Amesbury Abbey

Amesbury Abbey, Church Street, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7EX
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Amesbury Abbey offers independent living with additional support options available and a care home providing nursing care beds all set within 35 acres of beautiful parkland grounds; the ideal blend of high-quality care within a comfortable and peaceful environment.

The 38 Independent living properties are available through a lifetime residency agreement, with nursing home care beds available on a weekly fee.

Respite and convalescent care is catered for within the nursing home, which offers 45 individual apartments with accommodation spanning spacious, private suites through to cosy bed sitting rooms, all with a host of period features making each choice unique.

Single rooms enjoy en-suite bathrooms, while suites also include a separate drawing room and one or more bedrooms, suitable for couples.

Amesbury Abbey also offers on-site facilities including 2 dining rooms, elegant drawing room, conservatories, hairdressing salon, library and landscaped gardens, with private fishing rights on the Avon which flows through the grounds.

A qualified nursing team is on duty 24-hours a day, 365 days a year in the nursing home, which prides itself on the exceptionally caring nature of the staff. Food is freshly prepared by dedicated chefs and served in the beautiful dining room or conservatory.

Domestic support ensures that all the household chores are taken care of, allowing residents to fully enjoy their surroundings and busy events programme.

The independent living properties are supported by a team of friendly wardens, an award-winning chef and kitchen, dining room, maintenance and gardening teams, with regular outings ensuring there is plenty to entertain.

Additional support, if required, can be arranged through the company’s own registered domiciliary care agency, HomeCare Finder Ltd.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Please contact us for details of our charges.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Margaret Harris (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Private Clients
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (28)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (6)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome any time.

Parking

  • There is ample parking available at Amesbury Abbey, please find a space in front of the main entrance and proceed to reception.

Amesbury Abbey Reviews (48)

9.8

Amesbury Abbey has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Amesbury Abbey has 48 reviews.

