Amesbury Abbey

Amesbury Abbey, Church Street, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7EX
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9.8 47 Reviews
  • Amesbury Abbey, Salisbury
Amesbury Abbey offers independent living with additional support options available and a care home providing nursing care beds all set within 35 acres of beautiful parkland grounds; the ideal blend of high-quality care within a comfortable and peaceful environment.

The 38 Independent living properties are available through a lifetime residency agreement, with nursing home care beds available on a weekly fee.

Respite and convalescent care is catered for within the nursing home, which offers 45 individual apartments with accommodation spanning spacious, private suites through to cosy bed sitting rooms, all with a host of period features making each choice unique.

Single rooms enjoy en-suite bathrooms, while suites also include a separate drawing room and one or more bedrooms, suitable for couples.

Amesbury Abbey also offers on-site facilities including 2 dining rooms, elegant drawing room, conservatories, hairdressing salon, library and landscaped gardens, with private fishing rights on the Avon which flows through the grounds.

A qualified nursing team is on duty 24-hours a day, 365 days a year in the nursing home, which prides itself on the exceptionally caring nature of the staff. Food is freshly prepared by dedicated chefs and served in the beautiful dining room or conservatory.

Domestic support ensures that all the household chores are taken care of, allowing residents to fully enjoy their surroundings and busy events programme.

The independent living properties are supported by a team of friendly wardens, an award-winning chef and kitchen, dining room, maintenance and gardening teams, with regular outings ensuring there is plenty to entertain.

Additional support, if required, can be arranged through the company’s own registered domiciliary care agency, HomeCare Finder Ltd.

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Care Provided by Amesbury Abbey

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 45 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Sheltered Housing

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Margaret Harris (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Private Clients
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (33)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Amesbury Abbey

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

  • Please contact us for details of our charges.

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors welcome any time.


  • Parking

  • There is ample parking available at Amesbury Abbey, please find a space in front of the main entrance and proceed to reception.


Amesbury Abbey Reviews (47)

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9.8

Amesbury Abbey has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Amesbury Abbey has 47 reviews.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father moved to Amesbury Abbey Care Home a year ago and has settled in very well thanks to the warmth and professionalism of all the people at Amesbury - the carers, nurses, managers, cooks, cleaners and maintenance staff who look after the residents so well and who keep the home running smoothly.
My father has limited mobility and needs help with daily tasks: the staff are always at hand to help him discreetly, while still allowing him privacy and a degree of independence if he prefers. He genuinely enjoys their company and often tells me how lucky he is to be in such good hands. All the staff are so friendly, helpful and welcoming, both to residents and to family or visitors. The carers and nursing staff keep in regular contact with me about any medical issues or problems so I remain fully informed. My father has a lovely, bright room with big windows and a balcony looking over Amesbury Abbey's beautiful grounds and seems very much at home.

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Review from Sarah-Jane T (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amesbury Abbey Care Home has given my mother the experience of feeling safe. She has also been able to feel happy for the first time in many many years. I think that this is mainly due to all the lovely staff you care for her in such a kind way. There is so much thoughtful care and consideration from
everyone with a feeling that 'nothing is too much trouble. I am left with the feeling of not worrying about my mother as I know she is not only safe, happy, and well cared for thoughtfully, but also there is no other place that she would want to be. Bless all the staff and everyone at Amesbury Abbey. With many many thanks from myself and my family.

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Review from Belinda B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Huge Congratulations to Amesbury Abbey for being rated as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in the UK 2023. What an amazing feat and so well deserved. Our dad has been living in the Abbey for the past eighteen months and at 98 years old has made a wonderful life for himself, made possible by the engaged,
attentive and caring staff. He has found new friends and wonderful people to share his stories with. The Abbey encourages the residents to be sociable, to engage with each other and to celebrate all the events important to them. He has a lovely room, overlooking the beautifully cared for grounds, and enjoys a freedom he is accustomed to in his life. As a family, we know he is safe and being looked after, his needs are met and importantly he is treated with dignity. Dad is enjoying a wonderful quality of life. Thank you to everyone at the Abbey who makes Dad's day a joy.

