ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street
Residential care home · Melksham
57 King Street, Melksham, SN12 6HE
Run by ABLE (Action for a Better Life)
- GoodCQC · Apr 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01225 707669
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 April 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-116752605
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street
ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street is a residential care home in Melksham (Wiltshire), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 6 residents. It is run by ABLE (Action for a Better Life). The CQC register lists care for older people, mental health and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Melksham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSJCT BrooksideMelksham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Alpine Villa Care HomeMelksham | 0.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's GardensMelksham | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Peel HouseMelksham | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Blenheim House Care HomeMelksham | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by ABLE (Action for a Better Life)
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlanmorChippenham | Good | 8.0 |
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
57 King Street, Melksham, SN12 6HE
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Questions families ask
How much does ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wiltshire council paid on average £1,089 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street whether it takes residents funded by Wiltshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.