Rose Cottage Nursing Home

The owner, manager and staff really make this a very caring care home. Covid precautions were handled brilliantly and now are at a minimal but safe level. I would not hesitate in recommending this care home to anyone looking for a safe and friendly home for their loved one.

Knowing my dad is cared for and happy means everything to us.

If you had told me in January 2021 that my strong independent mum, then 96, would love her nursing home, I would have said no chance but she does. She loves Rose Cottage and all the staff. I am stunned by her transformation from how she was in February 2021 until today and that it is entirely due to the care of the team. She had previously lost all sense of self-care, hygiene etc and we really feared for her future but is now always looking smart and well cared for and is happy. She adores the staff there and is treated very very well, as we are as her family. She loves the girls who look after her and the management and nursing team and loves the food and all the wonderful treatment she receives. I said a few months ago that everyone who works in Rose Cottage has been touched by the same gold dust and I stick to this. Any issues we have are always dealt with and there is meticulous attention to health and safety whilst taking residents' needs into consideration too.

The year of 2020 has been extremely challenging for everyone in one way or another. So my brother and I are thankful to the staff of Rose Cottage for taking such good care of our Mum. She contracted Coronavirus in April of this year at the age of 93 but fought through it very well. Mum had such good care and attention through this worrying time and our families are grateful for the kindness of the staff. Her meals are served regularly, and she receives her medicines as prescribed. It’s due to the expertise of the administering staff why she is keeping pretty healthy, all things considered. The thing she misses most of all is visiting family in these tough times. But staff are quite happy to allow the family to ring every day and encourage the calls. Mum isn’t interested in watching the tv, or dominoes or bingo sadly. But when the staff play cd's from the past, she is in her element. She sings along to the songs and remembers the words. We would love this to happen more often.

My mother went into Rose Cottage in April 2020 due to no longer being able to care for herself. It was just as covid was at its peak so was a very worrying time. Everyone at Rose Cottage made mums move extremely calm and welcomed her with open arms. Within days, mum had settled in so well and this was entirely down to the fantastic care given to her by all the staff. Due to covid, we are unable to visit her but I’m encouraged to ring anytime and they always cheerfully update me on her condition. Likewise, they ring me immediately if mum is not well and they have to call a doctor. I cannot praise this home enough and would recommend this care home as it’s such a lovely place and not run like a corporate business. Well done Rose Cottage.

My mother has been a resident of Rose Cottage Nursing Home for two years now and we count ourselves lucky to have found her this nursing home care! It may be a small home in numbers but I think that's positive, she gets more attention and personal care. The staff are friendly and caring. The staff work hard as a team. We appreciate this home and are reassured mum gets well looked after.

My Mother has been a resident of Rose Cottage for three years and sadly passed away, whilst in their care recently. My family and I have nothing but the highest praise for the management and all the staff. I have found it difficult to visit, simply because I live five hours away, but whenever I have and sometimes my visits have been unannounced, Mother has always been appropriately clean and dressed, with her hair brushed and makeup on, including nail polish applied. This, to me, shows the attention to detail and minutiae that the staff go to to ensure the welfare of the residents. The staff have always shown us the greatest kindness and their care of my Mother has been exemplary. Rose Cottage is definitely in need of some maintenance and when viewed for the first time, its external appearance may be offputting. However, for anyone considering using the service, please do not be influenced by its appearance, as the service offered here is second to none and I can’t rate it highly enough.

We would recommend this nursing home without a doubt

Rose Cottage has been a lovely, safe, friendly home to my Mother who enjoyed the company of the staff and the residents. She enjoyed the cosy atmosphere of a smaller establishment. she enjoyed sitting in an area with other residents, where she could see the staff walking about doing their daily work.

I highly recommend this home to service users who require assistance and support with their activities of daily living. They provide excellent care and maintain dignity and respect by ensuring that a person-centred care is delivered at all times. They have a fantastic management system and the staff deliver care in a professional and respectful manner.

Can relax knowing dad is respected and cared for in a dignified professional manner. The staff all work to together to provide for physical and mental needs. I am regularly kept up to date with his needs and staff always find time to talk to me if I have concerns.

His dietary needs are provided for adequately.

Triangular care is in evidence as is safeguarding.

I am so happy I choose this home for my dad.

My father entered Rose Cottage in August 2017. He has been met with care, compassion and kindness. He is currently 102 and had been living alone since my mother passed away six years ago. It was obviously a very big decision for the family but has proved to be a good decision for Dad. He is happy and content and joins in with the daily activities. The staff are unfailingly kind to him and very helpful to the family. An excellent care home which can be recommended.

My Mum has been a resident for over a year and is very happy at Rose Cottage, she is often complimentary of the food! My family and I have always found the management and staff to be most helpful and cheerful, which goes a long way in creating a comfortable and homely environment for residents and welcoming for visitors. We feel relaxed and assured that our Mum is in very good hands.

I am always informed straight away of any medical issues and if a doctor has been called, also I am always able to discuss any concerns I may have about my husband with staff nurses.

I believe the best decision we made as a family on my Dad’s behalf was to place him in the care of Rose Cottage back in early 2014. Whilst Dad’s deteriorating health in the ensuing 3 years was obviously difficult, the care, nursing support and loving family atmosphere at Rose Cottage were key to his motivation and aiding his very determined fight against dementia, stroke and disabilities. I know he greatly enjoyed his interactions with the staff at Rose Cottage and I will always be grateful for their help in maintaining as much quality of life for him as possible in the circumstances.

I take great comfort in the fact my Dad lived a long and good life and in his last years, never felt loneliness or uncared for. The latter was in no small part due to Rose Cottage.

The Cottage is in a quiet area of Swindon and is always very clean.

Rose cottage has a friendly homely feel as soon as you step through the door and my nan couldn't be happier since she became a resident there. Staff are always friendly and attentive. The management and staff provide an excellent service and you are always greeted in a friendly yet professional way and residents are treated with respect. They provide a variety of activities and when possible visits and days out. Special occasions like Christmas Day has a lovely atmosphere which makes it a special time for the residents and visitors alike.