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Brunel House

The Wharf, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 8EP
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Brunel is an exceptional care home, made extra special by the fantastic staff and management team.L E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Brunel House, Corsham
We love going to the entertainments and making memories with dad.Carole H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Brunel House, Corsham
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, Corsham

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,350N/A
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,450N/A
Nursing CareFrom £1,604N/A
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,704N/A

Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.

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

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)

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9.6

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.

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Review from David D (Friend of Resident) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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As a frequent visitor to Brunel House I have always found it welcoming and friendly with a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are very warm and helpful and seem happy to be working there, and are always happy to help.

Reply from Xyza Macutay-Malloch BEM, Home Manager at Brunel House

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking time to leave a review. We're truly grateful for your feedback and delighted to hear your positive experience with our team at Brunel House. It means a great deal to our team to know their hard work and dedication are making a difference.

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Review from Nick W (Son of Resident) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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This is a fantastic care home. Management listen and understand the needs of the occupant. All staff are a pleasure to engage with and more than competent in what they do.

Also has added bonus of seperate nursing floor as well as residential

Reply from Lisa Bendle, Deputy Home Manager at Brunel House

Thank you very much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. It means a great deal to the team to know that you feel confident and reassured about the care your mum is receiving from us. Brunel House is committed to provide a safe, respectful and supportive environment for all our residents, and it is rewarding to hear that our efforts are making a positive difference.

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Review from Edwina J (Sister of Resident) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister and I, we are very happy with the staff, we think she's well looked after, we can get a cup of tea when we want one; there is a lot of activities she could partisipate in if she wanted to.

Reply from Xyza Macutay-Malloch BEM, Home Manager at Brunel House

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's always encouraging to hear that our efforts are recognised. Our team works hard every day to ensure our residents feel safe, valued, and well cared for - thank you for reminding us why we do what we do.

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Review from Nikki H (Friend of Resident) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff here are brilliant! My friend was admitted as an emergency on a weekend and was welcomed with open arms and looked after really well. Can't fault the staff. Admin, nurses, catering and cleaning staff all went out of their way to make his stay as comfortable as possible.

Reply from Xyza Macutay-Malloch, Home Manager at Brunel House

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking time to leave a review. We're truly grateful for your feedback and delighted to hear you and your friend had positive experience with our team at Brunel House on admission. Providing compassionate, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do , and the team will be delighted to hear this.

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Review from Sally R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother has now been a resident at Brunel House for eighteen months and from being very frail and ill when she moved in, she has had a new lease of life and feels happy and secure here, surrounded by the warmth, care and attention of all the exceptional, wonderful staff.
It has been a huge relief to us, her family, to see how well she is looked after; with respect, patience, understanding and kindness and we feel we could not have chosen a better home for her.
She often joins in the daily activities that are provided at Brunel House and is able to voice her opinion and contribute to ideas such as menus, trips out etc. at the frequent residents' meetings that are held.
The staff here try very hard to enhance the outdoor space for the residents with a gardening club, flower planting etc. and if I have any niggles it would be that I think they should be more supported from the home's headquarters with a proper gardener on site for regular maintenance.

Otherwise, wonderful!

Reply from Xyza Macutay-Malloch, Home Manager at Brunel House

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking time to leave a review. We're truly grateful for your feedback and delighted to hear your positive experience with our team at Brunel House. Providing compassionate, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do , and your support means...  

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Review from P W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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The care and attention given to my mother in law has been excellent. Despite being bed bound the staff have shown her immense care and attention and talk to her to make her feel special. They treat her with dignity and respect. They make the time to talk to her. The food is excellent and my mother in law always looks forward to a cake in the afternoon.

Reply from Xyza Macutay-Malloch, Home Manager at Brunel House

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking time to leave a review. We're truly grateful for your feedback and delighted to hear your positive experience with our team at Brunel House. It means a great deal to our team to know their hard work and dedication are making a difference.

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Review from S K (Son of Resident) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are always's helpful + personable always putting visitors at ease. Good to hear from my mother when she say's that she is comfortable, safe and well cared for.

Reply from Xyza Macutay-Malloch, Home Manager at Brunel House

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking time to leave a review.We aim to provide compassionate and high-quality care to all our residents at Brunel House. We will be sure to share your comments with our staff!

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Review from Emma H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The more for my mother into Brunel House was very smooth with a big emphasis on ensuring my mothers new room felt like home. My mother has settled in well and we are grateful for the support and care she receives The staff are always friendly, compassionate and dedicated. The communication between the home and ourselves is excellent. The activities programme is outstanding and well organised ensuring a positive impact on my mothers well being.

Reply from Xyza Macutay-Malloch, Home Manager at Brunel House

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking time to leave a review. We're truly grateful for your feedback and delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our team at Brunel House. Providing compassionate, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do , and your...  

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Review from S L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the moment I looked around Brunel House I knew it was the right care home for my Dad from the warmth & kindness from all of the staff. They were also really supportive and helpful with managing Dad's move and have all made him feel so welcome.

He has settled in well and is always telling me how kind everyone is. As a family we really appreciate how well Dad's individual needs have been met and the continuous programme of activities and support available to support him with his dementia.

Reply from Claire Newbrook, Customer Relations Manager at Brunel House

Thank you very much for your lovely review. It has been an absolute pleasure having your Dad as a resident of the home. The team pride themselves on their dementia care and I will pass on your kind words to them, they are very much appreciated!

