Holmwood

30 Fowlers Road, Salisbury SP1 2QU
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8.9 12 Reviews
  • Holmwood, Salisbury
Holmwood is a small, comfortable home for people who enjoy a fair degree of independence, but who welcome having expert help available should the need arise.

Holmwood is close to Salisbury city centre and within walking distance of everyday facilities.

The lounge and dining room overlook the garden, with its views of Salisbury cathedral and the sunny patio. Both perfect places to relax with afternoon tea on a warm day.

15 of the 20 bedrooms have their own en-suite facilities, while on the ground floor, there’s a well-equipped kitchen for residents to prepare drinks and snacks for themselves and their visitors.
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Care Provided by Holmwood

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 21 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1040 – £1390
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1040 – £1390
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1165 – £1577
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1165 – £1577

Please contact Wessex Care and speak to our Placements Manager, Zoe Johnson for further information.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Holmwood to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Julie Oakes (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2009
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (3)

Holmwood Reviews (12)

8.9

Holmwood has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.937) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holmwood has 12 reviews.

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Review from J O (Friend of Resident) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful care home. The staff are friendly, even to visitors, and nothing was too much trouble. The care and respect they show the residents is impressive and the building is clean and homely. Residents have a good deal of autonomy and have access to quiet spaces such as the garden. I was
very impressed.
Reply from Jo McMahon, Operations Manager at Holmwood

Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely and positive review of your experience of Holmwood Care Home. I will be sure to let the Manager and team know.

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Review from Keith S (Friend of Resident) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Holmwood has excellent staff who care about residents. Cleanliness is excellent and thorough. The food is satisfactory but not consistent some days are better than others. Overall a good care home and would recommend it.
Reply from Jo McMahon, Operations Manager at Holmwood

Thank you so much for your positive feedback of your experience of Holmwood. We really value all feedback and reviews. I will be sure to let the team know. I will ensure your feedback on the food service is recognised and taken forward. Thank you.

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Review from C E (Wife of Resident) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband was moved from another care home to Holmwood. The difference in care is outstanding. He is well looked after and treated with respect. I feel satisfied that his well-being is important to the staff. They are always supportive and aware of how he is doing on a day-to-day basis.
Reply from Jo McMahon, Operations Manager at Holmwood

Thank you for your kind review. I will be sure to let the team know of your positive feedback or the care and service provided by Holmwood to your loved one.

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Review from Jan S (Friend of Resident) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whenever I have visited Holmwood I have been warmly welcomed by all staff.
The atmosphere is friendly and happy.
Staff are always smiling, polite and respectful to visitors and residents.
Residents say the food is good and the home is clean.
Reply from Jo McMahon, Operations Manager at Holmwood

Many thanks for taking the time to complete such a positive review of Holmwood. We really appreciate the kind words and feedback and I will be sure to let the team know.

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Review from Yvonne T (Wife of Resident) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My husband is well looked after and is very happy.
The laundry system could be improved as he has lost a few items of clothing.
The staff always treat him and me with respect and are always very helpful.
Reply from Jo McMahon, Operations Manager at Holmwood

Thank you so much for your feedback. It is really appreciated and your comments regarding the laundry system, I will ensure is shared and taken forward.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy that Mum can stay here as it is a home from home with good food, caring friendly staff and there is always an activity going on.
The reason I have only marked 4 stars for facilities and safety is that the garden and porchway would benefit from some maintenance and not all the rooms have
bathrooms but the home does have a good friendly vibe to it.
Reply from Jo McMahon, Operations Manager at Holmwood

Many thanks for taking the time to do a review, such positive feedback is always empowering for the Manager and team. I will be sure to let them know.

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Review from Neil W (Son of Resident) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has just entered full-time care in Holmwood and because of the manager and staff, she has settled in so well and is very content. She joins in activities, is very well cared for and is enjoying the food.
Reply from Jo McMahon, Operations Manager at Holmwood

Thank you so much for such a positive review of the service and support from the team at Holmwood. I will be sure to let them know as it is always empowering to receive such a lovely review.

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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Holmwood is a caring, friendly and professional environment in which my mother is looked after very well.
Having cared for her for a number of years. I am very happy that Holmwood takes care of all her needs very effectively, enabling me to regain my own time to live life as I imagined my retired
life should be lived.
Reply from Jo McMahon, Service Manager at Holmwood

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words in relation to your experience at Holmwood, I will ensure the team receive your review as it is always so lovely for the care and support provided to be recognised.

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Review from J G (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find the long-serving staff very capable and caring.
The last two years have been awful for everyone but I can say my mother was cared for well under the rules. Maybe their clothes weren't reviewed often but really they didn't have time. Someone could be assigned to that particular job.
Reply from Jo McMahon, Service Manager at Holmwood

Thank you for your kind words and in relation to the area of clothing we have reviewed this internally and have increased checks when completing laundry and this will enable us to provide and continue to involve families in replacement of old to new clothing required for all our residents. It is always valuable to gain constructive feedback so we can action and continually improve the service provided.

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Review from J D (Brother of Resident) published on 20 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Could not wish for a better service.
Reply from Matthew Airey, Managing Director at Holmwood

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It's so important for the whole team, particularly at this time, to hear how much they are appreciated. Thank you so much.
Regards
Matthew

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Review from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother is very happy in the home. The food is wonderful according to my mother (she would say if not!). The staff are friendly and patient.
My mother recently celebrated her 95th Birthday, and the staff prepared a cake and held a party for her; which was very thoughtful.
Reply from Matthew Airey, Managing Director at Holmwood

Thank you very much for these lovely comments. The team are working hard to ensure contact is maintained, all be it remotely, during these difficult times and do appreciate the positive support. Thank you so much again. Matthew.

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Review from Christina W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother is very happy in this home. She feels safe, warm, comfortable and loved. She is very fond of most of the staff. The chef is very helpful in providing a soft diet to suit my mother's needs.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.937)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.937) out of 10 for Holmwood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.337 for Holmwood is calculated as follows: ( (37 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 83 Ratings = 4.337
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holmwood is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 21 registered maximum number of service users is 4.2, which has been reached with 6 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Sep 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (1)

Julie

Julie Oakes

Job Title: Care Manager

Julie Oakes ~ Care Manager, Milford Manor ~ NVQ 4, RMA, Dip Dementia Care
Julie has been with us since we took over Milford Manor Care Home in 2004, but has worked in elderly dementia care for over 25 years. During her time at Milford Manor she was promoted to Deputy Manager and then became the Registered Care Manager in 2009. Julie began her new role as Operations Support Associate in 2018 and is now the Care Manager for Holmwood.

Frequently Asked Questions about Holmwood

What types of Care is Holmwood registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Holmwood have?

There are 20 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Holmwood?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Holmwood to the centre of Salisbury?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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