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Ashwood Care CentreWiltshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Ashwood Care Centre

Gipsy Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9LR

01985213477

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 November 2020

Provider

The Orders Of St. John Care Trust

Beds

82 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 7 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and 1 is lower.

7 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

Requires ImprovementMay 2016
Requires ImprovementJul 2017
GoodJul 2018
GoodFeb 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust, which runs 61 care homes in England: 4 rated Outstanding, 48 Good, 5 Requires Improvement and 4 not yet rated.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Ashwood Care Centre

Ashwood Care Centre is a residential care home in Wiltshire. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Ashwood Care Centre is a purpose-built, three-storey home supporting 80 people, with capacity for up to 82 residents. The service has implemented robust practices to maintain safety and connection. Visitors are supported by staff members and guided through strict infection control measures including changing clothing upon arrival.

The home provides a dedicated visitors room and facilitates phone and video calls to help residents maintain relationships with family and friends.

The facility has established comprehensive infection control protocols that staff and visiting professionals must follow. These practices aim to protect the wellbeing of all residents while ensuring they can continue to engage with their loved ones in a safe environment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 November 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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: 82 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BA12 9LR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 1 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 November 2020.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 14 July 2018: Good
CaringPublished 14 July 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 14 July 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ashwood Care Centre'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 Ashwood Care Centre, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ashwood Care Centre, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Ashwood Care Centre'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