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All on one level, this accessible home offers a large communal dining room, two lounges, a children’s play area, a residents’ kitchenette and extensive, attractive gardens. The large fishpond courtyard is surrounded by the home with some of the bedrooms and both lounges facing onto this tranquil area.
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Care Provided by Watersmead
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 50 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
home.
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
services at the time you request them.
They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
be paid for by yourself.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Watersmead for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Watersmead to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Orders of St John Care Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Stenning(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2008
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
Watersmead Reviews (121)
Watersmead has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.707) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Watersmead has 121 reviews.
We are able to visit Mum daily.
Thank you for your review and for your kind helpful feedback. I'm glad your mum is happy with us at Watersmead. If there is anything else you or your mum needs from us, please just let us know.
Mum went to Watersmead following an assessment at another home. We have always found the staff to be friendly, caring and professional. Mum is well cared for and we are always kept informed of what is going on. Very pleased.
Thank you for your feedback on Watersmead, and the team, it does mean a lot. We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review.
The home is well furnished and clean and the meals provided are varied and well cooked.
There is a variety of activities for the residents to join in with and there is always something to celebrate whether it be tennis or Christmas.
Visitors are made welcome and there are opportunities to join residents for special days.
Thank you for your feedback on Watersmead and for your kind words about our team. I'm glad we're able to make you feel welcome when you visit. We appreciate you taking the time to submit a review.
What a wonderful care home, always greeted with kind and caring staff. Nothing is too much trouble at any time of day. My uncle is very settled, he feels at home which is very reassuring for the family. Thank you for looking after him.
We really appreciate you taking the time to write us a review and share your uncle's experience, thank you. It's a pleasure to have him with us at Watersmead.
My father's needs are extremely well catered for. The staff treat him with dignity and respect and take time to understand his changing needs.
We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review, and I'm glad that your father is being well looked after with us at Watersmead. If there is anything else we can do for him, or for you, please just let us know.
She hadn't been happy in the family home nor was she in a place of safety. It was always my intention to get her into a care home for her well-being.
Watersmead tick all the boxes in looking after my mother.
I'm so glad to hear that your mum is so happy with us at Watersmead and that it's been the best decision for your family. It's great to hear that she is thriving. I'll pass on your comments to the team as I know they love to hear them, and we appreciate you taking the time to write us a review.
The service is always 5-star, communication is great and we love to see what the residents get up to and follow their activities on social media.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write us a review. I'm so glad your Dad is happy at Watersmead. I'll be sure to pass on your feedback to the team at the home as I know they love to hear it.
The activities in the past have included some singers and guitar players and last year there was a small selection of farm animals which could be seen close up. There were also lots of in-house activities such as baking, gardening, indoor skittles, scrabble or puzzle afternoons.
The staff are and have always been very tremendous, always very helpful answering any question even though they have been asked the same thing previously.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I am delighted to hear that your father is enjoying getting involved in different elements of the home, especially the activities. I will share this with our team, who will really appreciate your kind words.
Every member of staff I engage with is caring, thoughtful and conscientious.
My grandmother is clearly very happy here.
As a family, we are reassured by the fact that she is safe, looked after with dignity and settled.
She especially likes the food!
Thanks so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review, Stella. We're so pleased your grandmother is happy at Watersmead, and that our team is able to help. I'll pass on your feedback to the team - especially compliments to the chef! - as it really does make a difference. Thank you.
My mother has been a resident at your care home for over two years. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and the way she has been treated with great kindness and wonderful care. Yesterday she celebrated her 101st birthday, the home made the day so special. I have always been contacted promptly about any concerns about my mother's health or wellbeing. It has given me great piece of mind to know my mother is so well looked after.
Thank you for leaving such lovely feedback. It is great to hear that your mother had such a wonderful birthday. I'll pass this on to our team.
My wife has improved in health since May 2022 due to the good care and regular meals. Her quality of life has been improved because of the good atmosphere created by mixing with so many people - residents and staff.
Thank you for your kind comment. I am delighted to hear that your wife is happy in the home. I will pass this on to our team.
At Watersmead all members of staff are caring and respectful towards residents. The atmosphere is usually light and cheery. The dining room/communal area is bright and airy and a good place to sit, chat, snooze or enjoy activities. Circular corridors, around the home, are ideal for residents who wander - and during the warmer months, the courtyard garden offers further space to roam. I've not personally sampled the food but from what I have seen, there appears to be a good choice of tasty food on offer. In addition, there are always snacks, fruit and drinks available. The resident cats are a welcome sight and I'm sure bring pleasure to the residents. I'm aware that my aunt enjoys seeing and petting them. My aunt's room is always clean and tidy and her clothes are respectfully tidied away. My aunt always appears clean and tidy too and she enjoys her regular sessions at the in-house hair salon.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review. I will pass on your comments to the Watersmead team - it does make a difference to them to hear such kind words. Glad your aunt is happy there.
Love coming to see my husband. If he is in a bad mood when I leave I do not feel guilty leaving him as I know he is being well looked after. They have been very supportive and make me very welcome when I visit.
I have high regard for the people I have met at Watersmead and the care that has been provided for my mother. Communication is really good and I feel she is in very good hands. I have found that my mother's well-being has improved. She has gained weight back to normal levels benefiting from all the good food on offer. Her appearance is more how she used to be and she seems at ease now. I am really pleased with everything. Thank you for all you do.
My husband has been a permanent resident at Watersmead since May 2022 and has always told me how kind all the staff are and he is quite happy with his room. He also tells me that the food is good with plenty of variety. There are always activities going on in the large recreational/dining room and he has been taken out to a local event with a group of other residents. The atmosphere of the Home as soon as you walk in is good, friendly and bustling as the residents and staff move freely around the corridors. This drew me to decide on Watersmead for him as it felt more like a personal home than an institution. The residents are encouraged to personalise their room so that they feel that it belongs to them. If I have any queries or concerns regarding my husband they are taken seriously and the appropriate head of the department comes to discuss it with me. I and the rest of my family are very satisfied with the care and understanding of everyone concerned making my husband's life happy.
As a family, we are very happy with where my mum is. Watersmead is a lovely place to be. The staff and carers are great. They always keep me informed of everything that goes on with my mum. The home is very well presented, clean and homely. Love the work done in the garden areas.
I am incredibly impressed by the care and dedication of all of the staff at Watersmead. My aunt is very well looked after and with the lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions, I am looking forward to visiting my aunt more.
My father needed to be cared for as we had simply reached the endpoint of him being at home, so he came to Watersmead. Besides being a very emotional time, Watersmead were brilliant at helping with all the unknowns, but more importantly, their provision of the specialist care he needed. Respite turned into a permanent residence. The staff really make the place worth the investment and we feel fortunate to have located my father at Watersmead.
Delighted and very grateful for the care provided for my mother. The staff are really caring and considerate.
Our sister-in-law has been at Watersmead for six months, we were delighted how quickly she settled into her new home. She was made to feel part of the family of residents from the start and is very happy there. We feel confident with the care she receives and we are always phoned immediately if and when any problem arises over her health and welfare.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 January 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Watersmead.
Meet the Team (6)

