They were happy to do anything that was needed yet always found time for a friendly chat.Caroline F(Client / Service User)

The staff team are genuinely interested in the person they are supportingF L(Daughter of Client/Service User)

The staff members and management team offer an outstanding serviceF L(Daughter of Client/Service User)

They were happy to do anything that was needed yet always found time for a friendly chat.Caroline F(Client / Service User)

The staff team are genuinely interested in the person they are supportingF L(Daughter of Client/Service User)

The staff members and management team offer an outstanding serviceF L(Daughter of Client/Service User)

Abney & Baker provide high-quality care services designed not only to support clients in living as happily, comfortably, and independently as possible in their own homes, but also to promote preventative care that helps maintain wellbeing and independence for longer.
From offices in Bath and Melksham, Abney & Baker serve clients across Bath and West Wiltshire, including Melksham, Corsham, Chippenham, Devizes and Trowbridge. They are a highly regarded provider of care...
Care Provided by Abney & Baker - Melksham
Types of Home Care
- Visiting Care
- Live-in Care
- 24 Hour Care
- Overnight Care (Sleeping)
Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)
- 30 minutes
Contract Durations
- Ongoing / Long Term
- Respite / Short Term
Age Ranges
- Older Person Care (65+)
- Younger Adult Care (18-65)
Personal Care Services
- Washing & Dressing
- Toileting Assistance
- Medication Assistance (Oral)
- Companionship
- Continence Care
- Feeding & Drinking Assistance
Household Services
- Cleaning Service
- Food Preparation & Serving
- Laundry Service
- Shopping Service / Errands
- Transportation Service
Other Care Provided
- Dementia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Cancer Care
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Hospital Discharge
Funding & Fees
Daily Charges per Person
- Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £36.75 - £40.95
- Weekly Live-in Care Fees: £1,695 - £1,995
To help make sure you have all the information you need to make a decision, one of our Client Support Managers will meet you for a Support Plan Design visit. At the time, we will discuss the support you want and design a care plan that will ensure your needs are met in the most cost effective way for you.
Contact Abney & Baker - Melksham to get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Private Funding (Self-funded)
- Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
- Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
- NHS (Contracted Provider)
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Good to Know
Group/Owner
- Abney & Baker Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Debbie House (Business Manager)
Abney & Baker - Melksham Reviews (45)
Abney & Baker - Melksham has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.8) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abney & Baker - Melksham has 45 reviews.
Highest standards of training given to ALL STAFF is evident in the way we have received services from everyone. Thank you . We would recommend you without any reservations. You can be assured of value for money.
We're delighted that you're so pleased with our care.
Excellent.
Thanks so much for your 5* review, it means a lot to us, and we're so pleased you're so happy with the support.
I would like to say a big thank you to my daughter and son for looking after me when I have vascular dementia. They then found Abney & Baker to look after me. The carers are very good and I think my life has been happy since.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We're always so please to hear about the impact our care and support has on not only our clients' physical but also emotional wellbeing.
Very efficient and friendly.
My husband feels very safe with every member of staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We really do appreciate it. We're delighted to hear that you and your husband are so pleased with the service from our care and support team. I'll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback.
Every carer we have visit is very helpful, understanding of our needs. Always willing to assist in our needs.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear that our carers are supporting you with understanding and dedication. Your feedback means a lot to us.
My mother is 99 years old. She lives alone in a flat. Two years ago I discovered that Abney & Baker had opened a branch nearby and I asked them to start providing care for her. Mentally she is very capable but she has lost her sight and doesn't hear very well. Also, her mobility is quite poor. The family is very satisfied with the quality of care that Abney & Baker are providing. She has three visits by carers every day. They talk with her and look after her flat. She likes the carers who visit and tells me all about them. I am confident that Abney & Baker are providing care and companionship to a high standard.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're honoured that you put your trust in us to support your mother and are delighted to hear that she's so happy with our team's care and companionship. It's heartwarming to know that she enjoys her time with our carers and feels so well cared for in her own home. Thank you again.
Carers and management are very professional caring and interested. Care is second to none they have become like a family to my wife and myself. The support given to me has helped me cope with the situation my wife and I find ourselves in.
Thank you so much for your positive review. We're pleased to hear that our team feels like family to you and your wife and that our support has helped you both. Your feedback means a lot to us, so thank you again.
Abney & Baker have been extremely supportive, providing excellent care. Admin staff have always been available to provide advice and support.
Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We're so glad to hear that our team are providing the high-quality support and care your loved one needs. Your words mean a lot to us, and we'll be sure to share them with the care team. Thanks again.
Everyone who came was delightful, pleasant and helpful.
I look forward to them coming.
Very happy with the excellent service from Abney & Baker.
Having used that service for 6 months it has given me the reassurance knowing that the care provided to the service user is exceptional.
Thanks so much for your lovely review. It really means a lot to us as a team that we're having such a positive effect on your whole family.
I have found the service that I have received from all ladies who have cared for me very helpful and kind. Some ladies see what needs to be done, a few need me to ask them to do things.
We are very satisfied with the care given and find the carers very helpful and professional and very pleasant. As indicated we find the care excellent. Thank you all so much.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this great review. We're so glad the care and support you're receiving are having such a positive impact.
Your colleagues meet my requests which I feel are not unreasonable as one settled into a routine.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a positive review. We're really happy to hear our team are supporting you to continue living happily and independently at home.
Each carer has shown kindness and patience to my mother, even though Mum gets belligerent occasionally. If I need to contact the company there is an excellent emergency out-of-hours service.
Thanks so much for your lovely review. It means so much to hear how our team are making life better for your mother and your family.
Feedback re. any issues has been good.
Thank you so much for your great review. It means so much to hear what a difference the team has made to your mum.
The carers were all helpful and patient. They all enjoyed working for this company.
Thanks so much for your positive feedback. We're so pleased you have had such a positive experience with our team.
The service has been of great quality. It has been necessary to persevere with the care when the client was reluctant.
Thank you for such a glowing review. We’re very grateful.
Friendly, chatty, helpful.
Thank you! "Friendly, chatty, helpful." We're loving that!
If you are looking for a compassionate, caring and professional team to care for an elderly loved one, then these guys are simply the best. All of the staff provided first-class care for our 97-year-old mother who passed away peacefully at home.
Thank you so much for your review. We’re over the moon that you think we’re the best.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 July 2025- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
News (10)
- Posted: Friday 19 Dec 2025As families come together over the Christmas period, it’s often the first time in a while that relatives spend extended time with older loved ones. Subtle changes can become more...
- Posted: Friday 12 Sep 2025Abney & Baker has launched a new preventative care approach designed to help people stay stronger, live more independently, and ultimately need less care. Building on the success of its...
- Posted: Friday 18 Jul 2025As preventative care champions, we want to help educate older adults and their loved ones, and this new EverFit courss is a great start. This brand-new, practical, online, self-paced Fall...
Awards / Recognitions (12)
- Recipient: Abney & Baker - MelkshamDate: Thursday 27 Mar 2025
- Recipient: Abney & Baker - MelkshamDate: Saturday 28 Sep 2024
- Recipient: Abney & Baker - MelkshamDate: Thursday 01 Aug 2024
Meet the Team (5)
Debbie manages both the West Wiltshire and Bath teams.
Paula is one of our Community Support Managers covering the West Wiltshire area.
Karen is one of our Community Support Managers covering the West Wiltshire area.
Alex works from our Melksham office and out in the community supporting our care & support team.
Supporting clients across West Wiltshire.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abney & Baker - Melksham
How many Carers does Abney & Baker - Melksham employ?
Abney & Baker - Melksham employs 50 carers.
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