57 King Street
Melksham, SN12 · 1.3 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialABLE (Action for a Better Life)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
The Paddocks
493A Semington Road, Melksham, SN12 6DX
Residential care home · 5 beds · Aston Care
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2025
- Beds
- 5
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Wiltshire
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Wiltshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Melksham
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Wiltshire
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About The Paddocks
The Paddocks is a residential care home in Melksham, in the Wiltshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Aston Care, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2019.
At its latest inspection, published March 2025, the CQC rated The Paddocks Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Paddocks has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wiltshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,651 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 163 registered care homes in Wiltshire. The nearest to The Paddocks include 57 King Street, Peel House and 10 High Street. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Aston Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- May 2019
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2025)
- Council area
- Wiltshire
- Town
- Melksham
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; the home had improved, but it remained Requires Improvement because governance systems were still not robust.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Paddocks has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wiltshire typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,651 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Paddocks
How much does The Paddocks cost?
The Paddocks has not published its fees. Care homes in Wiltshire typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,651 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Paddocks?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Paddocks Good in March 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Paddocks provide nursing care?
No. The Paddocks is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Paddocks offer dementia care?
The Paddocks is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Wiltshire listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Paddocks have?
The Paddocks is registered for up to 5 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about two hours of Wiltshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,340 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Belinda B.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 53 minutes from Wiltshire. Can care for a couple
Adelaide S.
2 reviews
From £1,540 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 65 minutes from Wiltshire. Can care for a couple
Rachel D.
1 review
From £1,092 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 69 minutes from Wiltshire
Nina R.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 72 minutes from Wiltshire. Can care for a couple
“Linet became her carer and all changed, my daughter started eating, taking her medications and more important her happiness came back.”
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
See live-in carers near WiltshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Melksham
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Wiltshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Peel House
Melksham, SN12 · 1.5 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialVoyage
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
10 High Street
Trowbridge, BA14 · 1.5 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialNational Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week