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Review from V P (Wife of Resident) published on 8 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband moved to Amesbury Abbey Nursing Home from another home when it closed. He has settled happily and enjoys the company of his fellow patients. The staff are all excellent, helpful, patient, gentle and kind. The nursing staff are particularly good and keep in touch with me over my husband's
health. They never hesitate to consult the doctor if necessary, this is reassuring. The activities are good and my husband enjoys them. Special effort is made for special occasions which are greatly enjoyed and appreciated. (Some by patients' families too!) He enjoys the food and is full of praise for the kitchen team. The grounds are lovely, and my husband enjoys being taken for a regular walk when possible. Amesbury Abbey has an excellent reputation and is very well known. I can not imagine anywhere else for my husband where he would receive better care or be more contented. Maybe I will go there myself one day if I need care, and I would count myself fortunate!

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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 25 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have known about Amesbury Abbey and the service that it provides for over 20 years as we are residents of Amesbury. With that in mind, we had no hesitation whatsoever when approached by a family friend seeking residential care in the area to recommend the Abbey. Our friend has been a resident there
for the last 27 months and despite arriving during Covid times and all the restrictions that entailed has received great care and attention. We have always been allowed visits whether by window, distanced outdoors to eventually being able to go indoors and then go on excursion for appointments, coffee and shopping. We feel that the Abbey staff have always been helpful and understanding to try and meet all our friend's needs and to keep her safe in their care. There is no area of care that we can fault and we would like to think that the Abbey will still be in business when we need care in the future.

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Review from Tim B (Son of Resident) published on 25 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 103-year-old father is hugely happy at Amesbury Abbey and has been resident there for a year and a half. Until recently, he has been able to push his walker up to the River Avon, which runs through the Abbey's magnificent grounds, and sit there enjoying the view. Now he is less mobile but the Abbey
staff are always to hand to wheel him to lunch (an important part of his daily social programme) or to other activities, such as the weekly exercise sessions, sherry mornings, outings to nearby places of interest, special dinners, Christmas carols and film events. The staff are very charming and nothing is too much trouble for them. As a regular visitor to his room, I am usually offered a cup of tea. The premises are magnificent, and my father has a wonderful country view from his room. He feels like the laird of a big estate! It is hard to find anything to criticise as he is being so well looked after, but the lift to his floor occasionally breaks down which is an inconvenience.

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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother had the most wonderful time in the weeks leading up to Christmas, the staff organised several really entertaining events with live music and dancing. The food at the masked ball was the best she has had at the Abbey, it was a very happy time for her.

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Review from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The end-of-life care provided by Amesbury Abbey was exemplary. The nursing staff and GP initiated a conversation with my mother about her wishes and then spoke to me to confirm what had been discussed and agreed. I felt the staff listened carefully to our wishes and made time to support me as well as
my mother as she approached the end of her life. I felt my mother was calm and comfortable in the last day or so of her life and am very grateful to all the staff for the care they showed both of us.

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Review from Mark P (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents both went to Amesbury Abbey in April 2020, right at the beginning of COVID. Unfortunately, my father died in November 2021, so he and my mother spent over a year and a half in the Abbey. In that time, I can genuinely say the level of care provided by the staff was perfect. My father always
had good things to say about all the staff, including the day-to-day carers, nursing staff, cleaners, and even the maintenance man. There really did seem to be a connection between the staff and my parents, that seemed so genuine. My mother has had to move on because this home does not specialise in the level of dementia care she requires, but she also seemed very happy whilst my father was alive. In some ways, I wish my father had come to the home earlier, so he could have enjoyed the activities/outings a bit more. The home is located in beautiful grounds, the food I saw looked and tasted lovely. I would recommend Amesbury Abbey to anyone.

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Review from Tanis P (Respite Resident) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was staying at Amesbury Abbey for a two-week respite period following a hip replacement op, so my observations will therefore cover a limited amount of time. Set in the most beautiful location. Given a warm welcome. Room with en-suite bathroom, well furnished, facing South, and overlooking beautiful
grounds. Nursing care was excellent, each time medication was given, was told what it was and its function whether night or day. I felt the staff worked well together as a team. The food was of the highest quality. The weekly listed activities were well run, re-encouraged residents to take part. I found it amazingly good value but, for residents seeking longer-term, sound financial backing would be necessary. The care of all concerned helped me enormously in my recuperation.

