Ladymead Care Home

Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9BY
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9.8 101 Reviews
  • Ladymead Care Home, Swindon
Ladymead Care Home, located in the friendly village of Wroughton, provides a warm and caring environment for its residents. Just a mile from Swindon town centre, the home is close to local shops, transport links, and amenities, making it easy for residents to stay connected with the community.

The dedicated team at Ladymead focuses on providing personalised, compassionate care, ensuring each resident feels valued and supported. Residents can enjoy relaxing in the cosy TV lounges or the peaceful sitting room, while mealtimes bring everyone together in the welcoming dining rooms. Delicious home-cooked meals are freshly prepared each day, with choices to suit all tastes and special diets catered for.

Ladymead offers more than just care; it’s a place where residents can enjoy life. A varied programme of activities encourages socialising, creativity, and staying active. Regular visits from a hair stylist and chiropodist help residents stay comfortable and well-cared for, while complementary therapies can also be arranged to meet individual preferences.

At Ladymead, every effort is made to create a true home-from-home, where residents can live comfortably, surrounded by kindness and care.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

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 Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1550
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1550
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1550
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1550
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1600

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Ladymead Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Byju Vasudevan (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (30)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)

Ladymead Care Home Reviews (101)

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Ladymead Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.783) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ladymead Care Home has 101 reviews.

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Review from Jill W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad was cared for by the lovely staff at Ladymead for the final 4 months of his long life (aged 97!)
They were ALL really friendly, chatty ,always filling me in on how dad had been. The office had lots of extra paperwork dealing with the Council and was so patient. The entertainment staff really
enthusiastic, there was always something going on. Even the cheff could often be found chatting with the residents in the lounge.
The personal carers were great,they seemed to genuinly love their job and my dad! You'd walk in and find the Nurse or the Manager or the lovely maintenance guy chatting to dad about cricket which he loved.
They all seemed so genuinly sorry when my dad passed, and even the enthusiastic co ordinator who was on her holiday phoned me a week later for a nice chat about dad.
They are a great Team at Ladymead, with a real family feel and I am so pleased we chose for dad to stay with them.My thanks to all of you.

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Review from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have often had to contact the Manager to help organise things for Dad's recent move to Ladymead. He has been quick to respond and help with any queries and the admin staff have given prompt replies and great pro-active advice. The home has a wonderful entertainments organiser who plans many varied
activities and is actively enquiring about residents' interests in order to organise events that would appeal to them. The food has been excellent, tasty and a great variety provided. Ladymead is filled with many cheerful, kind and caring staff. Thank you to all !

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thank you for giving an excellent feedback for the home and the staff.

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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly praise Ladymead. They took great care of my mum. I trusted the staff 100%. Every member of staff I met were friendly, caring and considerate. What a wonderful team they have.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thank you for being part of us at Ladymead and giving us the support in taking care of your lovely mother. Your feedback is valued and is a great motivation for our team at Ladymead.Kind regards

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Review from T B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mom was at ladymead for 4 years before she passed.
she was well looked after by very friendly, attentive and hardworking stuff who genuinely and for all of the residents. I could not ask for a nicer place for mom to spend her last years.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thank you for the excellent comments about Ladymead team. I would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to look after your lovely mother and also for your visits which all staff and residents enjoyed.

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Review from P J (Son of Resident) published on 21 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Exceptional, the staff always portrayed a warm and wonderful spirit. Every member went above and beyond not only to the residents but also to all the extended family. During exceptional times (covid) the staff maintained a welcoming professional environment. Cannot thank all involved at Ladymead for
what they did in caring and taking care of our mother and the warmth embrace to all us family members. Thank you all!!!

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thank you for the excellent comments about Ladymead team and I would like to thank you for all the support you have given the team and our residents during your visits.

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Review from M T (Friend of Resident) published on 3 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have found all staff especially weekend staff to be very helpful and kind. I have noticed they try to be accommodating as much as they are able to.

