OSJCT Brookside
Residential care home · Melksham
Ruskin Avenue, Melksham, SN12 7NG
Run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust
- GoodCQC · Oct 2019
- 8.4Our score
- Beds50
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01225 706695
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 October 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- OSJCT Brookside
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-122145336
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About OSJCT Brookside
OSJCT Brookside specialises in dementia care and supports older people through residential, respite, day and nursing care services. Its dementia approach is designed around each person’s life story, preferences, routines and interests, helping shape care plans and daily activities.
The service can support people during the transition into long-term care and provides an environment designed to support memory, orientation and confidence. Activities may include gardening, music, baking, creative work and familiar routines. Brookside is therefore suited to families seeking an innovative, practical approach to dementia care and ongoing support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Melksham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Villa Care HomeMelksham | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Ordinary Life Project Association - 5 St Margaret's GardensMelksham | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King StreetMelksham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Blenheim House Care HomeMelksham | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Peel HouseMelksham | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodson Lodge Care CentreTrowbridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Marden CourtCalne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hayward Care CentreDevizes | Good | 7.4 | |
| OSJCT WatersmeadWestbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashwood Care CentreWarminster | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Athelstan HouseMalmesbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Ridgeway HouseWootton Bassett | Good | 7.4 | |
| OSJCT Coombe End CourtMarlborough | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT The CedarsPurton | Good | 7.4 | |
| Grace Care CentreBristol | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| The Lakes Care CentreCirencester | Good | 7.4 | |
| Avon CourtSalisbury | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Life-story-based care planning
- Dementia-focused practical support
- Residential, respite and day care
Suits: People living with dementia and their families
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Ruskin Avenue, Melksham, SN12 7NG
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Questions families ask
How much does OSJCT Brookside cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask OSJCT Brookside 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 OSJCT Brookside 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.