12A Masefield Avenue

12A Masefield Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HT

01793497715

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

25 January 2020

Provider

Milestones Trust

Beds

6 beds

About 12A Masefield Avenue

Located on Masefield Avenue in Swindon, this small nursing home provides care for six residents with learning disabilities. Run by Milestones Trust, it offers a personalised approach suited to its intimate size, allowing for tailored support and close relationships between residents and staff.

The home is rated Good by the CQC following its most recent inspection in January 2020. As a nursing care facility, it combines residential support with on-site nursing provision, making it suitable for individuals whose needs extend beyond standard care home support.

The Swindon location places the home within reasonable access of local amenities and healthcare services. The specialist focus on learning disabilities means the environment, routines, and staff training are designed specifically around this client group's needs, rather than providing general residential care.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 12A Masefield Avenue, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 12A Masefield Avenue, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund 12A Masefield Avenue's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees