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Each member of the professional care team is there to help you or your loved one settle into life at the home and live life the way you choose. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the care sector, the friendly Home Manager leads the team at Ashton Grange to...
Care Provided by Ashton Grange Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ashton Grange Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashton Grange Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lesley Dawson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Ashton Grange Care Home Reviews (88)
Ashton Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashton Grange Care Home has 88 reviews.
I visited the care home open day, the home was buzzing with life. Residents were happy and well cared for. Visitors were included and the home was warm, friendly and clean. Exceptional day, the food was excellent and overall excellence to all.
My brother and myself are very happy with the care our mam is receiving. She is happy and has settled in well. Staff are all excellent and nothing is a problem to them.
My mother was not happy to come into care but with the obvious care and encouragement from staff she now seems very happy and settled.
The atmosphere in the home is refreshingly lighthearted and I feel very settled leaving my mother in their care.
From day one we had no worries, it is first class, clean and the staff really do care.
My aunt was very happy, well cared for and loved and in her words 'Thank God you found this place'
I would highly recommend this care home.
The staff at Ashton Grange made it possible for my dad to be back home as they travelled a long way to collect him.
Dad has settled in very well and the care he receives is amazing. The care home is a lovely friendly place and dad is very happy. The staff are wonderful and dad gets along with all of them. Amazing place and amazing staff.
I am very happy with Aston Grange. Very clean, good food and find the staff very good and it is from the local area.
My review went very well, everything has not changed. Doing some help in the home by doing meals and giving them to residents. I also clean floor and kitchen and tidy lounge and empty the things like kitchen attire and place mats and set it back ready for the evening meal. We have just had home refurbishment and decorated. It is beautiful everywhere, spotless and clean.
Absolutely delighted with the care and attention of the staff towards residents and visitors alike. The home is clean and well maintained. It is a credit to all involved keeping it to such a high standard. It is providing such a wonderful service to those who at their particular time of life and for whatever reason need it most.
My relative was very happy at Ashton Grange Care Home. The staff were very friendly and helpful. My brother has special needs and is sometimes hard work, but the staff supported and befriended him. He was always saying how much he liked to visit our relative and felt included in different events five star recommendation from us.
The home is excellent when your loved one needs looking after. The staff are lovely and supported me and my wife when we needed it. I would recommend this home to anyone. I would like to come and live here myself.
I feel satisfied that my husband is being well cared for.
the home is very welcoming. The staff are brilliant. You can visit anytime. It's lovely to know your family member or friend is safe and well looked after in the home.
My mum has been in Ashton Grange for a year and the care she receives is excellent. Staff are respectful and very dignified. All staff are approachable and ensure that my mum is well cared for. Couldn't ask for anything better.
I am very happy with this care home. All the staff are really nice and my Mum is looked after well. I have no issues and would highly recommend this care home. It has a pleasant environment and very welcoming.
We have visited many times and on each occasion, we have been made to feel welcome, comfortable and served refreshments. We believe our aunty was treated with the greatest of respect and care and her life was enhanced accordingly. We have the greatest of respect for the staff who showed us compassion not only to our aunt but all the residents. Thank you very much.
My friend lived in Ashton Grange for four years, during this time she was well looked after and very happy. I have experienced some lovely people here, she was thoroughly looked after by very competent staff! Thank you.
My Father has been a resident at Ashton Grange for the last few years. Sadly he passed away last weekend. I am comforted by the fact my Father had been cared for to the highest standard possible by kind and affectionate staff. I would like to Thank every member of staff at Ashton Grange Home for the care you provided for Dad over the passed few Years. Trust me you really did make a difference to his life.
I have lived in the home for six months, it is lovely and homely, food is good and staff can't do enough for me. I am very happy, my visitors come when they want which I like.
My husband is well looked after by all the staff. Love the home. Its great and welcoming. Has no concerns at all. Clean home and would recommend home to anyone.
My father currently lives at Ashton Grange and the staff go the extra lengths to ensure his quality of life is at the heart of everything they do, manager and staff are so kind, caring and friendly.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (12) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 20 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...
- 18 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK took part in fundraising activities on Friday, November 15, to raise vital funds for BBC’s Children in Need. Children In Needs supports charities and...
There are no upcoming events for Ashton Grange Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Ashton Grange Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ashton Grange Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

What does kindness mean to you?
“For me, kind care means ensuring that every resident is treated as an individual and striving to provide the best possible outcomes for an excellent quality of life.”
Lesley has gained many years’ experience in providing care and support for older people to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and committed leader who is passionate about delivering the highest possible standards in care and quality of life for Residents.
Having worked at Ashton Grange for a number of years, Lesley closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She uses her experience to motivate her team to deliver care and support in a way that Residents gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby organisations and is always quick to welcome the local community to Ashton Grange.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Lesley remarked: “I get a huge sense of satisfaction from giving residents the best quality of life possible and seeing them smile every day.”
Outside of work, Lesley enjoys travelling abroad, playing bingo and socialising with friends and family.If you would like to find out more information about Ashton Grange, Lesley has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.
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