The Orders of St John Care Trust

Bemerton Lodge Care Home

Residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust

CQC Good56 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressChristie Miller Rd, Salisbury SP2 7EN, UK
Beds56
Weekly feefrom £1,095 · 2026
En-suite0%
Opened1974
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Bemerton Lodge is a 56-bed care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, operated by the Orders of St John Care Trust. It provides residential, respite and dementia care for older people. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

The home is situated in Salisbury town centre and supports residents who need ongoing care, short-term respite stays or specialist dementia support.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Salisbury District Hospital2.5 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station1.2 miles
Shops0.9 miles
Pub or bar350 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 900 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

253 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime30%
Anti-social behaviour22%
Public order14%
Other theft8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,095
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Wiltshire usually pays £1,051 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £44 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Wiltshire council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Wiltshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,025
2025—£1,051
2026£1,095—

What Wiltshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Bemerton Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Salisbury District Hospital, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Salisbury District Hospital · 2.5 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Salisbury

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Celebrate Voice

To promote, maintain, improve and develop public education and appreciation of the art of vocal music in multiple genres, including (but not limited to) opera, jazz, music theatre, choral,…

0.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1204454)
Charity

Community Transport South Wiltshire

Provides and operates community transport for people with limited mobility (mainly the elderly and disabled), for the socially isolated, and local public bus services for environmental reasons…

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1056226)
Charity

Silver Salisbury Group

To encourage older people to participate in activities in order to overcome loneliness and improve their health and wellbeing.

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1198019)
Charity

Harnham Day Centre

We run a local day centre for older pensioners, some have disabilities. We open 2 days per week, 10.00am-3.00pm and aim to provide a cheerful and constructive day for members to meet, take part in…

2.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1036401)
Charity

Bourne Valley Good Neighbour Link Scheme

This charity consists of a team of local volunteers who offer help with transport and care for people in need. This may be transport for an appointment or shopping, help at home or just a friendly…

3.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1108029)
Charity

Friendship Day Centre, Winterslow

Weekly meetings Tuesday 10am-3pm. Led by organiser supported by volunteers. Transport, coffee, 2 course hot lunch, tea provided. Wide variety of activities, art, craft, music, games, exercises,…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1033079)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Bemerton Lodge?
Bemerton Lodge is positioned in Salisbury and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does Bemerton Lodge fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the regulatory body for health and social care services in England, has given Bemerton Lodge a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Bemerton Lodge offer?
Bemerton Lodge provides several types of senior care, including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Bemerton Lodge?
At present, the facility accommodates 56 beds.
Who is the proprietor of Bemerton Lodge?
The Orders of St John Care Trust is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Bemerton Lodge offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Celebrations for Birthdays and Holidays, Interaction with Children, and Dance & Music sessions.
How much does care at Bemerton Lodge cost?
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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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