Bramwell Care Home

Bramwell Drive, off Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3ST
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  • Bramwell Care Home, Nottingham
Bramwell Care Home in Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham is a care home providing expert care and support to older people living in the Bramcote area.

The home offers all en-suite rooms and provides residential care, help and support to people living with dementia, old age and physical disabilities including respite and short stay care.

The company offers privately funded services and also works closely with public, social and healthcare organisations to meet the individual needs of residents.

Bramwell residents can benefit from a stunning, brand new 10 bed self-funding wing that recently opened in Autumn 2022.

If you are searching for a luxury or private care home in Greater Nottingham, Bramcote or Chilwell, Bramwell would be a great care home to visit to experience all the facilities and luxuries available for residents to enjoy.

All premium rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated and the private residential care area at Bramwell includes a new hairdressing salon and separate pamper room, lounge, large dining area and a snug.

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Care Provided by Bramwell Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 93 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Mable Joloza (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Admission is confirmed upon a satisfactory pre-admission assessment and confirmation that the needs of the potential resident can be met.
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (93)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (93)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Bramwell Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,190
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,190
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £2,140
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £2,140
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Bramwell Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building.
    In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.


  • Parking

  • The home includes dedicated parking spaces.


Bramwell Care Home Reviews (158)

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Bramwell Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 94 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bramwell Care Home has 158 reviews.

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Review from Sally W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Welcoming staff, always approachable.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to give us a review. At Bramwell, we take every review very seriously and we work very closely with residents and their families to provide our residents with excellent care.


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Review from Peter F (Husband of Resident) published on 2 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After two months and considerate care from the staff, my wife is now becoming more aware of her situation and taking notice of the events taking place around her daily. I am appreciative of the patience shown by the staff while at the same time coping with difficult and complex needs. The various activities
are most important and the encouragement given helps with the resident developing more confidence.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. We appreciate greatly when families take time to review our services and we take feedback from families and friends very seriously and work closely with families and friends of our residents to provide excellent care to our residents.


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Review from Beverley H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Bramwell Care Home for five years, she is very well looked after and the home meets all her needs. I would definitely recommend this home.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your comment. We, at Bramwell, take every comment and review very seriously and we thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review.


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Review from M L (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m so pleased that I chose Bramwell for my dad’s care. The staff are exceptionally kind even though Dad isn’t always the easiest person to be around! One of the staff is incredibly patient with him. The care home itself is immaculate and the manager is helpful friendly and there for any queries. Thank
you.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review, we really appreciate it. All the staff at Bramwell are committed to providing high-quality care and we work with families to achieve this goal. Thank you very much once again.


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Review from Eugene N (Friend of Resident) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found Bramwell Care Home with a sound serene environment and squeaky clean. The manager and staff are accommodating, friendly and efficient and always ready to help. A home with excellent facilities and their programme of activities are well organised. A home to call a home. I highly recommend
it to all.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. At Bramwell we welcome all reviews and work hard to provide high quality of care in a clean and nice environment . Once again, thank you very much.


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Review from M S (Wife of Resident) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been at Bramwell for almost one year and I find the staff very helpful and friendly. He is not the easiest person to look after, however, the staff are very good with him. He is always neat and clean and well-turned out. Overall, Bramwell is first class and would recommend it to other
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Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review, we highly appreciate your feedback and we will work even harder to make sure that our standards and care remains high. Thank you very much once again.


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Review from Stephen H (Son of Resident) published on 4 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found this care home to be bright, airy, and immaculately clean. The staff are attentive, caring and always ready to help. The home is well organised, with excellent facilities, and a programme of activities for all levels. All the staff and manager are supportive and welcoming when you visit,
and I would highly recommend it.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. Staff at Bramwell are committed to providing care to our residents and we take pride in what we do. We greatly value all feedback from family and friends and we are always looking at ways of improving what we do. Many thanks once again.


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Review from G C (Son of Resident) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very helpful, friendly and efficient. Nothing seems too much trouble, and everyone always has time for you. My dad has been here for just under a year, and has been well looked after. I would recommend Bramwell to anyone who is looking for senior care for their loved ones.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review. We appreciate feedback from family and friends as we use the feedback to improve our services. Bramwell is committed to provide high-quality care to all our residents. Once again we highly appreciate your review.


