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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...  

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

All fees determined following individual assessment

Contact Downs View Care Centre 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

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 (9.700) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Downs View Care Centre has 64 reviews.

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Review from Terry B (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has spent the last 5 years of her life in Downs View Care Home suffering from dementia and its accompanying problems. During this time she has received what we consider wonderful care and attention from all staff from the manager downwards. At her passing, the whole bereavement was handled with great dignity and respect. Badbury Care offers residents a very good standard of personal care, attention, warmth and cleanliness. For the care my mother received, I can't thank them enough and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending to anyone who needs what my mother needed at a certain time of life.

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Review from Jacqui (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2016 Submitted via Website
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I want to commend this Nursing home to anyone looking for a good care home for their relative. My mum moved to Downs View Care Centre on June 27th this year on her birthday. She had always wanted to remain in her own home but sadly it was not possible and after several weeks in the hospital, she was discharged to Downs View. I followed the ambulance transport and we were greeted by cheerful and very helpful staff who did their best to help Mum settle and understand her needs. She had very good care and we were also well listened to by the staff when we had any concerns or questions. Sadly Mum died 3 weeks after moving there. The care given on the day she died and the communication with us to enable us to get to the hospital was very good. We are thankful that the last weeks of Mum's life were in such a caring environment and a beautiful location.

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Review from Terry B (Son of Resident) published on 20 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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Good level of care given by warm caring staff, cannot fault the system. During the time we have been involved with Downs View we have always found the care and needs of all residents have been addressed immediately.

Reply from Amanda Timms, Manager at Downs View Care Centre

Thank you so much for your lovely comments.

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Review from Kenneth W (Son of Resident) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Website
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My mother was a resident of Downs View Care Centre from December 2012 until her death in January 2016. I live in Australia and thus was able to only visit my mother on my visits to the UK, twice or three times a year, though family members visited as well. It has always been an enormous comfort for me living so far away, to know that my mother was being so well-cared for at a stage in her life when such care was necessary. I have the highest regard for the staff at Downs View and was always aware of the affection they showed towards my mother and the care that they offered her. I was touched by the emotion shown by certain members of the staff following my mother's passing.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

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

Gemma Herbert
Gemma HerbertJob Title:Care Home ManagerJoined: 2026

Care Home Manager

Walusha Colaco
Walusha ColacoJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2026

Deputy Manager

Helen Martin-Hicks
Helen Martin-HicksJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2022

Administrator

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