Downs View Care Centre
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Badbury
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 0EU
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,000.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Amanda Timms is the Manager at Downs View Care Centre.
Amanda has worked for Coate Water Care since 2008. Amanda has a Level 5 management of health and social care
Amanda says
"I am very proud of my staff team who go above and beyond their roles to enhance the lives of the people we care for. I love the interaction with my residents and their families
We work tirelessly to create a welcoming environment for residents and their families and our dedicated team of experienced carers, nurses and support staff are guardians of a highly professional care setting. Testament to Coate Water Care’s exceptionally high standards is the fact that we were voted National Care Association Member of the Year 2019.
“We will strive to build a reputation as an exemplary care home where residents and visitors really feel ‘at home’ as soon as they step through the door. We would be delighted to show you around a luxury home we’re all proud of in our quiet corner of Swindon
Welcome to Downs View Care Centre. Coate Water Care have worked tirelessly to create a homely environment at Downs View and our dedicated team of experienced carers, nurses and support staff are the guardians of a highly professional care setting. We are proud of our reputation as an exemplary care home where residents and visitors really feel ‘at home’ as soon as they step through the door. We would be delighted to show you around a home we’re all proud of in our quiet corner of Wiltshire.
Coate Water Care operate electronic care planning and medication administration systems. This gives relatives peace of mind that everything is being managed as it should be and that care planning and care delivery achieve the highest possible standards.
Coate Water Care invest heavily in staff training and development. We encourage and support staff to progress within the company. We achieved National Care Association “Member of the Year” in 2019, partly due to our staff training and development programmes
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | End of Life, High Dependency, Mental Healthcare, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Bariatric care, Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 40 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Sensory Garden provides residents with peaceful outdoor stimulus. There is nothing quite like an English country garden and Downs View’s Sensory Garden has been especially designed to help people with dementia enjoy the nation’s great pastime. This stimulating outdoor space with shaded areas and non-slip soft flooring gives residents the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and smells of colourful flowers, scented plants, aromatic herbs, water features and wind chimes. It has even got its own Pets Corner and aviary. The design and décor, both internal and external, reflected evidenced-based best practice standards for creating an environment that supported people living with dementia and memory impairments. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Lift, Smoking Area. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Scenic Views, Seating, Sensory Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Individual Heating Controls. |
| Our Photos |
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Downs View offers a range of bespoke single and double rooms with en-suite facilities. We encourage residents to decorate their rooms with cherished family photos and keepsakes to make them feel at home. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 51 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 43 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,000.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,000.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,000.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Restaurant
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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| Our Menu |
Menu.pdf
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to a Bistro.
Residents have access to a Restaurant
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Coate Water Care Senior Living encourages a stimulating and engaging lifestyle, residents can benefit from a programme of varied activities, organized by a dedicated Well-being Lead and supported by our Dementia Care Services team. Activities are planned with residents’ abilities, interests and past times in mind.
At Downs View we fully understand that choosing a care home can be a first experience for many. We are here to support you in your search for a suitable home offering the appropriate levels of care required |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping. |
| Our Pets |
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We can support people wishing to bring their pet into the home. Further details are available from the home manager |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding, Sanitation, Walking. |
| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
Badbury
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 0EU
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 1st March 2023 |
| Last rated | 16th March 2023 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 26th November 2010 |
| Service Provider | Coate Water Care Company Limited, SN3 4YF |
Downs View Care Centre Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Garden Centre, Hospital, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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