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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care + support my mother has received since being at Ladymead since January 2025 is exceptional. When you visit you are always made + feel welcome. The service my mum has received is more than I could of ever imagined. Thank - you.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thank you for your excellent words and the scoring.Many thanks

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Review from Helen S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother In Law has been resident at Ladymead for a number of years. She is comfortable, happy, feels safe and is very well looked after. She remains mobile and is encouraged to do as much as she can for herself. She enjoys her food which always looks appetising and includes the occasional snack.
Her ground-floor room is cosy with a small garden outside her window where she sees various small birds on her bird feeders, squirrels and even a small deer! She is encouraged to take part in activities and enjoys a good singsong, colouring, and likes to do a little bit of knitting. I visited on Valentines day just as their valentines party was coming to an end and listened to a very good singer who she really enjoyed. The Manager and ALL his staff are very caring and it is reassuring to know that my mother in law is happy and content to be there.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thank you for the excellent scoring and your comments about the home and the staff. Many thanks

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Review from Jenny L (Sister of Resident) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pleasant atmosphere with friendly staff.
Review meeting for residents and family's excellent - all suggestions taken into consideration and actioned if considered feasible.
Plenty of activities for residents.

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Review from Sarah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad has been in the care home just over a year now. We are very satisfied with the level of care he has received.
The activities which take place are outstanding, even though my dad does not take part. This is his own choice.

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Review from Carol P (Wife of Resident) published on 26 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband has been in Ladymead Care Home now for 7 months, his care and personal hygiene is very, very good. Staff are amazing, helpful, friendly and the manager is so caring and very helpful, I'm so pleased my husband is well cared for and I know he is safe. Can't fault the home at all.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Hi Carol. Thanks for the excellent feedback and supporting the home.

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Review from B B (Son of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 27 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum died in Ladymead last week after living there for 6 years. Her passing was dealt with great dignity and empathy during the time at Ladymead she was always happy and contented. No stone was left unturned with her care, she had great choices with her meals and always had activities and outings
offered to her. The carers treated her like their own family, we were always informed of any changes in her and welcomed when we visited. Covid was handled very well.

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Review from L B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nanny was in Ladymead for six years. She was always happy and contented whenever we visited her. My young boys, her great-grandchildren, what always made at home there and they were all spoiled by the staff. She was very loved and cared for by all the staff. She had a great choice of food and gained
weight while she was living in Ladymead. The current entertainment lady is brilliant and always kept my nanny busy. The manager was excellent and always available.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thank you for the excellent comments about the care your nanny received at Ladymead and thank you for taking the time to write this fantastic review. Many thanks.

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Review from Jane B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum has been in Ladymead for 6 years in December. She has had the most amazing care we could have asked for. She was always treated with dignity, love and diligence. She always felt safe and valued. She left hospital 6 years ago very vulnerable and extremely poorly but during the time she lived
there, she has thrived, gained weight due to nutritous meals, stimulated mentally with activities and was always comfortable and cared for with love.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thank you for the excellent comments about the care at Ladymead. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to look after your lovely mum. Many thanks Byju Vasudevan

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Review from F P (Friend of Resident) published on 5 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found everyone friendly, thoughtful and understanding. The care was fantastic, cheerful and compassionate.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review with top scores. Many thanks.

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Review from Chelsea O (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

To all at Ladymead Care Home.
I have dated this review for August but it is an overall review to say thank you so much for everything that you did for my dad over the past 3 years. You not only looked after and cared for him but you also became his friend who kept him company and made him laugh. We
cannot express what it has meant to us to know that he was surrounded by such lovely people during both the good and the bad times.
We would also like to thank all of you for the support you gave us throughout the three years he lived at the home, especially in his final week. It was with your support that we were able to be there for him as a family.
The work that all of you do is not easy but please know we have always appreciated what you did for him, and us and what you will continue to do for other families.
We are forever grateful.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thanks for your lovely words and it has been an absolute pleasure having your dad at Ladymead. Kind regards Byju

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Review from G G (Husband of Resident) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always found the staff very helpful and caring. They try very hard to give the residents activities to get them out of their rooms. The food is appreciated by the residents.
The staff are happy and cheerful and this is reflected by the staff retention. The home does not use agency staff.
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overall air of the home is happy and cheerful.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thanks for the excellent words about the team at Ladymead. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for all the support you have given the home and the team.

