
Thank you for looking after Mum so well.Susan H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The facilities are excellent and the decor is tasteful and calming.E M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We are very impressed with the care and compassion that all the staff show.Christina J(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Thank you for looking after Mum so well.Susan H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The facilities are excellent and the decor is tasteful and calming.E M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We are very impressed with the care and compassion that all the staff show.Christina J(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Wiltshire Heights is an exceptional 63-bed care home in Bradford-on-Avon with a highly-trained, compassionate team on hand 24 hours a day to provide exceptional residential, dementia, nursing and respite care. Those living at Wiltshire Heights benefit from a private bedroom with an en suite wetroom, a choice of lounges to relax in, a bespoke hair salon and a private dining room to celebrate those special family occasions. Wiltshire Heights also...
Care Provided by Wiltshire Heights Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 63 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The home provides person-centred dementia care, as well as respite stays for those seeking a short-term break or convalescence care following illness or surgery.
This assessment helps them to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that they are able to meet those care needs.
For those requiring nursing care, you may be eligible for Funded Nursing Care (FNC). If awarded, this contribution will be deducted from your weekly fee.
Please call them to discuss availability and arrange a visit.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Wiltshire Heights Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wiltshire Heights 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Porthaven Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Charlie Osgood(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (63)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time.
Parking
- Ample parking available on site.
Wiltshire Heights Care Home Reviews (196)
Wiltshire Heights Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.898) out of 10, based on 55 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wiltshire Heights Care Home has 196 reviews.
This is a wonderful modern home which actually feels like home. The care my mother receives is always professional around the clock and delivered by friendly dedicated staff. Our Labrador is welcome on the premises and I even get told off by the residents if I don't bring him along! I cannot recommend Wiltshire Heights too highly.
Wiltshire Heights is a smoothly operating, competent and professional organisation which puts clients at the centre of all decisions. The staff are very supportive of my sister and have taken great pains to understand and meet her needs. They observe and are able to inform me about her current health and emotional condition. The home was able to help us look after visiting relations from Devon, organising a buffet lunch and a private dining space. I feel that personnel whilst caring totally for my sister, are very supportive and compassionate to us, her relatives.
No complaints.
The home was very caring.
My mother has settled well and often said how kind the carers are. She says she is never bored and there are lots to do. The family feel welcome when visiting and the atmosphere calm. Referral to her GP, when required, has been prompt and appropriate which has reassured us.
It's a hard road my father is travelling down, to see that the staff engage, laugh & share time with is important, they know him perhaps not as he was but how he is now. I see the genuine friendliness & love they have for him.
If there is a need for anything medical they are professional never taking anything for granted when responding to health issues.
Excellent at keeping the family updated & so good at guiding us through the stages of this condition.
I can see a genuine commitment & shared attitudes to the well being of my father ..............
The rooms are a good size with excellent ensuite bathroom facilities, the rooms are warm & decor of a high standard.
The communal areas very good most afternoon the "Big Movie" is put on which is enjoyed, plenty of actives & trips.
Excellent all round.
Home from home with very supportive and friendly staff and managers. They have helped us through a hard time and continue to do so with first class service
Our Mothers room is not large but she has easy access to a garden area. The garden has improved since a gardener has been employed, as it is not reasonable to expect the activities staff to have the knowledge and resources to maintain an appealing looking garden.
We appreciate the options Mother has to go on outings in the minibus .
When she has been feeling unwell staff have been very considerate and caring. Easy access to the Doctor and Nurse are important so her concerns can be addressed promptly and anxiety reduced.
The Manager is very approachable and accessible for relatives to raise issues .She has raised the standard of care since Mother took up Residence.
This care home was very caring in all ways. The whole staff became my friends as I visited my wife frequently. I could not have wished for a better environment for my wife in her last months.
I have been very happy during my stay.
Her care could not have been better so her last few months were comfortable and she was safe and well looked after.
He is 93 years old and had to travel from Australia to join us in England. He settled in immediately and has often told us how wonderful the staff are and how kind they are. We visit dad regularly so we can see for ourselves that this is the case. He looks ten years younger, is eating very well and is obviously content. Thank you to all.
I have emailed reviews in the past. Excellent service where the standard has not dropped during this period.
Very pleased with the home, my husband has settled very well. Only a slight problem is that there are too many spicy main courses. Would prefer the English cooking that he is used to.
Thank you for taking the time to review our lovely home. I'm pleased your husband is settling well. Thank you also for your feedback about the menus. There are a variety of menu options available in addition to the main menus, including lighter bites and snack menus.
We also try to incorporate...
We fully recommend this care/nursing home.
Such a wonderful review and kind words. On behalf of the whole team at Wiltshire Heights, thank you. Warm regards, Sharon.
My mother was a resident in Wiltshire Heights from August to December 2016 having moved her from another care home. The staff at Wiltshire Heights are excellent. They are friendly, professional and treat the residents with care and dignity. The manager knows her staff really well and runs the home efficiently and compassionately. When my mother passed away at the home in December we could not have received more kindness, better end of life care and support. It was excellent.
Thank you for sharing your experience of Wiltshire Heights and such a personal one at that. I'm very proud of the team and the ease with which they look after our residents and I will ensure your kind words are passed on to them. Very best wishes, Sharon.
Very helpful - Lovely atmosphere. Kind staff and always willing to help.
Mum has very comfortable room. I am impressed by the quality of all aspects of the home particularly the social activities team and the very attractive dining room. The menus are well thought out and tempting for poor appetites. The whole ethos of the home is for residents to see it as their "own home".
My mother is well looked after. There are a variety of activities should she wish to participate. The staff are very friendly and answer any questions I might have. The food looks very appetising.
My daughter (a local physiotherapist) and I moved my wife from another local home after 4 years, as the standard had slipped considerably. Despite many forebodings, the move has been totally successful despite her Parkinson's having progressed significantly over the last few months. The attitude and care of all the staff have been excellent and they have really got a grip of her associated problems and we both feel confident at all times. The manager has turned around a newish home which initially had a poor reputation and in conjunction with an excellent team she has gathered around her, has turned Wiltshire Heights into a first class place.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 October 2023Good
- 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 (17) & Events (1)
- 27 Jul 2026
What a wonderful afternoon we had at Wiltshire Heights celebrating National Cheese and Wine Day! We were delighted to welcome Bath Soft Cheese, a local Bath soft cheese business, into...
- 14 Jul 2026
We are thrilled to announce that we have been named a Top 10 Medium Provider by later life care platform Lottie. Lottie's winners are selected based on a robust, data-driven...
- 26 Jun 2026
Porthavenbury's grand finale was a fantastic live performance in the garden, and what a day it was! We had a brilliant BBQ serving up delicious burgers and classic fish and...
- 07 Aug 2026Organiser: Wiltshire Heights Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (20)
- 14 Jul 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
- 01 Jan 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
Meet the Team (3)

