Middlefields House
Care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire
Operated by Pilgrims' Friend Society
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About
Middlefields House is a 48-bed care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, operated as part of a Christian care community for older people. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home provides person-centred care within a Christian community setting, supporting older people in their later years.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 December 2022 · Last inspected 14 November 2022
Inspectors found that Middlefields House, a home for up to 48 people including some living with dementia, provides safe, well-managed everyday care. Staff were described as kind, respectful and responsive, with a good understanding of individual needs, and people were supported with health care, choice, and social and religious activities. The report shows the home was not rated for concerns; it describes the service positively overall.
- Systems to manage risks and keep people safe were judged to be good, and medicines support was in place.
- Staff were kind and respectful, responded promptly to requests, and were well trained, with thorough checks and induction for new staff.
- Infection prevention and control was good, including updated COVID-19 procedures and measures for visitors.
- People had a wide range of social and cultural activities, contact with family and friends, and access to religious services if wanted.
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 January 2026
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
210 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
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
Middlefields House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 12 miles away. The local GP practice is HATHAWAY SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Pilgrims' Friend Society
Middlefields House is one of 13 homes run by Pilgrims' Friend Society 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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