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All on one level, this accessible home offers a large communal dining room, two lounges, a children’s play area, a residents’ kitchenette and extensive, attractive gardens. The large fishpond courtyard is surrounded by the home with some of the bedrooms and both lounges facing onto this tranquil area.
Residents can...
Located in Westbury, Wiltshire, Watersmead is a well-established home which offers a relaxed, comfortable environment for up to 50 residents.
All on one level, this accessible home offers a large communal dining room, two lounges, a children’s play area, a residents’ kitchenette and extensive, attractive gardens. The large fishpond courtyard is surrounded by the home with some of the bedrooms and both lounges facing onto this tranquil area.
Residents can relax on the veranda in the summer and enjoy the peaceful setting.
The team at Watersmead is striving to become the hub of its community. With a regular plan of activities and an ever-developing schedule of community engagement, the home offers a whole variety of exciting and entertaining activities which stimulate its residents and welcomes local people, organisations and businesses to get involved. Current activities include:
- Exotic animal visits with talks from an experienced handler
- Movement to music sessions
- Easter Fayre
- Gentlemen’s mornings and ladies’ afternoons.
- Gardening club
- Afternoon walks
- Singing for the soul
- Summer fête
- Sensory sessions
- Baking
- Watercolour painting class
The home also benefits from an excellent kitchen team who are fully committed to creating innovative and tasty dining experiences for residents, including ‘fakeaway’ theme nights which bring a flavour of the exotic to the home. Homemade cakes and biscuits are always on offer and all menus are created from scratch using seasonal, nutritious produce.
Watersmead is staffed by an experienced and friendly team who are on hand 24 hours a day to care for residents. With no restrictions on visiting, residents’ families and friends can see loved ones at a time that suits them and are always welcome to join them for a meal which creates a true family feeling.
Care Provided by Watersmead
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 50 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Watersmead to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
home.
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
services at the time you request them.
They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
be paid for by yourself.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Watersmead for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Orders of St John Care Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Stenning (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2008
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
Watersmead Reviews (125)
Watersmead has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Watersmead has 125 reviews.
Excellent service. Excellent care. Staff very helpful. Comfort and well being of the residents at the top of the staffs lists. Plenty of activities for the residents. Obvious that a great deal of planning was done to make Christmas a special time for all.
Excellent service. Excellent care. Staff very helpful. Comfort and well being of the residents at the top of the staffs lists. Plenty of activities for the residents. Obvious that a great deal of planning was done to make Christmas a special time for all.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found the service and care to be excellent and that our staff were helpful and attentive to the comfort and wellbeing of our residents. It is especially rewarding to know that you noticed the effort put into activities...
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found the service and care to be excellent and that our staff were helpful and attentive to the comfort and wellbeing of our residents. It is especially rewarding to know that you noticed the effort put into activities and the planning that went into making Christmas a special time for everyone. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the whole team and provide real encouragement to continue delivering the best possible care and experiences for our residents.
Mum has been in Watersmead for a year & says she feels happy & safe there. The staff are welcoming & helpful, Mum's room & communal areas are always clean & tidy, there's a good variety of food at meal times & always hot & cold drinks on hand. There's a lovely garden that the residents can enjoy &...
Mum has been in Watersmead for a year & says she feels happy & safe there. The staff are welcoming & helpful, Mum's room & communal areas are always clean & tidy, there's a good variety of food at meal times & always hot & cold drinks on hand. There's a lovely garden that the residents can enjoy & plenty of activities if they want to join in.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your mum feels happy and safe at Watersmead and that she has settled in so well over the past year. Your kind words about our welcoming staff, the cleanliness of the home, the food, and the activities...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your mum feels happy and safe at Watersmead and that she has settled in so well over the past year. Your kind words about our welcoming staff, the cleanliness of the home, the food, and the activities mean a great deal to us. We are especially pleased that your mum enjoys her room, the communal areas, and our garden, as well as having plenty of choice and comfort throughout the day. Providing a safe, caring, and enjoyable environment for our residents is always our top priority, and feedback like yours reassures us that we are achieving this. Thank you again for your recommendation and continued trust in our team.
