Methodist Homes

Fitzwarren House

Nursing home in Swindon

Operated by MHA (Methodist Homes)

CQC OutstandingARCO Approved64 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • 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).
AddressKingsdown Road, Swindon, SN3 4TD
Beds64

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About

Fitzwarren House, operated by Methodist Homes, is a care home in Swindon providing residential and nursing care for people with dementia, along with short-stay respite provision. The home accommodates up to 64 residents and offers 24-hour support focused on personalised care and residents' dignity and autonomy.

The Care Quality Commission rated Fitzwarren House Outstanding overall in 2018, with Outstanding grades in the Caring and Responsive domains and Good ratings for Safety, Effectiveness and Leadership. The home is situated in a rural setting and forms part of a wider community alongside other Methodist Homes retirement and care facilities in the area.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential

Specialist care

Dementia

What's nearby

GP surgery0.8 miles
A&E: The Great Western Hospital4.3 miles
  • 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 SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

724 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime33%
Anti-social behaviour19%
Shoplifting11%
Public order9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees 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 Swindon council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Swindon pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£792
2025£832

What Swindon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Fitzwarren House 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 MERCHISTON SURGERY, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Great Western Hospital · 4.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
MERCHISTON SURGERY · 0.8 mi

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.

Charity

Swindon Carers Centre

Swindon Carers Centre supports carers of all ages in Swindon, by- Providing information, advice, and one to one support- Organising carers' groups, training and breaks.- Raising awareness of…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1061116)
Charity

Penhill Lunch Club

Providing a weekly lunch service to 50 pensioners in a safe and friendly environment in penhill swindon

0.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1115251)
Charity

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…

1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196161)
Charity

Haydon Wick Over 60's Club

Fortnightly meetings with entertainment etc. arrange outings and holidays for the local over 60's.

2.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (263908)
Charity

Purton and District Age Concern

Trying to make it easier for the elderly.

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1026670)
Charity

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…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1214623)

Part of MHA (Methodist Homes)

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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