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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.

02/09/2025

✨ Another special moment at Downsvale ✨
This week’s activities brought plenty of smiles, laughter, and togetherness — and we love sharing these joyful moments with you. 💛

Our residents enjoyed a game of ring toss, which isn’t just fun and light-hearted — it also brings wonderful benefits, such as:

🌟 Supporting hand–eye coordination
🌟 Improving focus and concentration
🌟 Encouraging gentle movement and mobility
🌟 Boosting mood and confidence
🌟 Sparking connection through friendly competition

These are the little moments that make life at Downsvale so special — where care, community, and joy come together every single day. 🥰

www.downsvale.co.uk

30/08/2025

✨ A wonderful way to start the weekend ✨
This week, the much-loved Peter put on a fantastic show and filled Downsvale Nursing Home with music, laughter, and joy. 🎶💃🕺

Live entertainment isn’t just fun — it helps our residents in so many ways:
🌟 Lifting spirits and boosting mood
🌟 Encouraging movement and singing along
🌟 Sparking happy memories through music
🌟 Building social connections with others

Our residents had the best time — and we know how much you love seeing those smiles as much as we do! 💛

28/08/2025

✨ Personal moments, meaningful connections ✨

This week at Downsvale Nursing Home, our focus has been on 1-to-1 activities — giving each resident time and space to enjoy something just for them.

From crosswords and word searches to painting, puzzles, memory scrapbooks, and even a cuddle with a doll — these moments aren’t just hobbies. They:
✨ Boost confidence and independence
✨ Spark treasured memories and conversation
✨ Reduce feelings of loneliness or anxiety
✨ Support concentration and coordination
✨ Create calm, joy, and a sense of achievement

For families, it means knowing your loved one isn’t just part of a group, but truly cared for in a way that’s personal, gentle, and meaningful. 💜

Because at Downsvale Nursing Home, care is about more than routines — it’s about creating joy, confidence, and connection, one moment at a time.

www.downsvale.co.uk

26/08/2025

🌈 Interactive fun with purpose 🌈

Our residents have been loving the new interactive activity tables (sometimes called sensory or touchscreen boards) — filling the room with smiles, focus, and laughter.

These giant touchscreens offer everything from balloon-popping games and puzzles to colourful light shows, music, and memory activities.

They’re more than just fun — they bring real wellbeing benefits:

✨ Stimulating memory and concentration
✨ Encouraging gentle movement and coordination
✨ Boosting mood and easing anxiety
✨ Supporting hand–eye coordination
✨ Creating moments of connection with others

For families, it means knowing your loved one is not only safe and cared for, but also engaged, stimulated, and genuinely happy. 💜

Because at Downsvale Nursing Home, every moment of joy is also a step towards wellbeing.

www.downsvale.co.uk

21/08/2025

🌸 Why Choose Downsvale?
There’s a reason families place their trust in us.

It’s not just about excellent clinical standards — it’s about warmth, trust, and the genuine relationships we build every single day.

At Downsvale, we offer tailored dementia and nursing care in a calm, countryside setting — a place that feels safe, familiar, and truly like home.

From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll notice the difference:
✨ Smiles, connection, and a real sense of belonging.

Because at Downsvale Nursing Home, care isn’t just something we provide — it’s something we live, with the same compassion we’d want for our own loved ones. 💜

www.downsvale.co.uk

19/08/2025

This week, our residents enjoyed a hands-on activity with modelling clay — and their imaginations bloomed into all sorts of wonderful creations!

But it’s not just fun — activities like this bring so many benefits:
🖐️ Fine motor skills – rolling, shaping, and moulding strengthens hands and fingers.
🧠 Cognitive stimulation – making something from scratch encourages focus, problem-solving, and creativity.
💬 Emotional expression – art offers a calming way to express feelings and spark conversation.
💖 Sense of achievement – seeing a finished flower or figure brings pride and joy.

