Quarry Mount
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds26
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2018-07-20
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about how their relatives have settled in well here, with staff who are naturally warm and approachable. There's plenty going on too — regular entertainment and activities that people actually want to join in with, plus lovely gardens to enjoy when the weather's nice.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-07-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the April 2018 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well the home translates knowledge into practice. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies staff should hold relevant dementia training. No specific training completion rates, care plan review schedules, or healthcare monitoring examples are included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the April 2018 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and independence. The rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the culture of care. No direct inspector observations of staff interactions, preferred name use, or responses to distress are included in the published summary.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the April 2018 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, complaints handling, and end-of-life care. No specific detail about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or how individual preferences are acted on is included in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the April 2018 inspection, representing an improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating. The registered manager is named in the registration record. The July 2023 data review found no reason to change the Good rating. No specific information about the manager's tenure, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents, providing specialist support for dementia and physical disabilities. They offer respite care alongside permanent placements. The dementia care here focuses on creating a secure, supportive environment where people can move around safely. Staff understand the importance of maintaining routines while adapting to each person's changing needs. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Quarry Mount improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful step in the right direction. However, the inspection report published in July 2018 contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich, directly observed evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about how their relatives have settled in well here, with staff who are naturally warm and approachable. There's plenty going on too — regular entertainment and activities that people actually want to join in with, plus lovely gardens to enjoy when the weather's nice.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how the team responds when families need them most — they've been known to arrange emergency respite care at short notice and work closely with hospitals and local authorities to make transitions smoother. Staff take time to understand what each person needs, whether that's specialised dementia support or help with physical disabilities.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best recommendation is simply knowing that people feel comfortable and well-cared for in their daily lives.
Worth a visit
Quarry Mount, at 83 Bath Road in Swindon, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in April 2018. This was a clear improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, and inspectors found no reason to reassess that Good rating when they reviewed available data in July 2023. The home supports 26 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, across both under-65 and over-65 age groups. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail. There are no direct inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no figures on staffing, food, activities, or night cover. A Good rating confirmed across five domains is a solid foundation, but it dates from 2018 and the supporting evidence simply is not visible in the published report. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask the manager concrete questions: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, what the activity programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions, and how the home keeps families informed when something changes.
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In Their Own Words
How Quarry Mount describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where friendly faces make daily life feel comfortable and secure
Residential home in Swindon: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right balance between independence and support becomes so much easier when you're somewhere that just feels right. Quarry Mount in Swindon creates that comfortable atmosphere families hope for, with staff who seem to understand what matters most. Whether someone needs specialist dementia care or support with physical disabilities, this home has built its reputation on making people feel genuinely welcome.
Who they care for
The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents, providing specialist support for dementia and physical disabilities. They offer respite care alongside permanent placements.
The dementia care here focuses on creating a secure, supportive environment where people can move around safely. Staff understand the importance of maintaining routines while adapting to each person's changing needs.
“Sometimes the best recommendation is simply knowing that people feel comfortable and well-cared for in their daily lives.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Quarry Mount improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful step in the right direction. However, the inspection report published in July 2018 contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich, directly observed evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about how their relatives have settled in well here, with staff who are naturally warm and approachable. There's plenty going on too — regular entertainment and activities that people actually want to join in with, plus lovely gardens to enjoy when the weather's nice.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how the team responds when families need them most — they've been known to arrange emergency respite care at short notice and work closely with hospitals and local authorities to make transitions smoother. Staff take time to understand what each person needs, whether that's specialised dementia support or help with physical disabilities.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best recommendation is simply knowing that people feel comfortable and well-cared for in their daily lives.
Worth a visit
Quarry Mount, at 83 Bath Road in Swindon, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in April 2018. This was a clear improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, and inspectors found no reason to reassess that Good rating when they reviewed available data in July 2023. The home supports 26 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, across both under-65 and over-65 age groups. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail. There are no direct inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no figures on staffing, food, activities, or night cover. A Good rating confirmed across five domains is a solid foundation, but it dates from 2018 and the supporting evidence simply is not visible in the published report. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask the manager concrete questions: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, what the activity programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions, and how the home keeps families informed when something changes.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Quarry Mount measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Quarry Mount describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where friendly faces make daily life feel comfortable and secure
Residential home in Swindon: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right balance between independence and support becomes so much easier when you're somewhere that just feels right. Quarry Mount in Swindon creates that comfortable atmosphere families hope for, with staff who seem to understand what matters most. Whether someone needs specialist dementia care or support with physical disabilities, this home has built its reputation on making people feel genuinely welcome.
Who they care for
The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents, providing specialist support for dementia and physical disabilities. They offer respite care alongside permanent placements.
The dementia care here focuses on creating a secure, supportive environment where people can move around safely. Staff understand the importance of maintaining routines while adapting to each person's changing needs.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how the team responds when families need them most — they've been known to arrange emergency respite care at short notice and work closely with hospitals and local authorities to make transitions smoother. Staff take time to understand what each person needs, whether that's specialised dementia support or help with physical disabilities.
The home & environment
The rooms are spacious and well-kept, giving everyone their own comfortable space when they need it. Being close to town means residents can still feel connected to the wider community, and the gardens provide a peaceful spot for visitors and residents alike.
“Sometimes the best recommendation is simply knowing that people feel comfortable and well-cared for in their daily lives.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
