
Ferfoot has put my mind at ease as I can see my Godmother is getting the best care.Crispin M(Godson of Resident/Service User)

The manager and her team have been open, honest, and welcomingNatalie F(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The sort of care I would like when I need it.Crispin M(Godson of Resident/Service User)

Ferfoot has put my mind at ease as I can see my Godmother is getting the best care.Crispin M(Godson of Resident/Service User)

The manager and her team have been open, honest, and welcomingNatalie F(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The sort of care I would like when I need it.Crispin M(Godson of Resident/Service User)

Located in the market town of Chippenham, Ferfoot care home provides round-the-clock residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis.
Situated in a sympathetically converted large family home built in 1902, residents can enjoy quality, recently refurbished facilities including communal areas and a hair salon. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated; some have an en-suite bathroom. Outside the secure, enclosed garden is open to residents and loved ones at any...
Care Provided by Ferfoot
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 52 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ferfoot for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ferfoot to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Prangle (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
Visiting
- Ferfoot operates an open visiting policy, helping friends and family to visit with residents at times convenient for them.
Parking
- The home has a large, accessible car park for visitors.
Ferfoot Reviews (54)
Ferfoot has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.679) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ferfoot has 54 reviews.
At very short notice my Godmother attended Ferfoot, the staff there have been so supportive and helpful, they are amazing! Nothing seems too much trouble for them, when I visit they all take time to speak to us and let us know how my Godmother is getting on and the conversations they have had with her. The facilities are excellent as well, I have been shown around the newly renovated areas and everywhere is clean and tidy. We are really impressed, not having had much contact with care homes I didn't know what to expect, but Ferfoot has put my mind at ease as I can see my Godmother is getting the best care. The sort of care I would like when I need it. A big thank you to you all.
Thank you, for your kind words and recognition of the team at Ferfoot. It is a joy to care for your Godmother and we always look forward to seeing you and are delighted to hear we have exceeded your expectations. Your feedback will be shared with the team, thank you again.
My mother has been in respite care at Ferfoot Care Home for the last four weeks. this is the first time we have used a care home. From the moment we arrived in the car park, all staff have been caring, human and attentive. The staff understand the needs of my mother and the family, they think of everything. We have viewed care homes closer to us but they are not a patch on the lovely family-orientated environment. The manager is extremely professional and clearly puts family and residents first, as my wife says the manager is really 'on it'.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your lovely comments about our home, the care your mother is receiving and the team at Ferfoot. It is wonderful to hear that you and your family feel part of our family at Ferfoot. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
My lovely mum moved to Ferfoot Care Home 6 weeks ago. It has been difficult for her at times, which is to be expected, and although mum is not quite there yet in terms of her accepting she lives there, she has done amazingly well, and I could not be more proud of her. My mum is a strong character and will not have been the easiest to deal with. Having said that, within just 5 weeks things have changed and she is becoming more settled in her own way. My husband and I have said how wonderful and caring 'All' the staff have been, exceeding all our expectations, and I cannot thank them enough for their quality of care, hard work, dedication and especially their sense of humour. There is always a nice welcome however busy they are.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is lovely to read that your mum is settling in at the home and your recognition of the team at Ferfoot. Your feedback will be shared with the whole team.
I was unsure whether the right thing to do was to admit mum into a care home with advanced dementia. Finding the right one reassured me it was the right decision with Ferfoot. Since mum has stayed there she has been professionally cared for with dignity and respect. As part of her considered care plan she no longer stays in bed all day asleep, but now spends time in the dining lounge, and although she cannot participate in the activities, the fact things are going on around her helps to stimulate the senses. Whenever I visit the staff from the Manager down are welcoming, chatty and accommodating always happy to update me on her welfare. I feel reassured that mum's quality of life in the time that she has left is the best I could have hoped for.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your wonderful comments about the care your mum is receiving at the home. Your comments have been passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Ferfood is a home that can be trusted implicitly when the time inevitably comes in your life that you need help to care for those you love. The staff are always so helpful and courteous yet unobtrusive but always there when needed.
Food and refreshments are provided from a well-equipped kitchen which is of high quality. Plus television, CDs and games such as Bingo are available for the entertainment of the residents. Nothing is overlooked and all the rooms are very comfortable. I would highly recommend Ferfood as a care home to anyone looking for somewhere to help with a loved one.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Ferfoot. Super to hear your praise towards our colleagues and facilities, making everything comfortable for your loved one. At Ferfoot, we strive to provide exceptional care and support to our residents and their families. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
We have moved my mother from Kent to here as it's near her family and is a smaller care home, that feels like home from home. Care staff work hard and look after all residents well. Cannot fault 10/10.
