Askham Grove

13 Benwick Road, Doddington, March PE15 0TX
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9.6 18 Reviews
  • Askham Grove, March
Askham Grove is situated on the edge of Doddington Village between Peterborough and Cambridge.

Hardworking and caring staff provide round the clock care for residents. Understanding that everyone staying with them has a unique set of preferences, staff deliver support with the warmth of a smile.

The rehabilitation program is underpinned by support and compassion. Staff focus on helping residents right through to walking them back into their own home after recovery.

Interaction with the community is encouraged.
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Care Provided by Askham Grove

Primary Care Categories

  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 28 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Donna Smith (Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages from 18 to 65

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (28)

Askham Grove Reviews (18)

9.6

Askham Grove has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.595) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Askham Grove has 18 reviews.

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Review from Leah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot express enough my grattitude for the high level of care, multdisciplinery support and rehabilitation that my mother has received during her almost 3 month stay at Askham Grove.
The team have been like a family to my mother whom has recovered well and improved immensely -far beyond our expectations!
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facilities offered are vast and mum particularly enjoyed the social apects of her stay e.g bingo games, cinema sessions, group activities and the on-site cafe!
The staff have ventured above and beyond to facilitate mum's recovery whilst making her feel comfortable and at-home. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff have been a huge source of support and comfort to myself and my family during what has been a difficult time emotionally for us and we will be eternally grateful for this.
Thank you, Askham!


