The Orders of St John Care Trust
Avonbourne Care Centre Care Home
Nursing home in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
What do these badges mean?
- 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).
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About
Avonbourne Care Centre is a 120-bed home in Salisbury operated by the Orders of St John Care Trust. Located in Old Sarum, north of Salisbury, it comprises two separate households offering residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. The home is registered to support older people across these care types, with staff available 24 hours a day.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home as Requires Improvement in 2019, with Effective and Caring judged as Good, while Safe, Responsive and Well-led were rated as Requires Improvement.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
253 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,305 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Wiltshire usually pays £1,051 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £254 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 Wiltshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,025 |
| 2025 | — | £1,051 |
| 2026 | £1,305 | — |
What Wiltshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Avonbourne Care Centre Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Salisbury District Hospital, 3.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THREE CHEQUERS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Salisbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Celebrate Voice
To promote, maintain, improve and develop public education and appreciation of the art of vocal music in multiple genres, including (but not limited to) opera, jazz, music theatre, choral,…
Community Transport South Wiltshire
Provides and operates community transport for people with limited mobility (mainly the elderly and disabled), for the socially isolated, and local public bus services for environmental reasons…
Silver Salisbury Group
To encourage older people to participate in activities in order to overcome loneliness and improve their health and wellbeing.
Harnham Day Centre
We run a local day centre for older pensioners, some have disabilities. We open 2 days per week, 10.00am-3.00pm and aim to provide a cheerful and constructive day for members to meet, take part in…
Bourne Valley Good Neighbour Link Scheme
This charity consists of a team of local volunteers who offer help with transport and care for people in need. This may be transport for an appointment or shopping, help at home or just a friendly…
Friendship Day Centre, Winterslow
Weekly meetings Tuesday 10am-3pm. Led by organiser supported by volunteers. Transport, coffee, 2 course hot lunch, tea provided. Wide variety of activities, art, craft, music, games, exercises,…
Frequently asked questions
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01522 474509.
Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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