
I can now rest easy knowing that mum is getting the best care possible and is very happy.Bernard E(Son of Resident/Service User)

It is comforting for me and my family to know that my husband is safeP J(Wife of Resident/Service User)


I can now rest easy knowing that mum is getting the best care possible and is very happy.Bernard E(Son of Resident/Service User)

It is comforting for me and my family to know that my husband is safeP J(Wife of Resident/Service User)


Welcome to Blenheim House — Where Premium Care Meets All-Inclusive Living
Part of the award-winning Berkley Care Group, Blenheim House offers a five-star, all-inclusive lifestyle tailored to each individual who calls it home. Located in the heart of Wiltshire, this exceptional care home is designed for those who value comfort, choice and community.
The all-inclusive model means that everything — from expert 24/7 care to hairdressing, day trips, fine dining and engaging...
Care Provided by Blenheim House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 85 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)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other 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
24 Hour Care | 3 Meals a day | Daily Housekeeping | Daily Hostess service | Daily Activities and companionship | Trips out (When suitable) | Fine Dining Service for families | A Hairdressing service and Chiropody.
You will also receive access to our Relatives Gateway service which provides you with up to date entries from our care staff, meaning you can see the care and attention given to your relative via a simple to use app.
We accept admissions who are self funding as well as supported by Local Authority and Top Up funding.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Blenheim House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Blenheim House Care Home 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
- Berkley Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clare Hodges (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2013
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (85)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (85)
Visiting
- Blenheim House would be delighted for family's to visit the Home and see the Blenheim House way of life. Welcome at any time, appointments not necessary but the home are very happy to arrange a guided tour and a one on one, at a time to suit visitors and their needs. Any questions at all please call friendly members of staff at Blenheim House, who would be delighted to help with any queries.
Parking
- Parking is available onsite for all of Blenheim House's guests.
Blenheim House Care Home Reviews (163)
Blenheim House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.553) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blenheim House Care Home has 163 reviews.
The staff and food were great. Overall the quality of care very good. The room was clean with plenty of storage and a good size. Pleasant surroundings with plenty of facilities.
Thank you for your review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you are continuing with the great progress that you made whilst you were here.
During my sisters stay in Blenheim House Care Home (December 2024 - December 2025). We found that all staff were very kind and caring, nothing was too much trouble. My sister was very happy there.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback.
Having visited Blenheim House regularly for six years, I confirm that currently it maintains a high standard in care and environment. All staff do their best to ensure residents' needs are met, which in some cases must be a test of patience. The staff turnover is not as frequent as in the past, this must benefit residents & Berkley. Section headed "facilities" is slightly marked down as I have no real experience of some to compare it with but ideally it should be between 'Good & excellent.'
Thank you so much for you review, it has been a real pleasure to look after and care for your loved one. Please don't be a stranger.
All staff very friendly and helpful; always ask if we need any help with anything while we are visiting. All staff kind an caring when they attending to my sister-in-law. Their priority is to let the service user do what they want to do and assist as and when necessary. Excellent 80th birthday party provision - buffet in resident lounge followed by dancing, singing and music in the activities room with excellent cake. Amazing staff and management. Full marks all round!
Thank you for your kind words Angela. I remember attending the birthday party and the smile on the birthday girls face was a picture, heres to many more birthdays at Blenheim House.
My mother moved to Blenheim house initially on respite and then became a permanent resident, requiring full nursing care. Throughout her stay the nursing care she received was second to none both from a medical and personal perspective. She was treated with kindness, dignity and respect throughout her stay. The daily interactions with staff, lifted her with them having bespoke 1-1 times scheduled with her and when able, she loved the various activities, music events, visits from therapy horses to mention but a few that the events team plan.
The behind the scenes team were very helpful in resolving any queries and providing support to myself whilst moving my mother into care. The front of house welcome to any visitors, day or night was warm and welcoming.
It was good to see mum laugh and enjoy her interaction with her carers, who she was very fond of. Blenheim House gave us back our Mother and daughter time, for which I am and will always be grateful.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. Your mother was a delight and we are so glad that she came here to live with us at Blenheim House. We all have incredibly fond memories of her and are so pleased that in her final months we were able to give you back the mother/daughter relationship you enjoyed. I have passed your lovely message onto the team.
All the staff have been thoughtful and considerate making my stay a happy one
Thank you for getting me back on my feet.
Thank you for choosing Blenheim House for your post hospital stay. We glad you felt so much better and ready to return home after your three weeks respite break with us. The team thoroughly enjoyed your company and stories. You were a wonderful guest and are welcome back any time you need us.
All staff were only too willing to help and give very helpful advice Everything was done with a cheerful attitude and a laigh - a lovely atmosphere all round. Nothing was too much trouble. (Shall miss them all!)
Thank you for such lovely feedback. We are so delighted that you enjoyed the time with us whilst you recovered after your spell in hospital. It was wonderful to see your progress and become well enough to return home. We look forward to welcoming you back to our social events in the coming months.
We thought the overall experience was excellent. The community atmosphere and family environment were immediately apparent as though transferred by osmosis from all the house walls.
With residential status we were free to experience the full range of facilities and join in the varied and numerous daily wellbeing activities.
All the staff members were caring, flexible and professional in whatever circumstances they were asked to help or become involve
Thank you so much for taking the time to put your thoughts into words for us! We are delighted that you enjoyed your two week stay with us so much. You were wonderful guests and quickly became a big hit with all of us here at Blenheim House. We are looking forward to seeing you at our next...
I have been a resident at Blenheim House for a while now, however after a recent short stay in hospital I want to make the following statement. I was really welcomed 'home' and feel that my care has been good. I am supported to be as independent as I can and have made lots of new friends. A very varied programme of activities is offered to suit people. I have a ground floor room with a patio and spend time outside in the beautiful garden.
We are so pleased to have you back 'home'. Its great for us all to see your recovery continuing and you were missed during your short hospital stay. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoy life at Blenheim House and long may that continue.
