Care homes in Calne offering elderly care

Elderly care in Calne: what the data shows

CQC lists elderly care for 3 of the 5 care homes in Calne, or 60%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 67%, 13 points below the town-wide 80% and below the 81% for elderly care across England.

The highest rated care homes for elderly care are OSJCT Marden Court and Kingston House. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from November 2019 and the newest from June 2025. They have 106 registered beds in total; 1 also provides nursing care.

Wiltshire as a whole has 113 care homes registered for elderly care; 88% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 60% of care homes list elderly care, compared with 72% across Wiltshire.

Care homes in the South West typically charge about £1,445 a week for residential care and £1,690 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. How these costs are worked out.

What elderly care involves

This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.

Questions to ask care homes about elderly care

1. What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
2. Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
3. How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
4. How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
5. How do you keep the family updated week to week?

Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Wiltshire for a care needs assessment. Jargon explained: Personal care.

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