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Chiseldon Care HomeSwindon
Rated:GoodResidential

Chiseldon Care Home

73 Draycott Road, Chiseldon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0LT
07821111424
Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

24 December 2019

Provider

Anderson Nursing Limited

Beds

20 beds

About Chiseldon Care Home

Chiseldon Care Home is a 20-bed residential facility located on Draycott Road in the village of Chiseldon, near Swindon in Wiltshire. The home is operated by Anderson Nursing Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia. Its smaller size means a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area.

The home received a CQC rating of Good following its most recent inspection in December 2019. As a residential care home rather than nursing care, it offers personal care and support with daily living activities. The Chiseldon location provides access to local amenities while maintaining a quieter village environment away from central Swindon.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Chiseldon Care Home, consider asking...

  1. 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
  2. 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
  3. 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
  4. 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
  5. 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Chiseldon Care Home, look out for...

  1. 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
  2. 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
  3. 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
  4. 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
  5. 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Chiseldon Care Home'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.

Location

73 Draycott Road, Chiseldon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0LT

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Chiseldon Care Home

CQC overall rating

Good

CQC rating published: 24 December 2019

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