Berkley Care
Blenheim House Care Home
Nursing home in Melksham, Wiltshire
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Blenheim House Care Home is a residential and nursing care home in Melksham, Wiltshire, providing care for 85 residents. The home offers residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. It is operated by Berkley Care.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across Safe, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The Effective key question was rated Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
140 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 £1,365 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 £314 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 | £1,365 | — |
What Wiltshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Blenheim House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 10.5 miles away. The local GP practice is GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Melksham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Rainbow Day Centre, Melksham
Day care facility for elderly.
Carer Support Wiltshire
Carer Support Wiltshire provides free and confidential support, advice, information, training and opportunities to take a break from their caring role for all age unpaid carers in Wiltshire and…
Maple Grove Community Day Centre
Community Day Centre for the Elderly
Colerne Luncheon Club
Provision of lunch Club facility for elderly people
Age UK Wiltshire
Age UK Wiltshire promotes the well-being of all older people in Wiltshire, Swindon & Southampton through offering information and advice, befriending, Carers support, Welfare Checks with Meals…
Calne Community Transport
Transport for the disabled, frail, elderly, other groups for Social Welfare and recreational purposes including social inclusion to combat loneliness, charitable groups, groups with a common…
Frequently asked questions
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What is the cost of care at Blenheim House?
It's best to call the home directly on 01225 530280 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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