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Ashdene Care HomeLincolnshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Ashdene Care Home

89 Eastgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EE

01529304872

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 March 2019

Provider

Ashdene Sleaford Limited

Beds

41 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 7 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and 2 are lower.

6 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJan 2016
Requires ImprovementOct 2017
GoodJun 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Ashdene Sleaford Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Ashdene Care Home

Ashdene Care Home brings a genuine sense of warmth and belonging to its corner of Lincolnshire, offering residential care with a Good CQC rating that families can feel confident in. The team here understands how significant this decision is, and that commitment to thoughtful, personalised care shines through in everything they do. For those looking for a place where their loved one will feel truly at home, Ashdene is well worth considering.

The home accommodates up to 41 older adults and people living with dementia, with 37 residents present during inspection. Safety systems are in place, with risks properly assessed and managed. Medicines are well managed with robust procedures and checks supporting safe administration.

Accidents and incidents are recorded with measures taken to improve practice and learn from events.

Residents' needs are thoroughly assessed and their desired outcomes are met. The food provided is of good quality.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 June 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenSecure GardenLibrary

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 41 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG34 7EE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 26 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 March 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ashdene Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ashdene Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ashdene Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Ashdene Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees