Porthaven Care Homes

Wiltshire Heights Care Home

Nursing home in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Operated by Porthaven Care Homes

CQC Good63 bedsDementiaNursing
Address16 Cottle Avenue, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1FD, UK
Beds63
Weekly feefrom £1,590 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2013
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Wiltshire Heights Care Home is a 63-bed home in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, run by Porthaven Care Homes. It provides residential and nursing care, including specialist support for people living with dementia and respite care for those needing short-term stays.

The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. It was rated Good for effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, though the safe domain was rated as requiring improvement.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Private Dining Area

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Royal United Hospitals, Bath6.6 miles
Bus stop0 m
Train station0.7 miles
Shops800 m
Pub or bar250 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 800 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 ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysLimited

Local crime statistics

72 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime33%
Burglary22%
Anti-social behaviour14%
Shoplifting8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,590
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees 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 £539 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Wiltshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,025
2025—£1,051
2026£1,590—

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

Wiltshire Heights Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 6.6 miles away. The local GP practice is BRADFORD-ON-AVON AND MELKSHAM HEALTH, 0.5 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal United Hospitals, Bath · 6.6 mi
Nearest GP
BRADFORD-ON-AVON AND MELKSHAM HEALTH · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Bradford-on-Avon

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Maple Grove Community Day Centre

Community Day Centre for the Elderly

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1037036)
Charity

Spa (Peggy Dodd) Bath

The provision of Day respite care for carers of those suffering from Alzheimers, dementia, memory loss and for the sufferers themselves.

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1058294)
Charity

Carer Support Wiltshire

Carer Support Wiltshire provides free and confidential support, advice, information, training and opportunities to take a break from their caring role for all age unpaid carers in Wiltshire and…

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1092762)
Charity

Age UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited

(a) Information & Advice: drop-ins/appointments/outreach/home visiting (b) Day Centres & activities: art group/lunch clubs/trips/school link-up/reminiscence work/minibus transport(c) Home…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110455)
Charity

Rainbow Day Centre, Melksham

Day care facility for elderly.

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1034487)
Charity

Colerne Luncheon Club

Provision of lunch Club facility for elderly people

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1033073)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Wiltshire Heights?
You can find it in Bradford-on-Avon and it's conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Wiltshire Heights?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Wiltshire Heights has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care can one avail at Wiltshire Heights?
This home offers various forms of senior care such as nursing, temporary relief, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity at Wiltshire Heights?
At present, Wiltshire Heights can accommodate 63 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Wiltshire Heights?
Porthaven Care Homes is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Wiltshire Heights offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Literature and Poetry sessions, Dance & Music events, and Wellbeing Classes.
How much does care at Wiltshire Heights cost?
The cost of care at Wiltshire Heights can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,590 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01225 432546.

Part of Porthaven Care Homes

Wiltshire Heights Care Home is one of 21 homes run by Porthaven Care 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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