Kingston House

Calne, Wiltshire

Kingston House Lansdowne Crescent Derry Hill Calne Wiltshire SN11 9NT

Tel: 
01249 815555
Home Manager: 
Carol Grainger

Kingston House is a purpose built home situated in its own grounds in the pleasant and peaceful village of Derry Hill, which is mid-way between Calne and Chippenham, Wiltshire. Derry Hill is approximately 6 miles from the M4 and there is a mainline railway station at Chippenham. The home has recently been extended, refurbished and renovated. As well as new bedrooms, there is a new dining room, a new lounge, bathrooms, and a hair dressing salon. The home is now able to provide care for older people with dementia.

Accommodation

Kingston House has a total of 46 bedrooms. All bedrooms have ensuite facilities and are fully furnished to a high standard. Residents are encouraged to bring in personal items such as pictures, ornaments and small items of furniture. The rooms are also equipped with a call bell system, TV point, easily accessible light switches and plug sockets. A pay phone is available but residents may have a telephone in their room at their expense.

Dining

Our catering team is committed to providing interesting and nutritional meals. Residents are offered a varied menu for each meal, with a choice of tasty and well presented food. Residents may eat in the dining room or take meals in their rooms if desired. All medical and special diets are catered for.

Staffing

A qualified and experienced Manager and team provide 24 hour management cover for the home, and they are ably supported by care assistants, catering and domestic staff.

Facilities

The home is bright and spacious. There are three comfortable lounges for residents as well as a library. There is a pleasant well laid out garden with full access. The home arranges a regular programme of activities, outings and trips for the residents. There are also visits by a hairdresser and chiropodist. More detailed information on the facilities and services available at Kingston House is found in the Resident Guide which is supplied to everyone when they come in to the home

Did You Know?

Kingston House started life as a Red Cross Respite Home