Compare top-rated care homes across Chippenham
Chippenham has 22 CQC-registered care homes, in South West England. Of those, 22 are residential care homes and 3 provide nursing care, with around 31 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Chippenham, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Chippenham
Care quality in Chippenham is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 90% are rated Good or Outstanding (2 rated Outstanding, 16 rated Good, 2 that Requires improvement). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Chippenham, 12 are registered for dementia care, 3 for nursing care, 9 for learning disability and autism support, 6 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Chippenham may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Chippenham are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Cocklebury Farmhouse Homes Limited (3 homes), Ordinary Life Project Association(The) (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Flowers Manor, with 66 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Chippenham care homes are spread across the SN14, SN15 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Chippenham closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Chippenham itself, neighbouring towns across Wiltshire are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Chippenham depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in South West England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Wiltshire may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Chippenham home.
Residential and nursing homes in Chippenham
Illustrative 13 Greenway Park
Illustrative 79 Malmesbury Road
Illustrative Flowers Manor
Illustrative Cepen Lodge
Illustrative Avon Court Care Home
Illustrative The Fairways
Illustrative Ferfoot Care Home
Illustrative Middlefields House
Illustrative OSJCT Seymour House
Illustrative The Priory Care Home
Illustrative The Old Vicarage
Illustrative Cote House
Illustrative Cocklebury Farmhouse
Illustrative Glanmor
Illustrative Meadow Lodge
Illustrative Ordinary Life Project Association - 15 Mossmead
Illustrative United Response - 74 Oaklands
Illustrative Ordinary Life Project Association - 18 Boundary Road
Illustrative Somerhill Care Home
Illustrative Ashgables House
Illustrative Cepen Lodge
Illustrative Ferfoot Care Home
Care homes near you across the Chippenham area
Care homes in Chippenham are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Wiltshire near Chippenham
Common questions about Chippenham care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Chippenham?
Care home fees in Chippenham vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Chippenham home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Chippenham?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Wiltshire's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Chippenham?
Chippenham has 22 CQC-registered care homes: 22 offering residential care and 3 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Chippenham?
Around 90% of rated care homes in Chippenham are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Chippenham?
Care homes in Chippenham and across Wiltshire include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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