Orders of St John Care Trust
OSJCT Brookside
Residential care home in Melksham, Wiltshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
OSJCT Brookside is a 50-bed residential care home in Melksham, Wiltshire, providing care for older people, younger adults and those living with dementia or mental health conditions. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring; it was also rated Good for Safety, Effectiveness, Responsiveness and Leadership.
The home delivers round-the-clock nursing care tailored to individual health needs, including respite provision for those recovering from illness or seeking a period of support. It is run by the Orders of St John Care Trust.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 October 2019 · Last inspected 7 August 2019
Inspectors rated this Melksham home for up to 50 people as good in an inspection carried out in August 2019. They found people felt secure, staff were warm and attentive, and people could keep to their usual routines and decide how they spent their day. Care plans were person-centred, although some lacked detail in places.
- People and relatives said they felt secure, and staff were described as warm and attentive.
- Assessments and introductory visits before admission helped reduce people's anxieties because they already knew staff on arrival.
- Staff received induction and wide-ranging training, and the home placed people's views at the centre of how it operated.
- The registered manager had visible leadership, the home had good links with the local community, and healthcare professionals said it responded well to their suggestions.
- Care plans for people whose anxiety had increased did not always reflect those changes, and staff guidance on distracting people was not detailed enough.
- Personal emergency evacuation plans needed more detail on how people would be supported to leave the building safely.
- Medicines systems needed improvement, including practice around when-required medicines and seeking pharmacist advice on disguising medicines.
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Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 850 m away
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 SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
140 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,025 |
| 2025 | £1,051 |
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Local health safety net
OSJCT Brookside is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 11.2 miles away. The local GP practice is GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Melksham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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