MHA (Methodist Homes)
The Fairways Care Home
Residential care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire
Operated by MHA (Methodist Homes)
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About
The Fairways Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire provides residential care, dementia care and short-stay respite services for older people. The home supports up to 60 residents, including those aged 65 and over with physical disabilities, mental health conditions and sensory impairments. It is operated by MHA, a national charity with over 80 years' experience in later-life care.
The Care Quality Commission rated The Fairways Good overall. The home was rated Good for safety, effectiveness, caring approach and responsiveness, with the well-led key question rated as Requires Improvement.
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What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
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 £1,069 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 £18 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 | £1,069 | — |
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
The Fairways Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 12.8 miles away. The local GP practice is HATHAWAY SURGERY, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chippenham
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Rainbow Day Centre, Melksham
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How much does care at The Fairways cost?
For a precise quote tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01249 471106.
Part of MHA (Methodist Homes)
The Fairways Care Home is one of 100 homes run by MHA (Methodist Homes) 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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