High Street, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 7AH
Set in the heart of the historic Wiltshire town of Royal Wootton Bassett, Miranda House is a modern, purpose-built home providing nursing and dementia care support for up to 65 older people.
The team at the home have specialist dementia training to support people living with dementia and actively promote a dementia friendly community by sharing knowledge and experience.
Extra wide corridors have been built to enable residents to move freely in spacious surroundings. The gardens have been landscaped specifically to allow residents ample recreational facilities. All rooms have en-suite facilities, TV points, an option for a private telephone line and are available fully furnished with the opportunity for resident's preferred special items of furniture if required.
The home provides a full 24-hour RMN nursing service which is supplemented by experienced Registered General Nurses. The kitchens provide varied menus for all tastes including special diets for diabetics.
The team are committed to administering to the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of residents. Promotion of individuality, dignity and self-respect within peaceful, comfortable surroundings is a promise made and assured through the evaluation of high standards of care, monitored through the home's quality assurance programme.
Group: Caring Homes Group
Person in charge: Pat Shaw (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Wiltshire Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home with nursing – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 68 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Mental Health Condition • Old Age
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Bipolar/Manic Depression • Cancer Care • Challenging Behaviour • Colitis & Crohn's Disease • Drug Dependence (past or present) • Epilepsy • Head/Brain Injury • Hearing Impairment • Huntington's Disease • Motor Neurone Disease • Multiple Sclerosis • Muscular Dystrophy • Neuropathic • Parkinson's Disease • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilties • Schizophrenia • Speech Impairment • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus • Stroke • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 65+.
Single Rooms: 62
Shared Rooms: 3
Rooms with ensuite WC: 40
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Day Care • Respite Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 6.8 (maximum of 10) for Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 5 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 2.2 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 2 years. (A 2 year period has been used as there were no positive reviews in the last 12 months)
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.596 for Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia is calculated as follows: ( (37 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 57 Ratings = 4.596
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 2.184 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4 then divided by 2 = 2.000
Target of 13.6 positive Reviews (68 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 5 Reviews ÷ 13.6 Target = 0.368 , then divided by 2 = 0.184
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia has a Review Score of 6.8 (6.780) from 5 Reviews
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Matt H (Grandson of Resident) on Sunday 19 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
My grandmother is a relatively new resident at Miranda House. The move was quite sudden but everyone has been kind, welcoming and helpful.
It would benefit my grandmother greatly if all personnel wore their name badges. It’s a simple way to help those with dementia, particularly when in a new and unfamiliar environment.
The food prepared for residents has consistently been to a high standard and the range of food is very sensible indeed. However, the cutlery and crockery doesn’t always get cleaned properly by the dishwasher. The opportunity to eat privately in her room is a real bonus.
We have noted that the ambient noise is louder than expected (e.g. doors closing or staff calling out to each other from one end of a corridor to another). The doors could benefit from a spot of WD40 or some sandpaper and colleagues could stand closer so they don’t have to shout.
To conclude, we have been impressed with the care and support offered by Miranda House.
How likely would you be to recommend Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia? Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Clifford D (Friend of Resident) on Tuesday 14 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
As soon as you enter the building the security is good, with antiseptic gel available. The staff are welcoming and friendly and will find the resident you wish to visit.
All staff will answer any queries and if they are unable to do so, will find the person who can.
Staff ask for background information if it has not already been provided and are polite and friendly if using the telephone for such occasions.
There is no stress on us when enquiring about 'our residents' progress and situation.
We have been informed immediately when any incidents occurred, fortunately, these have been minor and in no was reflect on the standard of the care provided and have not been unexpected.
How likely would you be to recommend Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C A C (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 23 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My mother has been at Miranda House since 2012, at that time she was able to do much more. Went out on the mini bus to garden centre's and sometimes to the seaside and lunches she likes the music and playing bingo. It is always clean and staff are always there to help.
How likely would you be to recommend Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Teresa C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) on Tuesday 10 January 2017. Relates to December 2016.
At the end of November, the family were at their wit's end. Miranda House was amazing. They saw us within less than an hour of our phone call. The staff (everyone) have been amazing. We were reassured and nothing seemed too much trouble. My mother in law had never been parted from her husband (66 years married) but she knows he is getting the best care and he is safe, well and happy. The people are so so kind and it's a pleasure to visit the home.
How likely would you be to recommend Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C D (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 9 January 2017. Relates to December 2016.
All staff are mostly friendly and they can't do enough for mum. The home is very clean, safe and tidy for all the patients. I can't thank the staff enough for their dedication and care that they show.
How likely would you be to recommend Miranda House Care Home with Nursing - Specialist Dementia? Extremely Likely
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Bed Vacancies
posted 09 Apr 2018
Please call 0808 223 5525 for further information about current Bed Vacancies at Miranda House.
February 2018
November 2017
Recipient: Caring Homes Group
Date: Friday 17 Nov 2017
April 2017
December 2016
Recipient: Caring Homes Group
Date: Thursday 15 Dec 2016
November 2016
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Date: Tuesday 29 Nov 2016
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Date: Friday 25 Nov 2016
Recipient: Caring Homes Group
Date: Wednesday 16 Nov 2016
February 2016
Job Title: Home Manager
Joined: 2013
Description:
As Home Manager of Miranda House, I lead my compassionate and professional Care Team in providing the highest standards of specialist nursing and dementia care for up to 65 elderly people.
Before moving into the private sector in 2007, I worked for a number of years in the NHS, predominantly in surgical roles. Following my move into elderly and dementia care as a Registered General Nurse, I held a variety of positions including Unit Manager and Clinical Team Leader.
Having initially joined Caring Homes in 2012 as Deputy Manager of Miranda House, I was promoted to Home Manager early in 2013. I felt that the Caring Homes philosophy aligned well with my own beliefs on care provision and I am intent on ensuring that all residents of Miranda House continue to receive the high levels of care and protection they are entitled to.
Within my role, I am particularly passionate about empowering my Care Team and ensuring that they are given every opportunity to learn and grow in their profession.
I hold a Diploma in Person Centred Dementia Care, and think that training is a key factor in delivering truly person centred care.
I’m originally from Scotland, and enjoy life in the Cotswolds as the environment and communities here remind me of home. Having spent over 20 years in South Cerney, I moved to Royal Wootton Bassett in 2011, and have enjoyed exploring the local area ever since.
I enjoy spending quality time with my family when away from work and have a passion for travel; I’ve visited countries across the globe including Canada, Poland, and America.
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