
The home is kept very clean the staff are all friendly and kind and my sister has thrivedL C(Sister of Resident/Service User)



The home is kept very clean the staff are all friendly and kind and my sister has thrivedL C(Sister of Resident/Service User)



The Fairways care home overlooks a golf course and is situated close to the attractive town of Chippenham, providing modern and yet homely accommodation for 60 residential and residential dementia care residents. The extensive choice of accommodation, including single rooms, and one and two-bedded suites, ensures residents can find the perfect place to call home.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, the home's landscaped gardens and nearby golf course provide lovely...
Care Provided by The Fairways
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Residential care will range from: £1,293.45 (1 bed suite - Shared occupancy, low care needs) or £1,361.53 (Single en suite, low care needs)
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Fairways for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Fairways 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Steve Hill (Home Manager (interim))
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2013
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (56)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- The home is open 24/7 and there is no restriction on visiting hours.
Parking
- Free parking
The Fairways Reviews (43)
The Fairways has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.597) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Fairways has 43 reviews.
Sadly my mother was with you for a few weeks only before she died, but the care she received was exemplary. The staff were friendly, kind and caring. The meals were delicious and her room was lovely - it was good for her to have so many of her personal possessions, including furniture, with her. There were special activities during the week and staff were always on hand to help with residents' needs - helping hands when needed, cups of tea and coffee when wanted, talking to residents and taking a personal interest in them. Staff couldn't do enough for us when it was obvious that she was dying - nothing was too much trouble. We are, of course, very sad indeed that she is no longer with us, but you made her last days as good, if not better, than if she had been in her own home, where we would have struggled with the round the clock care she needed at the end.
Thank you very much indeed, we are very grateful to you.
We can not thank you enough for taking the time to send your heartfelt comments regarding the care to your Mother in her final days especially as this must be a difficult time for the family. We are truly gratified to know that our staff made a difference and that you too felt supported. Please...
My Mum was a resident at the Fairways for two years up until October 2015, when she sadly passed away. The care that she received during her stay was excellent and the staff were very patient and caring. She was encouraged to join in with all of the activities and loved her time at the care home. The staff's caring attitude was highlighted when her health deteriorated. The staff helped us so much during her last few weeks and were extremely compassionate and did everything they could during a very difficult time.
Thank you for taking the time to pass on your positive comments. It is so reassuring to hear that our staff team provided excellent care particularly at such a difficult and sad time for you and your family. We will ensure that your feedback is shared with the staff.
It's funny how I had assumed that Fairways and another home (where my father in law was cared for) were the usual. Now I realise that it is exceptional.
Keep up your wonderful work and let all the staff know that they really make all the difference.
Thank you for taking the time to provide such positive feedback for our home in Chippenham. It is always rewarding to know that the staff team have truly made a difference to loved ones care and support. We will ensure that the team are made aware of your generous comments.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 August 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
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News (5) & Events (0)
- 18 Jun 2025
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- 30 Jan 2025
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- 30 Jan 2025
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Meet the Team (1)

Steve has worked in the care sector for over 25years, starting as a Care Assistant and progressing to Senior Care Assistant, Care Coordinator, Deputy Manager and now Manager.
Over the years, he has completed a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, an Advanced level apprenticeship in Management (In the business skills sector), an EDI Level 3 NVQ certificate in Management and has started a Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care. In 2023, he was awarded MHA’s Leader of the Year Award, leading a team that won MHA's Team of the Year in 2024.
Steve loves working for MHA and supporting the individuals to live later life well together and treat each other as family.
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