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Ridgeway House

243 Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 1NN

Residential care home · 8 beds · Choice Care Group

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From the home's website
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,398
CQC rating
Good
February 2022
Beds
8
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Swindon
£1,398a week

About £72,670 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,795 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,080a week

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

Staying at home could cost about £318 a week less, £16,510 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,440 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Swindon
44 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Swindon

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 Ridgeway House

Ridgeway House is a residential care home in Swindon, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people with mental health needs. It is run by Choice Care Group, which operates 72 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2019.

At its latest inspection, published February 2022, the CQC rated Ridgeway House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Ridgeway House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Swindon with a fee on record typically charge about £1,398 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 47 registered care homes in Swindon. The nearest to Ridgeway House include Ashbury Lodge Residential Home, Bembridge House and Kingsmead Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Mental health

Registration

Brand
Choice Care Group
Registered with CQC
September 2019
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2022)
Council area
Swindon
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with a small concern about staffing cover when someone is off sick.

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

Ridgeway House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Swindon typically charge about £1,398 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Ridgeway House

How much does Ridgeway House cost?

Ridgeway House has not published its fees. Care homes in Swindon typically charge about £1,398 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Ridgeway House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Ridgeway House Good in February 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Ridgeway House provide nursing care?

No. Ridgeway House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Ridgeway House offer dementia care?

Ridgeway House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Swindon listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Ridgeway House have?

Ridgeway House is registered for up to 8 residents.

Care at home

44 live-in carers within about an hour of Swindon

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 £990 to £1,280 a week. 34 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.
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as through the tough times”
Katrina O., about Sekai M.
See live-in carers near SwindonProfiles, 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.

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Swindon

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.

44 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Swindon
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Bembridge House, Swindon

Bembridge House

Swindon, SN3 · 1.3 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMilestones Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,398 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Kingsmead Care Home, Swindon

Kingsmead Care Home

Swindon, SN1 · 1.8 km · 40 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaHealthcare Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,398 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week

See all 72 care homes run by Choice Care Group