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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.
My dad came into care about eight months ago he has been well looked after, the staff is very helpful and happy and we can go to them whenever. They are always there for us as well as my dad.
My wife came to this home on 28/12/15. She has come on in leaps and bounds, all staff are excellent, home is very clean, staff are always there if you need them. Highly recommend to family and friends.
Since my mam has been here, she is very happy and settled. The staff are all excellent with my mam, also with the family. Ashton Grange is clean, welcoming, the staff will do anything to help myself and my family. I would highly recommend this care home.
I have been living at Ashton Grange for a year after being so independent I found this difficult at first, but the staff have been fantastic. They gave me a sense of belonging and have been and still am extremely happy. I want for nothing they are just perfect. The food is good and I still enjoy days out.
I visited my mums friend at Christmas the home was refreshing as I walked through the door, the staff are so friendly and pleasant. I was offered refreshments and staff were very helpful, a joy to visit my friend and also lovely to see her so happy.
I am very pleased with the care my dad receives. The staff interact with him during the course of each day and ensures that his needs are taken care of.
I felt very comfortable with the care my mam received from everyone at Ashton Grange during her stay of 15 months until she sadly passed away in June 2015. It was immaculately clean and a happy place for her. Family were encouraged to visit and always made to feel welcome. The staff would go the extra mile and make sure that they made time for the things they knew would make her happy. That makes a huge difference to how relatives feel when they leave their family in the care of someone else. There was always some activity going on and she was always laughing with the staff but on the days she felt down they would try to cheer her up. Even just having a chat when their time allowed was important. The actual home is really lovely and has a homely feel from the entrance onward. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ashton Grange as a place of care and have done so on many occasions since my mam first went to live there.
Dad had a stroke over a year ago and the staff are fabulous with him. The food is great, lots of variety. There is entertainment not to mention the football morning on a Monday. The staff attend to dad's needs. They are patient and courteous with both dad and his family. I cannot thank them enough.
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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