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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 C L (Wife of Resident) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Only been on three visits, but the care seems very clean, and the staff are very helpful.

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Review from Pam M (Wife of Resident) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always very welcoming when I visit.
Staff are all very pleasant, any questions I have are answered and settled.
Always clean inside.
My husband is well looked after.

No complaints.

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Review from Karen P (Wife of Resident) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Barry R (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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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!

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Review from Monica W (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Kathleen B (Wife of Resident) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Ann T (Wife of Resident) published on 13 September 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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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.

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Date: 03 October 2024
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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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