The 10 Best Care Homes in Swindon
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The Wiltshire town of Swindon is packed with several care homes providing high-quality care. Not only are these homes rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), but they also have luxurious facilities and offer fun activities on a regular basis.
Keep reading to discover the best care homes in Swindon. We’ve rounded up care homes in Swindon below, and for each have listed the types of care offered, the overall CQC rating, the facilities available, and whether bedrooms are en-suite.
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Explore the best care homes in Swindon:
- Church View
- Ashbury Lodge
- Ridgeway Rise
- Cotswolds Rise
- Lansdowne Hill
- The Orchards
- Downs View
- The Cedars
- Miranda House
- Ridgeway House
Church View
Kicking off our list of the best care homes in Swindon is Church View Care Home, which is situated in the northeast corner of the town, near Panattoni Park and popular neighbourhoods such as Stratton St Margaret and Kingsdown.
This home provides an excellent standard of care and support across several care types, including residential and nursing care. Residential care is aimed at people who need regular support with tasks relating to their personal hygiene, such as washing and bathing. Meanwhile, their nursing care is given 24/7 by experienced and registered nurses and is often aimed at people living with specific medical conditions.
There’s always something for residents to do at Church View, thanks to a dedicated activity coordinator who organises regular fun activities, often incorporating the favourite hobbies of residents into the activity schedules. Popular choices include live music sessions, baking classes, and sensory gardening for dementia residents.
Church View is easily accessible via public transport and is within walking distance of a local shop and post office for added convenience. Within the home, you’ll find facilities such as a dining room, a space dedicated to peace and quiet, and a lift for greater accessibility.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 12/02/2020
| Learn more about Church View: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, and an activity room |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 84% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 43 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Coate Water Care |
Are you interested in viewing Church View?
For availability and pricing, call 01793 540974.
Ashbury Lodge
We love the location of Ashbury Lodge Care Home, on the outskirts of Swindon and right next to the beautiful Coate Water Country Park. Care is given to a maximum of 44 residents, including dignified personal care and 24-hour care for people living with dementia.
Also available are short-term respite care, adult day care services, and compassionate palliative care which focuses on creating a warm and comfortable setting for those who have been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic condition.
Most of the bedrooms at Ashbury Lodge are en-suite, and residents’ accommodation can be adjusted depending on their needs. The first floor of the home houses those with late-stage dementia.
Residents are encouraged to participate in as many or as few activities as they wish. To promote independence, residents can organise their days as they please. Many take regular gentle strolls next to Coate Water Lake, while others enjoy activities such as music sessions, baking classes, theatre trips, and exercise sessions.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 28/07/2022
| Learn more about Ashbury Lodge: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, and an activity room |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 80% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 44 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Coate Water Care |
Are you interested in viewing Ashbury Lodge?
For availability and pricing, call 01793 540438.
Ridgeway Rise
You’ll find Ridgeway Rise Care Home in the quiet neighbourhood of Blunsdon St Andrew, in the north of Swindon. While not near the town centre, Ridgeway Rise is still within walking distance of convenient amenities for older adults, such as shops, health centres, and delicious restaurants.
Several types of care are available at Ridgeway Rise, depending on your loved one’s needs. Residential and nursing care are both offered on a permanent or temporary respite basis, including for people living with dementia. Their respite care allows regular carers to take a planned or unplanned break from their duties, often for a few weeks at a time.
Residents enjoy a plethora of communal facilities at Ridgeway Rise, including a cinema room, a hair and beauty salon, and a dining room, where the team of on-site chefs serves delicious meals daily. Meanwhile, the 73 bedrooms are en-suite and spacious, with many boasting sweeping views across Swindon.
The jam-packed activity programme means there’s always something to do. Our favourite activities offered include exercise classes, arts and crafts, pampering sessions, and singalongs. Residents also love going on trips in the home’s minibus to other parts of Swindon and throughout Wiltshire.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 15/01/2020
| Learn more about Ridgeway Rise: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 73 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Care Concern |
Are you interested in viewing Ridgeway Rise?
For availability and pricing, call 01793 540803.
Cotswolds Rise
Having only opened in 2023, Cotswolds Rise Care Home has several state-of-the-art facilities that have been built specifically for older adults, including spacious lounges and dining areas, lifestyle kitchens, a beauty salon, a shop, and plenty of serene areas to sit and relax.
Furthermore, each of the 66 en-suite bedrooms is bathed in natural light and tastefully adorned with stylish yet comfortable furniture.
Cotswolds Rise is conveniently located to access the centre of Swindon and amenities such as shopping centres, the theatre, pharmacies, health centres, and the train station. It’s also near the beautiful Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.
The care team at Cotswold Rise specialises in residential care, including for people living with dementia. Temporary convalescent care is also available if you or your loved one is recovering from an illness, injury, or operation, along with day care services, palliative care, and physical disability support.
| Learn more about Cotswolds Rise: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 66 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Hartford Care |
Are you interested in viewing Cotswolds Rise?
For availability and pricing, call 01793 540230.
Lansdowne Hill
Lansdowne Hill Care Home has an impressive ‘Outstanding’ overall rating from the CQC, which serves as a testament to the amazing standard of care given within this home. Approximately 4% of care homes in England receive this rating, so you can be sure of a brilliant service here.
Specifically, the home has been rated ‘Outstanding’ for the caring and attentive care team and how well management leads and supports the rest of the staff. The care types available include residential, dementia, respite, mental health, palliative, and physical disability care.
There are 46 single bedrooms in Lansdowne Hill, spread across the ground and first floors. Each bedroom has either an en-suite wetroom or a washbasin for added convenience. Many residents enjoy relaxing in their rooms, while others spend time in one of the home’s spacious lounges overlooking the beautiful gardens and secluded courtyard area.
A great emphasis is placed on social activities, with residents encouraged to maintain the lifestyles they previously had in their homes. Weekly trips out are particularly popular, with residents taken to places in Swindon and beyond, such as garden centres, pubs, museums, and local beauty spots.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Outstanding
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Outstanding
- Caring - Outstanding
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 23/05/2018
| Learn more about Lansdowne Hill: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Outstanding |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A bar, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 22% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 46 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Agincare |
Are you interested in viewing Lansdowne Hill?
For availability and pricing, call 03330 434598.
The Orchards
Situated on the southern outskirts of Swindon, The Orchards Care Home is set within picturesque landscaped gardens. This home is also just a 10-minute walk from the picturesque village of Wroughton and is on the doorstep of fascinating points of interest like Stonehenge.
Managed by Buckland Care, The Orchards features bright and airy communal spaces for residents to enjoy, particularly the Residents’ Bar, where residents socialise with each other, family and friends while enjoying their favourite drink.
Mealtimes are a popular occasion at The Orchards, with delicious meals freshly prepared each day by the home’s professional chefs. These meals are bursting with flavour and can be adapted to suit residents' individual tastes and dietary requirements.
The care experts at The Orchards offer high-quality residential, dementia and respite care within a warm and welcoming setting. Convalescent, mental health, and palliative care are also provided if required.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 26/04/2022
| Learn more about The Orchards: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 77% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 48 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Buckland Care |
Are you interested in viewing The Orchards?
For availability and pricing, call 01793 540282.
Downs View
Downs View Care Home is located in the peaceful hamlet of Badbury, just south of Swindon. This home is surrounded by open spaces that are perfect for older adults to explore, with gentle flat paths, such as Coate Water Country Park and Clouts Wood Nature Reserve.
Newly refurbished and operated by Coate Water Care, Downs View has a range of individually decorated and designed single and double bedrooms, most with en-suite wetrooms. Just one mile from the M4, this is an easy home for friends and family to access when coming for visits.
The highlight of Downs View has to be the sensory garden. This outdoor space was designed to resemble an English country garden and features shaded areas, plenty of flowers that burst with colour in the summer months, aromatic herbs, water features, and even an aviary!
Downs View specialises in residential care, which includes support with tasks such as getting in and out of bed, using the bathroom, taking certain medications and safely moving around. Several additional options for elderly care are available as well, such as dementia, respite, convalescent, palliative, and physical disability care.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 16/03/2023
| Learn more about Downs View: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 80% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 51 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Coate Water Care |
Are you interested in viewing Downs View?
For availability and pricing, call 01793 540614.
The Cedars
The Cedars Care Home is four miles from the centre of Swindon. We love this home’s location, just off the high street in the large village of Purton. This well-organised home will support your loved one in remaining independent while receiving high-quality care, with residential, dementia, respite, and specialist mental health care all offered.
Operated by The Orders Of St John Care Trust, one of the country’s largest home providers, The Cedars has several facilities to further enhance residents’ lifestyles, including stylish yet comfortable and cosy communal lounges, a hairdressing salon, and manicured gardens which are the perfect place to unwind and relax during the warmer months.
The dedicated activity coordinator at this home ensures there’s always something fun to do. Many residents love participating in regular activities, while others prefer relaxing and enjoying quiet time. Popular activities include book clubs, painting, board games, and visits from therapy dogs.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Requires Improvement
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 09/12/2020
| Learn more about The Cedars: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 12% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 49 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | The Orders of St John Care Trust |
Are you interested in viewing The Cedars?
For availability and pricing, call 01522 459364.
Miranda House
A diverse range of care options are available at Miranda House Care Home, including residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Their nursing care is given by registered nurses and is available around the clock, including if your loved one requires intensive rehabilitation after experiencing a stroke.
Just a short drive from Swindon, Miranda House has a caring team that regularly takes residents on trips to the nearby Marlborough Downs, Jubilee Lake, and beyond. The home is also close to numerous shops, pubs, cafés, and a weekly market, so there’s a huge amount to explore in the local area.
Many of the residents living in this home have dementia, and this is reflected through the activities and programmes on offer. These promote social interaction and focus on cognitive stimulation and overall wellbeing.
With tranquil gardens and several welcoming communal spaces, you’ll quickly feel happy and at home within Miranda House.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 02/09/2022
| Learn more about Miranda House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, and an activity room |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 59% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 65 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Aria Care |
Are you interested in viewing Miranda House?
For availability and pricing, call 01753 924114.
Ridgeway House
The final option we’re discussing on our list of the best care homes in Swindon is Ridgeway House Care Home. This home is situated in the market town of Royal Wootton Bassett, just west of Swindon’s town centre. We love this location, which is in the middle of the Cotswolds and the North Wessex Downs.
There’s a selection of bedrooms to choose from at Ridgeway House, including eight en-suite bedrooms for added convenience. There are also two lounges - one for socialising and one for quiet relaxation - a shared kitchen and a large garden space.
Each resident has a bespoke care plan created for them. This plan outlines specific care requirements and other key information, such as likes, dislikes, and goals. The main care types given here are residential, dementia, respite, and adult day care.
With residents regularly taken on trips to nearby places of interest throughout the county of Wiltshire, and a range of activities organised within the home, there’s always something fun to do here.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Requires Improvement
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 17/02/2022
| Learn more about Ridgeway House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 2% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 43 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | The Orders of St John Care Trust |
Are you interested in viewing Ridgeway House?
For availability and pricing, call 01522 474746.
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