Ferfoot Care Home

Old and New House,The Folly, Old Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH

01249658677

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Aria Healthcare Group LTD

Beds

52 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD, which runs 39 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 38 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.

This home recently re-registered with CQC under a new provider and has not yet been inspected. Any previous inspection reports relate to the former provider.

About Ferfoot Care Home

Ferfoot Care Home is a residential care home located in Wiltshire, South West. Its registered care categories include dementia, older people, and younger adults. The home has 52 beds. The home is operated by Aria Healthcare Group LTD.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Most bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Shared facilities include a conservatory, lounge, hair salon and enclosed garden.
The provider lists a family guest room and a minibus for outings.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ferfoot Care Home, 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 Ferfoot Care Home, 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 Ferfoot Care Home'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