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- Dementia Care
- Residential Care
- Respite Care
Family & friends:
01249 813 494New care enquiry:
01522 405 782
A warm welcome to our home
Close to the Wiltshire town of Calne lies Marden Court care home providing devoted, compassionate residential and respite care to 28 residents.
Homely comfort in every corner
The charming and friendly atmosphere greets you as you enter Marden Court, reflecting the comfortable and homely living environment throughout the home. This delightful home is composed of 28 bedrooms. Every household has its own comfortable beautifully furnished lounge and kitchen dining area, and cosy sitting room.
"I am thrilled to be managing Marden Court, a home where we provide the very best care, comfort, and community for our residents and their loved ones."
Dean Palfrey
Home Manager/Peripatetic Operations Manager
Welcoming spaces for friends, family & fresh air
Residents can enjoy the daily social activities going on in the central communal areas with the hairdressing salon open during the week. The much loved and nurtured garden area is a perfect space to meet with friends and family or to indulge in some fresh air.
Care you can feel confident in
My wife and me feel so fortunate that my mother-in-law is a resident at Marden Court. Naturally she has a number of health related issues but the staff here are absolutely amazing. I know its their job but it is clear that they go beyond that, they genuinely care about their residents and nothing is too much trouble. The home itself is always spotless and regular activities are provided for the benefit of the residents.
Son-in-Law of Resident, Marden Court
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 Marden Court. 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
- Fun activities with the local toddler and nursery group
- Board game competitions and quizzes
- Music therapy sessions
- Gardening
- Arts and crafts
- Communal Church services
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.
And that’s not all:
We’ve had silent discos, hoe downs, Chinese banquets, Oscar parties and so much more. Many of the activities feature Reminiscence Therapy to aid those living with Dementia to remember events, people and places using sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.
The talented chef 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 for residents, friends and family 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.
Dean Palfrey
Home Manager/Peripatetic Operations Manager
Dean Palfrey
Home Manager/Peripatetic Operations Manager
Dean has worked with The Orders of St John Care Trust for almost 14 years, during which time he has had the pleasure of managing several of our services across the organisation. He brings with me over 10 years of management experience and a deep passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care, as well as a Level 7 qualification in senior leadership.
In addition to his role at Marden Court, Dean also manages Athelstan House in Malmesbury, and serves as a Peripatetic Operations Manager.
His ethos and vision is to ensure that residents living at Marden Court experience a positive environment, with a team who are happy to develop opportunities and good relationships with the local community.
Jackie Pringle
Admin Assistant
Jackie Pringle
Admin Assistant
Jackie Pringle is the Administration Assistant at Marden Court. Although she had never worked in a Residential Care Home before joining the Trust, she managed a Domiciliary Care, a Handyman, Gardening Services and a Befriender project for older people in their own homes for 10 years. She has a BTEC in Business and Finance and has a background in the banking industry. She was jointly nominated in the Employee Awards in 2018. Jackie enjoys the interaction with Residents, Visitors and colleagues and likes to help make a difference to people and has a good sense of humour. In her spare time, Jackie enjoys relaxing with her family and her grandchildren.
Kirsty Comley
Head Housekeeper
Kirsty Comley
Head Housekeeper
Kirsty has 20 years’ experience in Care before leaving work to have her 2 children, but wanted to return to this field of work. She started as a Housekeeper at Marden Court in 2014 and became Head Housekeeper in 2015. She has achieved her NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping, Level 3 in Leadership and Management and is currently completing her Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services which will be completed in November 2020. She is a Manual Handling trainer and an Assistant Fire Marshall. Kirsty won Hospitality of the Year Award in 2019 at the OSJCT staff awards. She really enjoys her job and seeing the relationships between herself and the Housekeeping team build with the Residents. Kirsty enjoys relaxing with her partner and her children.
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 | £1,460 | £1,500 |
| Dementia Respite | £1,605 | £1,650 |
| Residential Long Term | £1,240 | £1,330 |
| Residential Respite | £1,390 | £1,495 |
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.
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Where to find us
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Family & friends:
01249 813 494New care enquiry:
01522 405 782
