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Nestled on the serene fringes of Swindon and adjacent to the stunning Coate Water Country Park, you'll find Ashbury Lodge. This Wiltshire care home is a haven for 42 residents, offering a range of…
from £1350/wk
Care homes in Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a large, mostly rural county in South West England, with market towns, chalk downland and a well-established over-65 population. It's a popular choice for later-life living, offering a wide choice of care homes and a generally settled, low-crime environment.
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VerifiedNestled in the charming town of Downton, near Salisbury, in the scenic county of Wiltshire, you'll find the Ashley Grange Nursing Home. This exceptional facility, managed by Hartford Care, is…
from £1100/wk
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Nestled in a serene residential area, just a stone's throw away from the vibrant town of Warminster, Wiltshire, you'll find the Ashwood Care Centre. This exceptional facility offers comprehensive…
from £1395/wk
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VerifiedNestled in the historic Old Sarum, just a stone's throw away from the charming city of Salisbury, you'll find the Avonbourne Care Centre. This centre is a harmonious blend of two homes, Avon Court…
from £1305/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of Salisbury, Bemerton Lodge is a warm and inviting care home that offers specialised dementia, residential, respite, and day care services. The home boasts of elegantly…
from £1095/wk
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Blenheim House is an all-inclusive Berkley Care Group home in Melksham, Wiltshire, offering residential, dementia, respite and palliative care.
from £1365/wk
VerifiedNestled between the charming towns of Hungerford and Marlborough, Froxfield is a stunning, purpose-built care home that offers a tranquil haven for 44 residents, including a dedicated 16-bed unit for…
from £1515/wk
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Nestled in the heart of Devizes, Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home is a haven of luxury and comfort that opened its doors in 2019. This state-of-the-art facility is adorned with spacious…
from £1145/wk
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For over four decades, Brookside care home has been a pillar of support for the elderly in the local and broader Wiltshire community. Nestled in the charming town of Melksham, it offers expert…
from £1225/wk
VerifiedNestled just a short distance from the heart of Amesbury, Buckland Court is a warm and inviting care home that offers specialised residential, dementia, respite and day care services. This charming…
from £1045/wk
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Nestled just a stone's throw away from the heart of Chippenham, Cepen Lodge stands as a beacon of superior residential, dementia, and respite care. This Barchester Healthcare home is not just a care…
from £1205/wk
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Nestled on the fringes of the charming Stratton in Gloucestershire, Church View Care and Nursing Home is a reputable and long-standing care facility. It offers a comprehensive range of services…
from £1450/wk
VerifiedCoombe End Court is an OSJCT care home in Marlborough, Wiltshire, offering residential, dementia, respite and day care for up to 60 residents, with gardens and a cinema.
from £1295/wk
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Nestled in the serene countryside village of Badbury, Wiltshire, Downs View Care Centre is a haven of comfort and care. This centre offers a comprehensive range of services including residential…
from £1200/wk
VerifiedSituated close to the charming Flowers Yard in Chippenham, Flowers Manor by Elmfield Care provides an ideal location for tranquil strolls to the bustling town centre or along the serene river.…
from £1350/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of the historic county town of Trowbridge, Goodson Lodge is a warm and inviting care home in the picturesque region of Wiltshire. This expertly managed facility, run by the…
from £1455/wk
VerifiedHayward Care Centre is an OSJCT care home in Devizes, Wiltshire, offering dementia, residential, nursing, respite and day care for up to 80 residents with award-winning gardens.
from £1395/wk
VerifiedNestled in the charming community of Warminster, Henford House is a distinguished care home renowned for its exceptional nursing, residential, and respite care for the elderly. This historic…
from £1300/wk
VerifiedNestled in the picturesque town of Corsham, Wiltshire, Hungerford House is a welcoming and homely care home, divided into three distinct households. It offers a range of services including…
from £1115/wk
VerifiedKingston House is a not-for-profit Greensleeves Care home in Calne, Wiltshire, offering residential and specialist dementia care across 46 bedrooms.
from £1287/wk
Is Wiltshire a good retirement location?
Wiltshire suits those wanting a quieter, rural or market-town setting with a strong existing retirement community — nearly a quarter of residents are already 65 or over. It offers a good spread of care homes, mostly well-rated, though as a large county, quality and distance to services will vary by area.
Health & support
- Medical access: As a large county, Wiltshire has a network of local GP surgeries and pharmacies, though residents in more rural spots may need to travel further for hospital or emergency care than in a city setting.
- Safety: Recorded crime was 32 offences in April 2026, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and theft the most common types — figures that suggest a relatively low crime level for the area.
- Family & connection: Given Wiltshire's size, it's worth weighing how close family and existing support networks are to whichever part of the county you're considering.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Specific weekly fee figures aren't available here, so it's worth checking directly with individual homes to compare costs against your budget.
- Transport: Wiltshire is served by mainline rail links (including routes towards Bath, Bristol and London) and local bus services, but much of the county is car-dependent outside the main towns.
- Housing options: There are 37 care homes listed here, ranging from around 28 to 120 beds, giving a fair choice of scale and setting across the county.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Wiltshire's countryside, including areas of chalk downland and long-distance paths, offers plenty of scope for walking, gardening clubs and outdoor hobbies.
- Community: With 22.9% of residents aged 65+, well above the national average of 18.6%, the county has an established base of older residents and likely social groups geared towards this age range.
- Climate: The South West of England generally has a mild, temperate climate with fairly moderate winters compared to much of the UK.
Things to weigh up
- Rural spread: Wiltshire's size means access to hospitals, specialist care and public transport can vary considerably between towns and villages.
- Home quality: Of the 37 care homes, 28 are rated good, but 7 are rated as requiring improvement and 2 have not yet been inspected, so it's worth checking individual ratings closely.