
Congratulations to Ridgeway Rise on their very high standards of care. Full marks all roundJ W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very friendly and wonderful facilities. Excellent food and serviceJ T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

You can tell the staff here care about their residents which counts for everythingD K(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

Congratulations to Ridgeway Rise on their very high standards of care. Full marks all roundJ W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very friendly and wonderful facilities. Excellent food and serviceJ T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

You can tell the staff here care about their residents which counts for everythingD K(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

Ridgeway Rise is a purpose-built care home that offers nursing, residential, dementia and respite care.
Home is where you cherish your memories and safekeep those special moments. Your home is where you pursue your hobbies and invite friends to homemade Sunday roast. Tea tastes better at home, where the walls smile at your from family photos and the roof provides safety and security.
At Ridgeway Rise they understand there is no place...
Care Provided by Ridgeway Rise Care Home
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 73 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees do not include FNC.
Garden rooms available at £1800/week
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ridgeway Rise Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ridgeway Rise 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
Person in charge
- Bella Balaci (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (73)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (73)
Ridgeway Rise Care Home Reviews (96)
Ridgeway Rise Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ridgeway Rise Care Home has 96 reviews.
My sister has been cared for at Ridgeway Rise Care Home for four years. She has been very well cared for with respect and empathy. Myself and family have only praise for this home. My sister lived here and was content for her entire time here. Thank you all.
Very much appreciated.
During her stay, Mum was enabled and encouraged to engage with activities while she could, including getting outside to the garden in a wheelchair. I loved seeing photos of her enjoying life on their social media page! They had meetings to ensure we were happy with the care, going into great detail and I could tell they knew her well. I received phone calls if they had any concerns.
They ensured she was comfortable as she grew weaker, always making time to talk to us when we visited. As her end drew near I was thankful for their care and that I had chosen such a lovely place for her to end her days. Thank you!
Hi Valerie, thank you very much for such lovely feedback. We had the great pleasure of having your mum in Ridgeway Rise.
Sadly my father passed away last week, the staff provided such wonderful and caring end-of-life care, ensuring my father was comfortable, in no pain and looked after with respect and dignity in his final days. The family were also looked after so well with accommodation, food and drink provided ensuring we could all be with him during his final days.
Bella
Ridgeway Rise, a purpose-built care home where resident's rooms are light and airy, each with a spacious ensuite shower/toliet. The corridors are wide and bright. The overall floorplan of the living and dining areas, the nurse's station, the quiet nook and the rooms is very manageable; no corridors to get lost down or deadends to be confused by. All very important points when looking for a care home for a mother with dementia. The care itself has been just that - caring. Be it from the carers, the nurses, the hairdressers, the cleaners, the chef and kitchen staff, the outcome for someone who was so against care homes has been care, attention, patience, fun, respect and above all, dignity. The activities volunteers are golden, so, so creative, compassionate and inclusive. Whilst nowhere is perfect, I am always grateful to have found a place that simply feels good. Just last week on an unexpected visit, I saw someone had taken the time to paint the nails of a resident, her hair was nicely combed. She had been dressed, not left in her nightdress, soft music was playing - this old, old bedbound resident with severe dementia was being truly cared for - she was my mother. Thank you.
Dear M V, Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to care for your mother for all those years she spent at Ridgeway Rise.
My mum has settled very quickly and is very happy at Ridgway Rise. The standard of care is very high with lots of varied activities thankfully put on social media so that I can see mum enjoying herself. The food and accommodation are excellent. The communications are very good and I feel my mum is in the best possible hands.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Ridgeway Rise Team really appreciates your review. Your mum is a wonderful person. We feel proud of being part of her life. Regards, Bella Balaci
The staff listen to the resident's requests and do their best to accommodate wherever possible.
Despite extreme difficulties arising from Covid, during my parent's first year as residents, the team at Ridgeway Rise have worked hard to keep up high standards of care. The family are very reassured that my mother's emotional and physical needs are well met.
Thank you very much for your review. I'm happy to see that Ridgeway Rise team support is appreciated. I was happy to see your mother praising the activities in the last residents' meeting and embracing the new menus. Hope she will continue to have a great experience in Ridgeway Rise. Regards
The staff are kind, friendly and attentive. They go out of their way to meet residents' needs. The home is spotless and well maintained. A comfort to know mum is being well cared for.
Thank you for your feedback. Highly appreciated. We are grateful for choosing our home for your mum.
The care for my mother has demonstrated the highest of standards. A positive and reactive approach with proactive commitment has ensured speedy recovery from a serious illness. Professionalism enhanced with compassion has been evidenced by nursing and care staff particular. I have been proactively kept appraised of all developments and proposals. My mother's recovery is a testimony to teamwork.
