OSJCT Seymour House

Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PE

01249653564

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

10 June 2025

Provider

The Orders Of St. John Care Trust

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 2 are lower.

2 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 ImprovementSept 2015
GoodNov 2016
Requires ImprovementDec 2018
GoodDec 2019
GoodJun 2025

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.

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.

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 OSJCT Seymour House

OSJCT Seymour House is a residential care home in Wiltshire, providing support to older people, including those living with dementia. The CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

OSJCT Seymour House is a care home providing support to older people, including those living with dementia. The CQC found the service performing well, following an assessment prompted by concerns about care. Staff carried out thorough assessments, kept people well fed and monitored, and worked closely with other agencies to support smooth transitions and good health outcomes.

Inspectors found people were treated with kindness, dignity and respect, and were involved in decisions about their own care. Residents described feeling safe, well supported and able to raise concerns confidently. Leaders were visible and supportive, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement among staff.

Source: CQC assessment, 10 June 2025

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting OSJCT Seymour 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 OSJCT Seymour 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 OSJCT Seymour 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