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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
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 countryside of Warminster in Wiltshire, Longbridge Deverill House and Nursing Home is a haven of professional residential, nursing, and dementia care for the elderly. This…
from £1350/wk
VerifiedNestled in the charming town of Downton, near Salisbury, in the scenic county of Wiltshire, you'll find the Ashley Grange Nursing Home. This exceptional facility, managed by Hartford Care, is…
from £1100/wk
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VerifiedNestled in a charming locale near the historic town of Chippenham, Seymour House is a warm and inviting care home offering expert residential, dementia, and respite care. This beautiful Orders Of St…
from £1095/wk
VerifiedSituated close to the charming Flowers Yard in Chippenham, Flowers Manor by Elmfield Care provides an ideal location for tranquil strolls to the bustling town centre or along the serene river.…
from £1350/wk
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Nestled within the serene Fairways Retirement Village in Chippenham, Wiltshire, you'll find The Fairways care home, a haven of comfort and care for up to 60 residents. This modern facility, with its…
from £1069/wk
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Nestled in the picturesque cathedral city of Salisbury, within the historic boundaries of Wiltshire, you'll find the vibrant and contemporary Laverstock Care Centre. This facility is dedicated to…
from £1300/wk
VerifiedCoombe End Court is an OSJCT care home in Marlborough, Wiltshire, offering residential, dementia, respite and day care for up to 60 residents, with gardens and a cinema.
from £1295/wk
VerifiedKingston House is a not-for-profit Greensleeves Care home in Calne, Wiltshire, offering residential and specialist dementia care across 46 bedrooms.
from £1287/wk
VerifiedNestled near the vibrant heart of Marlborough, Savernake View is a state-of-the-art care home dedicated to providing exceptional residential, dementia, nursing, and respite care for the elderly. This…
from £1488/wk
VerifiedNestled within a stone's throw of the globally acclaimed Salisbury Cathedral and the charming city centre, Salisbury Manor is a haven of care and comfort. It offers a comprehensive range of services…
from £1445/wk
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Nestled on the serene fringes of Swindon and adjacent to the stunning Coate Water Country Park, you'll find Ashbury Lodge. This Wiltshire care home is a haven for 42 residents, offering a range of…
from £1350/wk
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Nestled in a serene residential area, just a stone's throw away from the vibrant town of Warminster, Wiltshire, you'll find the Ashwood Care Centre. This exceptional facility offers comprehensive…
from £1395/wk
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Originally constructed as a private residence for the Earl of Ilchester, Milford House now stands as a remarkable care home in Salisbury, offering exceptional residential, respite, and nursing care…
from £1690/wk
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Nestled in the serene countryside village of Badbury, Wiltshire, Downs View Care Centre is a haven of comfort and care. This centre offers a comprehensive range of services including residential…
from £1200/wk
VerifiedNestled in the charming town of Trowbridge, just on the fringe of Bath, you'll find The Wingfield, a welcoming care home renowned for its exceptional residential, respite, nursing, and dementia care…
from £1500/wk
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13 Greenway Park is a residential care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, registered to provide care for 8 residents.
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3 Ferrers Drive is a small care home in Swindon, Wiltshire, with 5 registered beds.
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50 Broadfields is a small care home in Pewsey, Wiltshire, with 2 registered beds.
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79 Malmesbury Road is a small care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, registered for 5 residents.
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.