Coate Water Care

Ashbury Lodge Care Home

Residential care home in Swindon

Operated by Coate Water Care

CQC Good44 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address261 Marlborough Rd, Swindon, SN3 1NW
Beds44
Weekly feefrom £1,350 · 2026
En-suite80%
Opened1987
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Ashbury Lodge Residential Home is a 44-bed care home in Swindon, Wiltshire. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2026).

The home provides residential care for older people who need support with daily living and personal care.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: The Great Western Hospital1.1 miles
Bus stop0 m
Train station2.9 miles
Shops650 m
Pub or bar150 m
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

724 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime33%
Anti-social behaviour19%
Shoplifting11%
Public order9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,350
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Swindon usually pays £832 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £518 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Swindon council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Swindon pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£792
2025—£832
2026£1,350—

What Swindon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Ashbury Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE LAWN MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Great Western Hospital · 1.1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
THE LAWN MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Swindon

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Swindon Carers Centre

Swindon Carers Centre supports carers of all ages in Swindon, by- Providing information, advice, and one to one support- Organising carers' groups, training and breaks.- Raising awareness of…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1061116)
Charity

Penhill Lunch Club

Providing a weekly lunch service to 50 pensioners in a safe and friendly environment in penhill swindon

0.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1115251)
Charity

Every Cloud (Swindon) (Cio)

In order to fulfil our purpose, our activities include an annual "Arts, Nature & Nurture Festival; providing therapeutic, art & craft groups for people referred on a social prescription; public…

1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196161)
Charity

Haydon Wick Over 60's Club

Fortnightly meetings with entertainment etc. arrange outings and holidays for the local over 60's.

2.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (263908)
Charity

Purton and District Age Concern

Trying to make it easier for the elderly.

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1026670)
Charity

Highworth Forget Me Not Cafe

We run a monthly memory cafe and weekly drop in session for people living with dementia or other conditions, their families and carers, and anyone who may be feeling socially disadvantaged. We…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1214623)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Ashbury Lodge?
Ashbury Lodge is positioned in Swindon and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Ashbury Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Ashbury Lodge has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Ashbury Lodge provide?
Ashbury Lodge offers various forms of senior care including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity of Ashbury Lodge?
At present, Ashbury Lodge can accommodate 44 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Ashbury Lodge?
Coate Water Care is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Ashbury Lodge offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays, Fitness & Exercise sessions, and Book and Poetry readings.
How much does care at Ashbury Lodge cost?
The cost of care at Ashbury Lodge begins at £1,350 per week, but the final amount can differ based on the specific elderly care needs.

For a precise quote tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01793 540438.

Part of Coate Water Care

Ashbury Lodge Care Home is one of 9 homes run by Coate Water Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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