Thank you for your review. Your feedback is much appreciated.
My dear mother became a resident in May 2020 due to dementia and from day one every member of staff has been exemplary, not just in how they truly care for my mother, but also how they help my brother and I. All aspects of my mother's health are monitored and discussed regularly with the local GP practice and ourselves. The food is wonderful, the laundry service is excellent and all facilities are impeccably clean. The Covid restrictions have been frustrating, but necessary to protect the residents and staff, and despite all the extra pressures this brought, the staff have gone above and beyond to continue to provide top-level care, stimulation and kindness. The management have fostered strong connections with local schools and organisations, and they arrange very entertaining parties in their lovely garden. I can see from my mother's interaction with the staff that she feels at ease and at home there. I am so grateful that my mother is at Ridgeway Rise. Thank you!
Dear Adrian, Thank you ever so much for your lovely review. Your comments are uplifting and we cannot be more proud of you for choosing Ridgeway Rise for your mother. It is a true honour to have her with us. Regards, Bella
It was wonderful today to arrive to find my mother so well cared for. The carer was interacting with my mother with dignity and compassion. She and her colleagues were polite and caring toward me and explained all the care that they had undertaken today. It was so reassuring and made my visit today extra special. The staff, all of them, seem to go 'the extra mile'. Thank you!
It is a pleasure for our team to meet and greet you every time you visit.
The manager and the staff could not help us enough.
Thank you.
Dear David, thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to offer support to your dad and your family.
Difficult to settle but when settled everything was okay. Very friendly staff and quickly made friends with the staff and carers.
I'm happy that you had the appropriate support to settle. I'm happy that you have chosen Ridgeway Rise.
This place is so cute lovely ladies who always want to help us. We are very privileged. Thank god.
Thank you for choosing Ridgeway Rise. It is a privilege to have you here.
Very good care home. Everybody is helpful and friendly. It has very good food. It is run very well, long may it last.
Thank you very much for your honest review. It is a privilege to have you in Ridgeway Rise. Bella
I always find the staff very friendly and helpful, no matter what their role is within the home - from maintenance to management. Mum recently had a fall in the home and they phoned me to let me know, I also received a call the next day to let me know how she was and what injuries she had (luckily it was only a bruise and grazed knee). They have activities for the residents from golf to making things and even summer events to which they have entertainment that relatives can enjoy and attend with their loved ones. It feels more like a hotel than a care home.
Bella
Ridgeway Rise is excellent, they keep mum healthy and happy. She always looks well turned out and loves it when the hairdresser comes. She enjoys the activities. It is such a comfort to know she is so well taken care of.
Thank you Ginette for your kind review. It is a great pleasure to have your mum with us.
As for care homes, I don't personally think that you could find a better one than Ridgeway. The staff are second to none with so much care and attention. The place is immaculate and seeing my mum there she is happy and so well cared for
Dear David, Thank you very much for your review. Much appreciated. We feel privileged to have your mum in our community. Regards
It was nerve-wracking trying to pick a home for my mum during Covid. The team at Ridgeway Rise immediately put my brother and I at ease and took us on a lovely video tour. Initially, I couldn't visit due to the restrictions but the staff were always on hand to help mum have WhatsApp with family and friends. Eventually, I was able to visit mum and the home was absolutely beautiful. So clean and luxurious. The staff were all excellent and really cared for mum. My special thanks go to the staff who were always there for me and mum. I was so pleased we chose Ridgeway Rise and those precious few weeks of visits with mum before she passed were wonderful for us both. I highly recommend Ridgeway Rise for your loved ones.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We really appreciate that you have given us the honour and pleasure of caring for your mum. Keep safe!
The carers are lovely and friendly. I love my sunny garden room, I love to spend time outside. The food is delicious and lots of choices. The activities are fun and varied.
Dear Audrey, thank you very much for your review. We are happy to hear that you are happy at Ridgeway Rise. Bella
The staff are so professional. My relative is looked after so well. Can’t fault the sincerity, reassurance and support they give. This home is an excellent care provider and be reassured they will look after your relative with warmth and compassion. It's an exceptional care home.
Keep safe.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 January 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 31 July 2026Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.
News (26) & Events (0)
- 03 Jul 2026
Every Tuesday, Ridgeway Rise welcomes a local childminding group for a visit that has quickly become a much-loved part of the week. The children bring a wonderful sense of energy...
- 03 Jul 2026
A group of Ridgeway Rise care home residents recently enjoyed a memorable day out to the picturesque Cotswold village of Eastleach — a place filled with personal meaning, natural beauty,...
- 03 Jul 2026
Meg’s life has always been defined by community and compassion. She grew up in Guyana as the youngest of four before being nicknamed “Meg” during her nursing training. This name...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Ridgeway Rise Care Home
- 15 Jun 2024Recipient: Ridgeway Rise Care Home
- 13 Jun 2024Recipient: Ridgeway Rise Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ridgeway Rise Care Home.
Meet the Team (18)

