
We feel very lucky to have found themGill S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Manager and team of carers both excellentJulie P(Sister of Resident/Service User)

I recommend Downshaw Lodge to anyone who is considering residential care for their parentsIan L(Son of Resident/Service User)

We feel very lucky to have found themGill S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Manager and team of carers both excellentJulie P(Sister of Resident/Service User)

I recommend Downshaw Lodge to anyone who is considering residential care for their parentsIan L(Son of Resident/Service User)

Downshaw Lodge Care Home in Ashton-under-Lyne is dedicated to high standards of individualised nursing and dementia care for men in Greater Manchester, who also present challenging behaviour in their means of communication.
The highly-qualified, experienced team at Downshaw is committed to providing safe, effective and compassionate care for residents – delivering individualised care planning with support from local mental health services.
The welcoming purpose-built 45-bed home is located in a residential area...
Care Provided by Downshaw Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 45 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
Funding & Fees
Contact Downshaw Lodge Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Qualia Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Catalin Babici(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
Visiting
- Downshaw Lodge Care Home is thrilled to welcome visitors. Visitors encouraged to visit their loved ones at their convenience; dedicated team members always available to greet them with a warm welcome.
Parking
- Downshaw Lodge Care Home understands that convenience is key when visiting loved ones, which is why parking is hassle-free, offering on-site parking, completely free of charge.
Downshaw Lodge Care Home Reviews (43)
Downshaw Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.540) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Downshaw Lodge Care Home has 43 reviews.
My husband Phil spent the last 10 months of his life here. I was content to know he was treated with dignity and kindness from people who that mattered to.
Sometimes my father's clothes or socks disappear and he ends up with someone else's on. I do understand - but some things do not reappear again.
The activities are great, I'd just like to see more of them.
I think the position of the television in the big sitting room is not helpful and could be in a better position for the residents to engage in watching.
The staff members we interact with most frequently are excellent.
My dad has been at Downshaw Lodge since August 2025. Since being here, my dad has been the most content and happy. I've seen him in a long time. The care he receives is excellent and the activities team are brilliant. The home keeps me updated when necessary and I have peace of mind that he is being well looked after.
The staff at Downshaw Lodge look after my brother-in-law. I am very happy with the care provided. The communication from the senior team on the residential unit is excellent. The unit is always clean and tidy on arrival. The team know how to approach my brother-in-law's complex needs very well. I am forever grateful for the care and dignity that Downshaw Lodge provided.
Everyone is very kind, caring and respectful, lots of patience and always happy to help with all matters. Partner is always clean, well-dressed and looks good. Manager and staff all informative and keep me up to date with appointments, activities, etc... My partner is eating well and enjoying his food. Lovely place for him to be.
Both seniors that looked after my brother are amazing. He seems happy here.
The staff are very friendly, very approachable. Outside communication excellent, e.g. G.P. mental health care.
The management team have made positive changes for the residents and ensures relatives are always involved and informed.
During the final weeks of my husband's life, the management, nurses and carers have all been so supportive and caring. The end of life care was kind, supportive and right for him and the family and discussed and explained throughout. The nurses and carers who supported during this time were amazing.
Thank you to everyone at Downshaw, from the receptionist, cleaners, handyman, entertainers, nurses, carers and management. It is the people that make a home what it is.
However, recent management changes have given me optimism for the future.
Overly all I'm happy with my dad's care. Especially his medical side as soon as he is poorly medical attention is sort out immediately and I'm kept in touch throughout.
Came to visit with his son, he seems very happy here and has become more sociable since being here. His last home he wouldn't leave his room but this home he mingles with other residents. He says the staff are all friendly and he gets on well with them all. Very well looked after and very clean environment.
Friendly staff, supportive, caring.
My husband entered Downshaw Lodge directly from hospital following a very long stay there. Within 24 hours he was like a different man, eating all his meals, more alert to his surroundings. From day one the staff have always been attentive to his complex needs, and all staff are very friendly and always available if needed. For the first time in a very long time we as a family feel more settled and confident. What we thought would be a daunting experience for him and our family was made much easier.
I really appreciate the communication I receive regarding my uncle's care. The staff I have met are very warm and welcoming, and I am confident that my uncle is receiving outstanding care.
The care provided to my husband is excellent. Good communication with staff. Any problems regarding my husband, the senior carers are always keeping me informed. The seniors are fantastic, very happy with the help and support.
My son has been cared for with dignity and has some interaction with staff. He seems happy and contented.
My dad seems to be settled here.
Staff are very attentive and understand my dad's needs. Know my dad likes a drink and can accommodate him with zero alcohol.
My experience is all positive, my husband had had deterioration in his condition and Downshaw has supported him very well, showing him care and patience sometimes in difficult situations. He is content when I visit, which means so much.. Staff are very caring to him and to his visitors. Value for money I wouldn't know, how can you put a price on the care of your loved one. Thank you so much.
The service was excellent;the carers attention to detail was second to none: they found out my father's interests and made conversation with him. his care was excellent as they spoon-fed him and hoisted him from bed to wheel-chair to armchair. a very impressive set-up which i would wholeheartedly recommend. The staff were so friendly, and also extremely competent. they were able to move from one patient to another offering very good personal service.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 October 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (1)

I have worked in the care sector since 2005, at first as a care assistant. I studied hard and achieved NVQ levels one to five before attending university and completing an adaptation to nursing qualification. I became a care home manager in 2010 and have been at Downshaw Lodge since mid-2016.
I strive to be a kind, understanding, caring and supportive manager, maintaining and developing good working relationships with my colleagues. I support residents to the best of my ability, enabling them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downshaw Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Downshaw Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Downshaw Lodge Care Home have?
There are 45 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Downshaw Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Downshaw Lodge Care Home to the centre of Ashton-under-Lyne?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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