L.B

Reply from Donna Smith, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you so much for your heartfelt and generous review. We're truly touched by your kind words and are delighted to hear that your mum made such meaningful progress during her time at Askham Grove.…read more
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Review from jeff R (Next of Kin) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter was a resident of Askham Grove for ten months, recovering from a brain bleed. The care she received was excellent and the staff were kind and efficient. The rooms and grounds were outstanding and there were plenty of activities. Trips out to the local shops were also included.
Reply from Donna Smith, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter received excellent care during her time at Askham Grove and that our team's kindness and efficiency made a…read more
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Review from Tracey L (Respite Resident) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My stay with them has been very good. Made to feel comfortable and welcomed.
Reply from Donna Smith, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you for your kind review. We're really pleased to hear that you felt comfortable and welcomed during your stay at Askham Grove. We also appreciate your feedback and will continue working to…read more
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Review from Deb W (Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm blown away by the level of care I am receiving from Askham. All of the staff show a fantastic level of care. The progress I have made has surpassed my expectations. Highly recommend.
Reply from Donna Smith, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you've felt so well cared for at Askham Grove and that your progress has exceeded your expectations. Your kind words…read more
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Review from R B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father has been at Askham Grove since the beginning of November as part of his stroke rehabilitation. He settled in very well at Askham Grove and has been happy there. The staff are friendly and kind and the whole atmosphere is peaceful and conducive to recovery.
Reply from Manu Magar, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your father has settled in well at Askham Grove and that he's happy here. It's wonderful to know that you find the staff friendly and…read more
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Review from S B (Son of Resident) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very supportive of Mum, physically and emotionally. Also very kind to family and friends.
Reply from Manu Magar, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you for your kind review of Askham Grove. We are so pleased to hear that your mum has felt supported both physically and emotionally and that everyone has experienced kindness from our team.…read more
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Review from Catherine G (Mother of Resident) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my daughter's second spell in Askham Grove. I can honestly say I would not want her anywhere else. Everything they have done for my daughter has been first-class and her progress has been encouraging. She has come on so well. The staff are 100% it's like a home from home for us. We as a family
can go home knowing she is well cared for and looked after.
Reply from Manu Magar, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you so much for your heartwarming review of Askham Grove! We are truly honoured to have your daughter with us for her second stay and it's wonderful to hear that her progress has been so…read more
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Review from G B (Husband of Resident) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This care home is in a nice setting for people who need good care. Everything you need they have it, even a cafe.
Reply from Manu Magar, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you for your wonderful review of Askham Grove! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciated all the facilities we offer, including the cafe. Your kind words about the overall experience mean a…read more
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Review from Sharon B (Cousin of Resident) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We found them to be very professional and caring all the teams were excellent
They dealt with personal care issues by gentle encouragement.
Reply from Manu Magar, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Askham Grove. We are thrilled to hear that you found our team to be professional and caring. Your kind words about how our team approaches personal care…read more
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Review from Keith H (Respite Resident) published on 22 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care I received was excellent.
Reply from Manu Magar, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you for your review. We're thrilled you rated our Care/Support, Treatment with Dignity, and Staff with five stars. It's heartening to see our dedication reflected in your experience. Your…read more
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Review from Nicholas S (Respite Resident) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The physios and occupational therapists carefully pushed me to my limits, which led to good results.
The rehab support workers looked after me very well, as did the nurses, and all the staff were very attentive to my safety and well-being.
Thank you to all concerned.
Reply from Manu Magar, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience at our rehabilitation centre. We are thrilled to hear that you felt well-cared for and supported by our team during your journey…read more
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Review from David R (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our relative came to Askham Grove with a serious brain injury following a fall. She was immobile and unable to speak or feed herself. The whole team at Askham have been amazing and after six months, she is now talking freely, able to eat and beginning to walk. We cannot speak too highly of the care
she has received, especially from the speech therapists and physios and the care team led by their most excellent team leader.
Reply from Manu Magar, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you for sharing your heartwarming experience at Askham Grove. We're deeply thankful for choosing us in supporting your relative's rehab journey and appreciate your recognition of our team's…read more
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Review from P R (Mother of Resident) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Went to Askham, firstly for respite and now in long-term placement. Support throughout has been good. Any problems have been discussed and solutions sorted out. Resident spends most of their time in the room. Finds communication difficult on some occasions but is checked on regularly. Am confident about
safety. Surroundings inside and out are well-maintained.
Reply from Manu Magar, Head of Rehabilitation and Nursing Services at Askham Grove
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that the support provided to your loved one, both during their respite stay and now in…read more
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Review from I P (Respite Resident) published on 12 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From being transferred to Askham Grove from hospital, I could not have guessed what a wonderful place it would be. All staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful and even now as an outpatient for my physiotherapy, the staff I had when I was a resident still come to greet me and say hello and have a
chat. They're very professional and good at their jobs.
Thank you all staff at Askham.
Reply from Luke Cook, Head of Rehab and Nursing at Askham Grove
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback. We have really enjoyed and valued being part of your journey and we hope that you will remain part of the wider Askham community long into the future.…read more
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Review from S J (Resident) published on 16 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff and carers, food good.
Reply from Luke Cook, Registered Manager at Askham Grove
Thank you so much for taking the time to express this. Your feedback is much appreciated and highly valued. We will make sure to share your kind words with the team. We are very glad to have you as…read more
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Review from N K (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My dad came here and he was in such a bad way when he left. He deteriorated so much in here. The urine bottle had faeces on it when he arrived, & there wasn't any decent equipment or even a suitable chair. The manager was very unprofessional. Do not send people here that you care about. There were no
staff on the ward for 1 hour while they all had handover on another ward. My dad was calling for a commode all that time. He lost over 5kgs in 2 weeks and he left after 2 weeks with untreated & undiagnosed chest infection, dehydration and weakness. He said the place was ghastley.
Reply from Aliyyah-Begum Nasser, Director at Askham Grove
Thank you for your feedback, in particular our detailed email exchanges regarding your concerns. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to communicate directly with you and to respond to your…read more
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Review from Brian W (Resident) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My time in Askham rehab was a very productive time. My progress was made better by the occupational therapist staff and support staff. The staff who came and helped me every day were brilliant right down to the kitchen staff. Everyone has such a good aura about them. They make the whole experience very
positive and even though at times it was difficult for me I still enjoyed being around them because of the whole team's positivity. I don't think I would have achieved as much without their support and the laughs we had. Thank you.
Reply from Aliyyah-Begum Nasser, Operations Director at Askham Grove
Oh we are so pleased to read this! Thank you for sharing this with us – it means a lot to all our staff that you had a positive experience. It is our hope that working together at Askham we can help…read more
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Review from Rachael E (Wife of Resident) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m amazed at the rehab facilities here at Askham Grove, they’re not playing catchup with the latest trends in care. They’re leading the way. Occupational Therapy, for example, have a robotics suite that turns therapy into fun. I’ve been into rehab myself for a similar brain injury to my wife. I never
had anything like the facilities I’ve seen here. I’m in no doubt that my own recovery would have been much more efficient had I been here myself.
I’m impressed at the location. It feels like a hotel rather than anything medical. The gardens are lovely, the tree-lined avenue is idyllic and peaceful. It's supported by the amazing work that the team have done in helping to restore her memory, mobility, and speech.
We’re leaving Askham Grove with a slight tear in our eyes as we know that we are leaving friends behind. People who cared, who believe in what they do, that care about the residents. I’m hoping to stay involved somehow. We won’t, we don’t want to forget the difference you’ve made to our lives.
Reply from Aliyyah Nasser, Director at Askham Grove
Thank you so much for this review, it means so much to us. It has been a pleasure to support you and your wife in recent weeks. It was a positive experience for us all the more as we were able to have…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.595)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.595) out of 10 for Askham Grove is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.595 for Askham Grove is calculated as follows: ( (98 Excellents x 5) + (49 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 153 Ratings = 4.595
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Askham Grove is based on 13 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 28 registered maximum number of service users is 5.6, which has been reached with 13 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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Aug 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (5)

Manu

Manu Magar

Job Title: Head of Rehab & Nursing, Registered Manager Askham Court, Askham Place and Askham Grove

Manu is a seasoned and dedicated healthcare professional, bringing over two decades of experience in the nursing profession with a passion for patient care and commitment to excellence.


Her journey began in the United Kingdom in January 2006 when she completed a further Overseas Nursing Programme from Thames Valley University and Registered to NMC in August 2006.


In her previous role as a Registered Manager, she played a pivotal role in restructuring and optimising nursing processes, resulting in a notable improvement in resident satisfaction scores. Her ability to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment has earned the respect of her peers and subordinates alike. She is well-known for her hands-on approach to leadership, often seen on the floor, actively engaging with staff and ensuring that the highest standards of care are maintained.

Lyndsey

Lyndsey Urry

Job Title: Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead

Maria

Maria Torres

Job Title: Lead Nurse

Lead Nurse Askham Grove

Mavrick

Mavrick Leveille

Job Title: Associate Director of Operations and Quality

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.

Michelle

Michelle Barker

Job Title: Training Manager of AVC Training

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Askham Grove

What types of Care is Askham Grove registered for?

Physical Disability & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Askham Grove have?

There are 28 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Askham Grove?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Askham Grove to the centre of March?

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

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