supportive staffComfortable bedrooms with ensuite facilitiesHome cooked mealsCommunal lounge & dining roomWet room & bathroom facilitiesLovely outside space24 hour staff teamClose to the town centreWi-Fi accessChair lift to first floorFirst floor quiet loungeVisitors welcome!

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Meet the Team (1)

Lisa

Lisa Jelly-Blackburn

Job Title: Manager Chimneys Residential Care Home

Lisa is an accomplished and driven individual who has worked in health and social care for over 25 years, during which time she has gained a wealth of knowledge and skills from working in roles such as a Carer, an Auxiliary Nurse, a Retirement Housing Manager and as a Registered Manager, in addition Lisa has completed several NVQ’s and qualifications, as well as studied towards her degree in Health and Social Care at Lancaster University.


Lisa is currently studying her Level 5 in Leadership and Management of Adult Services. Lisa has dedicated her time to The Chimneys so that it embodies the essence of her values and beliefs. She is committed to ensuring that the well-being and safeguarding of our residents is of the highest priority, as well as leading and developing the staff team. Her client-focused approach and supportive leadership ensure the highest standards of care for our residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chimneys Care Home

What types of Care is Chimneys Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Learning Disability / Autism are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Chimneys Care Home have?

There are 12 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Chimneys Care Home?

Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Chimneys Care Home to the centre of Alford?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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