Ashtree House
Care home in Alford, Lincolnshire
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Ashtree House is a 27-bed care home in Alford, Lincolnshire, providing residential care in the East Midlands. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The CQC report was published in 2020.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 February 2020 · Last inspected 27 January 2020
Inspectors found that people living at the service were very content, and that staff were described as helpful, kind and friendly, with people's privacy and dignity respected. Everyday care was reported as safe, with risks assessed, medicines managed properly, and staffing planned to meet individual needs. The report also describes a wide range of activities, links with the local community, and clear leadership that supports staff development.
- People expressed high satisfaction with living at the service, and a relative spoke positively about the staff.
- Staff were described as kind, helpful and friendly, and people's privacy and dignity were upheld.
- Risks to health and safety were assessed and acted on, and medicines were managed safely.
- Staff were well trained, worked well with other professionals, and the service offered varied activities and good community links.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lincolnshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £744 |
| 2025 | £783 |
What Lincolnshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ashtree House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, 18.5 miles away. The local GP practice is MERTON LODGE SURGERY, 4.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Alford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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