Home care agency

First City Nursing Services

Home care agency in Swindon

Cera Care

First City Nursing Services

Home care agency in Swindon

Operated by Cera Care

CQC OutstandingDementia
AddressFirst City House, 114 Darby Close, Swindon, SN2 2PN

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About

First City Nursing Services is a home care agency based in Swindon, Wiltshire, operated by Cera Care. It delivers care and support in people's own homes, with a particular focus on dementia. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults, and people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment, learning disabilities, substance misuse, and eating disorders.

First City Nursing Services was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2024. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, and Outstanding for responsiveness and leadership.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Eating disorders
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Substance misuse
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery1.1 miles
Hospital4.3 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — First City Nursing Services will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

First City Nursing Services is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 4.3 miles away. The local GP practice is RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Great Western Hospital · 4.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE · 1.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Cera Care

First City Nursing Services is one of 146 services run by Cera Care on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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