Bassett House
Nursing home in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire
Operated by AMS Care Wiltshire
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About
Bassett House is a nursing home in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, providing care for 63 residents. The home offers nursing care and specialist dementia support, and welcomes older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment.
The home is registered to care for people living with dementia alongside their other care needs. Families can find Bassett House's latest CQC inspection rating on the Care Quality Commission website.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 300 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
71 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,025 |
| 2025 | £1,051 |
What Wiltshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bassett House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is NEW COURT SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wootton Bassett
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Purton and District Age Concern
Trying to make it easier for the elderly.
Haydon Wick Over 60's Club
Fortnightly meetings with entertainment etc. arrange outings and holidays for the local over 60's.
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Penhill Lunch Club
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Every Cloud (Swindon) (Cio)
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Part of AMS Care Wiltshire
Bassett House is one of 2 homes run by AMS Care Wiltshire 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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