Fessey House
Care home in Swindon
Operated by Swindon Borough Council In-House Provider Service
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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
Fessey House is a care home in Swindon, Wiltshire, providing residential care for 68 residents. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good overall in its 2019 inspection report, with the Caring key question rated Outstanding.
The home was found to be Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led, all rated Good by inspectors.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 May 2019 · Last inspected 13 March 2019
Inspectors found that staff were kind, caring and committed, and that continuity from regular staff helped people build meaningful relationships. People were encouraged to stay as independent as possible and to keep in touch with family and friends. The report describes a well-led home with close working links to local health and community services.
- Staff were described as exceptionally caring, and they often went beyond what was expected to get care right for each person.
- The home was decorated to a high standard, and its colour-coded units helped people find their way around and move about independently.
- People said they felt safe, staff knew how to identify and report concerns, medicines were managed safely, and there were enough staff to meet people's needs.
- The provider worked closely with the local hospital, GPs and community teams, and the service was rated good overall, improved from its previous requires improvement rating.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
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
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £792 |
| 2025 | £832 |
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Local health safety net
Fessey House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Swindon Borough Council In-House Provider Service
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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