A warm welcome to our home
Situated in a quaint area close to the historical town of Chippenham, a flourishing Wiltshire town is Seymour House, where a happy and homely atmosphere welcomes you as you arrive. The home provides superb, compassionate and personal respite and residential for its 42 residents.
- Dementia Care
- Residential Care
- Respite Care
- Vaccinated against COVID-19
Seymour House has beautiful views of Monkton Park and the local picturesque golf course. Local amenities and shops are just a short walk away through the park and across the tranquil River Avon.
There are several communal lounges around the home where residents can relax, enjoy company, conversation and activities. The light and spacious reception area which greets you as you enter Seymour House reflects the comfortable and homely living environment throughout the home.
This delightful home features 42 bedrooms that are a personal haven for our residents.
Residents can enjoy the daily social activities going on in the central communal areas or in good weather, you can also take advantage of our lovely, charming and accessible landscaped gardens, with seating areas and raised planters for you to enjoy and relax.
Our key actions against Coronavirus
- Testing for employees and residents means that asymptomatic cases are picked up early.
- Plentiful supplies of PPE.
- Vibrant, fun and socially distanced social bubble activities for all residents.
- Indoor safe visitor spaces installed across the Trust.
- Rigorous cleaning including the use of the latest high-tech electrostatic devices.
- OSJCT is proactive in participating in the latest in research such as ‘instant’ Lateral Flow Tests and the Vivaldi2 antibody study.
We understand there may be a lot of questions and concerns at this time and to provide guidance to those looking to move into a care home view our admissions page.
Services & Facilities
The team
Food
Activities
Events
Pricing and Key Facts
About the team
Our friendly, professionally trained team are on hand around the clock to support our residents, ensuring they spend their day how they wish and enabling them to enjoy a fulfilling and independent lifestyle.
The attentive care team focus on the individual needs of the residents, with a tailored care plan for each person. Their aim is to improve the quality of life for our residents by creating lovely, comfortable, homely surroundings and by providing care, activities and other services designed around each resident’s needs and wishes.
Meet the team
Food
Delicious, Home Cooked Meals The talented cook and kitchen team prepare tasty, home-cooked meals on site daily from our own kitchens. We source quality produce for our excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. All-day dining is available for lighter meals and snacks and all dishes are carefully balanced to get the best nutritional value and cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Seasonal produce is chosen whenever possible and of course, relatives and friends are always welcome to join us. The menus change daily, and the kettle is always on. Our chef bakes every day so there is always a fresh cake to enjoy.
Each of the households has their own small kitchen dining room where residents can take their meals if they wish. Residents are also encouraged to help prepare their own food and to make snacks whenever they choose.
Activities
Whether it’s wet or dry outside, we at OSJCT feel that activities are essential in providing the best caring environment to live in.
Hobbies don’t simply stop when living with us at Seymour House. We have a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator who works closely with our residents to create a programme of fulfilling activities and events, tailored around each resident’s requests, hobbies and interests. The programme of events and activities provide a source of fun and laughter, to help each resident live their life to the full and make new friendships.
We are also fortunate to have the support of many volunteers of all ages from the local community, strengthening our links to this thriving market town. Here is a sample of activities on offer:
- Trips to garden centres, cafés, pubs, sporting events, National Trust parks, wildlife parks, aquariums and museums.
- Visit from Pets as Therapy Dogs
- Exercise and wellness activities, for example Seated Yoga, Zumba
- Board game competitions and quizzes
- Music therapy sessions
- Gardening
- Arts and crafts
- Communal Church services
Download sample activities schedule
With so many well-being activities for body and mind on offer, we also recognise that everyone needs some personal space for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The cosy lounges offer an opportunity for some quiet time or to host family and friends.
Events
Nestled in the market town, the home benefits from being situated within a vibrant community, meaning there's never a dull moment. We run regular activities for all to join in:
- Coffee mornings
- Care Home Open Day
- Summer and Autumn fetes
- Christmas parties
View our full events calendar to see more upcoming events taking place at Seymour House.
Pricing
Care fees vary depending on the level of care required and this will be confirmed upon completion of a care assessment prior to moving into the home.