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Review from Deborah E (Respite Resident) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had a wonderful two weeks of Respite care. All the staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble. I had a very comfortable room and the food was all delicious and home cooked. All the residents seemed to be happy and were treated like family. There were a great many activities during the week
especially things such as Scrabble and card games for the memory and plenty of films etc. Would thoroughly recommend and such beautiful surroundings.
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Review from Lucy J (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident at Amesbury Abbey for nearly two years. I live overseas in Australia and although it is so very far away, the staff, all the staff couldn't be more amazing at keeping me abreast of my father's health and wellbeing. He is so very happy there and so amazingly cared for. I
just can't fault any part of his care. He has a wonderful rapport with everyone and just couldn't ask for more. When we stay over and visit we are so well accommodated and helped at every turn. The accommodation, food and everything is just 5-star!
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Review from Caroline S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Father is now in his fifth year of living under the care of Amesbury Abbey Care. He feels well and truly at home with the wonderful team of staff that look after him every single day. Nothing is ever too much trouble The care is bespoke, individual and personalised to his needs. All of the staff
treat Dad as one of their own family. The nursing care is exceptional. The meals are really well planned and like being in a five-star hotel. Housekeeping looks after Dad's belongings, his paintings, family photographs and furniture, and makes sure he is looking dapper every day in freshly laundered attire. There are always activities going on which keeps Dad engaged with the other residents and means he still has a social life and things to look forward to. With reflection over the last five years, I am so lucky that I moved Dad to Winton and then The Abbey when I did. It's exceptional in every way.
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Review from Rupert T (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The standard of care is quite exceptional. My mother has had a difficult year and the staff have made quite extraordinary efforts to make her as comfortable and happy as possible. They are invariably kind, patient and concerned. The manager is a truly exceptional individual and I cannot praise her highly
enough.
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Review from Mark E (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Amesbury Abbey for seven years. During this time she has received care at the highest level that has been reassuringly professional yet understated.
This included the difficult Covid period.
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Review from O E (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother has been a resident for two years following my father's death. She was very depressed when she came to the Abbey at Christmas 2022, feeling that her life was done and wishing it to be over but little by little she was helped to find her feet by the charming staff. The relaxed and homely atmosphere
combined with respectful encouragement to join in has worked its magic. She is now much happier and enters into the many activities laid on for the residents - the Christmas dinner, to which I was invited as a guest, was a joyful experience. I live abroad and can stay in the excellent guest accommodation when I visit. The communication between the care home and my brother, sister and myself has been excellent. Highly recommended.
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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic home for my mum, with caring staff that go above and beyond to keep her happy, well and engaged. There are many activities arranged and staff have the time to sit with her if needed or help her take part in activities. She is very happy and we have no concerns about her wellbeing. It's also
a stunning place to live with fabulous grounds to explore.
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Review from V P (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We, as a family of 3 siblings have been very pleased with Amesbury Abbey. Our parents are together in a nice suite and are warm and comfortable, surrounded by their own things. My parents cannot speak too highly of the kindness and care they receive from everyone at Amesbury Abbey. We three visit regularly
and would agree with this comment. My parent's situation is a difficult one, my father is 103 and really wants peace and quiet and to sleep, although he does very much enjoy stimulating company. Meanwhile, my mother at 98, would like to be incredibly active but is hampered by suffering from severe Macular Degeneration. The staff do their very best to help her and to involve her in anything that is going on in the way of activities.
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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The kindness, patience and cheerfulness of the staff as they go about sometimes challenging professional duties is inspiring. The care that they provide ensures that we do not worry when we are not able to be there. They have made my father feel welcome and respected and encouraged him to join in with
meeting others and going to the group things going on.
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Review from Kate B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother moved to Amesbury Abbey following a fall and hip break and resulting in weight loss. She had tried another care home and it had been awful so we had pretty low expectations, though high hopes that Amesbury would be different. The manager shone during the whole intake process, her nursing background
providing fabulous advice for our mother whilst she was in hospital. Best of all, she put me under no pressure to decide or rush into a decision, setting her apart from other care homes.
I had then been worried that perhaps the manager was brilliant, but the service afterwards wouldn't match it, I am so relieved that everyone I have dealt with since has absolutely matched the ethos the manager showed. When I changed our plans for Christmas and asked on Christmas Eve if we could manage to get our mother to us for the holiday, everyone moved mountains to help us. There seems to be a "can-do" attitude at Amesbury.
Above all else though, Mummy is happy and that's what really matters.
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Review from M N (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Amesbury Abbey is a delightful home for my 100-year-old mother. She is well cared for by dedicated staff and I couldn't ask for a nicer environment for her to be in. Many of the staff have been there for a long while which is also a great testament to the place.
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Review from J G (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amesbury Abbey is a wonderful place for my mother. The staff are very kind. Many are army wives or ex-army. The setting is beautiful both inside and on the grounds. It is a lovely place to go for walks. The care is first rate and there are plenty of activities. My mother has made many friends. The Abbey
gave my mother a lovely birthday party. I recommend it very highly. The management are very good at communicating with families. I am allowed to come and go with my dog, which is a great boost for my dog-loving mother.
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Review from Philip B (Cousin of Resident) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amesbury Abbey has provided exceptional care in respect of my cousin.
She has been in the home for over three years now and she is over 90 years old, stricken with Alzheimer's.
In spite of the fact that she is not capable of communicating and is immobile, the staff have gone to extraordinary lengths
to ensure her general well-being and her comfort continue as best as could be possible in very difficult circumstances. Their patience in attending to all her needs is admirable and I congratulate them on being so understanding and caring of her circumstances.
She has her own large bedroom, en suite and a large window onto the garden facing her in bed. Some of her own furniture and pictures add to the homeliness of a well-decorated room. The food and general cleanliness at the Abbey can not be faulted and the general administration is both efficient and effective. I would not hesitate to recommend the home and its beautiful garden and extensive grounds.
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Review from Lavinia V (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At Amesbury, my mother is so well looked after and the team is amazing.
I have been visiting my mother for over 4 years now and have always found the care excellent. The staff are always happy to chat about my mother and I know she's in very good hands at Amesbury.
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Review from Sarah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience was all positive. The setting, building and food are lovely. The staff treated my mother with respect and kindness at all times. This meant I never worried about my mother's care. She made friends with the staff and was always content and comfortable.
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Review from Y C (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mummy died on the 20/08/24 at the Abbey. The experience of professionalism mixed with care and support was second to none. We were welcomed as a family into another "family". The care provided to my Mother was exceptional and we couldn't have found a better place for Mummy to spend her last days.
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manager and staff were very committed to providing the best they could. Words cannot adequately describe our thanks.
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Review from M R (Friend of Resident) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited a friend for afternoon tea was provided. The staff were professional and friendly, my friend is happy. My impression is that it is a lovely place to be.
Mot all the tick boxes are relevant for me.
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Review from A F (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Mum had had an artificial eye for 65 years and when she went to an eye clinic the gross negligence of the clinician nearly resulted in her good eye being removed. It was only due to the necessary intervention of the senior carer that a tragedy was averted and she could still see the world around
her and watch her family grow up.
We cannot thank the Senior Carer enough for her courage and compassion in what must have been a very distressing incident.
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Review from Christopher T (Son of Resident) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care and facilities.
Made my father as happy as can be.
All staff are friendly, and attentive and make everyone feel at home.
Really good to be able to visit at any time and stay overnight.
Altogether a pleasure for everyone.
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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has had wonderful care for the past five years at Amesbury Abbey and continues to receive this standard of care. The staff are patient and caring, especially in trying circumstances. I know my mother is being well cared for which has given me a huge sense of relief. She has the opportunity
to enjoy the wonderful grounds which encourage the resident's to take exercise and in which they also socialise. I am kept informed and I am able to visit my mother frequently and I am also included in some of the celebratory occasions. Amesbury Abbey has the feel of a family home, what more could one ask?
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.825)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10 for Amesbury Abbey is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.825 for Amesbury Abbey is calculated as follows: ( (220 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.825
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Amesbury Abbey is based on 23 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 23 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: 18 Sep 2020

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

Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 22 Aug 2025

To find our more about the home's current availability, please contact us directly. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Meet the Team (1)

Maggie

Maggie Harris

Job Title: Home Manager Amesbury Abbey Joined: 2020

Maggie is our wonderful Home Manager. She leads the team and is an RGN Advance Nurse Practitioner bringing a wealth of clinical experience to the home. This is Maggie' second time working for us. We were also her very first job as an RGN! Maggie has spent her career working in the NHS, General Practice and supporting various care homes. We are delighted to have her back with us.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amesbury Abbey

What types of Care is Amesbury Abbey registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Amesbury Abbey have?

There are 28 Single Rooms and 6 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Amesbury Abbey?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Amesbury Abbey to the centre of Salisbury?

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

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