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Review from J P (Wife of Resident) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot speak highly enough of this care home, all the staff are so respectful and treat residents with dignity. Very clean and cared for. Dining facilities are excellent with nutritious meals. The activities are so well planned and staff make sure all residents take part and are happy. Would highly
recommend. Staff and management are wonderful.

Reply from Paige Turner, Deputy Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words and time to write a review. The management and staff at Bramwell Care Home take pride in welcoming and providing high-quality care to our residents. We enjoy getting to know all residents and their families and treating every resident as part of our family here at Bramwell.


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Review from K H (Son of Resident) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In all of our four months experience of Bramwell Care Home, since first visiting in October, the staff have been amazing. All so friendly, interested and cheerful. This has continued since our first introductory tour and we can see how attentive and caring they are every day. Additionally, there is
good continuity of staff and all seems well-organised.

Reply from Paige Turner, Deputy Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your wonderful review, we love to hear that families are enjoying visiting their loved ones and feel they are being cared for with a brilliant team. Bramwell Care Home pride themselves are providing person-centred care for each individual and their wishes. Once again, thank you very much for your kind words.


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Review from E H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited in December several times around Christmas. Staff work very hard and are kind and caring.
We also hired their room for my grandparent's birthday party and had a wonderful time.
We also bought the family dog and he was very well received.
He has tried another local home and has been much
happier since joining and staying at this home.

Reply from Paige Turner, Deputy Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your review, we appreciate your kind comments and promise to continue working hard to provide high-quality care.


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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad came into Bramwell Care Home in October and all I can say is the care and support have been excellent, we are all so pleased with how Dad is doing, the home and especially the staff are just brilliant. The home is clean and safe.

Reply from Paige Turner, Deputy Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful review. The team and Bramwell Care Home are proud of what they are doing and strive to ensure all residents are receiving dignified and high-quality care. We welcome relatives and friends of our residents' views as we are one big family! Once again, thank you very much.


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Review from S J (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum came here Christmas Eve, welcomed by one staff member and the other carers who were very kind and patient on her first day. My dad, brother and myself have visited regularly. I have seen nothing but kindness and attentiveness to Mum and the other residents. Massive thank you to all as this is Mum's
home now.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review, Bramwell Care Home is committed to provide high standard of care by its committed and dedicated staff.


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Review from H L (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely pleased with the care being received. The staff are caring and manage his dementia well. He seems happy there and, to our knowledge, there are plenty of activities and outings. The home is clean and unlike other homes I have visited there is no malodour. The other residents seem happy
and well cared for and the staff are friendly and approachable. There is always someone available to discuss any aspects of his care.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for the lovely comment, Bramwell staff take pride in caring for our residents and keeping their environment clean and tidy all the time.


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Review from Mark S (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleasant experience. Standard of care is excellent and staff very welcoming. Overall experience of activity programme is very good. Nice to know that the residents are entertained regularly. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you for reviewing us, at Bramwell we take every review very seriously and we are grateful for your nice review.


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Review from Joanne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is a lovely place, staff are all friendly and very helpful, nothing is too much trouble. They look after my mum very well.
The home is always clean and tidy. I have never seen it untidy.
They have various activities for residents to join in each day and also have activities every so often for
the family to come and join in.
I would be happy being looked after here when I am older.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your wonderful review, Bramwell staff are dedicated to giving residents high-quality of care and family members matter to us as you are part of Bramwell and you help us to provide person-centred care with the information you provide us. Once again thank you very much.


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Review from Colette S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with my grandma being in this care home. The carers are amazing, friendly and welcoming, they do a brilliant job. Thank you for what you do for my grandma, this is where I know she’s in a safe place.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your review, we appreciate your kind comments and promise to continue working hard to give our residents high-quality of care.


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Review from Bethany G (Private Carer of Resident) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found Bramwell Care Home for a family whose father I cared for over the last seven years. I have also worked in care homes over the years. Bramwell is immaculately clean and always smells wonderful, the staff are patient, kind and treat all the residents with utmost respect and dignity. The home has
many activities for the residents to join in or not and always offers you a cup of tea and cake. I can only rate it five stars as it's one of the loveliest care homes in Nottinghamshire.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review, Bramwell Care Home is committed to providing excellent care to our residents and our committed team are here to help. Once again, thank you very much!


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Review from Mary W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for making my father's last 9 months of life so comfortable and happy.
He loved all the staff.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. At Bramwell we work as a team to ensure that all residents receive the best care ever.


