Colten Care
Braemar Lodge
Nursing home in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Operated by Colten Care
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).
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About
Braemar Lodge is a 95-bed nursing and residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, run by Colten Care. The home provides nursing oversight and daily living support structured to meet people's changing needs while they remain in their own surroundings. Care is tailored to each resident's routines, preferences and what matters to them, rather than fitting residents into a set model.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with an Outstanding rating for Responsiveness and Good ratings for Safety, Effectiveness, Caring and Leadership.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 500 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- 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:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,025 |
| 2025 | £1,051 |
What Wiltshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Braemar Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Salisbury District Hospital, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is SARUM HEALTH GROUP, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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,…
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…
Silver Salisbury Group
To encourage older people to participate in activities in order to overcome loneliness and improve their health and wellbeing.
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…
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…
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,…
Part of Colten Care
Braemar Lodge is one of 21 homes run by Colten Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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