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Respite Care in Leicestershire

The Ashton Care Home is a first-class care facility located in the charming market town of Hinckley, Leicestershire. Our facility has 72 en-suite bedrooms and offers leading Respite, Nursing, Residential and Dementia Care. 

All of our types of care are administered by a qualified and committed team of professionals who provide support around the clock. Our Leicestershire care home radiates a welcoming atmosphere to everyone who resides with us, regardless of their length of stay.

What is Respite Care in Leicestershire? 

Respite care in Leicestershire offers short-term, fully supported stays for individuals who require additional assistance on a temporary basis. It can be suitable for residents recovering after an illness or operation, following a hospital stay or when their usual carer is taking a planned break. During respite care, residents receive assistance with daily living, access to comfortable accommodation and the reassurance of care on hand at all times.

Respite care in Leicestershire can also act as a gentle introduction to life in a care home. A short stay allows residents and their families to experience the routines, facilities and atmosphere of a Leicestershire care home before making any decisions about future support. This can be particularly helpful where there are questions about whether residential or nursing care might be needed later on, as it provides real insight into how care can feel in practice.

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What Can I Expect From Respite Care at The Ashton Care Home?

Respite care can last anywhere from a minimum of a few weeks to a few months. No matter how long you choose to stay with us at The Ashton, you will always receive a high level of care that is completely centred around you and your own personal needs. To ensure we provide the greatest care for every resident at our Leicestershire care home, we collaborate with them and their loved ones to create a personalised care plan.

Our digital care plans are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure our care is consistent, responsive and tailored to our residents’ needs. We understand how difficult it can be to decide whether or not to move into a care home. Therefore, we also encourage prospective residents to try out our respite care in Leicestershire for a brief period of time to see if life in our care home suits them. Whether someone stays with us for a few weeks or a couple of months, our aim is to ensure they leave us feeling restored and ready to return back to their usual routine.

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Why We’re a Trusted Provider of Respite Care in Leicestershire

Are You Looking For Short-Term Respite Care in Leicestershire?

Supporting You Through Your Decisions

When it comes to the well-being and care needs of our loved ones, deciding on the best care services and whether to move them to a Leicestershire care home can be a daunting task. At The Ashton, we understand the challenges families face during this time, and we aim to make the process as stress-free as possible. We warmly welcome you to our home to discuss the care requirements of your loved one and to provide you with all the necessary information to make an informed decision.

Our highly skilled team recognises that every resident has unique care needs, which is why we evaluate each resident and develop a personalised care plan. We believe it’s important for prospective residents and their families to have a clear understanding of the care types available so that they can feel confident in their decision-making process.

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What Facilities Are Available at Our Leicestershire Care Home?

When a resident joins us for respite care in Leicestershire, they will have unlimited access to all of our facilities and amenities. Our aim is to provide the highest quality of life at The Ashton Care Home, offering luxury accommodation and first-class facilities that allow our residents to excel in their environment. Thanks to our varied daily activities and on-site amenities, our residents can benefit from support with their overall health and wellness. We take pride in the opportunities that we provide to our residents in our care home in Leicester, from ensuring they maintain their hobbies and encouraging them to try new things, to visits from entertainers and trips into the local community.

How To Find Us

Our Leicestershire care home is located on John Street, LE10 1UY and can be accessed by a variety of transport options.

Our care home is located in Hinckley, with convenient road links across Leicestershire and the surrounding area. Visitors travelling from Leicester, Nuneaton or other nearby towns can reach us via main routes such as the A5 and A47, with the M69 providing a useful connection from further afield. Once in Hinckley, local roads lead directly to our home, where on-site parking makes visits straightforward and unhurried.

The nearest main railway station is Hinckley, which sits on the line between Birmingham New Street and Leicester. Services from Hinckley connect to destinations including Leicester, Nuneaton and Birmingham, making it practical for relatives travelling from across the Midlands. From Hinckley station, our care home can typically be reached by a short taxi journey or a brief drive, usually taking around 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic.

Local bus services run between Hinckley and its surrounding towns and villages, providing another way to reach our care home in Leicestershire. We have multiple bus stops near our home, including Factory Road, which is about a 5-minute walk from us and can be reached from various catchment areas, including Leicester and Lutterworth. This network helps families who prefer public transport to visit residents regularly and remain closely involved during respite stays.

Contact Us

The Ashton Care Home
John Street
Hinckley
LE10 1UY

01455 233 350info@ashtoncarehome.co.ukBook a TourDownload a Brochure

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