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Priory Way, Burton Hill, Malmesbury, SN16 0FB
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10 March 2026
Mum came to Athelstan House in January 2024. She had started to deteriorate, becoming very depressed after the loss of Dad and living on her own. After a period of respite at Athelstan she decided not to go home, enjoying the company, activities, food and feeling safe. Mum has made a marked
improvement and is so much happier. The staff are great and the atmosphere is welcoming, we are extremely grateful
06 March 2026
My husband attends weekdays daily. Just before Christmas, I was out for lunch and was ill. Athelstan House kept my husband in to stay for 2 nights on very short notice and went to pharmacy for medication.
25 February 2026
We are very happy with the service provided in Day Center. John has the best care day by day. Excellent service from the moment we enter to the end of the day. Thank you.
09 February 2026
My dad has been at Athelstan House's day care for over a year now, and he's had many respite visits. I have to say, the staff are always so welcoming and make his stay there, whether it's just a day or a week, very enjoyable. There's always something happening to keep him entertained, he's well fed
and I know when I leave him there, he is well looked after.
06 February 2026
Outstanding care for my mother who has dementia. Staff are amazing and my mother is very happy at Athleston House. The staff are friendly and keep me well informed about my mother and her daily care and needs.
30 January 2026
My mother is looked after and cared for in every way possible .
All staff really care about the resident . Mum and all of her family are very happy with the level of care that she receives in Athelstan house
29 January 2026
My friend is a resident at Athelstan House and she is thoroughly enjoying it, especially the group activities.
She has recently been on a group trip out too.
There is always something going on.
The care staff are warm and friendly and also very welcoming to me when I visit.
She was initially
unsure about moving in to a care home but now says she is so pleased she did.
28 January 2026
After spending some weeks in a hospital environment it was nice to come into a place where rehabilitation could start after losing my lower left leg in which that saved my life being all done by dedicated nursing staff in hospital.
All of the medical staff that I came into contact with were caring
and considerate. This also was the case with staff in the care home.
I visit the home every so often to see some of the staff and residents that I had made friends with.
27 January 2026
What can I say...... Athlestan House.
My mum has been here since Feb 2024. She originally started attending as a day resident twice a week. We then had emergency respite at Christmas 2023.
Mum finally moved in full time in Feb 2024.
The staff have always been amazing, so friendly and genuinely
care about the residents. It doesn't matter what time of the day I walk in to visit my mum. I am always greeted with a smile and more often than not a cup of tea.
Mum is happy, very well cared for and the activities team are brilliant.
The staff are so helpful and approachable. I cannot say enough good things about them.
Thank you to all the staff at Athlestan for giving my mum life and making her final days happy.
27 January 2026
The staff and volunteers at Athlestan House are so kind and caring toward our mum, who can be a bit of a character! They understand her and her needs and look after her. It is an immense relief to know that mum is in good hands and we (me and my brother) are extremely grateful to all the staff and
volunteers. It really is the little things that make all the difference. Thank you, Athelstan House.
15 January 2026
Our mother has been at Athelstan House for four years with dementia. The care received is excellent and the staff wonderful. We're very pleased and content that she is in the right place.
15 January 2026
My mother has just been admitted to Athelstan. She is bedbound and used to stare at 4 walls on her own 22 hours a day (2 hours carers 4x 30 minutes), although this is new to her. I have seen an immediate improvement in her mental health; she is smiling again and more like her old self again. She has
mentioned numerously that she is so impressed with the care she receives, as well as how friendly everyone is, and the food is brilliant.
15 January 2026
My husband attended the day centre before becoming a resident in August 2025.
The staff in both the day centre and on the unit are always polite and helpful. The care is excellent. Residents are encouraged to participate in activities. These are available frequently.
All staff are also very polite
and friendly to me. You are encouraged to treat it as your home which is lovely.
Any change in my husband has always been communicated to me, either by phone or in person. It is always easy to speak with staff if you need to.
The food and choice of menu is excellent, and residents are kept well hydrated.
I feel my husband is in a very safe place with excellent care.
10 March 2025
It is a pleasure to visit Mum in Athelstan House. The staff are warm & welcoming, and Mum is being very well cared for. We are very fortunate to have such an excellent care home available for her.
25 February 2025
Athelstan House is a very caring residential home where the staff are excellent.
02 October 2024
Athelstan House is a lovely care home. Friendly professional staff, nutritious and delicious food. Always clean tidy and safe.
Always lots of activities to enjoy.
I feel like I have my mum back now. She has really blossomed since being a resident here and she absolutely loves it.
24 September 2024
I visit very often as I have a friend there. It feels so homely as soon as you walk through the door. The staff, all of them, give you a big welcome. I am 87 years old and live opposite, so this may be my next step although I am very healthy at the moment.
10 September 2024
We visit our friend regularly. Sadly she hasn't truly settled in and wonders when she is going home. She enjoys joining in some activities but not all. Sometimes she feels that coordinators 'keep on' when she isn't keen on taking part.
07 March 2024
My mother has just moved into long-term residential care, having attended the day until for a while. The transition was easy as she knew the staff, who always treated her with kindness, respect, and importantly, a sense of fun. My mother, as a result, is happy and comfortable in her new home and
enjoys taking part in all the activities provided by the lovely, professional staff. The volunteers also bring great energy to the home, helping lots of residents to join in.
07 March 2024
Our experience has been very positive from day one and our family can now relax knowing that our grandmother is being taken care of by all the excellent staff. She is treated with dignity and particularly enjoys the wide range of activities and the lovely gardens. We would highly recommend Athelstan
House.
