Ashbourne Lodge Care Home

Ashbourne Lodge Care Home Ashbourne Lodge delivers first class care in a beautiful “boutique-hotel” style surroundings, ba

Not only does music therapy reduce stress, but it also inspires reminiscence, communication, social activity, movement a...
22/11/2025

Not only does music therapy reduce stress, but it also inspires reminiscence, communication, social activity, movement and improves cognitive skills. This is essential for those living with dementia as it can instil a sense of identity and positive memories. Music workshop is our favourite activity at Ashbourne lodge singing along to our favourite songs, it’s very hard to end the activity when we need to because everyone is joining it so much.




⭐️ What is your favourite song to sing along to, let us know in the comments we’d love to know⭐️

Another busy few days of activities here at Ashbourne Lodge and we kicked off the morning with several games of musical ...
21/11/2025

Another busy few days of activities here at Ashbourne Lodge and we kicked off the morning with several games of musical bingo… so eyes down and ears open, not forgetting to sing along to the songs. This is such an enjoyable activity from singing along, being competitive and having a giggle. It’s also really good for dexterity, concentration, and socialising.


Getting those creative juices flowing with some fantastic artwork and craft work. We really enjoy painting and being cre...
19/11/2025

Getting those creative juices flowing with some fantastic artwork and craft work. We really enjoy painting and being creative here at Ashbourne lodge, and we certainly do have some fantastic artists 🧑🏻‍🎨 who really don’t know how good they are. This activity is important for dexterity, thinking skills, movement and lots of praise and conversation going on. Our group get togethers are always special and rewarding




Nothing like an afternoon of playing board games especially in the gloomy weather. Our residents get very competitive an...
16/11/2025

Nothing like an afternoon of playing board games especially in the gloomy weather. Our residents get very competitive and really enjoy playing games against each other and playing games they’ve never played before. Playing games is important to keep the mind sharp, concentration, dexterity and having a bit of fun.

⭐️ what was your favourite board game as a child? Leave your answer in the comments, we would love to hear all your answers ⭐️



Kicking off this very wet and windy weekend with word games. Participating in word games is very important for anyone bu...
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


⭐️ what a packed week of activities at Ashbourne Lodge ⭐️ Everyone’s favourite seems to be our music workshop, playing ...
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.




🌟 This Week at Ashbourne Lodge: Learning, Sharing & Connecting 🌟We’re halfway through an incredible week with students f...
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!

This morning we put together our own little remembrance service, with prayers, hymns, poems, two minute silence and a lo...
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

Armchair exercises to music and using pom-poms for extra movement and fun. Exercise is very important for our residents ...
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 💪🏾

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 be...
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 🧑🏻‍🎨🎨

Our poppy display of remembrance. This means a lot to all our residents and staff. ❤️we will remember them ❤️
08/11/2025

Our poppy display of remembrance. This means a lot to all our residents and staff.
❤️we will remember them ❤️

Today our residents were treated to a visit from Geoff, Joyce’s new little puppy. I think he was quite content with all ...
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 🐾🐾

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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.

ASHBOURNE LODGE’S STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES INCLUDE:


  • a variety of communal spaces including large sunny lounges and a cosy “snug”

  • spacious en-suite bedrooms