I am delighted with the care and attention given to my father. He is listened to and his preferences are accommodated.He is treated with respect and sincere kindness. He is eating very well and enjoying his glass of wine at lunchtime! He is often found in the beautiful garden reading his newspaper or snoozing. Most of all Blenheim House has allowed me to be a daughter again and not a carer and that is priceless.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Blenheim House. We love having your father living here with us, he is a gentleman and and a joy to care for. So incredibly pleasing too is the fact that you are able to have the relationship you both deserve of father/daughter and its wonderful to welcome you and your family into the home and see you spending quality, shared family time together.
I am really happy here with a beautiful room. The staff are so good and kind. The food is excellent with varied menus. I would recommend it to anybody.
Thank you so much for your review and taking the time to write. We are so pleased that you feel really happy and relaxed here and I speak for everyone when I say we are so glad you chose to come and live at Blenheim House! We look forward to making many more happy memories with you and your family.
I find that Blenheim House fully cares for my mother in a good, kind, respectful way and keeps her occupied and well cared for. The building and surroundings are very good and well-maintained. The staff are some of the best and well well-mannered and kind. Any problems are dealt with quickly and resolved. Blenheim House is a top-rated care home.
Thank you for your lovely words. We are delighted that your mother is so settled with us and really enjoying herself at Blenheim House.
We made the right choice! Continuing high quality of care, support and compassion in pleasant surroundings, excellent food. The family feel very positive about the high standards being maintained by superior nursing care and administrative staff. All members of staff are welcoming and caring 24/7. Knowing our loved one is being so well looked after provides peace of mind for all the family. Thank you to the whole team including the enthusiastic entertainment team.
Thank you for taking the time to review the home. Our many departments make up a big Blenheim Team and its lovely to receive your recognition. We feel privileged to care for your wife on our dedicated nursing floor and delighted that our high quality care and support give your family peace of mind.
Both my husband and I are delighted and most grateful for the happy, caring and safe environment provided at Blenheim. The staff - every single one of them - are exceptional - always a smile, nothing is too much trouble and their patience is unending. We are lucky to be part of the Blenheim family.
Thank you for your review and we are delighted that you are so happy at Blenheim House. We feel very privileged as a home when we are chose by a family to take care of their loved ones and we look forward to caring and creating many wonderful memories here with you.
Since I became a resident at Blenheim House last November I have been very happy with the service I receive. The staff are helpful, efficient & cheerful and there is an interesting programme of activities. My husband was here for a year before he died and as I said at his funeral, we were both very grateful for the love & care we received then.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a touching review. We love having you living here as part of our Blenheim House family and are delighted you got to spend such happy times with your husband whilst he was a resident here too.
Flawless and exceeding my expectations. From my first contact with the CRM to discuss the possibility of mum moving here - she immediately put my mind at ease with her professional and kind manner. The carer team are just wonderful - each and everyone of them is so kind, caring, patient and it is very clear they love their job, the residents and their colleagues. This culture appears very strong and seems to be a results of the team spirit and team leadership. Also huge praise to the head chef.
From everyone at Blenheim House, Thank you! I am delighted that your experience moving Mum in has been so positive. She is a delight to have as a resident, has settled in so well and is thriving with her new found confidence and independence and also the friends she has made since arriving.
As a family, we feel peace of mind that our dear mother is being cared for night and day with upmost care and dignity, with her needs catered for continuously. The team of carers and entertainment, hairdresser are so friendly and welcoming.
We are delighted that you feel so welcome here and that you find a warm and friendly atmosphere at Blenheim House. It is our pleasure and privilege to look after your Mum and we thank you for your lovely words.
A kindly gentle atmosphere for most of the time. I am made to feel special - cared for. All the carers are kind and gentle - there are several outstanding ones whom I will be sad to say goodbye to when the time comes. I think one member of staff, in particular, looks very tired at times - so we must care for him while we can. The brilliant leader in every way - kind, considerate, gentle; we are so fortunate to have his wisdom with us nearly everyday. He is so wise - so caring - so strong; I have learned many things from him - all helpful and full of warmth. It has been a privilege to know so many special people - including the kind lady who taught us all we know.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. We thoroughly enjoyed having you here with us for your respite stay and we hope you continue to enjoy time with family back at home.
They welcomed family and friends when visiting with open arms and warm hospitality.
My Mother has since returned to her home to live independently, without the care from the Blenheim House for three months, this would have been unthinkable.
So thank you for all your kindness, support and efforts you give each of the residents in your care and for making the transition from hospital to care home so easy, especially when so many family members are in a state of distress at a difficult time.
Thank you so much for your lovely words and review. We loved having Jean here with us and she was such a joy to care for. We were sorry to see her leave us but delighted with her recovery after being so terribly poorly and we wish her all the very best at home. She will always be welcome at Blenheim House.
I was looked after well while I recovered from my knee replacement operation. The staff were available to help when I needed them. The food was marvelous. For me, the place was overly warm but I anticipated that by taking summer clothing with me!
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to have you come and stay with us during your convalescence. I know how much you enjoyed the wonderful food. Please do take up our offer to come to lunch one day! We would love to see you. Trusting you are going from strength to strength.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 November 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 22 Apr 2026
Blenheim House has introduced The Grove, a thoughtfully curated household within the home, created for residents who value independence, companionship and a more intimate setting. The Grove has been designed...
- 19 May 2025
Blenheim House Residents, colleagues and families were honoured to attend a special service of remembrance at Melksham War Memorial on 9th May to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day....
- 19 May 2025
Blenheim House was proud to host its VE Day 80th Anniversary in out beautiful gardens recently. More than 100 residents, families and members of the community shared an afternoon tea...
There are no upcoming events for Blenheim House Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (22)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Berkley Care Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Berkley Care Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Blenheim House Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Blenheim House Care Home.
Meet the Team (8)

