Signature at Ascot

Burleigh Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7LD

01344937800

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

10 February 2020

Provider

SSL Ascot OpCo Ltd & Signature Senior Lifestyle Operations Ltd

Beds

80 beds

About Signature at Ascot

Signature at Ascot is a nursing care home in Windsor and Maidenhead. It provides nursing care for older people. The CQC's most recent findings are summarised below.

Gracewell of Ascot provides accommodation and nursing care for up to 80 residents in a residential area of Ascot with convenient access to local shops and amenities. The home features well-furnished lounges and dining areas, a bistro-style café, an Internet Café, a cinema, activities room, and hair and beauty salon. All bedrooms are ensuite and pets are welcome to visit.

Residents and relatives spoke positively about the caring nature of staff. The home created a welcoming environment where people felt supported and valued by those working there. At the time of inspection, 29 people were using the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 April 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 80 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SL5 7LD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 23 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 February 2020.

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

Read Signature at Ascot'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 Signature at Ascot, 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 Signature at Ascot, 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 Signature at Ascot'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