
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 (47)
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.
Only been on three visits, but the care seems very clean, and the staff are very helpful.
Staff are all very pleasant, any questions I have are answered and settled.
Always clean inside.
My husband is well looked after.
No complaints.
The management and staff at Downshaw lodge are incredibly caring. I know it's their job but they are amazing and go above and beyond all the time. They always make time to talk through how my husband is doing and nothing is ever too much trouble when I ring. Myself and my husband's family are so satisfied with the care and attention he gets. We couldn't ask for more. During this pandemic management and staff have done a fantastic job of keeping residents as safe and well as they possibly could. The management and staff kept me in the loop at all times during these unprecedented times and we were all grateful for that as it couldn't have been easy for them under the pressure they must have felt. Excellent care home with excellent staff.
An excellently managed care home, well run and genuine care is provided for service users. My Dad has been resident in 5 care homes in the last 7 years... each time after initial promising starts, problems became apparent usually following the same pattern. Trust would be lost between my Father and the care team to such an extent he would refuse all care and become problematic. At first, I thought it was my Dad's condition that was causing the issues... But I soon realized the issues were due to my Dad's condition not being treated properly. All I can honestly say is that from the first time I visited the care home, I have not been disappointed. The initial reception is clean and always smells nice... A big clue to how clean it is throughout. The staff are very welcoming and thorough in what they do... and they all seem to have a genuine concern for the residents. The Nursing staff are excellent. But a special mention to the manager. Excellent work!
As the daughter of a resident living at Downshaw Lodge since last June, I would like to say on behalf of my family how delighted we are with the care of my Father. He suffers from complex medical needs and the staff at the home are extremely experienced, kind and understanding of his progressive illness. Mum has appreciated the one to one care given to my dad and the regular updates and friendly support to her. Mum has been able to see Dad through face time. Dad although suffering from severe Dementia and severe deafness has been able to take part in face time and through telephone conversations with the very professional staff. They always have the time to talk through any anxieties that we have and allow us to be part of my dad's care. It has been a difficult time through the covid period and this has been eased by the caring professional staff who tell us about how dad is his daily routine and by knowing how they are able to look after my Dad as if he was at home. Thank you.
My husband has been a resident at Downshaw Lodge for the last three and a half years. He has always been treated with dignity and respect, he is always clean and well dressed. He has made steady weight gain during his stay there and enjoys his food. I have no concerns with my husband's care and I trust the staff with his care.
My husband moved into Downshaw Lodge Care Home December 2015. The staff at Downshaw Lodge are a well lead cohesive team resulting in the residents receiving a caring professional service. There is always a carer in the lounge areas and I have witnessed their skill and the kindly way they have defused many a risky situation. They have always included and supported me by their good communication and thoughtfulness. I am happy with the care and kindness at this home.
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.
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