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ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King StreetWiltshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street

57 King Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6HE

01225707669

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 February 2023

Provider

ABLE (Action for a Better Life)

Beds

6 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 10 are the same and none are lower.

3 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodFeb 2018
GoodApr 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by ABLE (Action for a Better Life), which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street

ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street is a residential care home in Melksham, Wiltshire, providing accommodation and personal care for people with long-term mental health conditions. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

ABLE (Action for a Better Life) on King Street provides accommodation and personal care to up to six people with long-term mental health conditions in Melksham town centre. At inspection, all six residents were living there.

Residents reported enjoying living at the home and appreciated being able to make choices while feeling listened to and respected. Staff provided person-centred support and knew residents well. Care plans were clear and reflected individual needs, with people involved in their development.

Relatives described staff as "fantastic" and felt residents were well supported.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 April 2023

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SN12 6HE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 14 April 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 February 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 13 February 2018: Good
CaringPublished 13 February 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 13 February 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees