Orders of St John Care Trust
OSJCT The Cedars
Nursing home in Purton, Wiltshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
OSJCT The Cedars is a 49-bed care home in Purton, Wiltshire, providing nursing, residential and dementia care. The home supports older people and those living with dementia, with round-the-clock nursing staff available to meet individual health and care needs.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Good grades in Safety, Caring, Responsiveness and Leadership. The Effective key question was rated Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
12 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 | — |
| 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 Wiltshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,025 |
| 2025 | £1,051 |
What Wiltshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
OSJCT The Cedars is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 7.1 miles away. The local GP practice is PURTON SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Purton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Purton and District Age Concern
Trying to make it easier for the elderly.
Haydon Wick Over 60's Club
Fortnightly meetings with entertainment etc. arrange outings and holidays for the local over 60's.
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Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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