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Downsvale Nursing Home is a family-owned home for the elderly in 1.5 acres of beautiful, secluded gardens with views to the Box Hill.

16/02/2026

🎉✨ Happy 82nd Birthday to the wonderful Sue! ✨🎉

What a special day celebrating our lovely Sue turning 82! 💖

From the moment her birthday cake arrived (with that glowing candle front and centre!), her face said it all, pure joy and surprise.

Surrounded by friends, laughter, clapping and smiles, it was such a heartwarming moment for everyone in the room.

Birthdays at Downsvale are never just about cake… they’re about community, connection and making someone feel truly cherished and Sue was absolutely glowing today 🥰

Thank you to our amazing team for making it so special — and to everyone who helped celebrate such a fabulous lady.

Here’s to you, Sue! 💕🎂✨

16/02/2026

❤️ Sharing the Love from Our Valentine’s Celebration ❤️

Our Valentine’s celebrations at Downsvale were filled with music, laughter, delicious treats and wonderful company.

We were delighted to welcome the incredibly talented Lashmar, who had our residents singing along, tapping their feet and smiling from ear to ear 🎶✨

Music has such a powerful way of bringing back memories and lifting spirits — and it certainly did just that.

Alongside the performance, our team prepared an amazing spread!

Sandwiches, sweet treats, fruit, savouries and plenty of refreshments, all enjoyed together in a beautifully decorated setting full of love and heart-filled touches ❤️

Days like these remind us how important it is to celebrate the little things.
Shared moments.
Familiar songs.
Good food.
Warm company.

At Downsvale, it’s not just about care, it’s about creating experiences, keeping traditions alive and making every season special for our residents.

What a truly heartwarming day 💕

14/02/2026

❤️ Love Comes in Many Forms ❤️

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance… it’s about connection, kindness and the little moments that mean the most.

At Downsvale, love shows up every single day, in shared laughter over a cup of tea, in gentle reassurances, in friendships formed over puzzles and bingo and in the caring hands that support our residents with warmth and dignity.

Companionship plays such an important role in later life. Meaningful connections can:
💗 Reduce feelings of loneliness
💗 Improve emotional wellbeing
💗 Boost confidence and self-worth
💗 Encourage conversation and shared memories

In a nursing home environment, those bonds, between residents and with our team, create a true sense of belonging.

And that feeling of belonging? That’s powerful.

Today we celebrate love in all its forms — friendship, family, care and community.

Because at Downsvale… nobody is ever alone. ❤️

12/02/2026

Laughter shared is joy multiplied 💛

Companionship is at the heart of life at Downsvale.

The friendships formed here, over cups of tea, games, activities and everyday chats — bring comfort, confidence and a real sense of belonging.

Living in a nursing home doesn’t mean losing independence; it means gaining community.

Having someone to sit beside, to reminisce with, to share a smile or a story with, makes such a difference to emotional wellbeing.

Strong social bonds can help reduce feelings of loneliness, boost mood, encourage engagement in activities and even support cognitive health. But most importantly, they remind our residents that they are never alone.

It’s these little moments of connection that truly make a house feel like home 💫

Because life is better when it’s shared 💛

10/02/2026

Moments of Focus, Curiosity & Connection 💫

These moments might look simple, but they’re incredibly powerful 💙

Today, our residents spent time using the interactive table — exploring colours, patterns, stories and familiar images at their own pace. Activities like this help stimulate memory, encourage conversation, support coordination, and most importantly, bring calm enjoyment and focus.

It’s always lovely to see residents fully absorbed, sharing quiet moments together, pointing things out, reminiscing and engaging in a way that feels natural and unhurried.

At Downsvale, it’s not about rushing activities — it’s about creating space for curiosity, comfort and connection, in whatever way feels right for each individual 💫

08/02/2026

Gentle puzzles and games helping keep minds active and spirits engaged 🧩💙

There’s something really special about these quieter moments at Downsvale.
Our residents have been enjoying puzzles and tabletop games, taking their time, focusing, and gently challenging themselves in a relaxed and supportive setting.
These activities aren’t just about passing the time, they help keep minds active, support coordination and often spark lovely conversations and shared memories along the way.

