Dramsdon

Rivar Road, Shalbourne, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3QE

01672870565

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

1 November 2019

Provider

Milestones Trust

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodApr 2017
GoodNov 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Milestones Trust, which runs 36 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 32 Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Dramsdon

Dramsdon is a small residential care home located on Rivar Road in Shalbourne, near Marlborough in Wiltshire. The home provides care for five residents with learning disabilities. It is run by Milestones Trust and holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection conducted in November 2019.

The intimate size of the home means residents receive personalised care within a close-knit environment. Being situated in the Marlborough area provides access to local services and community facilities while maintaining a quieter, semi-rural setting. The home's specialist focus on learning disabilities ensures staff have relevant expertise and experience in supporting people with these specific needs.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Dramsdon, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Dramsdon, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Dramsdon'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