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Here at Ashburton House we have a real drive for quality, person centred approaches and promoting choice.

Our residents truly are at the heart of everything we do.

24/08/2026

🌸 Our Sensory Weekend...

Our morning began with flower arranging for the tables. Residents explored the beautiful colours, enjoyed the fresh floral scents and carefully felt the different textures—from soft petals and smooth leaves to the prickly thorns on the roses. The finished arrangements have added a wonderful splash of colour throughout our home.

We then headed into the garden for a gentle stroll before settling around the tables with hot drinks, banana milkshakes and biscuits. Sitting together, we listened to the sounds around us—from church bells, farmers tractors to birds singing nearby.

It was a relaxed and engaging morning that encouraged us to pause and appreciate the sights, sounds, scents, textures and tastes all around us.

What is your favourite sound of summer?

23/08/2026

🌧️ Rain at last at Ashburton House!

After weeks of dry weather, the rain was a very welcome sight for residents, the team and, of course, our thirsty garden.

Although we were all pleased to see it, we think it’s fair to say nobody welcomed the downpour quite as enthusiastically as Kayleigh! While everyone else appreciated it from somewhere dry, Kayleigh headed outside to enjoy every drop.

22/08/2026

🌱 The planting continues....

We’ve been back outside in the fresh air, giving our young plants a little more room to grow by carefully transferring them into larger pots.

There was plenty of concentration as the pots were filled with fresh compost and each plant was gently settled into its new home. Gardening gives us something to nurture and look forward to, and we’re excited to watch these plants continue to develop.

We’ll be keeping them well watered and sharing another update as they grow!

21/08/2026

🎳 Games and friendly competition...

We’ve been having plenty of fun with some larger-than-life games! Residents tested their aim with indoor skittles before putting their tactics to work in a giant game of noughts and crosses.

These familiar games are a great way to bring people together, encourage gentle movement and concentration, and create a little friendly competition along the way.

Which would you choose — aiming for a strike or planning the perfect noughts and crosses move?

20/08/2026

🌼 Coffee, cake, company and flower arranging...

Residents enjoyed a relaxed and sociable afternoon together, creating colourful flower arrangements while sharing plenty of conversation over a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

There was something for everyone to enjoy, with dominoes and a crossword providing a little extra challenge alongside the creativity. The finished arrangements looked beautiful and have added a lovely splash of colour around our home.

Simple afternoons like these bring people together and make Ashburton House feel truly homely.

17/08/2026

🍽️ Our New Menu – Residents Feedback...

At Ashburton House, our residents’ views are an important part of how we shape everyday life in the home, including what appears on our menus.

Following the introduction of our new menu, we took the time to ask residents what they thought. It was lovely to hear so much positive feedback, with comments about the variety of meals, generous portions, presentation and the overall quality of the food.

Residents also highlighted how much they appreciate having their individual needs and preferences catered for, as well as being able to ask for the things they enjoy. And, of course, the puddings received a few well-deserved mentions too!

We’re really pleased to see the new menu being enjoyed and will continue to listen to residents as we develop our dining choices throughout the year.

A big thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts – your feedback really does help us make mealtimes at Ashburton House the best they can be. ❤️

16/08/2026

🍏 Fresh from the garden...

It really doesn’t get much fresher than this! Our residents have been out in the garden picking apples straight from the trees at Ashburton House.

With plenty of fruit ready to be enjoyed, it was a lovely opportunity to spend some time outdoors, enjoy the sunshine and make the most of what our own garden has to offer. There’s something very satisfying about choosing an apple from the tree yourself – especially when it has been growing just a few steps from home.

Simple moments like this bring plenty of conversation too, from memories of apple picking and childhood gardens to ideas about what we might make with our harvest.

A lovely afternoon in the garden, and we’re looking forward to putting our freshly picked apples to good use. 🍎🌳

14/08/2026

🌒 A memorable evening....

We were certainly prepared for the partial solar eclipse! Some of our residents headed outside to watch it for themselves, while others chose to enjoy the live coverage from the comfort of the home.

With the correct eclipse glasses in place, and a special filter used for the phone camera, everyone was able to enjoy the occasion safely.

It also sparked some lovely conversation about the total solar eclipse of 1999, with residents sharing memories of where they were and what they remembered from that day. It was a great opportunity for a little reminiscing alongside experiencing something special together in the present.

A thoroughly enjoyable evening at Ashburton House, and definitely one to remember. 🌒✨

12/08/2026

🌒 A Special Evening in the Skies Above Ashburton...

Residents and staff at Ashburton House Care Home will be looking to the skies this evening as Devon experiences a very impressive partial solar eclipse.

Here in Devon, the eclipse is expected to begin at around 6:18pm, reaching its maximum at approximately 7:15pm, before coming to an end at around 8:08pm. At its peak, the Sun will be very heavily obscured by the Moon, making this a particularly special astronomical event to experience together.

We’re hoping to give residents the opportunity to enjoy the occasion, share memories of eclipses they may have seen before and experience something a little different together.

As always, safety will come first. Nobody should look directly at the Sun without suitable solar viewing protection. Proper eclipse glasses or safe indirect viewing methods should be used, as ordinary sunglasses do not provide adequate protection.

11/08/2026

💙 Your feedback means a great deal to us...

Reviews not only give our team a lovely boost, they also help other families who may be looking for the right care and support for someone they love.

If you’ve had a positive experience with Ashburton House and have a moment to spare, we’d be very grateful if you could leave us a review on carehome.co.uk.

Simply follow the link below or scan the QR code on the image.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. 💚

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West Street
Newton Abbot
TQ137DT

Website

http://www.ashburton-house.co.uk/

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