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Downshaw Lodge Care Home

Downshaw Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester OL7 9QL
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We feel very lucky to have found themGill S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Downshaw Lodge Care Home, Ashton-under-Lyne
Manager and team of carers both excellentJulie P(Sister of Resident/Service User)
Downshaw Lodge Care Home, Ashton-under-Lyne
I recommend Downshaw Lodge to anyone who is considering residential care for their parentsIan L(Son of Resident/Service User)
Downshaw Lodge Care Home, Ashton-under-Lyne

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...  

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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 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

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 (47)

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9.5

Downshaw Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.506) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Downshaw Lodge Care Home has 47 reviews.

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Review from Susan B (Wife of Resident) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from C B (Friend of Resident) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has been cared for with dignity and has some interaction with staff. He seems happy and contented.

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Review from Megan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad seems to be settled here.

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Review from S D (Wife of Resident) published on 24 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from John T (Son of Resident) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from J D (Brother of Resident) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother is a resident at this care home. They always update me on his welfare. They always keep me updated of his needs and come across very empathetic.

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Review from Wendy A (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would like to say a huge thank you to all the wonderful staff for the care, compassion and genuine kindness offered to my late father and myself when I visited. He spent his final 3 years at Downshaw Lodge with end stage Alzheimer's. He was always happy and settled and any behavioral issues were managed competently and gently. My only suggestion would be that the decor could benefit and update. However if this work meant that the level and quality of staff would be compromised I would always choose staff over decor. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Review from Catherine M (Wife of Resident) published on 11 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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In my experience, Downshaw Lodge is the very pinnacle of excellence. My husband, who was 83 last week, has been a resident, at this care home since February 2024, and, unfortunately, suffers with vascular dementia. I have cared for him at home, until my own health began to suffer, and, reluctantly, had to find an alternative. This proved extremely difficult and took some five months. He is very well cared for, always clean and smart, and has regular haircuts, and chiropody. The staff are brilliant, nothing is too much trouble, and, last week they had a lovely birthday party for him. I know how worrying the situation can be when a loved one needs special care, but, now thanks to the kind, caring staff at Downshaw Lodge, I can rest easy. Thank you so much.

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Review from B M (Wife of Resident) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I or family members go to visit every day and always find it a pleasant, friendly and caring place to be, from all the staff (catering to managers) as I walk through the home observing my surroundings. Plenty of food and drinks around for the residents. The quality of food is usually good and sometimes can fluctuate a little.

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Review from Myros M (Son of Resident) published on 26 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has been at Downshaw Lodge since October 2020, I feel that he was in the best place and even when he deteriorated rapidly these last six months, he was looked after most efficiently. The family do appreciate the dedication that the staff showed in such a stressful time. Thank you all.

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Review from Gill S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My dad moved to Downshaw Lodge almost 12 months ago. He has advanced vascular dementia and Alzheimer's. Prior to his move, he had become increasingly angry and frustrated, both traits which were very much out of character. From the initial enquiry, we were treated with kindness, honesty and consideration. The manager was very open about what care Dad would receive and what we could do which may help his transition, including some notes about his life and his family and pictures for his room. Dad adjusted instantly and returned to the gentle, calm man we all know and love. Throughout Dad's stay, he has been shown an amazing level of love and care from the team at Downshaw, and this care and consideration is extended to the family as we wrestle with Dad's deteriorating condition and all this means. I cannot properly express our gratitude to the manager and her wonderful team for all they do and wholeheartedly recommend Downshaw Lodge to others. We feel very lucky to have found them.

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Review from Julie P (Sister of Resident) published on 28 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother has been a resident at Downshaw for just over 3 years. He is very well cared for and treated with respect and dignity by the well lead team. Manager and team of carers both excellent. No concerns at all.

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Review from Ian L (Son of Resident) published on 9 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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My dad had been a resident at Downshaw Lodge for about 3 years at the time of writing this review. I cannot praise the staff here highly enough, with the job they do, dealing with residents suffering from severe dementia and the challenges that this presents. I have never had any cause for concern about the treatment, surroundings and food offered and couldn't have chosen anywhere better for his care. I recommend Downshaw Lodge to anyone who is considering residential care for their parents.

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Review from R M (Son of Resident) published on 15 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great staff and wonderful care for my dad.

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Review from Nayeeda Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall the care home is not bad. Staff are good and I feel my dad is looked after but have been a few occasions where we have had to speak up about his personal hygiene, also food going missing from his room.

It has been over a year since we saw my dad due to Covid and now have started to go see him again. Maybe my views will change again.

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Review from Neil S (Son of Resident) published on 7 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff are very accomodating to my father who is not always the easiest to deal with. The manager's doors are always open if we have any questions, and I would just like to say a big well done in the way the home has dealt with the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Review from Rachael B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone is very caring, you all work very hard and take excellent care. The way you protected loved ones over the past year has been incredible. Thank you so much.

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Review from S L (Sister of Resident) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother has been a resident at Downshaw Lodge for three years. I believe he has had the best care possible and although the last year has been testing for everyone, the staff have been excellent in the care and helpfulness to both him and his family. We can't appreciate enough the way he has been looked after.

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Review from Maureen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad seems happy and settled. Staff are helpful and polite.

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Review from T I (Son of Resident) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Have found overall experience to be excellent. Management are approachable anytime, have always found them to be caring and they do act on any concerns. Staff are polite and know how to handle residents with dignity and respect. We have always been informed of any changes to behaviour or health concerns. We as a family are confident that our father is receiving the best care we can hope for.

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Date: 03 October 2024
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  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Claire Williamson
Claire WilliamsonJob Title Care Home Manager

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.

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