I'm the General Manager of Blenheim House, an exceptional 85-bed care home known for its care and warm, welcoming environment. I'm proud to lead an amazing, dedicated team who are truly passionate about what they do. Together, we're committed to delivering the highest standards of care and creating a place where residents feel valued, safe, and at home-and where our team feels just as supported and engaged.

I have an extensive and varied background in administration. Working at Blenheim House is my first job in the care sector, and I absolutely love it.
In my free time, I do a lot of crafting, which includes crochet, painting and laser cutting. I enjoy going away in our motorhome and sightseeing all the great places in the UK

Being the Catering Manager at Blenheim House brings me great joy. I take pride in ensuring our residents receive hearty and healthy meals through a stimulating and social dining experience. Our experienced catering team can provide meals for all types of dietary requirements as well as celebrating our residents birthdays with beautifully decorated cakes and a person centred special menu.

I have a passion for working in the care industry and joined Blenheim House in February 2020, having been an Estates Manager at a Mental Health Hospital in the past. I have strong knowledge and understanding of building and services compliance, Health and safety and experience in construction. I lead a dedicated Maintenance Team in carrying out daily and weekly compliance checks, ensuring our home has a robust safety record whilst making sure the home’s aesthetic and comfort levels remain first class.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cycling and walking our dog, Shylo.

Hi I’m Chris Preston the Events Manager at Blenheim House Care Home, where I have proudly worked for the past five years. Starting as an Activities Co-ordinator, I bring creativity, warmth, and a strong sense of purpose to my role, developing a wide range of engaging and inclusive events that help residents live well and thrive. Passionate about giving back and making every day meaningful, I lead my team with pride and a commitment to creating joyful, memorable experiences. A lover of all things French—food, wine, culture, fashion, and history—I also have a deep passion for music, with an eclectic playlist that spans jazz, classical, modern hits, and rock ‘n’ roll. Fun fact: During my time as an Executive Head Chef in Maidenhead, I made Sir Terry Wogan’s 50th birthday cake!

Hi, I'm Harriette. I am the Quality Support Lead at Blenheim House. I assist our Registered Manager, Clare and our Clinical Deputy Manager, Shona, in many aspects of the home. Using my Level 5 Qualification in Health and Social Care and many years of experience, I am here to maintain our excellent care standards and support the home in its care of adults with residential, dementia and nursing needs.
I am motivated to see our residents and staff being engaged, happy and living a quality of life that is meaningful to them. Supporting our staff team and helping them achieve their personal goals is something I am passionate about.

Hi, I am Lorraine and I run the Cashmere Salon here at Blenheim House. As the hair stylist for the home, my role is to meet with each resident and offer them a salon experience to help them feel they're very best.
It's wonderful to work at Blenheim House and I am honoured to meet such wonderful people with amazing lives and stories to tell. Our salon experience is part of our All-Inclusive offer and we also welcome family members to join us in the salon for a truly person-centred experience.

Hi, I'm Ann and I am the Receptionist for Blenheim House Care Home.
I work alongside our lovely teams to keep the communication effective and deliver a first-class service to our Residents, Families and Staff.
Our admin team works across all of our departments to provide a supportive and administrative role which I love as it makes each day different.
If you have any questions about the home please do give us a call.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blenheim House Care Home
What types of Care is Blenheim House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Blenheim House Care Home have?
There are 85 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Blenheim House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other 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 Blenheim House Care Home to the centre of Melksham?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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