Whether it’s fitting the last puzzle piece into place or concentrating on a hands-on game, it’s all about feeling engaged, accomplished and comfortable in familiar surroundings.

Moments like these are a big part of everyday life at Downsvale 💙

05/02/2026

Moments of Focus, Curiosity & Connection 💫

These moments might look simple, but they’re incredibly powerful 💙

Today, our residents spent time using the interactive table — exploring colours, patterns, stories and familiar images at their own pace. Activities like this help stimulate memory, encourage conversation, support coordination and most importantly, bring calm enjoyment and focus.

It’s always lovely to see residents fully absorbed, sharing quiet moments together, pointing things out, reminiscing and engaging in a way that feels natural and unhurried.

At Downsvale, it’s not about rushing activities — it’s about creating space for curiosity, comfort and connection, in whatever way feels right for each individual 💫

03/02/2026

A fun-filled bingo session and a big win for Mary 🏆💙

It was eyes down at Downsvale as our residents enjoyed a classic game of bingo 🎉

There was plenty of concentration, a few tense moments, lots of laughter… and of course, a winner! 🏆

A big well done to Mary, who was proud as punch after shouting BINGO and taking the win 💙

Bingo is always a favourite here — it’s a brilliant way to keep minds active, encourage friendly competition and most importantly, enjoy time together.

Well played everyone 👏✨

31/01/2026

🎶 Franz Brought the Music… and the Moves! 🎶

We were delighted to welcome the amazing Franz back to Downsvale once again — bringing with him plenty of music, laughter and unforgettable moments.

From familiar tunes and sing-alongs to wonderful interaction with our residents, the room was filled with smiles, clapping and so much joy.

Franz has a real gift for creating a fun, uplifting atmosphere that gets everyone involved and enjoying the moment together.

And then came that high kick… 🕺😄
Let’s just say it had our residents laughing, cheering and smiling from ear to ear!

If you’d like to smile as much as our residents did, you definitely need to watch this video 💙✨

29/01/2026

Another lovely activity session at Downsvale 💛

At Downsvale, it’s often the simple activities that bring the biggest smiles 💛

Today, residents enjoyed a fun and gentle coordination game using colourful rings and cones.

Activities like this help support mobility, focus, hand-eye coordination and confidence, all while keeping things relaxed, social and enjoyable.

There was plenty of encouragement, shared laughs and moments of quiet concentration, with everyone taking part at their own pace — and a special shoutout to our ring-toss champions, Jean and Norma, for catching so many! 🌈👏

It’s not about getting it “right”, it’s about staying active, engaged and feeling supported every step of the way.

These little moments really do make a big difference to everyday wellbeing 💙

27/01/2026

🥁Making Music Together at Downsvale🪇

Some fantastic moments captured as our residents enjoyed playing musical instruments together 🎶

Music has such a powerful way of reaching people, it can lift moods, spark memories, encourage movement and bring everyone together in the most natural, joyful way.

Whether it’s tapping along to a rhythm, trying a new instrument, or simply enjoying the sounds around them, these moments are about connection, confidence and having fun.

At Downsvale, it’s often the simplest activities that create the biggest smiles.

Sharing music together creates a relaxed, happy atmosphere and gives everyone a chance to express themselves in their own way — and we love seeing the joy it brings 💙

23/01/2026

☕🍰 A Change of Scene & a Treat to Remember 🍰☕

Our residents recently enjoyed a lovely outing to the Watermill for tea and cake — and what a special afternoon it was.

From cosy corners and friendly chatter to plenty of smiles (and a few sweet treats!), days out like these are about so much more than just getting out and about.

They’re about shared experiences, gentle stimulation, familiar routines in new surroundings and simply enjoying each other’s company.

Huge thanks to our caring team for making moments like this possible, it’s these simple pleasures that often mean the most 💙

Address

6-8 Pixham Lane
Dorking
RH41PT

Telephone

+441306887652

Website

http://www.downsvale.co.uk/

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