Bella has been a Registered Nurse for over 18 years and has an extensive range of qualifications and management experience in the Care Home Sector.
Nursing inspired and developed her innate desire to help and care for people, and as a Care Home Manager Bella is the key communication point for Residents, Families, Staff, fellow professionals and the various agencies involved in care provision.
Contact Bella today and arrange your tour today!
Experience life at Ridgeway Rise for yourself by popping in for a tour: we can arrange a little Afternoon Tea too! Meet our team, take a look around our home, see the surrounding gardens and chat with the residents.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Charlie has been working at Ridgeway Rise for over two years and started off as an Activities Coordinator. She is known for being bubbly, chatty, and a people person. Charlie can often be seen speaking to residents and their families, offering them a hot cup of tea and a smile – she is always happy to help.

Kinga Dabrowska is our Business Administrator. She has a degree in social care and pedagogy and devoted her life to working with the older generation and people living with dementia. Kinga uses her experience to make sure Ridgeway Rise is a care home of choice for new residents and their families. With the support of her passionate colleagues, she organises events and open days to show off the great atmosphere of the Home. Kinga is very active in the community as a member of the Dementia Action Alliance, she also delivers training sessions to local businesses, organises regular community lunches, and events with Swindon Carers Centre and participates in career days at local schools.

Trevor is local to Ridgeway Rise Care Home and has worked in maintenance roles for 28 years, most of this time at Honda as a Maintenance Engineer and more recently as Facilities Manager for Arena Group. He has a keen interest in working at Ridgeway Rise Care Home, not only carrying out the day-to-day maintenance of the building but also meeting and getting to know our residents and contributing to their wellbeing.

Lory is our Head Chef here at Ridgeway Rise Care Home and he has a huge passion for cooking. With his 28 years of experience as a chef including senior positions, Lory enjoys menu planning and challenging himself to meet high satisfaction standards. He used to work in kitchens of large banqueting hotels, restaurants, and care homes worldwide. Lory speaks 8 different languages. Everywhere he goes, Lory invests in developing coaching and mentoring programs for his team.
Lory was a Regional winner of the Great British Care Awards 2023.