My aunt is being well cared for by the excellent staff at Watersmead, and I am always informed if there are any issues. The carers are very cheerful, and try very hard to get the residents to participate in games and craft projects. The food is very varied and of good quality, the rooms are clean...
I am satisfied she is being well looked after.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your aunt is happy and well cared for at Watersmead. Our team works hard to create a cheerful, engaging environment for all our residents, and it's wonderful to hear that you've noticed their efforts with activities, crafts, and...
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your aunt is happy and well cared for at Watersmead. Our team works hard to create a cheerful, engaging environment for all our residents, and it's wonderful to hear that you've noticed their efforts with activities, crafts, and keeping everyone informed. We're also glad you're enjoying the variety and quality of the meals, and that the rooms meet your expectations. Your feedback means a lot to us and will be shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
My Mum has advanced dementia and has lived at Watersmead for 4 years. She is well cared for and all the staff I have had contact with are friendly and helpful. The home has a lovely feel about it. I am keep up to date with any issues, however minor and I am very happy with the care provided.
My Mum has advanced dementia and has lived at Watersmead for 4 years. She is well cared for and all the staff I have had contact with are friendly and helpful. The home has a lovely feel about it. I am keep up to date with any issues, however minor and I am very happy with the care provided.
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your mum has felt well cared for during her time at Watersmead and that you find our team friendly, helpful, and communicative. It's wonderful to know that you feel informed and reassured about her care, and...
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your mum has felt well cared for during her time at Watersmead and that you find our team friendly, helpful, and communicative. It's wonderful to know that you feel informed and reassured about her care, and that you enjoy the welcoming and positive atmosphere of the home. Your kind words mean a great deal to all of us, and we are grateful for your trust in our team.
My sister has lived at Watersmead since August of 2025. The staff are wonderful in their care and empathy towards my sister and the other residences. I cannot speak highly enough about them. The home is run well and without any visible signs of stress from the staff. Everything is clean and tidy...
Review from Len C. (Brother of Resident)
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous review. We are truly grateful for your kind words and for the trust you place in us to care for your sister. It is wonderful to hear that you consistently see the compassion, empathy, and dedication of our staff, and that the...
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous review. We are truly grateful for your kind words and for the trust you place in us to care for your sister. It is wonderful to hear that you consistently see the compassion, empathy, and dedication of our staff, and that the home feels well run, calm, and welcoming. We take great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, personal care, and nutrition, so your comments are especially appreciated. We are also delighted that you've been impressed by the range of activities available and that your sister always appears comfortable, well presented, and cared for. Your heartfelt "thank you" means a great deal to the whole team.
Very accommodating. Great at helping with hospital visits. Activities team are brilliant especially Kelly. Very informative about my dad's health . Can visit any time . Friendly and caring team of workers.
Very accommodating. Great at helping with hospital visits. Activities team are brilliant especially Kelly. Very informative about my dad's health . Can visit any time . Friendly and caring team of workers.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that you've found our team accommodating, friendly, and caring. Supporting residents with hospital visits and keeping families well informed about their loved one's health is very important to us, so we're pleased this has been your...
Thank you very much for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that you've found our team accommodating, friendly, and caring. Supporting residents with hospital visits and keeping families well informed about their loved one's health is very important to us, so we're pleased this has been your experience. Your special mention of our Activities Team, and Kelly in particular, will be shared with them - they will be thrilled to know their efforts are appreciated. We're also glad you value the flexibility to visit at any time and feel welcomed when you do. Thank you for trusting Watersmead with your dad's care and for taking the time to share your feedback.
Watersmead is a warm and friendly home and my Mum has settled in well which is a huge relief for me. The staff are all friendly and build relationships with the residents which is lovely to see and makes this a real community. Mum always says how much she enjoys the meals at Watersmead and the...
i visited several places before choosing Watersmead because of the friendly atmosphere and caring approach and I haven't been disappointed.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We're delighted to hear that your mum has settled in well at Watersmead and that this has brought you peace of mind - that means a great deal to us.
