Orchid Care Home
Nursing home in Swindon
Operated by MNS Care
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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
Orchid Care Home is a purpose-built home in Swindon, Wiltshire, which opened in March 2013 in a newer development close to the district centre and its shops. It has 84 places and provides nursing, dementia and end-of-life care, with links to the local hospice. Each of its three floors has its own care team, and every room is a single room with an en-suite wet room.
Shared spaces include six lounges, six dining areas, a cinema room, a hair salon, a coffee shop serving homemade cakes daily, and an activity room. The coffee shop opens onto a garden with raised flower beds for residents who want to keep up gardening. The home has its own minibus for outings to local museums and country parks. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Outstanding overall in its 2024 report, with Caring and Well-led also rated Outstanding.
Care provided
Specialist care
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
724 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 Swindon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £792 |
| 2025 | £832 |
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Local health safety net
Orchid Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 5.6 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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Haydon Wick Over 60's Club
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Purton and District Age Concern
Trying to make it easier for the elderly.
Highworth Forget Me Not Cafe
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Part of MNS Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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