The Orders of St John Care Trust
Brookside Care Home
Residential care home in Melksham, Wiltshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Brookside Care Home is a 50-bed residential care home in Melksham, Wiltshire, run by The Orders of St John Care Trust. The home provides residential care, dementia care and respite care.
The Care Quality Commission rated Brookside Good overall in December 2023. The home was rated Good for safety, effectiveness, responsiveness and leadership, and Outstanding for caring.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
140 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,225 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia 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 £174 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 | £1,225 | — |
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
Brookside Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 11.2 miles away. The local GP practice is GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR, 0.4 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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How much does care at Brookside cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01522 302283.
Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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