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Ridgeway Rise Care Home

40 Richardson Road, Blunsdon St Andrew, Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 4DS
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Congratulations to Ridgeway Rise on their very high standards of care. Full marks all roundJ W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Ridgeway Rise Care Home, Swindon
Very friendly and wonderful facilities. Excellent food and serviceJ T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
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You can tell the staff here care about their residents which counts for everythingD K(Grandson of Resident/Service User)
Ridgeway Rise Care Home, Swindon

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,600 - £1,600£1,600 - £1,600
Residential Dementia Care£1,600 - £1,600£1,600 - £1,600
Nursing Care£1,700 - £1,700£1,700 - £1,700
Nursing Dementia Care£1,700 - £1,700£1,700 - £1,700

Fees do not include FNC.

Garden rooms available at £1800/week

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)

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9.9

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.

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Review from M A (Resident / Service User) published on 9 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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We both are more than happy with the Ridgeway Care Home. The staff are friendly and very helpful; nothing is too much trouble. The food - delicious, delicious.

We are sure we will be very happy in our new home.

Reply from Bella Bella, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

Thank you both very much for your kind review. It is a pleasure having you at Ridgeway Rise. Bella

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Review from Sharon I (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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We had a very warm welcome from the team at Ridgeway Rise and they asked a lot of questions regarding my Dad's care. The place looked extremely clean and COVID friendly. Although we couldn't visit Dad we called up and was reassured about Dad's wellbeing. Also saw numerous photos of him on their website enjoying the activities. Best care home in Swindon.

Reply from Bella Bella, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. It is a real pleasure to have your dad with us.

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Review from Elizabeth B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my mother arrived at Ridgeway in March, her care has been exemplary. I'm so glad I found somewhere so friendly, welcoming and most importantly safe to care for my mum.

Reply from Bella Bella, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

Thank you for your kind review Elizabeth. It is a privilege to have your mum at Ridgeway Rise. Bella.

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Review from Harold P (Resident / Service User) published on 7 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Firstly, I am grateful for the chance to acknowledge and thank everybody at Ridgeway Rise Care Home for their care, kindness and understanding during my stay. The food is good to eat as well as looking most attractive and helping my appetite. Thank you, everyone, at Ridgeway Rise for the constant care and hard work that helps myself and others every day. Best wishes.

Reply from Bella Bella, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

Thank you for choosing us, Harold. It is a privilege to have you here. Bella

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Review from Christopher H (Resident / Service User) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Having booked my place on a computer from a hospital bed, Ridgeway Rise management being extremely helpful, I have "congratulated myself" on the excellent choice I made. The home is purpose-built with plenty of space, wide corridors, good size rooms and plenty of open spaces and facilities, including the gardens. The staff is lovely, caring people, doing their job well, with plenty of in-built natural compassion and warmth. I feel safe with the medical help available. The food is good and can suit individual needs. I thoroughly recommend this as the place to be.

Reply from Bella Bella, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home
Thank you Christopher for choosing Ridgeway Rise. Your honest review is much appreciated.

Regards.

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Review from Jennifer H (Resident / Service User) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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Ridgeway Rise Care Home is very good value for money. I love my large room, I have great carers and nurses are caring and loving. Everyone is very nice and I appreciate everything that you are doing for me.

Reply from Bella Bella, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

What a nice review for carers week. Thank you very much Jen.

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Review from G W (Respite Resident) published on 20 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The best care.

Reply from Bella Bella, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

Thank you very much for your review Glenna. Hope you are enjoying being back home. All the best. Bella.

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Review from Judith S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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It looks and feels like a 5-star hotel. But there is very little time for carers to spend time talking and interacting with each resident.

Beautiful meals, but not really appropriate for the elderly and the glasses and mugs are far too big and heavy for them to use. It might be nice to be in a hotel environment if you are well and able, but at the end of life, you want companionship and friendship, not fine dining.

Reply from Bella Bella, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

Hi Judith, Sorry to receive this feedback after you have decided for your mother to become a permanent resident. We are very proud of our hotel services we are offering as a respect for our residents. Our 5 The activity coordinators are organising different daily activities in which your mother...  

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Review from Julie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very impressed. Lovely staff and nurses. Very clean, food looks lovely. Light and bright rooms.

