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Downs View Care Centre

Badbury, Chiseldon, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 0EU
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Downs View Care Centre, Swindon

Rated Outstanding by the CQC (January 2021), Downs View care centre in Bradbury caters for elderly residents with varying stages of dementia.

The home enjoys stunning views over the Downs and has 51 individual bedrooms. 43 are en-suite.

There is also a suite for couples and guests for privacy. The home has two large lounges and a sun lounge for relaxation.

Downs View has recently had the benefit of a dementia-specific designed, large... 

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Care Provided by Downs View Care Centre

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 51 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £995From £1,095

Contact Downs View Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

All fees determined following individual assessment

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

  • Gemma Herbert (Care Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (49)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)

Visiting

  • No set visiting times, visitors welcome at any time

Parking

  • On site parking available

Downs View Care Centre Reviews (64)

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9.7

Downs View Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.651) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Downs View Care Centre has 64 reviews.

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Review from S M (Wife of Resident) published on 21 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Michael S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 17 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Paula B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Rachael J (Wife of Resident) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from C d (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Dick M (Husband of Resident) published on 5 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from A H (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from K R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from N B (Friend of Resident) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from A V (Niece of Resident) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from M M (Brother of Resident) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from S A (Son of Resident) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from L D (Friend of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Lena B (Sister of Resident) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Teresa F (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Malcolm F (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from A G (Friend of Resident) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Aled N (Grandson of Resident) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 12 February 2026
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (3)

Lisa Hawkins
Lisa HawkinsJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2024

Home Manager

Walusha Colaco
Walusha ColacoJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2026

Deputy Manager

Helen Martin-Hicks
Helen Martin-HicksJob Title AdministratorJoined 2022

Administrator

Frequently Asked Questions about Downs View Care Centre

How much does Downs View Care Centre cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person from £995 for residential care (respite from £1,095). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is Downs View Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Downs View Care Centre have?

There are 49 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Downs View Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Downs View Care Centre to the centre of Swindon?

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

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