Cote House

Chippenham · SN15 2AG

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,399/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Mar 2019
Capacity
11 beds
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What the evidence shows

Cote House is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2019). The inspection Safe domain was rated below Good in 2019.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Learning disability support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Safe rating below Good (2019)
  • Registered financing and security arrangements

What we cannot confirm

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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Registered provider
Voyage 1 Limited
Provider group
BRAND Voyage
Local authority
Wiltshire

Provider network: 245 homes; 87% rated Good or better (14 Outstanding, 200 Good, 26 Requires Improvement).

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Cote House Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Feb 2019

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Registered Manager
Laura Jean Billett
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes learning disability support, physical disability support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Learning disability support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
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Important limitations

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning disability
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Huntington's
Epilepsy
Brain Injury
Palliative Care
Depression
Anxiety
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Schizophrenia
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
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Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Laura Jean Billett

Cote House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,399/week

From ≈ £6,083 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Wiltshire, nursing): £1,030/wk

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Cote House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Cote House is a care home with nursing in Chippenham, South West, operated by Voyage 1 Limited since 2010. The home has 11 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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24 Rowden Hill, Chippenham, SN15 2AG

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
300m
Nearest GP
100m
Nearest Pharmacy
200m
Bus Stops (500m)
8 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.1 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.5km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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Dietary Options

Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Renal Diet
Fortified
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Hoists

Rooms

Single Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
TV Lounge
Bar

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Cote House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Cote House

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  1. What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?

  2. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Cote House

What does the inspection rating for Cote House show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Cote House a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 3.9 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 6 charges were recorded as outstanding when checked. 4 were created in the preceding 90 days. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Cote House cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Cote House: From £1,399/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Cote House accept NHS or local authority funding?

Cote House accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Cote House a nursing home or a residential care home?

Cote House is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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How many beds does Cote House have?

Cote House has 11 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Cote House?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 3.9 out of 5.

Are Cote House's reviews enough to make a decision?

Cote House's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Cote House safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Cote House is "Requires improvement". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Cote House?

Cote House is operated by VOYAGE 1 LIMITED (Company registration number: 02215899). Ownership type: independent.

Has Cote House had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Cote House in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Cote House's provider?

Cote House's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Cote House?

Ask Cote House how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Cote House?

Before choosing Cote House, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Chippenham to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Cote House's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Cote House's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What questions should I ask when visiting Cote House?

When visiting Cote House, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Cote House?

Our visit checklist for Cote House starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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