Question 1

How many nursing homes are there in Swindon?

Accepted Answer

Swindon has 13 CQC registered nursing homes: 2 Outstanding, 8 Good, 3 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

Question 2

How much does a nursing home cost in Swindon?

Accepted Answer

Swindon Borough Council pays an average of £832 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Swindon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Question 3

Which nursing homes in Swindon were inspected most recently?

Accepted Answer

Rose Cottage Nursing Home (10 September 2026), Fitzwarren House (8 September 2026) and Moormead Care Home (30 April 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

Question 4

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Swindon?

Accepted Answer

Ask Swindon Borough Council for an adult social care assessment, which can be requested online or over the telephone. The assessment is free and is not affected by savings or income, and a relative or advocate may make the request on someone else's behalf. An assessor will discuss daily routines, health conditions, mobility and any help already in place, and will normally want to speak to the person directly. The support plan produced afterwards sets out what care is needed and underpins any decision about funding.

Question 5

Can Swindon Borough Council pay towards a nursing home placement?

Accepted Answer

Yes, where the needs assessment shows that nursing care in a care home is required and the financial assessment shows capital below the national upper limit. That financial assessment considers savings, income including pensions, and in some cases property, and from it the weekly contribution is calculated. A nursing home may also receive the NHS funded nursing care payment towards the registered nursing part of the fee, paid straight to the home. Where the main reason for care is a health need, NHS continuing healthcare may fund the placement in full.

Question 6

Which nursing homes in Swindon are listed here?

Accepted Answer

Thirteen nursing homes appear on this page, including Fitzwarren House, Kings Court Care Centre, Orchid Care Home, Church View Nursing Home, Kingsmead Care Home and Ladymead Care Home. The listing also covers Moormead Care Home, Park View Nursing Home, Ridgeway Rise, Wemyss Lodge, 12A Masefield Avenue, Princess Lodge Care Centre and Rose Cottage Nursing Home. Every entry carries its own profile showing the current Care Quality Commission rating. Comparing those profiles side by side is the fastest way to see how the homes differ.

Question 7

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A residential care home provides accommodation, meals and help with personal care such as washing, dressing and moving about safely. A nursing home provides all of that and employs registered nurses, so clinical care can be delivered on site around the clock. That distinction matters for wounds that need dressing, tube feeding, unstable long term conditions or complex medication. The needs assessment determines which type of setting is appropriate, so it is sensible to complete it before viewing homes.

Question 8

How far ahead should I start looking for a nursing home in Swindon?

Accepted Answer

If the move can be planned, two or three months gives room to arrange an assessment, visit homes unhurried and wait for a place at a preferred provider. A sudden illness or hospital admission rarely allows that, and in those circumstances the hospital discharge team will work with the local authority to speed things up. Even then, try to see more than one home rather than taking the first bed offered. Groundwork done before the need becomes urgent turns a rushed choice into an informed one.

Question 9

What should I ask when visiting a nursing home in Swindon?

Accepted Answer

Start with staffing levels, asking how many registered nurses cover each shift, how sickness is managed and how long staff typically remain. Request a copy of the most recent inspection report and ask what has changed since it was published. Questions about food, activities, visiting arrangements and how relatives are kept informed reveal what daily life is really like. Before leaving, ask for the fee schedule in writing, including extras and the timing of reviews.

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care South West figure, because too few Swindon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549.	£832	£1,400 to £1,650
Nursing care South West figure, because too few Swindon homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810.	£847	£1,599 to £1,983
Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Swindon homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665.	Not published separately	£1,450 to £1,813
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Swindon homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Nursing Homes in Swindon

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13 nursing homes in Swindon

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