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Care homes offering respite care in Swindon

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There are 8 care homes offering respite care in and around Swindon on AskBart. 88% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,217 a week, while Swindon usually pays £832. The largest is The White Lodge, with 80 beds.

care homes
8
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
88%
typical residential fee
£1,217/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Swindon council pays
£832/wk

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Swindon

Care homes in Swindon (8)

★ With family reviews

All within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Ashbury Lodge Care HomeGood£1,350441.1 mi—1.5 mi
Chiseldon Care HomeGood · Dec 2019On request202.0 mi—3.9 mi
Church View Care HomeGood£1,450433.2 mi—2.3 mi
Downs View Care HomeGood£1,200511.2 mi—3.6 mi
Marsh Farm Manor Care HomeGood · Sept 2024On request667.1 mi—4.8 mi
Quarry MountRequires improvement · Aug 2026On request262.6 mi—0.4 mi
The Orchards Care HomeGood£1,100483.1 mi—2.4 mi
The White LodgeGood · Apr 2020On request809.4 mi—6.8 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Swindon in numbers

88% of Swindon’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 8 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Swindon costs about £1,217/week, while Swindon’s published usual rate is around £832/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £385/week (about £20,020/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

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

Care homes offering respite care listed8
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 8 (88%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,217
Swindon usual weekly rate (2025)£832
LargestThe White Lodge (80 beds)
Most recently inspectedThe White Lodge (February 2020)
Homes by care typeResidential 7 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 8 · Respite 8
Average house price, Swindon (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£265,666
Good7
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Swindon£1,217/wk
  • Nursing, Swindon£1,450/wk
  • Dementia, Swindon£1,275/wk
  • Wiltshire average£1,287/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Swindon usual rate£832/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. Council rate: Swindon's usual cost of residential care (2025). 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 Swindon

The average house price in Swindon is £265,666, 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
£265,666
Detached
£471,038
Semi-detached
£294,970
Terraced
£236,276
Flats & maisonettes
£154,956

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 Swindon

  • Cultural Hub
  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • 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).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 3% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityA

Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

724 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime236
  • Anti-social behaviour139
  • Shoplifting77
  • Public order64
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Swindon

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

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…

0.2 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

0.9 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…

1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196161)
Charity

Haydon Wick Over 60's Club

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

2.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (263908)
Charity

Purton and District Age Concern

Trying to make it easier for the elderly.

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1026670)
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…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1214623)

Swindon: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+51.9%
Projected change in Swindon, 2025 to 2035 (5,283 to 8,024). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+27.7%
Projected change in Swindon, 2025 to 2035 (41,048 to 52,403). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
9
Nearest: Victoria Road Pharmacy (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
34
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.2%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
8.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 43 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Swindon

  • Prospect Hospice · 2.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published October 2021). CQC page

Hospitals near Swindon

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 Swindon a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Swindon

Swindon offers practical retirement living in a working town rather than a traditional retirement destination. The presence of three care homes, all rated good, means choice is limited but quality is consistent. It works well for those wanting easy access to shops, restaurants and community activity, close ties to family in the region, or a preference for town life over rural or coastal retirement areas. The higher share of older residents (22.9% vs a national average of 18.6%) suggests an established older-adult community.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Swindon has several GP surgeries and pharmacies across the town; the Great Western Hospital provides emergency and acute care locally.
  • Safety: The recorded crime rate in 2026–04 was 724 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting most common; this sits above many quieter retirement areas and is worth weighing against the town's busy character.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether your family and support network are local or would find visiting Swindon convenient; being a town hub can help if relatives are scattered across the region.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care home fees in Swindon are broadly in line with or slightly below the national average for England, making it a reasonable choice if affordability matters.
  • Transport: Swindon has frequent bus services across the town and rail connections to nearby cities including London, Bath and Bristol; it is reasonably walkable in the town centre but some areas are car-dependent.
  • Housing options: Three care homes are currently listed, ranging from 43 to 51 beds each; choice is modest, so it is worth viewing all options and registering your interest early.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Swindon has 16 parks and 16 allotments, plus 138 restaurants and cafes and 50 pubs and bars, offering scope for dining out, walking and community groups.
  • Community: A town of this size usually hosts memory cafés, lunch clubs and social groups; ask potential care homes what activities and links they run locally.
  • Climate: Being in South West England, Swindon experiences a temperate maritime climate with mild winters and modest rainfall typical of the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime above quieter areas: Recorded offences are higher than in many smaller or more rural retirement towns; if you value a very quiet setting, coastal or village alternatives may suit you better.
  • Limited care home choice: Only three homes are listed, all good-rated but small; availability may be tight, so early contact with providers is wise.

Questions about care homes in Swindon

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

AskBart lists 8 care homes offering respite care in and around Swindon, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Swindon rated?

Of the 8 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 7 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Swindon cost?

Published fees range from £1,100 to £1,450 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

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

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.

Weighing up your options in Swindon?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Swindon:

Thinking about downsizing to an independent community?Explore retirement living in SwindonPrefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Swindon

Near Swindon

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

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