Ladymead

Set in the peaceful village of Wroughton, Ladymead is a welcoming nursing and residential care home just a short drive from Swindon town centre, with good local transport links.

Our experienced care team is passionate about providing personalised care built around each resident’s individual needs, preferences and routines. Many of our team have been part of Ladymead for a number of years, providing the reassurance and familiarity of seeing faces residents know and trust.

Ladymead has an impressive record of long service, and eight staff celebrated an incredible 129 years of service between them in September. 

Among them were Deputy Manager Jocelyn, who has been part of the Ladymead team for 23 years, Home Manager Byju Vasudevan, who has worked at the home for 21 years, and Maggy in admin and Dacia in housekeeping, who have both reached 17 years at Ladymead. This continuity creates a strong sense of belonging, helping residents feel part of the close-knit community.

Residents can enjoy freshly prepared meals, comfortable communal spaces and beautiful landscaped gardens, all within a friendly and homely environment where comfort, dignity and individual choice are at the heart of our care.

Our friendly advisors are here to answer any questions. Call us on 01793 387330 for a no-obligation chat or use our simple enquiry form to request a call back. 

Activities are an important part of daily life at Ladymead, with plenty of opportunities for residents to continue their favourite hobbies, spend time with others or try something new.

Residents are involved in planning our activities programme, helping us offer activities that reflect their interests and preferences. We also provide one-to-one activities for those who prefer them or would like to pursue a particular interest.

Being part of the local community is important to us too. We maintain connections with local groups, schools and organisations, alongside welcoming entertainers and visitors into the home and arranging trips out.

Some of our regular activities include:

• Visits from trained therapy dogs
• Day trips and garden centre visits
• Visiting entertainers and singers
• Pamper sessions
• A hairdresser who visits twice a week
• Monthly Holy Communion 
• Arts and crafts
• Gardening
• Community events
• Animal encounters
• Bingo and skittles
• Word games

Ladymead’s activities programme also makes room for themed occasions that introduce residents of this care home in Swindon to new experiences. 

During Care Home Open Week in June 2026, the programme included a live singer and garden party, a Virtual Tourist Day with a German-themed lunch, snacks and beer tasting, and an afternoon of music from St John’s Church Choir followed by a cream tea. 

Additionally, the home has a garden function room that is available free of charge to residents and their families for private functions celebrating special occasions. 

This kind of variety makes the selection of activities and entertainment as varied as the people who enjoy it, with familiar pastimes sitting alongside themed occasions inspired by different places, traditions, and interests. 

Good food is an important part of daily life at Ladymead. Our catering team prepares fresh, homemade meals each day, with plenty of choice to suit residents’ individual tastes and preferences.

Our chef takes the time to get to know residents and regularly chats with them about the meals they enjoy. Working closely with our nursing team, we also ensure dietary and nutritional needs are understood and tailored to each person.

Ladymead residents also have a voice in what appears on the menu. They have a direct say in the food served at this care home in Swindon, adding another layer of participation to daily life. 

This approach gives residents greater involvement in everyday decisions and helps keep mealtimes connected to individual choice, supporting their nutritional needs and making food a shared part of life at Ladymead rather than another routine.

From favourite dishes to specific dietary requirements, our catering and care teams work together to make mealtimes enjoyable, comfortable and centred around each person’s preferences and needs.

Ladymead is situated in the welcoming village of Wroughton, just south of Swindon. The home combines a peaceful village setting with convenient access to Swindon town centre, local amenities and the M4, making it easy for family and friends to visit.

Wroughton has a strong sense of community, with local shops, cafés and green spaces, while the surrounding area offers plenty to explore. Nearby attractions include Barbury Castle and the beautiful Marlborough Downs, with Swindon’s parks, gardens and wider amenities also within easy reach.

Wroughton also has several established facilities close to the village, including the Ellendune Community Centre and Ridgeway View Health Centre. Its public green spaces include Moat Pond and Willow-Brook Gardens, which are used for events, and the Weir Field, where local football and cricket clubs hold regular matches. 

It’s an ideal location for those looking for a nursing or residential care home in Swindon, offering the best of village life with the convenience of the town close by.

Book a visit to Ladymead by calling us on 01793 387330.

The health, comfort and wellbeing of each person at Ladymead are at the heart of our care. Our nursing and care teams work closely with local healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive the support they need, with care tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

We welcome visits from healthcare professionals including GPs, chiropodists and opticians, and can help arrange appointments with other services when needed. By working together, we aim to provide joined-up, personalised care and ongoing reassurance for residents and their families.

We also frequently update care plans to reflect each resident’s changing requirements, preferences, and routines. This gives the nursing and care teams the most up-to-date picture of each resident and helps them coordinate with healthcare professionals when they need additional expertise. It maintains consistency and keeps individual requirements understood.

We have also introduced Teton technology at Ladymead, giving our care team additional insight into residents’ movements and routines and alerting them to events such as falls. This helps our team respond when support may be needed while providing care in a way that respects residents’ privacy, comfort and independence.

Teton uses privacy-focused sensors to understand movement and activity without residents needing to wear a device. It can alert our team to events such as a fall, helping them respond quickly when support may be needed. It can also provide insight into patterns such as mobility and sleep, helping our team build a better understanding of changes over time.

Because Teton works without wearable devices, residents do not need to remember to charge, carry, or activate equipment as part of their daily routine. The system works in the background, allowing our staff to receive relevant information without adding another task for residents or changing the way they go about their day.

Privacy and dignity are an important part of how the technology works. Rather than conventional video footage, Teton can create anonymised animations when a fall occurs, helping care teams understand what happened while protecting the resident’s identity.

Technology never replaces personal care at Ladymead. Instead, it provides our experienced team with another tool to help them deliver responsive, individualised care and provide additional reassurance for residents and their families.

What care can Ladymead provide?

Ladymead provides residential and nursing care for older people, alongside specialist dementia, respite, and palliative care. The home’s registered services also include support for people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. 

This range allows us to provide care based on each resident’s individual circumstances and level of support required.

What is there to do near Ladymead?

Ladymead is close to several notable attractions, including Barbury Castle, an Iron Age hillfort on the Marlborough Downs, and the Ridgeway National Trail that runs across the surrounding downland. In Swindon, STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Museum & Art Swindon, and Lydiard Park provide further options for visits and days out.

Can residents at Ladymead spend time outdoors?

Yes. Ladymead has beautiful landscaped gardens with flourishing flower beds, creating a stunning setting for residents who want to spend time outdoors. Residents at this care home in Swindon can also enjoy the surrounding countryside, with the nearby Marlborough Downs creating a tranquil backdrop for gentle walks, fresh air, and a change of scenery.

How far is Ladymead from the Swindon town centre?

Ladymead is approximately 2.4 miles from Swindon town centre as the crow flies, making it conveniently close to the town’s shops, museums, parks, cultural venues, and other amenities. Local bus services also connect Wroughton to Swindon, with route 9 linking the village to the town centre.

How can I find out more about Ladymead?

Our team can provide further information about the home, its care services, accommodation, and day-to-day life. A visit is a useful way to see the surroundings, meet us, and discuss individual requirements. 

If you’re considering a care home in Swindon for yourself or someone close to you, we’d love to welcome you to Ladymead. 

Come and see the home, have a chat with our staff, and discover what makes this such a special place to live.