
she is being extremely well cared forDavid L(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Keep up the great job you all do and stay safe.Tina L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


she is being extremely well cared forDavid L(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Keep up the great job you all do and stay safe.Tina L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Kingsmead is a purpose built care home, providing care for the frail elderly and mentally infirm elderly. The home is situated in a quiet residential area of Swindon and is easy reach of public transport, shops and amenities. There is also easy access to M4 motorway.
Accommodation is mainly single occupancy , although several are large enough for sharing companions. The majority are en-suite and they all have telephone and...
Care Provided by Kingsmead Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kingsmead Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kingsmead Care Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jinu Thomas (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Kingsmead Care Home Reviews (50)
Kingsmead Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.718) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kingsmead Care Home has 50 reviews.
We found the staff at Kingsmead Care Home warm, friendly and accommodating, they cared for my mother very well and tended to her needs. They would always make us feel welcome when we visited, and overall it was a warm and comforting experience.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Mum was much loved by the whole team and it was a privilege to care for her.
Kingsmead Care Home was very homely, and the staff cared for my Mum with love, patience, and respect. I visited most days and always felt welcome, no matter what time of day I went. I found it very touching to often see members of staff, visiting mum at the end of their shift.
There was a varied programme of entertainment, activities, and trips to keep the residents stimulated. Mum especially enjoyed the singing entertainment and loved to dance to the music. We were kept well informed of all events and encouraged to go along and join in.
I personally miss going to Kingsmead as I got to know the friendly staff and other residents too. I would not hesitate to recommend Kingsmead to anyone.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you have been pleased with the care and attention provided to your mum during her stay at Kingsmead. It was an honour to care for your mum during her stay with us.
Kingsmead staff and management are a great credit to their profession with their high standards of service and care they showed to mum during the last months of her life. We could not have hoped for better care and we are forever grateful for that. Certainly happy to recommend Kingsmead for their 5 star service.
Thank you for taking a moment to leave us an incredibly positive review. It was a honour to care for your mum during her stay with us.
Compliments to the staff and management for their care and compassion towards mum in her final few months.
We could not have asked for better care and mum loved being there and loved the friendliness of all the staff and management. Mum was treated with respect and great care.
I can't wait to book in myself in the future as I know how all the residents are loved & well cared for. Well Done To Everyone at Kingsmead
Thank you for leaving a thoughtful review of Kingsmead. We really appreciate your kind words.
There is a lot of activities for the residents to join in if they wish.
My sister has been resident in Kingsmead for almost six years, and though there have been three changes of management during this time, my sister has been nursed with consistent care and expertise. Though physically unable to participate in the activities of the home, I find in every visit, a happy atmosphere and always something planned for those able to participate. Communication from the care and nursing staff is always good, and I have no hesitation in recommending Kingsmead as a well-run, professional establishment.
The care they give to all patients are great.
The staff are truly amazing.
Me and my mother (who also has the start of Dementia) came to see her best friend. I was so surprised on how wonderful the staff were and how they truly care so much for their patients. I was that impressed that if ever one day I need to place one of my loved ones into a care home this place will definitely be the one. I have been to other care homes in Swindon and this by far is one of the best in Swindon area.
My father was very well looked after at Kingsmead. He was treated with dignity and respect - even when he was doing things that were not the easiest to deal with. The staff ensured that my Dad had what he needed and went out of their way to make him comfortable. They were even able to provide bespoke meals to him when eating became more difficult. I always received a warm welcome from the staff when I visited, and overall the care has been excellent. Thank you to everyone at Kingsmead.
I feel so comfortable going back to Spain, after moving my father to Kingsmead for palliative care. The staff were reassuring, and I could tell by the atmosphere at the home, they were very caring. They look time to find out what was important to my dad. I'm back after a week and found that, my initial thoughts have all been proved correct. I could not wish for better at this end of life stage for my father.
Das has been well cared for since being looked after by Kingsmead Care Home from August 2024. He had dementia and is unable to care for himself. The team at Kingsmead provide an excellent care package and are willing to go an 'extra mile' to ensure he has the best possible care for his condition. The staff always have a smile even when he is pushing them away even though he needs their support. They understand his needs and are professional, supportive and above all very patient with him and his care.
Professional, friendly, caring and attentive to my aunt's needs.
I come up regularly to see my mum and always get a good welcome from all staff. I see all the activities on social media. I think they do a brilliant job the activities staff. Some of the videos are so funny and they get all residents joining in. I know my mum especially likes to go swimming. Keep up the good work as you all do a brilliant job.
I found the staff to be very friendly and always on hand to help. My mother-in-law is very happy in the care home and loving all the activities in which she joins in, even singing and dancing herself. Overall the care is excellent.
Staff were all lovely and helpful. They always made me feel welcome and looked after my husband well, while he was in the home. It was always lovely when the entertainment team provided fun and games. Really pleased with everything the home and staff did for my husband and myself. Would recommend the home to anyone who needs care.
There's always has so much going on for the residents.
Everyone is always super helpful but I what stands out the most to me in the activities. There is always something for the residents to do, especially in the run up to Christmas they have a whole selection of things to get up to.
Well done to the team.
Thank you for your review, we'll share your lovely comments with our team.
My late sister's husband (my brother-in-law) entered Kingsmead very reluctantly in April 2019 for a trial of two weeks to see if he liked it. After the first week, he asked when he could go home but at the end of the trial period with the help and attention he received from the staff he had settled. So the next four years until his passing on April 27 2024 he was surrounded by residents and staff that made his final years a real joy so I cannot speak highly enough of the care and attention he received.
Thank you for writing such a positive review, it is much appreciated. I will share your kind words with my amazing team.
I have always found the care home to be friendly, helpful, and professional. My mother's care at the home is very good, and I have no complaints at all. The staff keep me up to date with my mother's health issues and she is very settled there.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review. I will certainly share this with my amazing team. Your support as a family is always appreciated too, thank you.
The staff at Kingsmead were amazing from their manager down. They were aware of our previous bad experience with my grandfather's care at the hospital and wholeheartedly took on board our concerns with his condition. They provided amazing care and preserved his dignity throughout his time there. My mum and I will be eternally grateful for them all as they supported us more than I think even they realised.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. It was our pleasure to be able to support your grandfather.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 September 2022Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 13 Nov 2024
At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...
- 13 Nov 2024
Kingsmead Care Home is thrilled to announce its latest initiative, “Every Hand Has a Story,” a project that celebrates the rich life experiences of residents by capturing and sharing the...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Kingsmead Care Home.
Meet the Team (5)

