The Paddocks
Residential care home · Melksham
493A Semington Road, Melksham, SN12 6DX
Run by Aston Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds5
- Type of careResidential
- Phone07714 244273
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 March 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Paddocks
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-6819810195
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Paddocks
Adults aged 18 and over with complex needs can live at The Paddocks, a small residential care home in Melksham registered for up to five service users. The home supports people with learning difficulties, autism and physical disabilities, among other complex needs.
Care is planned around individual goals and whole-person needs, with the service user, relatives and personal representatives involved where possible. The home promotes individuality, independence and choice, while staff receive supported induction and ongoing development. Its setting is intended to feel comfortable and homely, with access to local amenities and neighbouring towns. Registered for up to five service users gives The Paddocks a deliberately small residential scale.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Melksham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King StreetMelksham | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Peel HouseMelksham | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 10 High StreetTrowbridge | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT BrooksideMelksham | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Alpine Villa Care HomeMelksham | 1.4 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Aston Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe VillaBristol | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hill ViewSwindon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Downshire HouseReading | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Up to five service users
- Individual care plans and goals
- Support for autism and learning disabilities
Suits: Adults with complex needs seeking a small residential home
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
493A Semington Road, Melksham, SN12 6DX
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Questions families ask
Who is The Paddocks residential care home for?
It provides residential care for adults aged 18 to 65 years with complex needs.
How many people can The Paddocks care for?
The home is registered for up to five service users with complex needs.
How many bedrooms does The Paddocks have?
It has six bedrooms, five of which have ensuite facilities.
How much does The Paddocks cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Paddocks 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.