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Sursum Limited Bramley House

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

Bramley House, Castle Street, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6JN (01747) 860192

Provided and run by:
Sursum Limited

Assessment report published 11 August 2025

Ratings

  • Overall

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Our view of the service

Date of Assessment: 5 August 2025. The service is a care home providing support to older people, including those living with dementia. There were 31 people living at Bramley House at the time of the assessment. The assessment was carried out because the provider was previously in breach of the legal regulation in relation to good governance. Improvements were found at this assessment and the provider was no longer in breach of this regulation.

The provider had clear safeguarding processes, which staff understood and followed to help keep people safe. Staff were confident the management team would act on any concerns they raised. Safety equipment in the service was regularly checked and serviced to support the safe delivery of care. Action was taken when checks identified any faults with safety equipment.

People were supported to take any medicines safely and staff kept accurate records of all medicines in the service.

Leaders and staff had a shared vision and culture based on listening, learning and trust. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff said the registered manager displayed the provider’s values in the way they worked. The provider had effective governance systems, which identified shortfalls and ensured improvements were made.

 

People's experience of this service

People told us they felt safe living at Bramley House. Comments included, “I certainly feel safe” and “I feel safe here. I can lock my door, which is good.” People told us the home was well maintained and confirmed the fire alarm was regularly tested.

People said they received good support to take any medicines they needed. One person told us, “The medicines system works well. I’m able to get some pain relief if I need it.”

People knew the registered manager and said the home was well managed. People said they were confident any concerns they did have would be resolved by the registered manager.