The Priory Care Home
Care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire
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About
The Priory Care Home is a 24-bed residential care facility in Chippenham, Wiltshire, offering dementia and respite care. The home, set in a grade-listed Edwardian building, provides 24-hour personalised care to older adults requiring residential support or short-term stays. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The Priory accommodates both permanent residents and those seeking flexible respite care, from a few days to several months. Care is tailored to individual needs, whether for early-stage dementia support or general residential care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 July 2021 · Last inspected 17 June 2021
Inspectors found that staff had been recruited safely and trained in a range of areas, and that there were enough of them to support residents, with staffing levels kept under review. Residents' health needs were met through timely referrals, medicines were given as prescribed, and the home was described as clean and fresh. Residents and relatives said the service felt homely, with staff who were friendly and approachable.
- Safe recruitment and training for staff, with enough staff on duty and staffing numbers monitored by the registered manager.
- Staff said they felt supported and listened to by a management team led by a long-serving registered manager.
- Infection prevention measures were in place, including planned visits, protective equipment and regular testing.
- Residents enjoyed the food, had a choice of meals and snacks, and could personalise their own rooms.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 600 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
210 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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
The Priory Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 12.9 miles away. The local GP practice is ROWDEN SURGERY, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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