Name: Ridgeway Rise Care Home
Address: Ridgeway Rise Care Home, Richardson Road, SN25 4DS, GB
Telephone: 01793987730
Rating: 9.9

Receive Respite Care in Swindon Tailored To Your Every Need

At Ridgeway Rise Care Home, we understand that care needs don’t always follow a long-term plan. That’s why we offer flexible, high-quality short-term care in Swindon, supporting older adults with everything from recovery and respite to transitional support after hospital stays. Whether it’s for dementia, nursing or residential support, our short-term stays offer peace of mind in a warm, welcoming environment.

Our modern care home is set in the heart of Swindon and provides a calm and comfortable environment where individuals can rest, recover and feel genuinely cared for. We know that every person’s situation is different, which is why we tailor each stay to the individual, with digital care plans, 24-hour support and a real focus on dignity and well-being from the moment they walk through our door.

For families looking for respite care in Swindon, Ridgeway Rise offers the perfect solution where both residents and their loved ones can enjoy peace of mind that their needs are being cared for to the utmost degree.

Residents help harvest beans in the garden

What is Included Alongside Our Respite Care in Swindon?

Short-term care doesn’t mean you shouldn’t receive the same level of comfort or connection as our full-time residents. During their stay, residents can enjoy full use of our facilities, including en-suite bedrooms, quiet areas, a cinema room and a hair & beauty salon. All meals are freshly prepared by our in-house chefs, and each day brings opportunities to take part in gentle activities, socialise with others, or simply enjoy independent time with a book or newspaper.

Our team plans daily life around each individual. Some residents prefer to rest or have 1:1 activities, while others actively want to socialise and rediscover hobbies they’ve lost touch with. Whatever pace you choose, we’re here to support it with patience and care.

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residents on a trip to dobbies garden center

placement students at the shop with residents

dining table setup with plates, flowers and cutlery

the layout of our cinema room of comfy chairs

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Who Provides The Respite Care at Ridgeway Rise?

Our entire team has been hand-picked for their friendliness and caring attitude towards our residents and their loved ones. Receiving respite care in Swindon at our luxury care home helps residents truly feel like themselves again while making new friends and exploring new or old interests. Regardless of the level of needs our residents are living with, we ensure their stay is comfortable and full of joy, and support them in maintaining as much independence as possible.

Providing support and advice to loved ones, as well as those who live with us, is an integral factor that ensures we are the best caregivers we can be. We believe in looking after more than just the care needs of our residents. We want to enhance their overall well-being by providing the highest levels of holistic care around the clock.

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our residents on a visit to dobbies garden centre

FAQs About Our Respite Care in Swindon

Yes! Our short-term support is available to those who require low-level assistance as well as those with higher dependency needs, such as nursing or dementia care. Get in touch with our team to find out more.

The length of stay for respite care in Swindon depends on the individual’s needs and the availability of respite care beds at Ridgeway Rise Care Home. However, we do have a minimum stay requirement of 2 weeks in place to ensure that residents have sufficient time to settle in and experience the benefits of our services.

We are an all-inclusive care home, meaning all activities and services are included in the weekly fee that our residents pay. During a respite stay, residents have unlimited access to our activities programme, cinema room, quiet areas, hair salon and beautiful garden.

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What’s Local to Ridgeway Rise?

As well as having access to our first-class respite care in Swindon, residents can also rest assured that there are additional health services close by, such as North Swindon Practice GP, Abbey Meads Dental Practice, Boots Pharmacy, Outside Clinic and Hands on Foot Care, all within a 10-minute drive of our home.

For those who enjoy being outdoors, Mouldon Hill Country Park provides a peaceful setting for gentle walks or simply sitting by the water and watching the wildlife. Our residents also enjoy Lower Moor Farm Nature Reserve, which is just outside Swindon, where the flat trails and bird hides offer peaceful opportunities to spot wildlife in a quiet and well-kept setting. Roves Farm is a 15-minute drive away and is also a common favourite with our residents because of the friendly animals, a warm café, and a slow, easy-going atmosphere.

In the warmer months, the Old Town Bowl in Town Gardens hosts outdoor performances such as brass bands and local theatre. It’s a lovely place to enjoy music in the open air, with plenty of seating and a calm atmosphere. No matter the length of stay, these simple outings often create moments of joy and connection, giving residents something to look forward to while they recover, rest or take a break. Our team is always on hand to help plan visits, provide support, and ensure that outings are comfortable, safe and enjoyable for all involved.

How To Find Us

Our Swindon care home is located on Richardson Road, SN25 4DS. We are easily reachable by car and various public transport routes, meaning even those further afield can spend valuable time with their loved ones. If you require any further support on how to find us, please get in touch with our team.

Our care home in Swindon is easily reached from both the M4 and the A419. From the M4, exit at Junction 15 and follow the A419 towards Swindon, before turning off towards Blunsdon St Andrew and following local signs to reach us. From the M5, join the A419 near Gloucester and follow it south towards Swindon, exiting near Blunsdon, then following local signs to our home.

The closest train station to us is Swindon Railway Station, which is a 10–15 minute drive, depending on traffic. From Swindon Station, there are frequent direct services from London Paddington, Bristol Temple Meads, Reading and Didcot Parkway, as well as regular connections from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Oxford, Cardiff and other major South West locations, making it convenient for family and friends travelling from further afield.

The most convenient and commonly used bus stops are only a few minutes’ walk from us, including Jovial Munk and Vygon. There is a direct route from the Swindon Rail Station to Ridgeway Rise using the number 16 bus, and other bus routes servicing several local areas mean there is no limit to how loved ones can come and see our residents.

What To Expect During My Respite Stay

By combining the highest quality of respite care in Swindon with a variety of enriching activities, we are able to enhance our residents’ well-being and sense of routine and ensure that our residents’ individual needs are met. We encourage our residents to try new things as well as continue with their favourite hobbies, meet new people and make use of all of the amenities our care home in Swindon has to offer.