Day Care at Ashbourne Lodge
Ashbourne Lodge Living Well Day Club
Whether you’re looking for companionship for yourself or some valuable time to recharge as a family carer, our Day Care service offers support, friendship and reassurance for everyone involved.
Friendly companionship
Freshly prepared bespoke two-course lunch
Meaningful activities shaped around your interests
Dedicated Day Care team
CQC Outstanding-rated Ashbourne Lodge
Nurse available on-site if required
Specialist dementia support and our unique Market Hall
Support for family carers
What Makes Ashbourne Lodge Different?
Outstanding Care
Day Care takes place within Ashbourne Lodge, rated Outstanding by the CQC, giving families the reassurance of an established professional care team.
Dedicated Team
Staff specifically assigned to Day Care guests.
Exceptional Dining
Restaurant-quality food, freshly prepared in-house by Milford Care’s award-winning catering team.
Montessori Approach
Our Montessori-inspired approach focuses on what people can do – supporting independence, choice, confidence, purpose and meaningful roles throughout the day.
Safe & Reassuring
The reassurance of experienced care staff, with nursing support available on site if required – particularly valuable as needs change.
Purpose-Built Environment
Much more than a conventional day room: guests can enjoy our dementia-led Market Hall with its pub, shop, post office, travel agent and nursery, alongside our café, salon, gardens and other social spaces.
A Typical Day at Ashbourne Lodge
Meaningful Activities
Not just activities – meaningful ways to spend the day
- Arts and crafts
- Music and singing
- Baking
- Gardening
- Gentle exercise
- Reminiscence sessions
- Quizzes and games
- Educational talks
- Community events
- Excursions and outings
- Café and Market Hall visits
- Reading and relaxation
The Montessori Difference
Living with Purpose
We Focus on Abilities, Not Limitations
At Ashbourne Lodge, we do not simply entertain people for the day. We get to know their life story, interests, skills and routines, then create opportunities to stay involved, make choices and contribute in ways that feel natural and worthwhile.
Our Montessori approach supports:
- Independence
- Choice
- Purpose
- Connection
- Dignity
- Meaningful roles
For Guests
Friendship, choice, purpose, enjoyment and the confidence to keep doing as much as possible for themselves.
For Families
Reassurance that their loved one is enjoying a safe, fulfilling day with an experienced care team – while family carers have valuable time for themselves.
Day Care can also be a gentle first step for someone who is reluctant to consider support or a care home.
Who Is Day Care For?
A great day out – and a little extra support when it's needed
Day Care at Ashbourne Lodge is for older people who would enjoy more company, new friendships, interesting things to do and the reassurance of having a caring team around them.
Every guest is different. Some come simply because they enjoy the social side of the day. Others are living with dementia or would benefit from a little extra support. For some families, Day Care can also be a gentle first step towards respite care, helping someone become familiar with Ashbourne Lodge and our team before they ever need an overnight stay.
Day Care could be just right for someone who:
- Would enjoy more company and friendship – meeting people, sharing lunch and having something enjoyable to look forward to each week.
- Is living with dementia – and would benefit from a safe, supportive and enabling environment where the focus is on what they can
- Would enjoy more purpose in their day – with opportunities to get involved, contribute, make choices and continue doing the things they enjoy.
- Would benefit from a little extra support – while continuing to live independently at home.
- Would enjoy getting out and doing more – whether that’s gardening, baking, music, conversation, outings or simply enjoying coffee with friends.
- Could benefit from a regular routine – having somewhere familiar to go and people they know and look forward to seeing.
- Is considering respite care – Day Care can be a reassuring first step, allowing someone to get to know Ashbourne Lodge at their own pace.
- Has a family member or partner who would benefit from a break – knowing their loved one is enjoying their day in a safe and caring environment.
You don’t need to be living with dementia to join us
We welcome older people with a wide range of interests and support needs. Many of our guests may be living with dementia, and our team and environment are particularly well suited to supporting them, but Day Care at Ashbourne Lodge is for anyone who would benefit from companionship, purpose and a fulfilling day.
"More than day care: friendship, purpose and a genuinely enjoyable day, with the reassurance of professional care and specialist dementia expertise close at hand."
Whether you are looking for companionship, specialist dementia support, meaningful ways to spend the day or regular respite for a family carer, we would love to welcome you to Ashbourne Lodge.
Come and visit, meet the team and experience the difference for yourself.
07511 403063 | 01335 301400 | ashbournedaycare@milfordcare.co.uk | www.milfordcare.co.uk/ashbourne-lodge
