Holmwood Care Home
Care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Operated by Wessex Care
What do these badges mean?
- 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
Holmwood Care Home is a residential care facility in Salisbury, Wiltshire, with 21 registered beds. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2023 report).
The home provides residential care for adults who need support with daily living. It is part of Wessex Care, a family-run group operating in the Salisbury area.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 September 2023 · Last inspected 21 April 2023
Inspectors found that people and their families felt the home was homelike and that residents were well supported. Enough staff were available to provide care tailored to each person, and call bells were answered quickly. The focused inspection of safety and leadership also identified problems with staff recruitment checks and fire risk management, which managers acted on during the visit.
- People and their families said the home felt homelike and that residents were well supported.
- Staffing levels were sufficient for care to be tailored to each person, and call bells were answered promptly.
- Residents were supported to make their own choices, with the least restrictive approach used where needed.
- Audits of residents' care were in place, and leaders reviewed them to learn from them and acted immediately on concerns raised during the inspection.
- Staff recruitment practices did not always meet current legal requirements; leaders said they took immediate steps to address this.
- Problems were found with how fire risk was managed; the registered manager and business manager took immediate action during the inspection.
- The inspection was prompted by two incidents, one involving a serious injury and one where a person was put at risk, which raised questions about how risks were managed.
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
- 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
253 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 | 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 |
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Local health safety net
Holmwood Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Salisbury District Hospital, 1.6 miles away. The local GP practice is THREE CHEQUERS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Salisbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Community Transport South Wiltshire
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Silver Salisbury Group
To encourage older people to participate in activities in order to overcome loneliness and improve their health and wellbeing.
Harnham Day Centre
We run a local day centre for older pensioners, some have disabilities. We open 2 days per week, 10.00am-3.00pm and aim to provide a cheerful and constructive day for members to meet, take part in…
Bourne Valley Good Neighbour Link Scheme
This charity consists of a team of local volunteers who offer help with transport and care for people in need. This may be transport for an appointment or shopping, help at home or just a friendly…
Friendship Day Centre, Winterslow
Weekly meetings Tuesday 10am-3pm. Led by organiser supported by volunteers. Transport, coffee, 2 course hot lunch, tea provided. Wide variety of activities, art, craft, music, games, exercises,…
Part of Wessex Care
Holmwood Care Home is one of 6 homes run by Wessex 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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