Care Homes in BA14
The BA14 postcode district has 21 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 355 beds, falling under Wiltshire council. 19 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in BA14
BA14 covers Trowbridge — Wiltshire's county town — and neighbouring villages including Westbury and Southwick. There are 21 CQC-registered homes with 355 beds and a notably clean quality picture: all 21 rated homes are Good, with zero Outstanding, zero Requires Improvement, and zero Inadequate ratings — one of the most consistently Good postcode districts in Wiltshire. The largest providers are The Wingfield (89 beds) and Goodson Lodge Care Centre (64 beds). Wiltshire Council handles adult social care funding as a unitary authority; their assessment processes cover the whole county and waiting times are typically shorter than in the urban South West. Great Western Hospital in Swindon is the nearest major acute trust for specialist care; the Royal United Hospital in Bath is also accessible. Trowbridge has reasonable bus connections across Wiltshire, though the area is primarily car-dependent. The uniform Good-rated profile means families can approach any BA14 home with reasonable confidence; the key differentiators will be size, specialism (nursing vs residential vs dementia), and specific activities programmes rather than quality headline scores.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the BA14 postcode area?
There are 21 CQC-registered care homes in BA14, offering a combined 355 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in BA14 have?
Of the 21 care homes in BA14: 0 are rated Outstanding; 19 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in BA14?
The Wingfield is among the highest-rated care homes in BA14, holding a CQC rating of Good with 89 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the BA14 postcode?
The BA14 postcode area falls under Wiltshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in BA14?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Wiltshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data