Ballards Ash
Residential care home · Wotton Bassett
Brinkworth Road, Wotton Bassett, SN4 8DS
Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2021
- 6.8Our score
- Beds10
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01793 840807
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 April 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ballards Ash
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-122255993
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ballards Ash
Adults with learning disabilities can receive residential support at Ballards Ash, with care shaped around the individual and the life they want to lead. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and forms part of Choice Care’s specialist support network.
Choice Care offers specialist therapy, referrals and guidance for families exploring care. Its person-centred approach considers daily routines, relationships and the support needed to live with confidence. Ballards Ash is therefore part of a wider model that looks beyond accommodation to the person’s goals and preferred way of life.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wotton Bassett
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Farm Manor Care HomeSwindon | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Miranda HouseSwindon | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Miranda HouseSwindon | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Ridgeway HouseWootton Bassett | 0.9 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Bassett HouseWootton Bassett | 1.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid HouseSwindon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hurst HouseSwindon | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Ciderstone HouseSwindon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Argyll HouseSwindon | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Ridgeway HouseSwindon | Good | 8.0 | |
| SandsgroundHighworth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stroud LodgeGloucester | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Springfield HouseGloucester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beechcroft - CheltenhamCheltenham | Good | 8.4 | |
| Emerson HouseBristol | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bridgman HouseBristol | Good | 8.0 | |
| Willow HouseSalisbury | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Person-centred specialist support
- Care home without nursing
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities needing residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Brinkworth Road, Wotton Bassett, SN4 8DS
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Questions families ask
Does Ballards Ash have en-suite bedrooms?
Yes. Ballards Ash has 10 en-suite bedrooms across the ground and first floors, giving residents private space.
What specialist support can Ballards Ash provide?
Depending on individual circumstances, Ballards Ash can provide psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and positive behaviour support.
How much does Ballards Ash cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ballards Ash 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.