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Review from Ann H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bramwell Care Home manager and staff looked after my father extremely well and I have nothing but praise for them all.

Reply from Mable Joloza, Home Manager at Bramwell Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. We greatly appreciate your time in submitting this review. The Bramwell team will continue to provide excellent care to our lovely residents.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Bramwell Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 94 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 93 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.917 for Bramwell Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (1055 Excellents x 5) + (53 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (6 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 1121 Ratings = 4.917

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bramwell Care Home is based on 93 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 93 registered maximum number of service users is 18.6, which has been reached with 93 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 3 Feb 2018

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (6)

Mable

Mable Joloza

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2018

Welcome to Bramwell Care Home, we are a beautiful, friendly care home in Bramcote/Chilwell Village. My name is Mable, I have vast experience in Health and Social Care as a Manager. My team and I do not compromise the care we give to our residents; we strive to provide excellent care at all times to the highest standards. We promote the values of person-centred care to all our residents, ensuring that they are always treated with dignity and respect. We operate an open door policy where you can visit us and take a look around at any time.


Kat

Kat Furnell

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2024

I'm Kat. I have been a Receptionist at Bramwell for the past 6 months, and I truly enjoy being part of this close-knit and supportive team. I feel incredibly productive and appreciated in my role, and I’ve quickly become familiar with the home’s daily operations. What I love most about working at Bramwell is the sense of family—getting to know both the residents and their families has been a rewarding experience. I'm proud to be part of such a successful and well-managed home, where we all work together to provide the best care.


In my free time, I enjoy playing the kalimba, and I’ve mastered the iconic "Darude Sandstorm" on it—it's a surprisingly useful skill! I also have a background in archery, where I used to compete. My passion for history is reflected in my studies of mediaeval and Russian history, and when I’m unwinding, you’ll often find me playing the guitar or diving into a game of Skyrim.


Thoufeek

Thoufeek Backer

Job Title: Senior Care Team Leader

Joined: 2020

I am Thoufeek Backer, and I have been a dedicated member of the team at Bramwell for the past four years. Starting my career as a care assistant, I quickly gained the trust and belief of my manager, which led to my promotion to Senior Care Team Leader. In my role, I assist with the day-to-day running of the home, and I thrive on the challenge and responsibility that come with it. I enjoy pushing myself to grow and learn more, and the strong teamwork around me helps me achieve my goals.


I like to keep the atmosphere light-hearted, often joking with the team—though sometimes I end up in a little bit of trouble for it! Outside of work, I enjoy reading books, exploring new experiences, and spending quality time playing with my son.


Efa

Efa Kamdefwele

Job Title: Care Team Leader

Joined: 2022

I am Efa, and I have been serving as a Care Team Leader for the past 1 year and 8 months. My role has been both challenging and rewarding, providing me with opportunities to grow in character, decision-making, and in my interactions with staff, families, and others. I am passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, and I take pride in my work.


As a Dementia Champion, I have been able to lead initiatives that focus on improving care and supporting residents. I am especially proud of achieving the Excellence in Residence Experiences 2024 award, which highlights the impact of our work. However, I do feel disappointed at times when I fail to execute as well as I’d like, but I use it as motivation to improve.


In my personal time, I enjoy reading, watching documentaries, and helping vulnerable people in any way I can.


Adrian

Adrian Pyrah

Job Title: Maintenance

Joined: 2024

I’m Adrian, and I’ve been working as the Maintenance Man at Bramwell for 11 months. I take great pride in making the residents happy by fixing anything they ask me to do, and I enjoy spending time chatting with them. I appreciate the teamwork at Bramwell, where all the staff work together to create a positive environment. Building relationships with the residents and their families is something I truly value, and I’m committed to keeping the home safe, clean, and well-maintained.


Outside of work, I’m an enthusiast of bike rides, motorbikes, and fancy cars—always enjoying the thrill and freedom they bring.


Chako

Chako Phillip

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2022

My name is Chacko, and I am the Home Administrator at Bramwell. I have been with the company for 2 years. I find it immensely rewarding to know that my efforts as an administrator contribute to the well-being and quality of life of our residents. Being part of a team that provides peace of mind to families by ensuring their loved ones are well cared for is something I truly enjoy.


I hold two postgraduate degrees from different universities. As a child, I always imagined myself becoming an army officer.


In my spare time, I love going on solo long bike rides and spending time with friends.