Thank you for your lovely review, Christina. So nice to hear that Ferfoot feels like a home from home for your family. I will pass on your 10/10 feedback to the team!
Dad enjoys it here, he says lovely staff and great food. I feel more at ease knowing he is safe and in good hands. The staff are very helpful and are always at hand to answer any questions.
Thank you very much for your kind words, Fiona. Our staff will be very pleased to hear your dad’s feedback and compliments to the chef! It is lovely to hear that you feel more at ease, nothing will stop us from delivering person-centred care for our residents at Ferfoot. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The staff are friendly and helpful, there aren't enough of them so I am not always able to go to bed when I wish. The food is good. The lounge area is large and bright with comfortable chairs. Pleasant garden to sit in with squirrels to watch. My bedroom is a nice size with everything I need.
We're happy to hear that you are receiving friendly and helpful care here at Ferfoot. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Overall very good. The staff are all lovely and caring. Mum always moans about the food! She seems very happy.
Thank you for taking the time to review Ferfoot Care Home, I'm glad your mum is happy here and the staff are taking good care of her. I have passed on your feedback regarding the food to the team. Many thanks again for your review.
The staff seems very caring and now Ferfoot are beginning to be able to take the resident out, mum is having a lovely time, we see her on Facebook enjoying herself. It is great to see what is happening via Facebook, hopefully, as things settle down we can begin to join in with things in the home and spend more time with our mum.
The activities co-ordinator is lovely with mum, she seems to have a good bond with mum
I must say the chef at Ferfoot needs a special mention as well, the food always looks lovely. she even made a special pudding that mum always used to make as they are making a cooker book. that was very kind
The communication with Ferfoot has always been very good as well
Thanks to all the staff
Louise, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mum is receiving such great care at Ferfoot, enjoying the activities and trips out now that we can. Our chef will be particularly happy to hear her pudding was a hit! I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
Our mother has been in Ferfoot Care Home since Jan 2021. We know it has been a tough time for all concerned. But we are very impressed how the home has moved on after the Covid restrictions have been relaxed.
The activities and outings have had a great impact, for the better, on our mother.
Additionally, a member has been at the home since our member arrived and she has been excellent. She clearly understands what mum is going through and is so helpful to all the family. We are so grateful for her support.
All of this is vitally important to our father and it brings him great comfort that mum is more settled and enjoying all the activities and outings.
We are so pleased to read your wonderful comments about the care your mother is receiving and how much she is enjoying life at Ferfoot Care Home. The team like to make each day interesting and our activities and outings are a big part of what we enjoy offering residents. I will pass your lovely comments on to the rest of the team.
My husband has been with Ferfoot since 2018 November, so I have long experience of Ferfoot Care Home. They got him walking again after a broken hip! He obviously is losing all facilities quite rapidly now due to his vascular dementia! I have nothing but thanks and praise for their help.
We would like to thank you for your words of kindness which are very much appreciated. All comments will be passed on to the team and thank you again for the review.
Dad has been at Ferfoot since November 2018 and we have always been extremely happy with the care and support he receives. His vascular dementia has worsened over this period and he is not at times the easiest of residents but the staff always have his best interests at heart. We can rely on them to address issues and keep us completely informed. Thank you to the Ferfoot family.
Thank you for your lovely comments. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Although current circumstances mean that I have been unable to enter the main house, my visits have been managed in a professional way. I am content that my wife is being kept safe and well. The staff have always been welcoming and pleased to help relieve any concerns or queries I have had. The reception/admin staff are also most helpful and welcoming.
My mother seems happy and relaxed which is what comes as good care is given. I have the utmost respect for all at Ferfoot, especially during these testing times. The fact that the home is covid free is down to the wonderful staff and nursing. Especially the management who are warm and caring to myself as well. Well done to you all.
My husband has been living in Ferfoot since January 2018 and I have been happy that he has been living in the most comfortable place for him. Although I haven't been able to visit since the pandemic, I have been kept in touch with his welfare as and when necessary.
The care provided is very high quality, without exception, the staff show deep compassion and care for the residents. I have seen numerous examples of staff going beyond my expectations in terms of individual attention to each resident's specific needs and taking time to help make residents stay more pleasant.
We are happy we moved him to Ferfoot, where he seems happier and more content.
The staff have been caring and supportive of my husband, myself and family, particularly at this very stressful time for everybody. They are always ready to answer any question I may have and do their best to meet any requests. I am encouraged to phone and speak to staff if I have any queries and under normal conditions to visit as I please.
I hope when my times comes I land up here, Ferfoot.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 January 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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The team and I consider it a huge privilege to care for older people and are proud that their families trust us to care for them.
This is a lovely, friendly and happy home, with a great family atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you here soon.
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