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Review from Nico V (Respite Resident) published on 27 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife is in care in Winton House. When I required surgery and was alone I contacted the Abbey about respite care. Every aspect of my stay exceeded expectations. My intake was efficiently dealt with by management. The carer and nursing was superb, kind, gentle, and with an appropriate sense of fun
and gentleness. Vocational care at its best! It was lovely to see the relationships between staff and elderly residents.

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Review from Dilys L (Respite Resident) published on 25 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was more than delighted with all the care and help that I received from all the staff. I was made to feel very welcome and nothing was ever too much trouble. The food was excellent always delicious. My room was spacious with lovely views. It was almost a wrench to leave. But I had to go home sometime.

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Review from Richard W (Son of Resident) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents, both in their 90s, have been residents at Amesbury Abbey for 18 months having been moved from their home in Kent due to ill-health.
I cannot speak highly enough of the care they have received and I can comfortably state that their health, both physical and mental, is much improved since
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They both thoroughly enjoy the house and its beautiful grounds and eagerly await the weekly list of upcoming social events!
Management and staff go out of their way to ensure the well-being of residents, and their handling of the Covid crisis and interaction with families has been exemplary.
The reason for moving my parents such a long way was that they would be closer to me and that I could be reassured they were safe and receiving 5-star care.
Mission accomplished!

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Review from V C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother died in Amesbury Abbey in February 2020. She had been a resident for 7 years and we could not have wished for better care for her. The whole atmosphere at Amesbury Abbey is one of a caring and warm home and she was given great quality care and treated with dignity and respect. We are so grateful
for the professional and friendly way in which she was cared for in the final years of her life.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care - staff without exception are kind, patient and professional.


All residents are treated as individuals with care tailored to individual needs, promoting self-care and confidence.


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Review from Becky F (Regular Volunteer) published on 12 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

During my time at Amesbury Abbey Nursing Home, from what the residents have told me, they are well looked after and the staff are fantastic, helpful, kind and considerate. The carers and nurses are a real credit to the home. The building is homely and inviting with a garden that can be enjoyed by the
residents. The daily activities are exemplary, there are a range of activities that accommodate for everyone. The food there is appetizing and has amazing tastes! There is always a choice in what you can have. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Amesbury Abbey Nursing Home.

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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience has been very positive. Management and staff are extremely supportive. The level of care is exceptional and cannot fault it. Activities are varied and events include family members. Can't praise Amesbury Abbey highly enough - father has thrived.

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Review from J B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent. The staff are always so warm and welcoming, with genuine concern to make you feel comforted. Really warm ambience to the whole place. Very high standard of care towards residents with many stimulating activities to take part in.

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Review from Caroline H (Resident) published on 26 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am happy here because I feel I am welcomed with people who care for me.
I feel free and happy and able to discuss any problems I may encounter with great understanding and actions. It's an absolute pleasure to be here for as long as it's possible.

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Review from Kate (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My parents came to Amesbury as one of them had fallen and become wheelchair bound. It wasn’t what they had intended. However, the kindness shown to them by the carers, the kitchen team, the admin team and the manager, made them feel at home very quickly. They are shown huge kindness and respect and
they really have become fond of the lovely people who go the extra mile, to look after them day and night. They enjoy the lovely food, the parties arranged for any and every occasion and the get-togethers in the drawing room. They enjoy the other residents. It is lovely for my sister and me to see them content and well cared for.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for Amesbury Abbey is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.833 for Amesbury Abbey is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.833

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Amesbury Abbey is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 45 registered maximum number of service users is 9, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Sep 2020

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 10 Mar 2025

To find our more about the home's current availability, please contact us directly. We look forward to hearing from you.


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Maggie

Maggie Harris

Job Title: Home Manager Amesbury Abbey

Joined: 2020

Maggie is our wonderful Home Manager. She leads the team and is an RGN Advance Nurse Practitioner bringing a wealth of clinical experience to the home. This is Maggie' second time working for us. We were also her very first job as an RGN! Maggie has spent her career working in the NHS, General Practice and supporting various care homes. We are delighted to have her back with us.