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Modern ensuite facilities have been added with the addition of Askham Hall to service the needs of the discerning client who is demanding of that additional bit of space and quality of care.
The emphasis at Askham is always on people - comfort and care of the clients in...
Care Provided by Askham House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Fees will vary on needs
Contact Askham House 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
- Askham Village Community Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Leena Oni(Head of Care and Nursing)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Askham House Reviews (27)
Askham House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.810) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Askham House has 27 reviews.
My Mum was treated with dignity up until her death. I was kept informed all the way to the end, I think the home did everything they could to make her last days as good as they could. I cannot fault them in anyway.
Thank you for your kind review; we are deeply sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you and your family. It was an honour to care for your mum and we're grateful that you felt she was treated with dignity. Your feedback on the care provided and how well you were kept informed is greatly...
My husband has dementia and is bed-bound, cannot feed himself, and is doubly incontinent. I cannot fault the care he receives. He is always clean and tidy and in clean bedding. His room is very comfortable, light, airy, and very clean. The carers are lovely people, very attentive and friendly, and treat him with dignity. They are respectful when engaging with him and they answer any questions I may ask. Cups of tea/coffee are always offered to me when I visit. His appointed carers regularly ask me if I have any concerns. The nurses and lead nurses are very efficient, friendly and so caring. Very available when I visit if I need to ask anything.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt and detailed review. We are truly honoured to care for your husband and it brings us great joy to know that you feel he is receiving the best care possible at Askham House. Our team is dedicated to maintaining a comfortable, clean, and dignified environment for...
Myself and family always feel a calmness and serene atmosphere whenever we come to visit. The attention and care given to the residents is fantastic. The surroundings outside and the freedom for the residents to roam outside too are a big bonus. Everywhere is kept beautifully clean too.
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family feel a sense of calm and serenity when visiting Askham. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate the care our team provides, as well as the beautifully maintained surroundings and the freedom for residents...
Overall we are happy with the care and the support for my husband at Askham House.
Thank you for your positive review and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the care and support your husband receives at Askham House. Your kind words about our facilities, cleanliness, staff, and overall management mean a lot to...
At Askham House, there is nothing too much for the carers. If Dad wanted to walk, they walked with him and it didn't matter what time of day or night this was. There are beautiful gardens surrounding the buildings and the carers would walk outside with him. The Head of Care and Nursing is amazing and ensured that we were not worried and that Dad was given lots of attention. He looked very happy every day when we visited and also looked super healthy. Our previous experience left us really concerned as he had been given medication daily so that he would stay still.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Askham House and we will definitely be taking Dad back for further breaks.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review of Askham House. We are deeply moved by your kind words and are thrilled to hear that your dad had a positive experience during his stay with us. Our team is dedicated to providing personalised care and it's wonderful to know that our...
Mum been in the home three years, very well looked after she always seems happy and content in photos or when we visit. Her room is always clean and tidy and free from odours. Lead nurse and staff always inform us about any concerns that they may have.
Thank you so much for sharing this experience. We are pleased you and your mum have been content with our service.
Dad had a lovely room and bathroom which was perfect for his needs. The staff were always on hand to support both of us with whatever we needed. I am so thankful that Dad was lucky enough to get a room in Askham House, it was definitely the right thing to do for both of us. I was able to revert back to being his daughter and spend quality time with him knowing that all the staff were there to care for and nurse him as required.
I have no complaints whatsoever, only enormous thanks to everyone who cared for Dad and made his last days more comfortable.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 August 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 05 Nov 2022Recipient: Askham Village Community Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (4)

Leena has been a registered nurse for 27 years. She's worked in various fields of nursing, clinical development and care management. She is passionate about high-quality nursing and care and ensuring that the residents at Askham Hall and House can enjoy maximum quality of life.

Anju is a dementia expert with many years of specialised experience in the field.
A mother of two, Anju joined Askham as an adaptation nurse having moved here from Southern India. Her personal journey enables her to be empathetic and understanding of staff at all levels in the organisation.
With a keen appreciation of compliance and the importance of regulations, she also ensures that her caring nature comes through in all decisions and interactions. Anju has led her unit through an intense development phase to become a dementia specialist home. As part of this, she brings the latest guidelines and best practices to the attention of her peer group.

Mav has joined Askham with a wealth of knowledge from the Health and Social Care Sector, having worked in senior management roles for several years, leading the safe growth and development of homes and providers to ensure maximised potential and best practices.
He has worked extensively as a Registered Manager, securing great outcomes in the sense of quality and compliance and community/resident involvement.
Mav has a strong passion for excellence in care and safe delivery of such; ensuring that residents and team members are supported and empowered to grow and develop on their own journey of excellence and discovery too.

Training Manager, Michelle, has spent over 30 years’ in the care sector and as a leading industry Trainer. The two have always gone hand-in-hand for Michelle, who now brings her extensive knowledge and on-the-job experience to life for the benefit of those she trains at AVC.
A registered Dementia Champion, Michelle is skilled in Training Programme Design, Delivery, Coaching, Training Needs Analysis and QCF Assessing. Inspired by Askham’s mission – to become a centre of excellence for training, in the local community and beyond – Michelle now heads up the state-of-the art, on-site training facility.
Since joining the team at Askham, Michelle has proudly guided over 250 people through various courses, including Moving and Handling, First Aid, Infection Control, Safeguarding and End of Life.
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