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Review from Veronica S (Sister of Resident) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff were kind, friendly and very helpful, nothing was ever too much trouble. I was kept informed about my sister's health, every month they rang to see if I had any concerns about her and was told immediately if she needed to see a nurse or doctor ow was prescribed medication.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Hi Veronica. Thanks for your excellent comments and review scores. Thank you for taking the time to review our team at Ladymead. Your feedback is very important to us. Many thanks.

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Review from R M (Friend of Resident) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff, very professional, very helpful and look after our friend with love and dignity from day one until her last days. Cannot fault them. Thank you all.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Thanks very much for your excellent comment on our staff at Ladymead. It's a pleasure taking care of your friend.

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Review from Johanne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved into Ladymead 6 months ago and was made welcome from the moment she arrived. She loved the activities, especially the crafting which brought her great joy, from knit and natter to making decorations for the seasonal highlights - Christmas, Easter, St Patrick's and Comic Relief days. Every
time we visited all the staff greeted us with a lovely warm smile and offered refreshments. The chef and her staff went out of their way to offer Mum tempting, tasty meals when her appetite became jaded. The manager was always available and a comforting influence whenever I had moments of stress. The whole experience of Ladymead was immensely pleasurable, both for Mum and her family visiting. Wonderful to the end.

Reply from Kakkirikkan Chalil Byju Vasudevan, Home Manager at Ladymead Care Home

Hi Jo, thanks for giving us the opportunity to look after your lovely mother. As you said, she enjoyed the stay and had an excellent quality time with the team at Ladymead.Thanks, Home Manager.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.783)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.783) out of 10 for Ladymead Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.783 for Ladymead Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (287 Excellents x 5) + (59 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 355 Ratings = 4.783

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ladymead Care Home is based on 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 3 Feb 2022

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 18 Jul 2025

We provide permanent and respite accommodation for individuals with residential, nursing, respite, palliative care needs. Our services include basin with WC en-suite rooms. Additionally, we offer privately funded, local authority, and NHS-funded placements.

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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Meet the Team (7)

Byju

Byju Vasudevan

Job Title: Home Manager

“We offer fantastic care and we have happy residents. The home has an excellent reputation and is run by a highly dedicated and skilled team. Some of the staff have been with us for 10 and 20 years! My team encourages the residents in a heartfelt way- it is not just a job.”

Joceyln

Joceyln Villaroman

Job Title: Deputy Manager

“We are a highly friendly team with longevity. We offer an open-door policy at the home - we are very approachable and have time for all the staff. We all help each other in different areas and everyone is treated like extended family.”

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Maggy Jones

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2009

“I’ve been working at Ladymead since 2009. My favourite part of my day is arriving at work knowing I will see my work colleagues and of course our lovely residents. I first worked at Ladymead in 1997; leaving in 2000 to bring our children up. Then, after 9 years, an opportunity came up and my old job became available and I was blessed to be employed again, it was like I had never left. This has been the highlight of my career.”

Danielle

Danielle Usher

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2019

What makes me good at my job is being a happy person who enjoys chatting with our residents, and my extensive kitchen experience. The thing I enjoy most about working in a care home is spending time with our residents. It's a pleasure to build relationships with them and see the smiles on their faces.

Dacia

Dacia Fernandes

Job Title: Housekeeper

Joined: 2009

I love caring for our residents and making sure their environment is clean and tidy.

Glenn

Glenn Placone

Job Title: Maintenance Person

Joined: 2020

I have been a dedicated maintenance professional at Ladymead since 2021, known for my honesty and reliability. I find joy in seeing how my work positively impacts residents, making them happy. Outside of work, I'm an avid cyclist, embracing the freedom and thrill of the open road.

George

George Pereira

Job Title: Care Home Assistant Practitioner

Joined: 2011

I wanted to work at Ladymead to make a difference in our residents' lives through love and happiness. Being a compassionate person who worries about maintaining respect and dignity for our residents is essential to be good at my role.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ladymead Care Home

What types of Care is Ladymead Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Ladymead Care Home have?

There are 30 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Ladymead Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Ladymead Care Home to the centre of Swindon?

2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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