Care home
Caring Hands (Wiltshire)
Care home in Swindon, Wiltshire
Caring Hands (Wiltshire)
Care home in Swindon, Wiltshire
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- 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).
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About
Caring Hands (Wiltshire) is a small care home in Swindon, Wiltshire, providing care for 7 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an overall rating published in 2025. It was marked as Outstanding for caring, and Good across safe, effective, responsive and well-led.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
724 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 | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,025 |
| 2025 | £1,051 |
What Wiltshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Caring Hands (Wiltshire) is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 8.3 miles away. The local GP practice is PURTON SURGERY, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Swindon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Every Cloud (Swindon) (Cio)
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Haydon Wick Over 60's Club
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Purton and District Age Concern
Trying to make it easier for the elderly.
Highworth Forget Me Not Cafe
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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