Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens

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About Us

We are the St Margaret's Gardens home in Melksham, Wiltshire, part of the Ordinary Life Project Association. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities, along with older people who need help with daily living.

The name of our organisation says what we are aiming at. People here should have an ordinary life, which means choosing how they spend their days, taking part in cooking, shopping and looking after the house if they want to, keeping their own routines and seeing the people who matter to them. Support is agreed with each person, written so that they can understand and check it, and reviewed with them.

Most of what makes support work is attention to detail. We learn how somebody communicates, what they enjoy, what unsettles them and what helps on a hard day. For autistic residents we take particular care over predictability, quiet space and clear information about what comes next.

Respite stays are available so that families can take a planned break.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather raise that ourselves. We know which areas were identified, we have a plan for putting them right and we are working through it. Please ask us about it directly when you visit.

Common questions about Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens

Where is Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens located?

Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens is a residential care home in Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7BT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens provide?

Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens's CQC rating?

Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 2 August 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens provide dementia care?

Yes. Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
  • Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 2 August 2024
  • Report published: 2 August 2024

Overall: Requires Improvement

  • Safe: Requires Improvement
  • Effective: Requires Improvement
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Requires Improvement
  • Well-led: Requires Improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens 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 Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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