Coate Water Care
Downs View Care Home
Residential care home in Swindon
Operated by Coate Water Care
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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
Downs View Care Centre is a care home in Swindon, Wiltshire, providing nursing and residential care for up to 51 residents. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good overall in 2026, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
724 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,200 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Swindon usually pays £832 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £368 a week.
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 Swindon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £792 |
| 2025 | — | £832 |
| 2026 | £1,200 | — |
What Swindon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Downs View Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is PRIORY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 2.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
Swindon Carers Centre
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Penhill Lunch Club
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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…
Haydon Wick Over 60's Club
Fortnightly meetings with entertainment etc. arrange outings and holidays for the local over 60's.
Purton and District Age Concern
Trying to make it easier for the elderly.
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…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Downs View cost?
For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01793 540614 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Coate Water Care
Downs View Care Home is one of 9 homes run by Coate Water Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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