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Care homes offering respite care in Purton

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There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Purton on AskBart. The largest is The White Lodge, with 80 beds. The most recent inspection was at The White Lodge in February 2020.

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Care homes in Purton

Care homes in Purton (2)

★ With family reviews

1 in Purton, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Purton in numbers

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

Care homes offering respite care listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Wiltshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,051
LargestThe White Lodge (80 beds)
Most recently inspectedThe White Lodge (February 2020)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, Wiltshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£328,908
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Wiltshire average£1,287/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Wiltshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Wiltshire

The average house price in Wiltshire is £328,908, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£328,908
Detached
£519,308
Semi-detached
£328,456
Terraced
£264,866
Flats & maisonettes
£158,975

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Purton

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 83% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

12 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime7
  • Criminal damage & arson2
  • Public order1
  • Vehicle crime1
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Purton

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

Charity

Purton and District Age Concern

Trying to make it easier for the elderly.

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

Haydon Wick Over 60's Club

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

3.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (263908)
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…

4.3 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

4.7 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…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196161)
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…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1214623)

Purton: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+61.5%
Projected change in Wiltshire, 2025 to 2035 (17,313 to 27,959). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+25.2%
Projected change in Wiltshire, 2025 to 2035 (123,195 to 154,277). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Purton Pharmacy (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
8
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 75.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
5–10 out of 10
Where the 4 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Purton

  • Prospect Hospice · 5.6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published October 2021). CQC page

Hospitals near Purton

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Purton a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Purton

Purton is an established retirement area, with a higher-than-average share of older residents (22.9% aged 65+, versus 18.6% nationally). This maturity brings practical advantages: care provision, community groups, and neighbourly familiarity with ageing in place. It works well for those wanting a quieter South West setting with reasonable access to nearby cities, though you'll want to check individual home availability and fit carefully.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Check the local GP surgeries and pharmacy locations when you visit; South West England's NHS coverage is generally reliable, though distances to major hospitals vary by village location.
  • Safety: Recorded crime was 32 offences in 2026–04, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and other theft as the main categories—in line with many rural and semi-rural South West areas.
  • Family & connection: Consider how near your family and informal support network are; a higher local older-adult population means many care homes here have established visiting patterns and community ties.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Compare weekly care-home fees at homes you're considering against the national average; South West fees vary widely by home and type of care, so get quotes upfront.
  • Transport: South West England has reasonable road links to nearby cities and some rail routes, though local buses and walkability depend on which part of town you choose—ask homes about their transport links when you enquire.
  • Housing options: Care homes operate in the Purton area; visit several to assess size, staffing, activities and whether they match your preferences and budget.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: South West England offers countryside and parks typical of the region; ask care homes about local walking groups, clubs and activities they run or support.
  • Community: A mature population often means memory cafés, church groups and social activities are well-established; check what your chosen home offers and what's available locally.
  • Climate: South West England has a mild, wet climate with occasional frost in winter and warm summers—fairly typical for the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Older demographic: A 22.9% aged-65+ share means the area is well-geared to later life, but also that care-home demand is steady—availability can be competitive, so start your search early.
  • Crime on the higher side: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour feature in the recorded offences; while not unusual for the region, it's worth factoring into your sense of safety and asking homes about their security and local environment.

Questions about care homes in Purton

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Purton?

AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Purton, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Purton rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Purton?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Near Purton

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.