VerifiedNestled in the heart of Salisbury, Bemerton Lodge is a warm and inviting care home that offers specialised dementia, residential, respite, and day care services. The home boasts of elegantly…
from £1095/wk
Care homes in Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a large, mostly rural county in South West England, with market towns, chalk downland and a well-established over-65 population. It's a popular choice for later-life living, offering a wide choice of care homes and a generally settled, low-crime environment.
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VerifiedNestled in the picturesque town of Corsham, Wiltshire, Hungerford House is a welcoming and homely care home, divided into three distinct households. It offers a range of services including…
from £1115/wk
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Marden Court is an OSJCT care home in Calne, Wiltshire, offering dementia, residential and respite care for 28 residents in household units with gardens.
from £1135/wk
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VerifiedNestled in the heart of the historic county town of Trowbridge, Goodson Lodge is a warm and inviting care home in the picturesque region of Wiltshire. This expertly managed facility, run by the…
from £1455/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of Marlborough, Wiltshire, Merlin Court is a recently rejuvenated care home that provides a range of services including residential, respite, and dementia care. The home boasts a…
from £895/wk
VerifiedNestled between the charming towns of Hungerford and Marlborough, Froxfield is a stunning, purpose-built care home that offers a tranquil haven for 44 residents, including a dedicated 16-bed unit for…
from £1515/wk
VerifiedCQC Good
Nestled just a stone's throw away from the heart of Chippenham, Cepen Lodge stands as a beacon of superior residential, dementia, and respite care. This Barchester Healthcare home is not just a care…
from £1205/wk
VerifiedCQC Good
For over four decades, Brookside care home has been a pillar of support for the elderly in the local and broader Wiltshire community. Nestled in the charming town of Melksham, it offers expert…
from £1225/wk
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Nestled on the fringes of the charming Stratton in Gloucestershire, Church View Care and Nursing Home is a reputable and long-standing care facility. It offers a comprehensive range of services…
from £1450/wk
VerifiedNestled in the historic Old Sarum, just a stone's throw away from the charming city of Salisbury, you'll find the Avonbourne Care Centre. This centre is a harmonious blend of two homes, Avon Court…
from £1305/wk
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Nestled in the heart of Devizes, Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home is a haven of luxury and comfort that opened its doors in 2019. This state-of-the-art facility is adorned with spacious…
from £1145/wk
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Nestled within the Brighterkind care group, Westbury Court is a distinguished care home situated in the charming town of Westbury. This esteemed establishment offers a comprehensive range of care…
from £1350/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, Trowbridge Oaks care home is a charming, purpose-built facility that extends a warm welcome to residents with diverse residential and nursing care…
from £1155/wk
VerifiedNestled near the charming market town centre of Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire Heights is a modern care home that offers exceptional residential, dementia, nursing, and respite care for the elderly.…
from £1590/wk
VerifiedNestled just a short distance from the heart of Amesbury, Buckland Court is a warm and inviting care home that offers specialised residential, dementia, respite and day care services. This charming…
from £1045/wk
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Willowcroft is an Orders of St John Care Trust home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, offering residential, dementia, respite and day care across 42 bedrooms.
from £1155/wk
VerifiedOld Sarum Manor is a luxury Elmfield Care home in Longhedge Village near Salisbury, Wiltshire, offering residential, dementia and respite care with an all-inclusive fee.
from £1400/wk
VerifiedHayward Care Centre is an OSJCT care home in Devizes, Wiltshire, offering dementia, residential, nursing, respite and day care for up to 80 residents with award-winning gardens.
from £1395/wk
VerifiedCQC Good
Blenheim House is an all-inclusive Berkley Care Group home in Melksham, Wiltshire, offering residential, dementia, respite and palliative care.
from £1365/wk
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Watersmead is an Orders of St John Care Trust home in Westbury, Wiltshire, offering residential, dementia, respite and day care for up to 50 residents.
from £1220/wk
Is Wiltshire a good retirement location?
Wiltshire suits those wanting a quieter, rural or market-town setting with a strong existing retirement community — nearly a quarter of residents are already 65 or over. It offers a good spread of care homes, mostly well-rated, though as a large county, quality and distance to services will vary by area.
Health & support
- Medical access: As a large county, Wiltshire has a network of local GP surgeries and pharmacies, though residents in more rural spots may need to travel further for hospital or emergency care than in a city setting.
- Safety: Recorded crime was 32 offences in April 2026, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and theft the most common types — figures that suggest a relatively low crime level for the area.
- Family & connection: Given Wiltshire's size, it's worth weighing how close family and existing support networks are to whichever part of the county you're considering.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Specific weekly fee figures aren't available here, so it's worth checking directly with individual homes to compare costs against your budget.
- Transport: Wiltshire is served by mainline rail links (including routes towards Bath, Bristol and London) and local bus services, but much of the county is car-dependent outside the main towns.
- Housing options: There are 37 care homes listed here, ranging from around 28 to 120 beds, giving a fair choice of scale and setting across the county.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Wiltshire's countryside, including areas of chalk downland and long-distance paths, offers plenty of scope for walking, gardening clubs and outdoor hobbies.
- Community: With 22.9% of residents aged 65+, well above the national average of 18.6%, the county has an established base of older residents and likely social groups geared towards this age range.
- Climate: The South West of England generally has a mild, temperate climate with fairly moderate winters compared to much of the UK.
Things to weigh up
- Rural spread: Wiltshire's size means access to hospitals, specialist care and public transport can vary considerably between towns and villages.
- Home quality: Of the 37 care homes, 28 are rated good, but 7 are rated as requiring improvement and 2 have not yet been inspected, so it's worth checking individual ratings closely.