The residents at Watersmead are cared for by a committed team of over one hundred which includes support workers, catering, ancillary, maintenance and administrative staff. The home is led by Alison Stenning who is supported by an experienced team.

Sally has been in the catering industry for 38 years and joined Watersmead 11 years ago, initially as a cook, before becoming Head Chef 4 years ago. Sally gained her 706/1 and 706/2 many years ago and she holds a wealth of other qualifications centring around the catering industry.
Sally runs the fantastic kitchen team and provides the residents with excellent meals as well as catering for all major events within the home. Sally was nominated for Wiltshire's 'Hospitality of the Year Award' twice and won on both occasions. Sally was also a regional winner in the Great British Care Awards and became a national finalist.
Her best memory of the home is when residents cooked a meal for her supported by the activity coordinator. It was lovely for her to sit with a few residents and enjoy the meal they had prepared.
In her spare time, Sally enjoys arts and crafts, gardening and growing her own vegetables. She also loves spending time with her family.

Teresa has been in her current role since 2010 having previously worked as a civil engineer. She worked in various roles in the evenings while she raised her family, and then joined the Trust as her children grew up.
Teresa says that interacting with residents is the best part of her job, and they really do make her day. Out of work, Teresa likes to spend time with her family and friends. She believes that working in care brings home how important family is.

Katie worked with the Trust for two years before taking a break and returning at the end of 2023. She has looked after adults with autism but returned to Watersmead to care for and take on the activities role.
Katie loves the personal side of her job and getting to know each individual, making people’s day, and making people smile. She is enjoying the opportunity to try exciting and engaging activities with residents.
Outside work, Katie loves to watch films and TV, and socialising with friends.

Biddy has worked in care since 1999 and with the Trust since 2019. This is her second time with the Trust having previously worked at Fives Court before it closed. She worked with another care provider before returning to the Trust.
Biddy loves to create a nice environment for residents and ensure they receive the best care possible. She enjoys supporting colleagues to develop to their full potential.
In her spare time, Biddy loves to spend time with her family and enjoys a nice walk.

Nic has been with the Trust since 2017 having worked in various personnel and office support roles previously. She enjoys the variety in her work and likes the interaction with residents and their families. Nic says that with the feeling of family at Watersmead, it doesn’t feel like she’s coming to work.
When she’s not at work, Nic likes to go to the cinema, walk her dog, and socialise with friends and family.
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