Chimneys Care Home

1 Station Road, Alford LN13 9HY
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  • Chimneys Care Home, Alford
Discover exceptional elderly care at The Chimneys Residential Care Home in Alford, Lincolnshire. Offering personalised support, modern facilities, and a welcoming, family-like atmosphere where residents truly feel at home.

For over two decades, The Chimneys has been a family-run care home dedicated to providing high-quality residential and respite care. Nestled in the heart of Alford, Lincolnshire, Chimneys creates a nurturing environment where residents receive round-the-clock care. Residents are at the heart of everything, ensuring they enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable life with exceptional support.

Residential, respite and daycare are given in a friendly and homely setting. Chimneys offer 24/7 compassionate care, tailoring support to each individual’s needs, interests, and preferences. The goal is to create a true home-from-home experience, where residents enjoy companionship, security, and a stronger sense of community in a smaller-sized home.

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Care Provided by Chimneys Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 14 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Down Syndrome
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Jelley-Blackburn (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (12)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2018
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Chimneys Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,100 – £1,350
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,350
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,150 – £1,450
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,350 – £1,450
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Chimneys Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Open


  • Parking

  • On-site and road


Chimneys Care Home Reviews (4)

9.1

Chimneys Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.146) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chimneys Care Home has 4 reviews.

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Review from H C (Grandson of Resident) published on 9 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Chimneys is a lovely warm and welcoming care home. My nan is really well looked after, I visit weekly and visiting hours are generous. My nan has had her first proper hair cut in years being unable to leave the house as they have a hair dresser who comes to the home. It's a lovely little home in
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Review from Sheena M (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother lived at The Chimneys for almost 2 years. She passed away one week short of her 101 birthday. Mum was so well cared for during her stay there. I had peace of mind knowing all her needs were met. The home truly feels like a home from home, family members are treated as if they are visiting
their loved ones at their own home. Food is prepared fresh daily with a good choice of meals. I have spent many hours visiting my mum and have spoken at length to the other residents, who are all content with the way they are treated and helped with their daily routine. I cannot praise the care staff enough for the support they gave me in the last few days of my mother's life. Nor of the constant care my mother received when she needed it most. I recommend The Chimneys Care Home most highly.

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Review from B W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My grandpa has been living at Chimneys Care home for over 10 years. He enjoys living at the Chimneys, and as a family, we value their work here. To say my grandpa is not one of the world's natural chatters is an understatement; however, the staff are consistently kind and try to engage him in activities
and conversations. They help to facilitate his relationships with other residents, run games and activities, and the facilities are excellent. Choosing a care home for a loved one can be scary, but The Chimneys is a really good care home with a pleasant environment.

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Review from Sarah R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law has been in The Chimneys since September 2011, this is now over 13 years! Before this, he had used it for several years when they had a vacancy to give his wife a rest! He chose it after trying two other homes in the area for respite care.
We have always liked the way that the staff
and managers treat the residents and the fact that The Chimneys is a small care home so that strong relationships are built and maintained. My father-in-law's health has slowly deteriorated but he has been cared for beautifully and with respect.
We all feel part of the Chimneys 'family' and grieve when residents pass away as they have become our friends. We remember the stories they used to tell and they live on in our memories.
I would heartily recommend The Chimneys.

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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.146)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.146) out of 10 for Chimneys Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 4 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.771 for Chimneys Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (38 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.771

  • b) 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 4.375 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chimneys Care Home is based on 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.375

    • ii) 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 14 registered maximum number of service users is 2.8, which has been reached with 4 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chimneys Care Home

What types of Care is Chimneys Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Learning Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Chimneys Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Chimneys Care Home have?

There are 12 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Chimneys Care Home?

Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Chimneys Care Home to the centre of Alford?

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