
Brunel is an exceptional care home, made extra special by the fantastic staff and management team.L E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We love going to the entertainments and making memories with dad.Carole H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

from being very frail and ill when she moved in, she has had a new lease of life and feels happySally R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Brunel is an exceptional care home, made extra special by the fantastic staff and management team.L E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We love going to the entertainments and making memories with dad.Carole H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

from being very frail and ill when she moved in, she has had a new lease of life and feels happySally R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Brunel House Care Home is located in the picturesque village of Box, just off London Road. Brunel House is close to all the amenities in nearby Corsham and just five miles away from the Georgian city of Bath. With superb transport links, the home is easily accessible for visitors from all over the country.
The home provides luxurious five star accommodation for 65 elderly people and specialises in nursing, residential and...
Care Provided by Brunel House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 65 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brunel House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brunel House 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
Group / Owner
- Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Xyza Macutay-Malloch(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
Visiting
- No restriction on visiting hours.
Parking
- On site parking available.
Brunel House Reviews (95)
Brunel House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.648) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brunel House has 95 reviews.
Staff are all very warm & welcoming, it has been a smooth transition for our mother.
It is a privilege to care for your Mother, and we are delighted that your experience with our home has been such a positive one. Your appreciation is incredibly...
It was a good decision. My family have all been and are very happy with what they see, and are so pleased that I am well looked after.
There are activities to join in if you wish, a cinema and a large lounge and a garden to enjoy. Also a "CAFE" where we can entertain our visitors. The staff are all friendly and so helpful. Brunel has given me a home and more.
It is a real pleasure for us to care for you, and your kind words are very much appreciated by everyone here.
From the moment we arrived the staff were very attentive and organised every thing we needed to get dad settled in.
My mum is also here on a different floor and the progress she has made is fantastic.
We could not ask for better care .
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review of Brunel House. It is our privilege to support your Mum and Dad, and we are grateful for your kind words about the care they receive. Our team work hard to make a positive difference to those that live with us and those that visit us, so your feedback will be valued by us all.
The care for my mother, who was dying, was faultless. The care staff and nurses did everything and more, to ensure mum was comfortable and felt cared for and loved. The care staff also provided care to us as family at this very stressful time. They kept us informed, sat with mum when we were away and gave us love and support.
The staff are caring and show interest in the patients. There are lots of activities for the residents. Staff are alert to medical conditions. The Home is clean and tidy. The outside space is well presented. Staff are pleasant towards relatives and make them feel welcome and included.
Thank you for taking time to leave this lovely review of Brunel House. We are delighted to hear your positive experience with our team and that their hard work and dedication is making a difference.
Thank you BH.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking time to leave this review. We are grateful for your feedback and glad you can see how your Mum is settling in at Brunel House. It means a great deal to our team to know their hard work and dedication are making a difference.
The reception was clean and both staff on desks were incredibly welcoming and polite. It was clean and pleasant, bright, and the atmosphere was positive from the get go.
Walking through the corridor you could see all the posters and programmes for the week and upcoming events, the lifestyle team clearly go above and beyond in organising activities catered to the residents.
I was fortunate enough to meet the dementia ambassador who gave me an insight into how those living with a cognitive impairment recognise the world around them, and I was even more fortunate to sit with some residents and get to know them and their life stories.
Everyone at the home was an absolute pleasure to speak to, if I had to put a relative into care i would 100% choose Brunel
We're grateful for your kind words and pleased you feel our team is making a positive difference to those that live with us.
The Brunel Care Home was excellent in all areas of the respite stay. It was pleasant week with everything provided. Management were efficient and friendly and helpful. Food was good and varied.
Thank you for taking the time to share this thoughtful feedback. It's wonderful to hear that the stay felt comfortable and well supported, and that the team's approach made the week such a positive experience. Comments like this really do mean a lot to everyone involved in providing care.
She really enjoyed the entertainments and the creative classes laid on, also the Christmas Carol service. Mum frequently reported back that the food was delicious, especially the puddings!
Thank you all, for the genuine love & care given to my lovely Mum, you are a great team.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt message. We're delighted your mum settled in so well and enjoyed the friendly team, activities, and delicious meals. It means a great deal to know she felt so loved and cared for.
Mum, myself & my sister were given peace of mind knowing Mum was safe, loved and cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and share your experience that you have had at Brunel House. It was a privilege to look after your Mum.
The lovely,caring staff and management are always on hand to answer any queries.
Entertainment is fabulous and fun, plenty of activities,lots of quizzes, crafts and trips, and my Mum loves having her nails done!
The nurses keep me constantly updated with any health issues.
Couldn't wish for a better place for my Mum.
We're grateful for your kind words and so pleased to know our care is making a positive difference for your family.
Have visited several times. My sister is at Brunel House & whilst she has no choice where she was sent after hospital release, it has worked out well due to proximity to her home & friends. Staff are excellent & on the whole caring & friendly. Food could be better. I have not rated activities or value as I have no experience.
Brunel is an exceptional care home, made extra special by the fantastic staff and management team. It has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere and they look after their residents and families so well. Mum really enjoys all of the activities and outings and the lifestyle team are very special! Thank you for looking after mum so well. I would not hesitate to recommend Brunel to anyone!
Overall lovely setting and all the staff seem friendly and helpful. Greeted on arrival. My sister seems to like the place, but would like to be got up & washed a bit earlier.
Very very helpful with everything I asked them about. 10/10.
Thank you for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your feedback. Our team works hard to ensure everyone receives the support they need, and we're delighted to know you felt well assisted.
The rest of your homes should use Brunel as a blueprint for the best care of both residents and family. Mums death was very quick but your staff not only took time to look after Mum but also us, as family. The speed of Mums death was a shock but I can't fault all the home did. We we consolled, not just by carers, but also cleaners, maintenance and chefs.
Many thanks to you all, you know who you are!!!
Thank you so much for writing this kind review at such a difficult time for your family. We appreciate your lovely words and we will share them with the team who work very hard to ensure all our residents and their families are cared for. You will always be welcome at Brunel House.
We left the premises feeling reassured and confident of a positive outcome for our long-term resident relative.
Thank you for your kind words and your time giving your feedback. Please do let us know if there is anything else we can support you with.
All the staff are very kind and caring :)
I can't express enough how helpful, caring and happy all the staff members are it's like one big family. The home is always spotless clean, and nothing is every too much trouble whether it is asking questions or just being supportive, I would be more than happy if any of my family members came to live here.
Thank you so much for your kind words.We appreciate your time giving us feedback and we will share this to all our staff who work very hard to ensure all our residents and their families are cared for in Brunel House.
My mum was transferred from hospital to this amazing home. All the staff from the managers, activity & care staff are wonderful. The care given to my mother has been/is first rate and I would not hesitate he recommend this place.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking time to review our service. We do try our very best for all our residents.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 August 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 24 Sep 2021Recipient: Brunel House
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
Meet the Team (7)

