
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.
The staff are brilliant. They are caring and compassionate and treat everyone with dignity. They work to meet the changing needs of residents and are always finding ways to improve their care in a person-centred way. I feel very welcome when I visit staff are good at keeping me informed. The activities coordinator does a good job of offering a variety of activities.
For the period of one year three months, the time of my friends residence, I have found the staff helpful and understanding. Any problems I did experience were handled correctly by the nurse in charge of the ward and the manager. I can appreciate their difficulties in running a mixed ward, also as with my friend and her eating problem, dementia/alzheimers is not the only thing many patients suffer from!
The carers at the home are brilliant with all the residents. Last week some of the residents and six carers went in the mini bus to Weston-Super-Mare and returned with lots of photos of happy residents walking on the beach, eating ice cream, fish and chips etc! Most days I bring my husband home or go for a run in the care and there are never any problems about going back into the home.
My father died on 16 May, despite a critical illness, he refused to go to hospital as he was desperate to spend his last weeks at Brunel. The care home team did their utmost to ensure his well being. Constant checking, monitoring and giving emotional support went on both day and night. Members of the family were able to stay overnight whenever they wanted and they too were supported and kept informed. Nothing was too much trouble. At all times they were professional and caring to us all. We can not fault their support and perfectly understand why my father had insisted 'I want to stay in Brunel'.
Both my parents have just moved into Brunel House. My husband and I visited with no appointment, we were welcomed in and given a guided tour by a lady, who was extremely friendly and answered all our questions in great detail. We visited several times on the following days bringing other family members and my parents, and on each occasion we were greeted with the same friendly staff. They have now moved in and have nearly been there a month, the home is comfortable all staff cheerful and friendly. My parents are extremely happy in their surroundings!!
My mother was admitted in November 2015 for palliative care when transferred from hospital. She was in a very poor way and very frail. She left Brunel House on the 4th of May 2016 after being nursed back to full health. She is walking well and is almost totally independent thanks to the careful and considerate care received form Brunel staff. She is 96 years old!
I came to a residents meeting in Jan 2016. It was well attended, we were all encouraged to ask questions, all of which were answered. Since then nearly all of the issues have been dealt with. I have really been impressed with the staff and the kindness they show to relatives and most of all residents. It is never easy moving into a care home, and it's thanks to the staff that my mother has settled in so well. They always have time to talk to her, recently mum became quite ill and thanks to the Dr and staff she is getting better. Carry on the good work. Thank you.
The overall standard of accommodation is excellent and the staff do a wonderful job of caring for the residents. The little touches like the reminiscence room, chickens, secure outdoor space, photos on walls, puzzles on walls, personal artefacts, prams and dolls etc. all make for an enriched living environment.
My sister and I were so comfortable with the excellent care our mother received at Brunel House. Her room was lovely and the staff were warm and caring. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a safe, warm and caring home for a loved one.
My relative has been in Brunel House approx 18 months. They are frail but do not have dementia/Alzheimer's. The staff at this residence have always been good/caring however since a new manager took over, patient and relative comments are being taken on board and acted on. Staff have now been granted to give consistence both to residents, relatives but also for each other. The atmosphere is calmer, confident and the service far more efficient. Standards of cleanliness have improved in some ways though main meals continue to lack imagination/flavour. It seems there is much better support from management and a feeling of progress and confidence.
My wife has been here a week. We find the standard of caring has greatly improved since February 2015. The food is adequate, let down by poor evening meals though, many elderly people do not require much to eat in the evening we realise that but the staff could make more effort in preparing evening snacks/meals. Soups are below the standard of the hospital.
This reviewer has added a negative comment about the food at Brunel House, however the score given for the food was Good.
The staff at Brunel House are extremely caring. There is always a smiling face and a joke. They treat the "guests" with respect and genuine kindness. They try to be flexible with individual guests needs and wishes. I don't think any "care" home can be perfect but Brunel House does strive to improve and listen to relatives concerns.
I would like to add that I have generally been very happy with the care provided at Brunel.
I am pleased that the home have been able to reduce the reliance on agency staff in the last few months.
Overall I feel my mother is treated well, with dignity and respect and kindness. Her basic needs are met, she is fit and well physically although due to her condition she struggles mentally. the staff are always friendly and helpful to both her and myself, acting with great patience and understanding at times. The activities are well run although I do not always feel my mother makes full use of what is on offer she perhaps needs some more encouragement to take part? But, I am very happy with her care and treatment at Brunel House.
My husband, who died on 29th December has been a resident at Brunel House for 2 years. He first stayed there on respite care basis, while I had a hip replacement In March 2014. Because of my age and the limitations of my treatment, the family and I decided to make him a permanent resident. He did fret for a bit at first, but I (at 87) could not give him the necessary attention. He accepted the situation and has been very comfortable there, well liked by all staff, whether carers or administrators. I have no regrets about his treatment - the staff are friendly (to residents and to relatives) and very welcoming - he has always been kept clean and comfortable.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 August 2025Good
- 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.
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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.
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