At Downsvale Nursing Home, we believe in activities that are meaningful, engaging, and full of colour — just like our residents.

www.downsvale.co.uk

16/08/2025

🐍 A Ssssuper Day at Downsvale! 🦎

This week our residents had some very unusual (and very scaly!) visitors thanks to a local reptile show-and-tell. From snakes to lizards, there were plenty of brave hands, curious smiles, and lots of laughter.

But beyond the fun, activities like this offer real benefits:
✨ Sensory stimulation – the feel of different textures sparks curiosity and keeps the senses engaged.
🧠 Cognitive enrichment – learning new facts and asking questions supports memory and mental agility.
💬 Social interaction – sharing the experience encourages conversation, connection, and joy.
💖 Confidence building – trying something new helps residents feel proud and accomplished.

At Downsvale Nursing Home, every day is about creating moments that surprise, delight, and bring meaning. And this one was truly unforgettable!

www.downsvale.co.uk

14/08/2025

🧺 Folding with Purpose at Downsvale Nursing Home

This week, our residents enjoyed a calming clothes-folding activity — and it’s more beneficial than you might think.

🖐️ Hand-eye coordination: The act of folding fabric encourages precise movements, helping to maintain dexterity.

🧠 Cognitive engagement: Matching edges, smoothing fabric, and following a sequence stimulates memory and problem-solving skills.

💬 Social connection: Working together opens the door to conversation, laughter, and shared memories of home life.

💖 Sense of purpose: Many of our residents have spent years caring for their homes and families, so these familiar tasks bring comfort and pride.

At Downsvale Nursing Home , even the simplest activities are designed to keep minds active, hands busy, and hearts full.

www.downsvale.co.uk

12/08/2025

🎤 Karaoke & Connection at Downsvale Nursing Home 🎶

This week, our lounge was filled with smiles, laughter… and a few show-stopping performances! Karaoke afternoons aren’t just fun — they’re powerful.

For people living with dementia, music can unlock precious memories, boost mood, and spark connections that words alone sometimes can’t. Familiar songs can soothe anxiety, encourage movement, and even improve communication.

Whether our residents were singing along, tapping their feet, or simply enjoying the moment, the joy in the room was undeniable.
Because at Downsvale Nursing Home , it’s not just about care — it’s about creating moments that matter. 💙

11/08/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Rahul! 🎂

Yesterday we celebrated our wonderful Director, Rahul, on his special day! 🥳 Surrounded by the Downsvale team, there were smiles, laughter, and of course… cake (lots of it!) 🎂🍰

Rahul’s dedication, warmth, and vision help make Downsvale the caring, welcoming home it is today. We’re so grateful for everything he does for our residents, families, and staff.

Here’s to another fantastic year ahead — filled with health, happiness, and continued success. 💙

From all of us at Downsvale Nursing Home… Happy Birthday, Rahul! 🎁🎉🎈

08/08/2025

A real home isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling.
It’s where you feel safe, known, and truly yourself.

At Downsvale Nursing Home , we nurture that sense of belonging every day, through familiar routines, meaningful moments, and thoughtful touches that help residents feel settled and seen.

We build personalised care around each resident’s preferences — their favourite cup of tea, the music they love, the stories they enjoy sharing.

We encourage independence, support emotional wellbeing, and create a calm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and kindness.

With peaceful surroundings, a strong community spirit, and carers who genuinely care, Downsvale Nursing HomeDownsvale Nursing Home doesn’t feel like an institution.
It feels like home — because that’s exactly what it is 💓🏠

07/08/2025

A peaceful afternoon well spent at Downsvale 🧩🎨

Our residents enjoyed some quiet moments this week with crosswords and painting — simple activities that offer so much more than meets the eye.

🧠 Crosswords help keep the mind active and sharp.
🎨 Painting is soothing for the soul, boosting mood and creativity.
🤝 And both are perfect ways to relax, express, and connect.

At Downsvale Nursing Home , we encourage hobbies that bring calm, joy, and purpose — because every day should feel meaningful.

Address

6-8 Pixham Lane
Dorking
RH41PT

Telephone

+441306887652

Website

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

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