ABLE (Action for a Better Life) - 57 King Street
57 King Street, Melksham, SN12 6HE
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 14 April 2023
Last inspected 24 February 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 14 Apr 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal United Hospital
54.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Giffords Surgery
0.3 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Sainsbury's Pharmacy
0.4 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.1 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Wiltshire (2025–26)
£1,051
per week, residential
£1,030
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
19.7% of people in Wiltshire are aged 65 or over
47.3
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
ABLE (Action for a Better Life)
2
locations
50%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.