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Care homes in Amesbury offering residential care
Residential care is offered by 4 of the 6 care homes in Amesbury, with 27 beds between them, operated by 3 separate providers. Cornerstones (UK) Ltd runs the most, with 2. CQC has rated 4 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% for residential care across England). We estimate typical fees in Amesbury at about £1,450 a week for residential careestimated. Most recently, Sharon and Glen Arnott - 32 Beamont Way was rated Good on 6 January 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
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Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Amesbury offering residential care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 4care homes on the CQC register
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 0list dementia as a specialism
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering residential care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharon and Glen Arnott - 32 Beamont Way | Jan 2026 | 4 | No | |
| 2 | St Patrick's House | Sep 2025 | 8 | No | |
| 3 | Pennings View | Aug 2025 | 7 | No | |
| 4 | Willow House | Nov 2025 | 8 | No |
This table lists each care home in Amesbury registered for residential care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Residential care in Amesbury: what the data shows
4 of the 6 care homes in Amesbury are registered with CQC for residential care (67%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 84% for residential care across England.
The highest rated care homes for residential care are Sharon and Glen Arnott - 32 Beamont Way, St Patrick's House and Pennings View. The newest rating is from January 2026 and the oldest from August 2025; 4 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 27.
Wiltshire as a whole has 112 care homes registered for residential care; 90% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Residential care is on 67% of registrations here and 71% across Wiltshire.
Typical weekly fees in the South West: about £1,445 residential, £1,690 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. Where these figures come from.
Residential care: what it means
Residential homes provide a bedroom, food, help with personal care and staff on hand day and night, but there are no nurses based there; district nurses come in when needed. They are meant for people who find living at home too hard but whose health does not call for regular nursing.
Before you choose: questions on residential care
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What activities run during the week?
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Wiltshire: care needs assessment. What "Residential care home" means.
Nearby towns: residential care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury | – | 4 | 4 |
| Old Sarum | 4.5 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Salisbury | 6.6 mi | 18 | 17 |
| Pewsey | 11.9 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Andover | 12.7 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Devizes | 15.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Romsey | 17.3 mi | 3 | 2 |
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Residential care in Amesbury: your questions answered
How many care homes in Amesbury offer residential care?
Residential care is offered by 4 of the 6 registered care homes in Amesbury (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Sharon and Glen Arnott - 32 Beamont Way, St Patrick's House and Pennings View.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Amesbury have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
What are typical care home prices in Amesbury?
Self-funder fees in South West: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Will Wiltshire council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Wiltshire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Wiltshire council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Amesbury?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 4 of the 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. A checklist to help.
How does Amesbury compare with nearby towns for residential care?
Nearest towns we cover: Old Sarum (4.5 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Salisbury (6.6 miles): 18, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Pewsey (11.9 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Amesbury itself has 4, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: residential care around Amesbury
- Residential care in Old Sarum 4.5 mi
- Residential care in Salisbury 6.6 mi
- Residential care in Pewsey 11.9 mi
- Residential care in Andover 12.7 mi
- Residential care in Devizes 15.8 mi
- Residential care in Fordingbridge 16.5 mi
- Residential care in Romsey 17.3 mi
- Residential care in Marlborough 17.4 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.