The Old Parsonage

Logo of The Old Parsonage, a nursing home in Melksham, Wiltshire, offering older person care, dementia care, mental health care and younger adults care.

The Old Parsonage is a nursing home in Melksham, Wiltshire (SN12 8PR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Old Parsonage

The Old Parsonage is a nursing home in Melksham, Wiltshire, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We care for older people and younger adults, support residents living with dementia or a mental health condition, and offer respite stays for shorter periods of nursing care. Having nurses on site means health needs can be met here as they change, so people do not have to move on at the point when familiar surroundings matter most. We manage long term conditions, provide wound and continence care, and offer end of life care with dignity and as little disruption as possible. Alongside the nursing, we work hard to keep daily life ordinary. Residents decide when to get up, where to spend their time, what they eat and how much company they want. Meals are cooked on the premises and preferences are remembered. Our staff take time to learn what settles a particular resident and what unsettles them, which matters greatly for anyone living with dementia or managing a mental health condition. We work closely with GPs, community mental health teams and other health professionals, and we keep families closely informed, particularly when health needs change. The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us good overall. Please contact us if you would like to visit and talk through whether we can meet your relative's needs.

Care provided at The Old Parsonage

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Old Parsonage

Where is The Old Parsonage located?

The Old Parsonage is a nursing home in Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8PR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Old Parsonage provide?

The Old Parsonage is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Old Parsonage's CQC rating?

The Old Parsonage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 March 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Old Parsonage provide dementia care?

Yes. The Old Parsonage supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Old Parsonage offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Old Parsonage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Old Parsonage

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Old Parsonage is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. The Old Parsonage is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Old Parsonage offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. The Old Parsonage supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

The Old Parsonage has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from The Old Parsonage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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