Downshaw Lodge Care Home

Downshaw Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL7 9QL
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8.3 23 Reviews
  • 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 close to the bustling centre of the market town, which is well served by road, rail, a regular bus service and the Manchester Metrolink tram system.

The renovated rooms at Downshaw Lodge provide safe, comfortable and welcoming personal spaces for residents, and have been refreshed with a contemporary new decor, soft furnishings and non-slip wooden flooring.

Attractive and well-appointed communal areas and facilities include a new ‘pamper’ bathroom with a hi-tech easy-access bath, a retro-styled barber’s shop, a refurbished lounge and a secure, peaceful dementia garden.

Residents at Downshaw can enjoy a varied range of delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals throughout the day. The kitchen team welcomes input from both residents and their families when creating new menus.

Downshaw’s activities and well-being officer organises a range of activities and social events which residents are encouraged to participate in, if they so wish. These range from enjoyable sing-alongs to reminiscence talks about favourite sporting memories. Greater Manchester’s rich sporting heritage is also reflected in the fascinating collection of sports memorabilia throughout the home.

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Care Provided by Downshaw Lodge Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 45 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Claire Williamson (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (45)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 2

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Wheelchair Access
  • 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 (23)

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8.3

Downshaw Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.305) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Downshaw Lodge Care Home has 23 reviews.

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Review from Monica W (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.305)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.305) out of 10 for Downshaw Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 3 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.722 for Downshaw Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (29 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.722

  • b) 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 3.583 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Downshaw Lodge Care Home is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.25

    • ii) 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 45 registered maximum number of service users is 9. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 9 = 0.333

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 3 Oct 2024

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Requires improvement

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    Good

  • Effective

    Requires improvement

  • Responsive

    Requires improvement

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

Claire

Claire Williamson

Job 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.