Hello, my name is Charlie Osgood, and I am the Home Manager here at Wiltshire Heights.
I started my career in care in 1992, working nights as a carer in a nursing home. I loved the job, and it prompted me to undertake my nurse training in London and return to the same nursing home in 2000 in the position of home manager. I then managed this home for three years.
In the 20 years that followed, I have managed two other nursing homes, worked as a training and development manager and also been a regional manager for a small care provider consisting of five care homes.
I am passionate about care and the need to build positive relationships and work in partnership with our residents, their loved ones, our team, local professionals and advocates to achieve the best possible care and outcomes for individuals living in our home, and I am particularly excited about the opportunity to manage a home as impressive as Wiltshire Heights.

Hello, my name is Jas, and I am the Client Services Manager here at Wiltshire Heights.
I have experience working in various customer service roles, from group reservations and event management to regional sales management. I loved working in events and organising weddings, corporate conferences and seasonal parties. I have also worked for the NHS in various hospitals as a clinical coordinator.
I came into the care sector hoping to use my experience to support our residents in living a well-rounded life. I am able to use my experience in events to plan special occasions for everybody in our home to enjoy, so not only do our residents receive excellent care, but they also have a great time socially as part of the Wiltshire Heights community.
I feel incredibly lucky to be part of this fantastic home.

Hello, my name is Sally Bullock, and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Wiltshire Heights.
I originally joined Wiltshire Heights as a night carer and eventually became head housekeeper. I loved both roles, however, I feel housekeeping is where my talents really lie. Before this, I worked in a senior school, however after 25 years I decided I wanted to try something different.
As part of my role, I have the privilege of spending time with our residents on a daily basis, mingling and chatting with them and finding out whether there is anything I can do for them. I am lucky to have a great team who keeps our home sparkling clean and shares my sentiment that nothing is too much for our lovely residents.
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