It's wonderful to know that you've noticed the strong relationships our team...
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We're delighted to hear that your mum has settled in well at Watersmead and that this has brought you peace of mind - that means a great deal to us.
It's wonderful to know that you've noticed the strong relationships our team builds with residents and the sense of community we strive to create. We're also very pleased to hear your mum enjoys the meals and feels at home here.
Thank you for trusting us with your mum's care and for your thoughtful feedback. It truly means a lot to the whole Watersmead team.
The staff are providing good care to my husband who has physical disabilities. They keep me informed of any concerns and changes in his condition and are available to discuss his care. The Care Home is welcoming and staff are friendly and supportive.
The staff are providing good care to my husband who has physical disabilities. They keep me informed of any concerns and changes in his condition and are available to discuss his care. The Care Home is welcoming and staff are friendly and supportive.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write us this review. We're pleased to hear you're happy with the care your husband is receiving and that you feel the team keep you up to date. If there's anything more we can do to support you or your husband, please do let us know.
Mum moved in December 2024 and once settled is very happy, thinks the staff are great and loves the food. She is looking so much better than she was when she lived on her own has friends and is eating properly.
Mum moved in December 2024 and once settled is very happy, thinks the staff are great and loves the food. She is looking so much better than she was when she lived on her own has friends and is eating properly.
We're so happy that you mum has settled in so well at Watersmead and that she's made so many friends in the home. We love having her with us, and if there's ever anything more we can do for you or for her, please just ask.
The staff are really great. The home has a friendly atmosphere at all times. My sister really likes it and l know she is safe and well looked after. The staff are friendly and nothing is to much trouble.
The staff are really great. The home has a friendly atmosphere at all times. My sister really likes it and l know she is safe and well looked after. The staff are friendly and nothing is to much trouble.
Thanks so much for this fantastic review! It really means so much to the whole team to get such lovely feedback. We're so glad your sister is happy at Watersmead and if there's ever anything more we can do for you or her, please just ask!
My father, like many of his generation is often reluctant to ask for things, an example being at...
My father, like many of his generation is often reluctant to ask for things, an example being at meal times. He is a very traditional eater, in his words good old fashioned food, none of this fancy modern stuff. When he does ask, the staff do all they can to give him some of the items he requests, although he accepts this is not always possible.
My dad is also not one for joining in many activities, but thats his choice and he is happy with that.
I am always happy to engage with staff, and get on well with them. They are open with me about issues surrounding dad and always ring and let me know if there are any problems.
I say with absolute conviction that if my dad was not in this care then he would not be with us today.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us this review. We're so pleased that your dad is happy at Watersmead and that he has such good relationships with both the home team and other residents. It's wonderful that you also get on so well with the team and are so happy with the...
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us this review. We're so pleased that your dad is happy at Watersmead and that he has such good relationships with both the home team and other residents. It's wonderful that you also get on so well with the team and are so happy with the communication you receive from us. If there's ever anything more we can do for you or your dad, please just ask.
The care staff at watersmead are very attentive and patient with my mum, the rooms are very neat and clean and you're allowed to make them as homely as you like. The meals are extremely good as are the gardens.
The care staff at watersmead are very attentive and patient with my mum, the rooms are very neat and clean and you're allowed to make them as homely as you like. The meals are extremely good as are the gardens.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write us this lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you're so happy with the care your mum is receiving and that she likes the meals and the gardens. If there's every anything more we can do for you or for her, please just ask.
The staff are always polite and courteous when we go to visit. Nothing appears to be too much trouble and any questions asked are either replied to or passed on to another member of the team to deal with. My mum has only been at Watersmead for 8 months so I can only review what I know in this short...
The staff are always polite and courteous when we go to visit. Nothing appears to be too much trouble and any questions asked are either replied to or passed on to another member of the team to deal with. My mum has only been at Watersmead for 8 months so I can only review what I know in this short period.
My mother has been at Watersmead for about six years. She is happy there and feels that it is now her home. Generally, I am very happy with her care. She is now in bed permanently in her room and is assisted with all her care and meals etc. The staff are all very friendly and show her much...
