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 confirmed them to us. Care homes in Wiltshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,783 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, costs from about £1,120 a week.