Reply from Bella Bella, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home
Thank you very much Julie for your review.
Your honesty is much appreciated.

Bella.

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Review from Glyn C (Niece of Resident) published on 2 January 2020 Submitted via Website
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Ridgeway Rise is an amazing place. It is only a few years old and purposely built to keep residents safe and well cared for. Family are always welcome and welcomed. Regular in-depth reviews keep the family well informed with the amazing care relatives receive. Any concerns are dealt with efficiently and with great care. This is the second home my aunt has been in and she settled so quickly due to the level of considerate care she receives. The staff are professional but also very caring at the same time. It is very reassuring that there is nursing care available at all times. It is like staying in a 5* Hotel always sparkling clean and the food is of a similar standard. Very appealing and a choice at every meal.

Reply from Bella Balaci, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

Happy New Year Glynis. Thank you very much for your feedback. We much appreciate your honesty. Bella.

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Review from M S (Son of Resident) published on 20 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The building seems very well maintained the rooms are spotless. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Mum enjoyed her time here.

Reply from Bella Balaci, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

Thank you. We are happy that your mum had a good experience. Hope you had a wonderful holiday.

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Review from B H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father moved in 12/10/19 extremely distressed. I can honestly say he has now settled in and is so much more relaxed.

The whole care team are amazing and my family and I would like to thank the whole team for finally letting our whole family relax.

Reply from Bella Balaci, Manager at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review, Brigid. The team is really happy to have your dad here with us. Regards, Bella.

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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our whole experience has been wonderful from the moment I stepped into Ridgeway Rise to view it for the first time. Extremely professional, organised and such caring staff from administration staff to the medical staff.
Everyone is so lovely and friendly. Nothing is ever too much trouble. I will definately recommend Ridgeway Rise Care Home.

Thanks so much for everything.

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Review from M T (Resident / Service User) published on 14 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with the care.

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Review from D O (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are extremely knowledgeable, caring, very attentive, always have time for relatives and nothing appears to be too much trouble.
It is our view that at this point in my mother's life we, as a family, are more than happy for her to be within the care of Ridgeway Rise, especially when you hear all the horror stories from within the "care community".

Many thanks to you all.

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Review from Joy A (Resident / Service User) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy in this home. I have a lovely room, all the staff are very kind. I have no complaints. My son came to visit me last Tuesday and my daughter told me he rang her to say he was very impressed with the place. She lives in London.

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Date: 15 January 2020
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  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 31 July 2026

Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.

News (26) & Events (0)

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  • 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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Meet the Team (18)

Bella Balaci
Bella BalaciJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2019

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 Blackford
Charlie BlackfordJob Title:ReceptionistJoined: 2021

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
Kinga DabrowskaJob Title:Business Administrator/Dementia SpecialistJoined: 2019

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.

Tevor Kenyon
Tevor KenyonJob Title:Maintenance ManagerJoined: 2023

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 Branisteanu
Lory BranisteanuJob Title:Kitchen ManagerJoined: 2023

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
Cristian PanaitiuJob Title:Deputy Manager/Tissue Viability Specialist

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
Andreea BirligeaJob Title:Unit Manager/Palliative and End of Life specialistJoined: 2019

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 Kumari Roka
Bal Kumari RokaJob Title:Senior Healthcare AssistantJoined: 2019

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 Ionescu
Lilly IonescuJob Title:Chef in TrainingJoined: 2023

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 Ricks
Alla RicksJob Title:Activity LeadJoined: 2022

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 Fernandes
Joao FernandesJob Title:Housekeeping Manager

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 Dabrowska
Dagna DabrowskaJob Title:ReceptionistJoined: 2023

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 Olagoke
Ezekiel OlagokeJob Title:Registered NurseJoined: 2021

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 Sales
Dorothy SalesJob Title:Registered NurseJoined: 2020

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 Umiten
Maria UmitenJob Title:Registered NurseJoined: 2022

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 Moite
Peace MoiteJob Title:Registered NurseJoined: 2024

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 Thomas
Shanty ThomasJob Title:Registered NurseJoined: 2022

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 Busari
DD BusariJob Title:Healthcare AssistantJoined: 2022

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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