Expert Analysis of 9 Melksham Care Homes
Compare Melksham care homes with independent pricing, quality and review signals so you can focus on the homes that are strongest on current public evidence.
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Melksham Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Melksham
Across Melksham and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public financial records found for 9 homes
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Melksham care homes
Melksham homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Effective.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
100% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Melksham
Based on public financial records · 9 homes analysed
Melksham care market snapshot
Melksham sits in the stronger quality group among the smaller local markets in this set.
Most homes already have review analysis available, with a meaningful core showing stronger coverage.
The market is highly concentrated locally, so the page works best as an operator-comparison tool rather than a neighbourhood-comparison tool.
Care Standards in Melksham
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 9 homes
Overall quality
89%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
9 homes
Alzheimer's support (100%)
Food hygiene
5.0/5
6 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
78%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
9 (100%)
Alzheimer's
9 (100%)
Stroke Recovery
5 (56%)
Dementia
4 (44%)
Mental Health
3 (33%)
Learning Disability
Food Hygiene
6 of Melksham homes assessed
Financial Health
9 of 9 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Melksham Area
Care homes across Melksham's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
All 9 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Melksham database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Melksham use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 9 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Melksham
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
How many care homes are in Melksham?
Melksham has 9 registered care homes (3 nursing, 6 residential). Our database includes CQC ratings, pricing, and risk analysis for every home.
What is the average cost of a care home in Melksham?
Weekly costs in Melksham range from £1,405 to £0. The average is £1,483/week. Nursing care averages £1,640/week while residential care averages £1,405/week. Prices vary significantly by area — SN12 averages £1,483/week while SN12 is £1,483/week.
Which Melksham areas have the best care homes?
SN12 have the highest concentration of homes rated Good or Outstanding. SN12 leads with 89% of homes meeting this standard.
How many dementia care homes are in Melksham?
5 homes offer specialist dementia care in Melksham, representing 56% of all homes. Our reports highlight which dementia homes are rated Good or Outstanding by CQC.
Are there mental health care homes in Melksham?
4 homes in Melksham specialise in mental health support, covering 44% of the local market.
What is the food hygiene standard in Melksham care homes?
Across 6 homes with FSA data in Melksham, the average food hygiene rating is 5.0 out of 5. 100% hold a 4 or 5-star rating.
Are Melksham care homes financially stable?
Of the 9 homes with financial data in Melksham, 78% show no financial risk indicators. Our reports flag any homes with medium, high, or critical financial risk.
What is the main strength of the Melksham page?
Melksham already has enough review and quality evidence to support a sensible shortlist, especially for families who want to separate the strongest operators from the rest without dealing with a very large market.
Does price vary much across Melksham homes?
Not dramatically on current public evidence. Melksham looks more like a consistency market than a wide price-spread market, so the bigger decision usually comes from care fit, quality and operator confidence rather than from chasing major weekly savings.
What does care typically cost in Melksham?
Average care in Melksham is around £1,483 a week on current public evidence. Because fees are relatively consistent locally, shortlist quality usually improves faster when families compare review evidence and care fit before price.
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Melksham
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Melksham homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Mavern House Nursing Home, Melksham
The Old Parsonage, Melksham
Blenheim House Care Home, Melksham
OSJCT Brookside, Melksham
Alpine Villa Care Home, Melksham
ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street, Melksham
Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's Gardens, Melksham
Peel House, Melksham
The Paddocks, Melksham
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9 Melksham homes analysed across SN12, giving families a practical shortlist where quality and operator confidence matter more than postcode switching.