Argyll House

578 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS

01793726559

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 October 2020

Provider

Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Beds

5 beds

About Argyll House

Argyll House is a residential care home in Swindon providing support for people with learning disabilities. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Argyll House accommodates up to five people with learning disabilities in single occupancy bedrooms with en-suite facilities. During the inspection, all five registered places were occupied.

The home maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout. Cleaning schedules demonstrate that high-risk surfaces and door handles are sanitised three times daily to prevent cross-infection. Regular audits monitor infection prevention and control practices across the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 November 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SN2 7AS

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 14 February 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 October 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Argyll House'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 Argyll House, 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 Argyll House, 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 Argyll House'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