Cristian Panaitiu oversees the second floor. He is a dedicated Registered Nurse and Unit Manager. Cristian contributes to the life of Ridgeway Rise as a conscientious coordinator, active daily care assessor, tenacious trainer and fun-loving colleague.
Cristian has many accolades, including Regional Winner Assessor of the Year, Great British Awards 2023 and National Finalist Nurse of the Year Dementia Care Awards 2024.

Andreea Birligea is the face of Ridgeway Rise due to her appearance in many of our marketing materials, including the back of Swindon busses; but her day job is being a Unit Manager. Having plenty of experience as a Registered Nurse and multiple qualifications, she dedicates her time to caring for our residents in Brunel and Blunsdon communities. She is always happy and attentive.

Bal has been working as a Senior Carer at Ridgeway Rise Care Home for the past five and a half years, finding great fulfilment in supporting our residents. Alongside this role, she manages her own nightclub business, which brings its own excitement and joy. Bal also took a Nurse Associates course for a year and took a break, with hopes of becoming a nurse in the future. Balancing these passions keeps her motivated and happy.

Lilly joined the team as a kitchen assistant initially but her passion for cooking and baking was so transparent she decided to take on the offer of training as a Chef. Lilly has vast experience working in the kitchen and catering for a bigger number of guests. Lilly loves learning about different cultures and experimenting with dishes. She is a fast-adapting person willing to always do more to meet the resident’s expectations.

Alla is our Activity Coordinator on the 2nd floor and has a Master's degree in music, finishing university as a qualified conductor. Alla is our art expert and is never short of ideas to plan unique craft sessions. Alla is also a piano teacher and has extensive experience in organising events. Alla has a great passion for entertaining residents and making their lives enriched and enjoyable with lots of soulful activities.

Joao is a dedicated Housekeeping Manager bringing his experience in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and safety at Ridgeway Rise. Known for his attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Joao always has time for a little chat with the residents and never says ‘no’ to an invitation to our afternoon activities.

Dagna is a student at one of our local colleges and our weekend receptionist. She has great interpersonal skills and a very bubbly personality, which works great in bridging the generation gap between her and the residents. Despite the age difference, they have a great connection through art. Together with residents, she created a Dementia Project which was presented at the Swindon Art Site. Her work with the residents led her to win a regional award for Dementia Care Home worker 2024 and to the final of Dementia Care Awards in the Multigenerational Activities category.

Ezekiel is the calm and dependable presence our residents and team members turn to for guidance and support. He has the most years of experience on our team, so he serves as a mentor to new staff, sharing his vast knowledge and expertise. His caring and kind nature ensures that everyone feels supported, valued, and well cared for.

Dorothy is a dedicated and compassionate nurse who provides exceptional care to our residents during the night. Her commitment to excellence has earned her recognition as a finalist in the National Care Awards in 2025, in two categories: The Excellence in Palliative Care Nursing Award and The Exceptional Care Home Nurse Award under the Stars of Social Care.

Maria is a highly skilled and experienced nurse who plays a vital role in supporting our junior nurses. She is responsible and dependable, ensuring that our residents receive the best care possible. With years of expertise, she helps create a positive experience for those in our home. Her kind and compassionate nature makes residents feel like their individual needs are being catered to at the highest degree.

Peace is a determined and ambitious nurse who began her journey at Ridgeway Rise as a care assistant. Through dedication and hard work, she has grown into one of the exceptional nurses on our team. Nurtured by her colleagues, she has continually expanded her knowledge and skills, providing compassionate and high-quality care to our residents.

Shanty is a highly skilled night nurse with strong clinical expertise. She plays a key role in infection control during night shifts and is also a trained first aider. Dedicated and knowledgeable, she ensures the highest standards of care and safety for our residents throughout the night.

DD is a compassionate and hardworking healthcare assistant supporting the residents on the second floor. He is known for his wide smile, which he offers to everyone. He has been supporting adults in care since 2019, during which time he has built a strong bond with his colleagues, families, and residents at Ridgeway Rise.
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