My mother has been at Watersmead for about six years. She is happy there and feels that it is now her home. Generally, I am very happy with her care. She is now in bed permanently in her room and is assisted with all her care and meals etc. The staff are all very friendly and show her much kindness. The home is very well managed.
Thank you very much for your feedback and for taking the time to write us a review. It's been an honour to look after your mother, and we're so pleased to know that she is happy with us. Please just let us know if there is ever anything more we can do to support her, or you.
My mother has been a resident of Watersmead for nearly 5 years now, she is so happy and she adores everyone who works there and I mean everyone. She sometimes joins in with the activities at the home except when it has animals to hold and pet as she would run a mile (if she could). I do have time...
My mother has been a resident of Watersmead for nearly 5 years now, she is so happy and she adores everyone who works there and I mean everyone. She sometimes joins in with the activities at the home except when it has animals to hold and pet as she would run a mile (if she could). I do have time to sit and watch the everyday running of the home while my mum dozes off again in the main dining room and the care the carers have for other residents melts my heart sometimes, they just go above and beyond. Also the manager and secretary are so lovely and they are straight on the phone to me if my mum is ill, they keep me up to date about appointments my mum has to attend or if the doctr has to be called. I really love going to see my mum especially if there is entertainment on and everyone has a sing-along me included. I know I speak for every relative's family that if there was a medal to have this home deserves it. Thank you.
What kind words, thank you! We really appreciate your feedback, and you taking the time to write us a review. It's been an honour to be able to care for your mother, and it's wonderful to know that she is happy here at Watersmead. do let us know if there is ever anything more we can do to support her, or you.
Hi my mother-in-law has been with you for 15 months. In that time she has settled into your home very well. This is because the manager and her staff are switched on with the residents as to their needs etc. There are always a selection of daily activities going on which Mum enjoys getting involved...
Hi my mother-in-law has been with you for 15 months. In that time she has settled into your home very well. This is because the manager and her staff are switched on with the residents as to their needs etc. There are always a selection of daily activities going on which Mum enjoys getting involved with. Also the daily menu is good. I would recommend this care home to anyone having to move into one.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write us a review. We do appreciate your recommendation. It's a pleasure to have your mother-in-law with us and to know that she is happy. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is ever anything more we can do to support her.
A lovely, welcoming home. My Dad's needs are catered for in a way we can not do at home. He seems content and we are more than happy with his care. He can be difficult sometimes and the staff always do their best when he allows.
A lovely, welcoming home. My Dad's needs are catered for in a way we can not do at home. He seems content and we are more than happy with his care. He can be difficult sometimes and the staff always do their best when he allows.
Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to write us a review. We're glad to have your Dad with us, and that we are able to support him as we do. Please let us know if there is ever anything more we can do to help.
My Dad has been at Watersmead Care Home for four years now. We have always felt the care home does a great job caring and providing for his needs. My Dad has dementia. He is a late morning riser and a night wanderer, his routine is catered for and we always feel confident he is in safe hands. The...
My Dad has been at Watersmead Care Home for four years now. We have always felt the care home does a great job caring and providing for his needs. My Dad has dementia. He is a late morning riser and a night wanderer, his routine is catered for and we always feel confident he is in safe hands. The staff are always approachable, helpful and keep us well informed. I would highly recommend Watersmead if you are looking for the transition from home to care home.
Thank you very much for your recommendation, and for taking the time to share your feedback of Watersmead. We're glad to have your dad with us, and to support him with his own routine. If there is ever anything more we can do to support him, or you, then, please just let us know.
I am so pleased that I found Watersmead. The staff are so friendly and my wife has settled in so well. Everyone is so friendly when I go in to see my wife. Thank you all so much.
I am so pleased that I found Watersmead. The staff are so friendly and my wife has settled in so well. Everyone is so friendly when I go in to see my wife. Thank you all so much.
What a lovely thing to say! It's an honour to care for your wife, and we're delighted with how well she has settled with us. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything more we can do to support you or your wife.
