The Orders of St John Care Trust
Seymour House Care Home
Residential care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
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About
Seymour House Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is a 42-bed residential care home providing long-term and respite care for older people, with a particular focus on dementia support. Run by The Orders of St John Care Trust, the home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and rated Good across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home aims to support residents' independence and individual needs, tailoring care to each person's medical, cultural, spiritual, emotional and social circumstances under qualified management.
Care provided
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 950 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- 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 | from £1,095 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Wiltshire usually pays £1,051 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £44 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,025 |
| 2025 | — | £1,051 |
| 2026 | £1,095 | — |
What Wiltshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Seymour House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 13 miles away. The local GP practice is ROWDEN SURGERY, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chippenham
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Seymour House cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01522 457020.
Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
Seymour House Care Home is one of 96 homes run by The Orders of St John Care Trust 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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