The Orders of St John Care Trust
Watersmead Care Home
Nursing home in Westbury, Wiltshire
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About
Watersmead Care Home is operated by the Orders of St John Care Trust and is located in Westbury, Wiltshire. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for up to 50 residents. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — graded Good.
The home is run by a not-for-profit care organisation that specialises in care for older people. Watersmead offers person-centred support across its range of care types, with nursing staff available to residents on a 24-hour basis.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 100 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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
54 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,220 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 £169 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 | £1,220 | — |
What Wiltshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Watersmead Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 12.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE, 1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Westbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Westbury & District Link Scheme
Provides Good Neighbour support to elderly and vulnerable people, and those without transport to residents of Westbury, Westbury Leigh, Dilton Marsh, Chapmanslade, Heywood and Hawkeridge
Westbury & District U3a
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It's best to call the home directly on 01373 486979 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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