Mum became a resident nearly 7 years ago, suffering with early dementia, over these years her care needs have grown, this growth has been met and in many ways exceeded by all the fabulous staff. Watersmead is Mum's home, she is treated with respect and love and all her needs are met. It's a place...
Mum became a resident nearly 7 years ago, suffering with early dementia, over these years her care needs have grown, this growth has been met and in many ways exceeded by all the fabulous staff. Watersmead is Mum's home, she is treated with respect and love and all her needs are met. It's a place where she has always been happy which makes me and the rest of her family happy. Watersmead is a care home I would highly recommend.
That is so lovely to hear, thank you. We really appreciate your feedback. It's been a privilege to care for your mum and we're so glad she has been happy with us. Please don't hesitate to contact us if there is ever anything else we can do you for your mum, or the rest of your family. Thank you for the recommendation!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 January 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 21 Sep 2026
There was even more reason to celebrate at OSJCT Watersmead as the home's annual summer party coincided with a truly remarkable milestone, resident Gwen's 105th birthday. Friends, family, fellow residents...
There are no upcoming events for Watersmead.
Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Watersmead.
Meet the Team (7)

The residents at Watersmead are cared for by a committed team of over one hundred which includes support workers, catering, ancillary, maintenance and administrative staff. The home is led by Alison Stenning who is supported by an experienced team.

Owen has been with The Order of St John Care Trust since 2014, having started his career with the organisation straight after college at the age of...
Owen has been with The Order of St John Care Trust since 2014, having started his career with the organisation straight after college at the age of 17 as a Kitchen Assistant, following a work experience placement at Watersmead.
Over the years, Owen has progressed through a variety of roles within the Trust, including Carer, Shift Leader and Care Leader. His extensive experience has given him a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the care sector and the needs of those supported at Watersmead.
Throughout his time with the organisation, Owen has continued to develop his skills and professional knowledge, achieving his Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification and currently working towards his Level 5 qualification.
Outside of work, Owen enjoys spending time with his partner, family and friends, as well as his three dogs and tortoise.

Teresa has been in her current role since 2010 having previously worked as a civil engineer. She worked in various roles in the evenings while she...
Teresa has been in her current role since 2010 having previously worked as a civil engineer. She worked in various roles in the evenings while she raised her family, and then joined the Trust as her children grew up.
Teresa says that interacting with residents is the best part of her job, and they really do make her day. Out of work, Teresa likes to spend time with her family and friends. She believes that working in care brings home how important family is.

Nic has been with the Trust since 2017 having worked in various personnel and office support roles previously. She enjoys the variety in her work and...
Nic has been with the Trust since 2017 having worked in various personnel and office support roles previously. She enjoys the variety in her work and likes the interaction with residents and their families. Nic says that with the feeling of family at Watersmead, it doesn’t feel like she’s coming to work.
When she’s not at work, Nic likes to go to the cinema, walk her dog, and socialise with friends and family.

Sally has been in the catering industry for 38 years and joined Watersmead 11 years ago, initially as a cook, before becoming Head Chef 4 years ago....
Sally has been in the catering industry for 38 years and joined Watersmead 11 years ago, initially as a cook, before becoming Head Chef 4 years ago. Sally gained her 706/1 and 706/2 many years ago and she holds a wealth of other qualifications centring around the catering industry.
Sally runs the fantastic kitchen team and provides the residents with excellent meals as well as catering for all major events within the home. Sally was nominated for Wiltshire's 'Hospitality of the Year Award' twice and won on both occasions. Sally was also a regional winner in the Great British Care Awards and became a national finalist.
Her best memory of the home is when residents cooked a meal for her supported by the activity coordinator. It was lovely for her to sit with a few residents and enjoy the meal they had prepared.
In her spare time, Sally enjoys arts and crafts, gardening and growing her own vegetables. She also loves spending time with her family.

Kelly Coffin is one of our Activity Coordinators at Watersmead.

Colleen Harley is one of our Activity Coordinators at Watersmead.
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