The Downes

Foundry Hill, Hayle TR27 4HW
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9.7 34 Reviews
  • The Downes, Hayle
The Downes Residential Home is a Grade 2 listed historic building situated within seven acres of beautiful grounds comprising of sun terraces, landscaped gardens, woodlands, a kitchen garden and an orchard overlooking the picturesque Hayle Estuary. The Downes is situated in the historic industrial town of Hayle, very close the extensive 3 miles of golden sands, local shops and amenities which can be easily accessed via public transport.

The Downes Care Home is registered with CQC, with a current rating of 'Good' (January 2020), to accommodate 31 residents in 31 bedrooms, many with en-suite facilities, all fully equipped with television points, central heating and a high-tech nurse call system. 13 of these rooms have been newly renovated in the old chapel. The chapel conversion boasts modern and luxurious bedrooms that all include wet rooms whilst also showcasing many of the original features within the existing building.

There are several communal rooms of different sizes offering the scope for residents to enjoy some space on their own or to mix easily with others. The Downes has a small homely lounge, which provides attractive views over the Grade 2 listed garden. In addition to this lounge, there is a large lounge where you can relax, watch a film or television, pursue activities or chat with friends and relatives. On the first floor, there is also have a quiet, relaxing seating area used as a library. The home also has a light and spacious dining area for residents to enjoy their meals, snacks and refreshments. There is a craft and sensory room that is inclusive to all. Throughout the building there are handrails where needed, wheel-chair access and lifts to access different floors.

The Downes offers the highest quality standard of care and accommodation in a welcoming, warm and friendly environment together with the freedom to live with as much independence as suits the individual ability and wishes.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 31 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1700

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Downes to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Malcolm Burkett

Person in charge

  • Hannah Jenkin (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (31)

The Downes Reviews (34)

9.7

The Downes has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.669) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Downes has 34 reviews.

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Review from Jane D (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum recently stayed at The Downes for 2 weeks. We were impressed by the effort made by the manager and staff to get to know Mum and understand her needs prior to her visit. There appeared to be lots of staff, all of whom seemed very attentive, warm and friendly. There seemed to be lots of activities
available, including a weekly programme. There was good communication from staff, keeping us updated on Mum's settling and progress.
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Review from M A (Partner of Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first moment I entered the building 17 months ago it had such a homely feel. The staff treat the residents with respect and kindness. Nothing is too much trouble and I sleep easy knowing my partner is safe and has dignity.
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Review from R R (Wife of Resident) published on 10 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband came to the Downes in July 2024. In all that time, I have experienced great kindness towards my husband and myself - nothing is too much trouble, and each time I visit, everyone has been most helpful. The meals are very good - lots of variety - I was welcomed to share and excellent Christmas
lunch with my husband, and this made what could have been a very lonely time into a positive and special occasion (this being the first time in 60 years we have lived apart) His room is really lovely, everything is kept spotlessly clean and tidy, in fact I am extremely grateful that he can live there at the Downes, looked after by very loving and caring staff.
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Review from K P (Son of Resident) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are always friendly, nothing is too much trouble. The home is always clean and tidy. Amazing outside area.
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Review from Anna J (Niece of Resident) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Aunty has thrived in The Downs, trips out, baking, art and lots more. The staff are all lovely and caring and the food is wonderful. The Downs is set in beautiful grounds and even a simple trip around the gardens is most enjoyable.
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Review from Simon R (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum blossomed in The Downes. She loved the activities, the company and the positive attitude of the staff. In the afternoons she was always to be found in the lounge, sitting amongst her friends. Everyone was kind and compassionate and she appreciated the care that she received. Whilst she was there
she told me that she wasn't lonely any more and that she was happy.
The Downes has a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone seeking care for their loved ones.
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Review from Janet R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved into The Downes in November, she's been happy and the staff couldn't have been better. She's now at end of life and the care has been more than we could ask for.
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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very positive experience, the staff were all helpful and the care was superb. Mum had to be admitted as an emergency after a fall and both the manager and the care staff stepped up to the mark. I would not hesitate to recommend The Downes.
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Review from T C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Compassionate intelligent care. My father has blossomed and come back to life since being at The Downes. Dignity, respect and acceptance of individuality are at the core of their practice. The home is a home. It's bright, smiling and filled with laughter. The care team are exceptional and management
has a deep understanding of how honorable it is to reach this point in life.
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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The building is imposing but it is not a fortress. When you ring the doorbell, someone always comes to let you in. The staff are always visible, helpful and often fully involved with the residents. The manager's door is invariably open and in a key position and the dogs also can see everything that
is going on. The gardens! Where to start? Are simply amazing and kept beautifully, especially the lawns. I visit frequently and my mother has blossomed during her time there. The is always a sense of peace, order and understanding. It is a stress-free environment in a stressful world.
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Review from C H (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I greatly appreciate the effort taken by the care staff in rehabilitating my mother as she slowly recovers from a recent illness. Activities (rated satisfactory) have, of course, been curtailed during the past two years because of the pandemic.
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Review from Joanne R (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful place. Feels like home - not a home. Staff helpful and attentive. Could not ask for better care.
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Review from Joan P (Resident) published on 3 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best care at all times. Everybody happy with a smile to share. A lot of people happy in their work. It sounds too gushing, but it's all true. A good second home for anyone. Never a dull moment. One happy person.
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Review from Iris A (Resident) published on 28 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have always been given great kindness by everyone and would recommend to anyone looking for a home.
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Review from R D (Son of Resident) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although my mother only moved here five weeks ago, she was treated with great care and respect, and we greatly appreciated the time and support given to us all during her end of life care. We only wish she could have experienced more of this lovely home. Many thanks to all the staff.
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Review from Janet A (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the nursing here is a very good standard. They are always very helpful with everything you ask them. Nothing is too much for them.
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Review from Wendy C (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased that when Mum had a fall and broke her hip and shoulder; that she was sent to The Downes when she came out of the hospital. Thankfully there was a space, so Mum was allowed to stay there after her recovery. I really feel that Mum is making a full recovery and she is bright and more bubbly
when we ring her or get to see her. We are all looking forward to seeing her again soon once this awful Covid is back under control.
The staff are great and always helpful, nothing is too much trouble.
If you need a well-run care home for your loved one, I would recommend you try and get them into The Downes.
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Review from P K (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have found all the staff and managers at The Downes to be extremely caring. They care for relatives as well as residents making the transition to a care home as pain-free as possible. As well as physical care they try to provide a variety of activities inside and outside to care for residents wellbeing.
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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found in the 2 years my mum has been there the care has been of a high standard with attentive staff and management.
During Lockdown skype was put in place very quickly which has been a godsend. On the whole and excellent care home.
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Review from Susanne N (Niece of Resident) published on 10 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is spotless. The staff are very caring. My aunt is very happy there. I have no worries.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.669)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.669) out of 10 for The Downes is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.769 for The Downes is calculated as follows: ( (85 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.769
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Downes is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 31 registered maximum number of service users is 6.2, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 Jan 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

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Hannah Jenkin

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2018

Hannah is the Home Manager of The Downes having joined the team as our Care support manager in July 2018, she has experience working in both nursing and residential homes across Cornwall.


Hannah is currently our in-house trainer and medication and care plan Auditor and oversees the daily running of the staff and residents.


She has a B.Ed. Hons Degree, NVQ 2 & 3 Health and Social Care and Assessors Care Certificate.


While at The Downes Hannah has completed her level 5 in Leadership and Management

Frequently Asked Questions about The Downes

What types of Care is The Downes registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Downes have?

There are 31 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Downes?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Downes to the centre of Hayle?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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