My husband has been a resident since May 22nd 2023. I couldn't have chosen a better place for him.Jean B(Wife of Resident/Service User)
I can not praise The Old Downs enough. The staff are brilliant with my mum.Dawn F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
My husband has been a resident since May 22nd 2023. I couldn't have chosen a better place for him.Jean B(Wife of Resident/Service User)
I can not praise The Old Downs enough. The staff are brilliant with my mum.Dawn F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Situated in the pretty village of Hartley, near Dartford, The Old Downs is a residential dementia and nursing home caring for up to 41 residents. Nestled in beautiful surroundings, the character home has been at the heart of the local community since 1887.
Beautifully retained period features complement the modern facilities and the spacious home has been tastefully extended to provide a light and airy conservatory that boasts beautiful views across...
Situated in the pretty village of Hartley, near Dartford, The Old Downs is a residential dementia and nursing home caring for up to 41 residents. Nestled in beautiful surroundings, the character home has been at the heart of the local community since 1887.
Beautifully retained period features complement the modern facilities and the spacious home has been tastefully extended to provide a light and airy conservatory that boasts beautiful views across the valley. The onsite hair salon and beauty room is perfect for a bit of pampering, while the various lounges offer different places to sit and relax.
The Old Downs’ Recreation and Well-being team ensures residents have access to tailored activities and entertainment seven days a week, to suit each person’s hobbies and interests, on an individual and group basis. Residents enjoy regular outings to nearby garden centres, a variety of arts and crafts, pet therapy, live music and professional entertainers. Residents are also encouraged to remain active and pursue hobbies and interests, both old and new.
As advocates for tailored nutrition for older people and those with dementia, Nellsar employ a Head of Nutrition and Wellness for their homes. Nutrition and hydration are an integral part of good health and well-being, and the catering team provide tasty nutritious meals and snacks to residents every day.
The Home also employs a physiotherapist to support residents with rehabilitation, including bespoke packages for day care or short-term placements, as well as a team of fully-qualified holistic therapists who use nurturing touch, complementary therapies and relaxing treatments to improve residents’ quality of life and sense of well-being.
Employing the Care Vision® digital care management system throughout the Home ensures that the entire care service delivery, recording and reporting systems are optimised and centred around residents and their personalised care.
Fees do not include hairdressing, chiropody or occupational therapists.
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The Old Downs Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Downs Care Centre has 63 reviews.
One would have to go a long way to find a home to come anywhere near the excellence of Old Downs.
One would have to go a long way to find a home to come anywhere near the excellence of Old Downs.
Thank you for this lovely comment which mirrors the way that the team at The Old Downs feels about working here.
My mother lived at the Old Downs Residential Care Centre from January 2015 until her death in March 2017. We got a good impression of the home straight away and mum settled in immediately. It provided a warm caring, friendly atmosphere and we cannot speak too highly of the staff. They were warm,...
My mother lived at the Old Downs Residential Care Centre from January 2015 until her death in March 2017. We got a good impression of the home straight away and mum settled in immediately. It provided a warm caring, friendly atmosphere and we cannot speak too highly of the staff. They were warm, friendly and caring and did everything they could to look after mum. They were magnificent in the final period when mum was on end of life care. A great big thank you to you all.
I cannot fault the care and attention given to my mother over the time she spent at The Old Downs. The staff were at all times attentive treating their charges with care and dignity and the facilities excellent.
I would not hesitate to recommend this home for anyone in need of residential...
I cannot fault the care and attention given to my mother over the time she spent at The Old Downs. The staff were at all times attentive treating their charges with care and dignity and the facilities excellent.
I would not hesitate to recommend this home for anyone in need of residential dementia care.
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I am delighted to embrace my role as Home Manager at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. When I began my journey as a Nurse in 2014, I never could...
I am delighted to embrace my role as Home Manager at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. When I began my journey as a Nurse in 2014, I never could have imagined the incredible path it would take me on. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working in the Adult Social Care sector, with the past six years spent as Deputy Manager at one of Nellsar’s Nursing Homes – Meyer House – in Erith.Ultimately, I want our residents to feel like part of a family and for their loved ones to know that their care is in the best hands possible. This is the heart of our mission – delivering care that goes above and beyond while focusing on each person’s individuality while upholding the values we hold dear.
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