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Now our dad has been moved floors, he's so much happier, he has the garden to look at through the window, staff on that floor seem to have more time for Dad, he's eating well and sleeping better. Can't thank Brunel House staff enough for what they are doing, lovely care home.

Reply from Daniella Bentley, Home Manager at Brunel House

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive review, I am really pleased that Dad has also settled in well on the new unit. Your feedback is appreciated and valuable in making sure we provide the highest standards of care to our residents.

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Review from Therese L (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall, all level of staff members are very caring, professional, attentive and strive to go above and beyond where possible. Mom has learned to know the various people around the routines etc. and is very content.

Maintenance could be improved of the building, especially the exterior and garden.

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Review from Penny S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother has had to go into residential care and we could not have chosen a better place for her. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the rooms are comfortable and clean, Mum says the food is delicious, and nothing is too much trouble. Mum has settled really well, is joining in with the activities (despite not being a very sociable person!) and has made new friends. As a family, we have felt very well supported and all the staff have been so kind and helpful. We cannot rate the team and facilities at Brunel House highly enough.

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Review from Jane L (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum was a resident for just over 6 months. Her dementia had got to the stage where it was no longer safe for her to live in her own home. She was admitted to Brunel straight from hospital. She had a lovely room on the 1 st floor, and it was always clean and tidy. My mum could be a challenge at times but she seemed very settled here, and I knew that she was safe and secure 24 hours a day. The care ,support and encouragement from the staff was excellent. All the staff I encountered were always friendly and informative, and were on hand when I needed an update on mums continuing health or concerns.

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Review from Tony H (Nephew of Resident) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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Completely love what Brunel is all about - the staff care level is perfect! Like everyone in the industry, there are occasional staffing level issues, but all the staff are faultless. They have all contributed to a superb quality of life for my crazy aunt; the staff have to put up with her! We all have absolute faith in Brunel's ability to deliver on promises, and they have consistently done so over the last 18 months - she looks ten years younger! We would never consider moving her; she is very happy and settled and continues to get up mischief. A massive thank you to Brunel for everything! Well done guys; thank you so much.

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Review from Jonathan B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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We have been very pleased with the care support my father-in-law and our family have received in Brunel House Care Home. The member of staff in reception is outstanding always welcoming, considerate and helpful. The care staff are very friendly and caring to my father-in-law and welcoming to all members of our family.

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Review from Nathalie D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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My grandmother has been living at Brunel House for a year and I have recommended the home to others. I disagree with a previous review saying the home is unsafe for the following reasons. I visit daily, for periods of up to 6 hours. As my grandmother is 100 she sleeps a lot so I spend some time in the common parts and I can honestly say I have never seen safety as a issue. The entrance door is sometimes left open, weather permitting, as the ground floor is a residential floor and those residents need, want and deserve the right to wander in and out to sit on the chairs and get fresh air. Reception is manned by two charming ladies and when they are not on duty I have found the door closed. The lower and upper floors are secure units with key codes to open doors and operate the lift.

Over the past 15 years I have spent most of my time in 5 different care homes as one family member after another has succumbed to dementia and I have to say Brunel is the best, by far.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Safety an issue as the main door is left open. Reception into the main body of the home is left open, this is a risk as unauthorised people can enter the home. Reception is not manned at all times.

Also, there is potential for residents to leave the home and staff would not know where they are.

Reply from Danielle Bentley, Home Manager at Brunel House

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and I’m sorry you felt some areas were not up to the standard that you would expect. We do have several people living with us who like to spend time in the reception area, so the door into the main part of the home is not always locked during...  

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Review from Gillian R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum stayed in respite for a month and has stayed before, both times have been a very positive experience. The carers are so kind and she will certainly return.

Thank you to all the Brunel House Care Home staff.

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Review from Peter W (Brother of Resident) published on 3 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Throughout my brother's stay at Brunel House, I have found his care to be faultless. He was always clean and his room was tidy. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and there was never a care home whiff that I recall in other establishments! I always recall his first phone conversation after he moved in... "I have lots of friends here, we have a really good time". It would be difficult to overstate my relief and gratitude when I heard this. He stayed with you for three and a half years... Thank you so much!

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Review from I G (Wife of Resident) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Second time for respite care, which speaks of our high regard for Brunel House. My husband was treated with dignity and respect. He loves the food and the friendly atmosphere. He was so well looked-after that we shall return.

Reply from Annabel O'Gorman, Client Relationship Manager at Brunel House

What a glowing review! Thank you so very much, I will be sure to pass your kind words on to the team. It is always our pleasure to welcome your husband to Brunel House, he's such a lovely man.

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Date: 15 August 2025
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Xyza Macutay-Malloch BEM
Xyza Macutay-Malloch BEMJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2025

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.

Lisa Bendle
Lisa BendleJob Title:Deputy Home ManagerJoined: 2025
Lisa joined the Brunel House team in 2025 and has brought a wealth of experience with her. She has worked in the care industry for 35 years, most recently at Dorothy House Hospice.
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 Thebe
Milan ThebeJob Title:Clinical LeadJoined: 2024

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.

Mel Applegate
Mel ApplegateJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2021

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.

Tricia Starling
Tricia StarlingJob Title:ReceptionistJoined: 2016

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!

Stacy Perkins
Stacy PerkinsJob Title:Dementia AmbassadorJoined: 2013

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 Palmer
Iesha PalmerJob Title:Care PractitionerJoined: 2016

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.

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