Ashbourne Lodge delivers first class care in a beautiful “boutique-hotel” style surroundings, ba
15/11/2025
Kicking off this very wet and windy weekend with word games. Participating in word games is very important for anyone but particularly senior for people, as this will help with memory, communication & speech, sharper brain and thinking. We do like a good word challenge here at Ashbourne Lodge
14/11/2025
⭐️ what a packed week of activities at Ashbourne Lodge ⭐️
Everyone’s favourite seems to be our music workshop, playing all our favourite songs, singing along and some even having a little dance.
We listen to everything from Elvis Presley, ABBA, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, John Denver and many more. They still know all the words to all the songs and and prompts lots of memories. The smiles we see when doing our music sessions is just wonderful and how it can lift moods.
Music is very important to everyone but more so for those living with Dementia as it can trigger memories, evoke emotions and improve their mood by reaching parts of the brain that other communications can’t reach.
13/11/2025
🌟 This Week at Ashbourne Lodge: Learning, Sharing & Connecting 🌟
We’re halfway through an incredible week with students from the University of Nottingham – School of Pharmacy, who have joined us on placement to deepen their understanding of dementia care and experience our Montessori-inspired approach in action.
From lively conversations to creative activities, these future pharmacists are discovering how person-centred care makes a real difference. Together with our residents, they’ve explored unique British traditions – like crafting Corn Dollies and uncovering the fascinating story behind Jack-O’-Lanterns. (Did you know this tradition began in 16th-century Ireland with a blacksmith named Jack and a carved turnip?)
This week is all about connection – students learning from the wisdom of our residents, and residents enjoying the energy and curiosity of the next generation. It’s a beautiful reminder that care is not just about health, but about community, culture, and purpose.
💬 What traditions are unique where you’re from? Share them in the comments – we’d love to hear your stories!
11/11/2025
This morning we put together our own little remembrance service, with prayers, hymns, poems, two minute silence and a look at a army truck
11/11/2025
Armchair exercises to music and using pom-poms for extra movement and fun. Exercise is very important for our residents to keep up with the use of their muscles 💪🏾
10/11/2025
Doing abit of arts and crafts being creative with the use of lots of colour… they do a love a bit of painting and and being artistic 🧑🏻🎨🎨
08/11/2025
Our poppy display of remembrance. This means a lot to all our residents and staff.
❤️we will remember them ❤️
08/11/2025
Today our residents were treated to a visit from Geoff, Joyce’s new little puppy. I think he was quite content with all the attention he was getting and the residents loved him 🐾🐾
08/11/2025
If this is something you are interested in and you fancy a night out with friends and family before Christmas then contact Stacy at Ashbourne lodge for a ticket. There will also be drinks, snacks and a small raffle.
06/11/2025
Enjoying book club in the lounge and doing some reading with residents in their rooms too. These books are very good and interesting to read, we love a good read here. 📕📘📚
05/11/2025
Today we made gingerbread cookies for bonfire night, had baked potatoes and later had some sparklers in the garden. Fun day had by all
05/11/2025
A great opportunity to meet and chat with new people, participate in an activity and enjoy refreshments and company. Very welcoming atmosphere
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It’s no wonder it was awarded “Most Outstanding Care Home Plan” at the Over 50s Housing Awards and was shortlisted for a Pinders Design Award upon its opening in 2014. Since then, Ashbourne Lodge has established itself within its local community of Ashbourne and neighbouring villages, and has attained a number of other accolades including the Derbyshire Quality End of Life Award, Amber Valley Trusted Trader status and individual team members have received regional and national recognition at the Great British Care Awards. Ashbourne Lodge is also working in partnership with Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire University Hospitals to assist in studies thus allowing residents to benefit from the newest innovations and improvements in elderly care.