Below is indicative pricing for self-funded residents per week.
| Care Type | Fees From | Fees To |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia Long Term | £1095 | £1145 |
| Dementia Respite | £1205 | £1260 |
| Residential Long Term | £955 | £995 |
| Residential Respite | £1055 | £1140 |
Our home charges self-funder rates for the services we provide. We accept third party top ups for individuals funded by the Local Authority up to the self-funder rate.
We understand that paying for long-term care can often be a complex subject, and with several options available to you it can be confusing. You will find helpful guidance on our Paying for Care page.
Key Facts
The Key Facts document contains information regarding this care home which can be used in comparison with other care homes or can be printed for reference and brought with you when you visit the home.
Meet the team
Our homes' professional services are provided by the Management team, Carers, Nurses and Dementia support teams (where required), Admiral Nurses, Support Workers, Activities Co-ordinators, Housekeeping, Handy Person, Administrators and the home's Chef and Catering team. We also have health professional support from Doctors, Nurses and personal services who will regularly come into the home.
Dawn Wallburton
Luan Mitchell
Hayley Reeves
Home Manager
The fourty two residents at Seymour House are looked after by a highly dedicated team of over 50 staff, including shift leaders, carers, administrators and ancillary staff.
They are led by the manager who is supported by a Head of Care and a team of Care Leaders.
Home Manager, Dawn Wallburton, started her care career in 1988, working as a care assistant in the privately owned Shaw House in Melksham. When the owner closed the home in 2000 she joined the Miles Care Agency in Melksham as a Carer. This career move fitted Dawn very well, as she was now also raising her young family. During the next two years whilst working for the Agency, she worked in many Care Homes around Wiltshire.
Dawn returned to full time care work in 2002 by joining the disability nursing home Cote House in Chippenham. In 2005, she completed her City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care. As she wished to continue learning and improving her care knowledge, Dawn was employed by the care company Community Access Network, as a Senior Support Worker. This was a new challenge for Dawn, as the job involved caring for and promoting independent living.
In November 2006, Dawn started her now long term, employment with The Orders of St John Care Trust. Initially she started as a Carer at Seymour House in Chippenham. Dawn’s desire to constantly learn and improve her care knowledge resulted in several internal promotions. In 2010 she became the Head of Care at Seymour House. By this time, Dawn had achieved her City and Guilds NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care and the Building Leadership Capability Certificate. In March 2010, Dawn became the home manager at another OSJCT home, Marden Court, in Calne. Having now moved back to Seymour House, this time as home manager, Dawn demands a very high standard of care from her staff, whilst also encouraging and guiding them, to further their own qualifications and knowledge of care, as she has done throughout her career.
Care Leader
Luan Mitchell has worked in the care sector for 8 years since April 2013. Starting her career as a Housekeeper, then becoming a Carer.
From this position, Luan developed a real passion for elderly care and making a difference to those she cared for. Luan then progressed to become a Care Leader at Athelstan House. Gaining specific qualifications and training in residential and dementia care, she had a desire to progress further within the Trust.
Luan has now started in a new role as the Head of Care at Seymour House. Luan loves her new role and works with a very passionate and committed team. Luan is dedicated to ensuring the residents we care for receive the highest standard of care. In her role, Luan supports and supervises the care team to promote a person-centred approach and ensure residents wishes are respected. When not working, Luan enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as going on walks.
Activities Co-ordinator
Hayley joined the Trust in 2001 after previously working at Seymour House for Wilts Council. Hayley worked as a night carer for many years whilst her children were young and then switched to become an Activities Co-Ordinator around six years ago.
Hayley loves her job and also enjoys helping out with care shifts when she is needed.
Latest News
Jul 2021
Following on from our ever popular previous virtual events, join our Admiral Nurse Team, specialists in Dementia care, for a virtual talk and Q&A session. In this session we will look at some of the less common types of Dementia.
Jun 2021
Appreciation events are taking place this week.
May 2021
The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) specialists in dementia care held a virtual event to provide carers with support and advice following a dementia diagnosis.