Alpine Villa Care Home

Alpine Villa Care Home is a residential care home in Melksham, Wiltshire (SN12 7ED). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Alpine Villa Care Home

Alpine Villa Care Home is a residential home in Melksham, Wiltshire. We look after older people who need support with daily living, and we also welcome younger adults for whom managing alone at home is no longer realistic. Dementia care is a large part of what we do. We keep the house calm and familiar, give people time rather than moving them along, and make sure staff know each resident's history and habits. That knowledge shapes everything from how you greet somebody first thing to how you help when they are unsettled later in the day. We want this to feel like somewhere people live rather than somewhere they have been placed. Residents bring their own belongings, keep their own routines, choose how they spend their time and see visitors whenever suits them. Meals are planned around what people actually enjoy, and there is company for those who want it and quiet for those who would rather step away. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places, whether for a planned family break or for support while somebody regains strength after illness. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable hour, and what they can tell us about the person is worth more than any assessment form. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection. Please come and see us, and ask us anything you like.

Care provided at Alpine Villa Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Alpine Villa Care Home

Where is Alpine Villa Care Home located?

Alpine Villa Care Home is a residential care home in Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7ED. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Alpine Villa Care Home provide?

Alpine Villa Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Alpine Villa Care Home's CQC rating?

Alpine Villa Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 31 October 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Alpine Villa Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Alpine Villa Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Alpine Villa Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Alpine Villa Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Alpine Villa Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Alpine Villa Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Alpine Villa Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Alpine Villa Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Alpine Villa Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Alpine Villa Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Alpine Villa Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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