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 (46)
Abney & Baker - Melksham has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abney & Baker - Melksham has 46 reviews.
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.
During the last month, my aunt has had some additional medical issues so I have been staying with her. I have met a number of her carers and they have all been so friendly and kind to my aunt. I am so grateful for them contacting me when I have not been here and they have concerns over her. A very caring and helpful team.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It's a pleasure to be able to support your aunt.
Always friendly and helpful, prepared to explain what they are doing.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate it.
Very happy, always very helpful.
Thank you so much for leaving us a review. It’s great to hear that you’re very happy with our care and support.
I have been receiving help with cleaning from Abney & Baker since June 2021 and am very happy with their service. Almost without exception, the person who is sent to do the work is pleasant and polite and does a really good job. The office is easy to contact and the attitude of the company is one of friendly concern.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm happy you're so pleased with our service and our team.
The staff members and management team offer an outstanding service, they use their initiative, they are organised and make sure the person is safe and supported in the right way. The service is very reliable and goes out of its way to help. The staff team know the person's personal preferences and have the knowledge and skills to be able to support them.
It is very rare to meet such a dedicated, flexible, caring support agency. The service is well-led, and organised. Well done, Abney & Baker Home Care.
Wow! thank you so much for your review. That's made our day. I'm delighted that we're making such a difference to your family. We'll be sure to share your feedback with the whole team.
The best care we have ever had as they don't just support my husband but also his wife too.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm so glad you're finding us a support to both of you.
I really can’t put into words how grateful I am to everyone at Abney & Baker. The service and care provided to my mum when she was discharged from hospital was excellent. It was reassuring to be able to trust the staff to care for mum safely in her own home and I’m sure her quick recovery can largely be attributed to the gentle, friendly, professional care she received from every member of staff. I searched for a number of solutions to help support my mum, Abney & Baker stands out against all the other care providers. It’s refreshing to find a company that genuinely cares and works with the client to make their life better. From helping my mum with personal care to emptying her bin, washing up, and making her day with a good chat, the service provided cannot be faulted. She was always treated with kindness and respect. The support provided by Abney & Baker made a big difference to our lives, during a very difficult period. We highly recommend this fantastic company.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It will mean so much to our care team to see this. It was a real pleasure to be able to support your mother during her recovery.
Your friendly and caring staff have been a significant part of my recovery. They were reliable and always kept a good time; knowing they were coming was very reassuring both for me and my family. They were happy to do anything that was needed yet always found time for a friendly chat. I cannot recommend Abney and Baker highly enough.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about our service. I’m so pleased we were able to help support you as you recovered. It was a pleasure.
Fantastic company that made the whole process of finding care effortless. All the carers are amazing and work hard in making my mother's life as comfortable as possible. They will do pretty much anything and knowing that they are there each day is a great comfort.
Thank you for such a wonderful review. I’m so pleased we’re able to make a difference to your mother’s life and give you that extra bit of reassurance.
We were very nervous about instructing Abney & Baker as our mum who suffers from Alzheimer's has not reacted well to other carers in the past, but we soon realised that mum was in safe hands. In fact, Abney & Baker had been recommended to us by a friend. All of the girls who visited mum were lovely; patient, kind, courteous, understanding. All of the admin staff we dealt with were professional, understanding and extremely responsive. We had no concerns or issues whatsoever and I would not hesitate to recommend Abney & Baker.
Thank you for your very kind review. I'm so pleased that we were able to help and allow Mum to become comfortable with the idea of being supported.
Very professional throughout all aspects of the organisation.
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. I’ll make sure to share it with the whole team.
Each carer has their own way of doing the chores that need to be done, but they are all willing and careful. They have always carried out the jobs I have requested them to do, with a smile and no grumbling. They are always willing and happy.
Extremely caring. They have helped Mum a lot.
Lovely carers who are all proficient in their work - but it's far, far more than that. In all weathers, there's always a smile at the door and happy banter to follow. In difficult times you are serving not only to help but to lift both (father and son) our spirits - thank you.
Staff always helpful. Nothing is too much trouble.
Post-hospital care needed to be set up very quickly with a number of unknown and uncertain timings. Abney & Baker were able to provide carer to cover the need. It would have been better if there had been consistency of carer and a greater choice of timing of visits but excellent given the short notice.
Abney & Baker provide a wonderful service with friendly and caring staff. They always carry out their duties in a cheerful and dignified manner and are attentive in making sure everything is done properly. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Thank you so much for your very kind words. I'm delighted you're so happy with our service and will be sure to pass your comments on to the team.
Excellent staff, kind, caring, cheerful and professional.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your views about our service. I’m delighted we’ve made such a positive impact and I’ll make sure I share your feedback with the team.
Very well presented covering all aspects of my mothers care.
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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