I’m a Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience supporting older people and leading teams to deliver high standards of care. I’m passionate about enriching residents' lives by treating each person as an individual, listening to their stories and feedback, and continuously working to improve their experience in the home.

I love the strong family feel in the home, where we work as a team and take pride in seeing our residents thrive. Getting to know each person well and making sure they feel truly looked after is always my priority, and I try to bring a happy, positive energy every day. I’ve completed a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Adult Care, along with training such as Singing for the Brain with the Alzheimer’s Society, the Love to Move exercise programme, and a NAPA Level 2 activities course, all of which help me support residents in meaningful and engaging ways.

With over 27 years of experience as a chef in both restaurants and care homes, I hold a degree in hospitality and love cooking for the residents. I enjoy interacting with them, listening to their feedback, and making sure meals are tailored to their preferences and dietary needs. I work closely with the nursing team to ensure every resident receives the right food in a way that feels like home.

I have NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care, along with experience supporting people living with dementia.
I love spending time getting to know our residents and learning about their lives, interests and the things that are important to them. This helps me plan activities and experiences that people genuinely enjoy and look forward to.
The best part of my job is building relationships with residents and hearing their amazing life stories. If I've made someone smile by the end of the day, then it's been a good day for both of us.

I enjoy being creative in decorating and improving the environment around the home, helping to make it a welcoming and lovely place for our residents to live. It’s rewarding to use my skills to maintain and enhance the spaces they spend time in every day. I take pride in looking after the gardens and keeping everything in good repair, so residents can feel comfortable, safe, and proud of their home. With 12 years of experience in construction and maintenance, I bring practical knowledge and a strong attention to detail to ensure the home is always well cared for.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsmead Care Home
What types of Care is Kingsmead Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Kingsmead Care Home have?
There are 32 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Kingsmead Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Kingsmead Care Home to the centre of Swindon?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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