Latest Reviews for Athelstan House
10 March 2026
Mum came to Athelstan House in January 2024. She had started to deteriorate, becoming very depressed after the loss of Dad and living on her own. After a period of respite at Athelstan she decided not to go home, enjoying the company, activities, food and feeling safe. Mum has made a marked
improvement and is so much happier. The staff are great and the atmosphere is welcoming, we are extremely grateful
06 March 2026
My husband attends weekdays daily. Just before Christmas, I was out for lunch and was ill. Athelstan House kept my husband in to stay for 2 nights on very short notice and went to pharmacy for medication.
25 February 2026
We are very happy with the service provided in Day Center. John has the best care day by day. Excellent service from the moment we enter to the end of the day. Thank you.
09 February 2026
My dad has been at Athelstan House's day care for over a year now, and he's had many respite visits. I have to say, the staff are always so welcoming and make his stay there, whether it's just a day or a week, very enjoyable. There's always something happening to keep him entertained, he's well fed
and I know when I leave him there, he is well looked after.
06 February 2026
Outstanding care for my mother who has dementia. Staff are amazing and my mother is very happy at Athleston House. The staff are friendly and keep me well informed about my mother and her daily care and needs.
30 January 2026
My mother is looked after and cared for in every way possible .
All staff really care about the resident . Mum and all of her family are very happy with the level of care that she receives in Athelstan house
29 January 2026
My friend is a resident at Athelstan House and she is thoroughly enjoying it, especially the group activities.
She has recently been on a group trip out too.
There is always something going on.
The care staff are warm and friendly and also very welcoming to me when I visit.
She was initially
unsure about moving in to a care home but now says she is so pleased she did.
28 January 2026
After spending some weeks in a hospital environment it was nice to come into a place where rehabilitation could start after losing my lower left leg in which that saved my life being all done by dedicated nursing staff in hospital.
All of the medical staff that I came into contact with were caring
and considerate. This also was the case with staff in the care home.
I visit the home every so often to see some of the staff and residents that I had made friends with.
27 January 2026
What can I say...... Athlestan House.
My mum has been here since Feb 2024. She originally started attending as a day resident twice a week. We then had emergency respite at Christmas 2023.
Mum finally moved in full time in Feb 2024.
The staff have always been amazing, so friendly and genuinely
care about the residents. It doesn't matter what time of the day I walk in to visit my mum. I am always greeted with a smile and more often than not a cup of tea.
Mum is happy, very well cared for and the activities team are brilliant.
The staff are so helpful and approachable. I cannot say enough good things about them.
Thank you to all the staff at Athlestan for giving my mum life and making her final days happy.
27 January 2026
The staff and volunteers at Athlestan House are so kind and caring toward our mum, who can be a bit of a character! They understand her and her needs and look after her. It is an immense relief to know that mum is in good hands and we (me and my brother) are extremely grateful to all the staff and
volunteers. It really is the little things that make all the difference. Thank you, Athelstan House.
15 January 2026
Our mother has been at Athelstan House for four years with dementia. The care received is excellent and the staff wonderful. We're very pleased and content that she is in the right place.
15 January 2026
My mother has just been admitted to Athelstan. She is bedbound and used to stare at 4 walls on her own 22 hours a day (2 hours carers 4x 30 minutes), although this is new to her. I have seen an immediate improvement in her mental health; she is smiling again and more like her old self again. She has
mentioned numerously that she is so impressed with the care she receives, as well as how friendly everyone is, and the food is brilliant.
15 January 2026
My husband attended the day centre before becoming a resident in August 2025.
The staff in both the day centre and on the unit are always polite and helpful. The care is excellent. Residents are encouraged to participate in activities. These are available frequently.
All staff are also very polite
and friendly to me. You are encouraged to treat it as your home which is lovely.
Any change in my husband has always been communicated to me, either by phone or in person. It is always easy to speak with staff if you need to.
The food and choice of menu is excellent, and residents are kept well hydrated.
I feel my husband is in a very safe place with excellent care.
10 March 2025
It is a pleasure to visit Mum in Athelstan House. The staff are warm & welcoming, and Mum is being very well cared for. We are very fortunate to have such an excellent care home available for her.
25 February 2025
Athelstan House is a very caring residential home where the staff are excellent.
02 October 2024
Athelstan House is a lovely care home. Friendly professional staff, nutritious and delicious food. Always clean tidy and safe.
Always lots of activities to enjoy.
I feel like I have my mum back now. She has really blossomed since being a resident here and she absolutely loves it.
24 September 2024
I visit very often as I have a friend there. It feels so homely as soon as you walk through the door. The staff, all of them, give you a big welcome. I am 87 years old and live opposite, so this may be my next step although I am very healthy at the moment.
10 September 2024
We visit our friend regularly. Sadly she hasn't truly settled in and wonders when she is going home. She enjoys joining in some activities but not all. Sometimes she feels that coordinators 'keep on' when she isn't keen on taking part.
07 March 2024
My mother has just moved into long-term residential care, having attended the day until for a while. The transition was easy as she knew the staff, who always treated her with kindness, respect, and importantly, a sense of fun. My mother, as a result, is happy and comfortable in her new home and
enjoys taking part in all the activities provided by the lovely, professional staff. The volunteers also bring great energy to the home, helping lots of residents to join in.
07 March 2024
Our experience has been very positive from day one and our family can now relax knowing that our grandmother is being taken care of by all the excellent staff. She is treated with dignity and particularly enjoys the wide range of activities and the lovely gardens. We would highly recommend Athelstan
House.