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5 St Margaret's Gardens

5 St Margaret's Gardens, Melksham, SN12 7BT

Residential care home · 4 beds · Ordinary Life Project Association(The)

Street view · 2024
Street view · 2024 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,400
CQC rating
Requires improvement
August 2024
Beds
4
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Wiltshire
£1,400a week

About £72,800 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Wiltshire, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Melksham
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Wiltshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About 5 St Margaret's Gardens

5 St Margaret's Gardens is a residential care home in Melksham, in the Wiltshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 4 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Ordinary Life Project Association(The), which operates 7 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published August 2024, the CQC rated 5 St Margaret's Gardens Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

5 St Margaret's Gardens has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wiltshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,651 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 163 registered care homes in Wiltshire. The nearest to 5 St Margaret's Gardens include Alpine Villa Care Home, OSJCT Brookside and 57 King Street. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered name
Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens
Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (August 2024)
Council area
Wiltshire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and person-centred care, with some repeated care plan information that could risk records becoming outdated.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

5 St Margaret's Gardens has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wiltshire typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,651 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about 5 St Margaret's Gardens

How much does 5 St Margaret's Gardens cost?

5 St Margaret's Gardens has not published its fees. Care homes in Wiltshire typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,651 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for 5 St Margaret's Gardens?

The Care Quality Commission rated 5 St Margaret's Gardens Requires improvement in August 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does 5 St Margaret's Gardens provide nursing care?

No. 5 St Margaret's Gardens is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does 5 St Margaret's Gardens offer dementia care?

Yes. 5 St Margaret's Gardens is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does 5 St Margaret's Gardens have?

5 St Margaret's Gardens is registered for up to 4 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about two hours of Wiltshire

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,300 a week. 83 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“Linet became her carer and all changed, my daughter started eating, taking her medications and more important her happiness came back.”
Lita R., about Linet Wanjiku M.
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
Emily B., about Prisca S.
See live-in carers near WiltshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Alpine Villa Care Home, Melksham

Alpine Villa Care Home

Melksham, SN12 · 0.3 km · 15 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAlpine Villa Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Melksham

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Wiltshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
OSJCT Brookside, Melksham

OSJCT Brookside

Melksham, SN12 · 0.5 km · 50 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaOrders of St John Care Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
57 King Street, Melksham

57 King Street

Melksham, SN12 · 1.0 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 7 care homes run by Ordinary Life Project Association(The)