Wemyss Lodge

Ermin Street, Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4LH

01793828227

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

30 November 2021

Provider

Wemyss Lodge Limited

Beds

60 beds

About Wemyss Lodge

Wemyss Lodge is a nursing home in Swindon, providing care for adults aged 18 and over. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Wemyss Lodge provides personal and nursing care for up to 60 people aged 18 and above, with 41 residents living there at the time of inspection. The home operates two separate units, one of which is subdivided into three areas caring for 17 people with complex needs, including those living with dementia.

Since the last inspection, the home has embedded several improvements into daily practice, including enhancements to medicines management and the introduction of effective systems to support better care delivery.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 November 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsActivities ProgrammeHairdresserCinema RoomCafe BarDining RoomCommunal Lounge

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Wemyss Lodge, consider asking...

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

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Wemyss Lodge, look out for...

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

Could the NHS fund Wemyss Lodge'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