Care Homes in SN3
The SN3 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 295 beds, falling under Swindon council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 7 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in SN3
SN3 covers the eastern suburbs of Swindon — including Eldene, Liden, Nythe, and Park South — in Wiltshire (administered by Swindon Borough Council as a unitary authority). The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 295 beds. One home, Fitzwarren House, holds an Outstanding rating; seven are Good and one Requires Improvement. The district benefits from its position on the edge of Swindon, where newer residential development has supported the growth of purpose-built care facilities. Families have access to Good-rated provision close to home, with the Outstanding-rated Fitzwarren House providing the highest benchmark in the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SN3 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in SN3, offering a combined 295 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SN3 have?
Of the 9 care homes in SN3: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 1 requires 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 SN3?
Fitzwarren House is among the highest-rated care homes in SN3, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 64 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SN3 postcode?
The SN3 postcode area falls under Swindon. 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 SN3?
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 Swindon'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