Xyza (Xam) is the Home Manager at Brunel House. She joined MMCG in 2024 as a Senior Operations Manager and was offered the role in Brunel House in January.
She qualified as a nurse in the Philippines and moved to the UK in 2009 to work in social care. In 2017, she was promoted to a Home Manager role at Kingsley House in Tetbury. She was honoured to be awarded the British Empire Medal in 2021 for her service during the Covid pandemic.
When Sam is not at work, she is very active in the community as a Parish Councillor in Tetbury and is the Co-Founder and Director for 'Philipinos in Care', looking after pastoral needs and organising social events.

She qualified as an RGN in Bristol and has worked in Southampton, Bath and was a District Nurse before joining Dorothy House.
In her spare time, she enjoys walking her dog and watching her son play football on the sidelines, even when the weather is blustery.

Milan has been at Brunel House since 2024 as a bank nurse and was promoted to Clinical Lead in 2025.
She qualified as a nurse in 2013 in Oxford, and practiced in Frimley Park Hospital where she achieved promotions to Junior Sister and Practice Development Nurse. She moved to Great Western Hospital in Swindon alongside being a bank nurse at Brunel House.
Outside of work, she spends time with her young children, trains for half marathons and enjoys travelling the globe.

I love interacting with the residents at Brunel House as I carry out my administration duties. I provide support to the Home Manager, Deputy Manager, relatives and residents, as well as other departments within the home.
My biggest achievement whilst working here has been understanding the payroll admin, because it was very difficult to get to grips with. It felt like learning a foreign language!
When I'm not at work, I like to spend time with family and friends; we go to the cinema or to the races.

I've worked at Brunel House since 2016. I enjoy working in Reception and meeting all the relatives (they actually become friends after a while).
I have met a lot of very interesting people and shared many ups and downs with them. I believe it's nice to see a friendly face when you walk into the home and try to give a happy vibe to visitors.
I also get the chance to make friends with a lot of the residents and help them in whatever way I can.I work with a lot of very nice, caring people of all age groups- I like that, especially as I am one of the oldest members of staff!

Hi, my name is Stacy and I am the Dementia Ambassador at Brunel House. My role as an ambassador is to promote person-centred care of the highest standard. I have recently qualified as a trainer with the Alzheimer's Society, this will play a key role in raising awareness and understanding of dementia, and make a positive difference to our residents by empowering our team to develop good practice.
I have worked within the care sector for 19 years and have been at Brunel House since 2013. Whilst at Brunel House I trained as a Care Practitioner and have also worked as an Activities coordinator.
Delivering activities and social events remains a big part of who I am. To make someone smile or hear them laugh, to be the person who has brightened someone's day, to be the ears to listen and the arms that comfort, to redirect thoughts and feelings that may shadow them at times: this is the best feeling in the world.
I live locally with my husband and two daughters. Family is everything to me and we spend our spare time creating cherished memories.

Iesha started work at Brunel House in 2016 as a Health Care Assistant and progressed her career within Brunel House as a Senior Care Assistant in 2019 and from 2022 as a Care Practitioner.
She is passionate about her role and particularly loves spending time with the residents, whether that is just having a chat or sharing a joke and a laugh. She is also keen that the team build good relationships with the relatives, whether they can visit the home regularly or live further away.
In her spare time, Iesha likes to go on 'adventures' - do ask about those when you meet her. She also enjoys playing bingo and spending time with her family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brunel House
What types of Care is Brunel House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brunel House have?
There are 65 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brunel House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Brunel House to the centre of Corsham?
2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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