Dauntsey House
Residential care home in Devizes, Wiltshire
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About
Dauntsey House is a residential care home in West Lavington, near Devizes in Wiltshire, offering care for older people, including those living with dementia. The home describes itself as a comfortable setting with a quiet, tranquil location, and it supports ambulant older residents who want a settled routine and companionship. It has 21 registered beds. Its care approach focuses on each resident's physical and mental wellbeing, and it aims to respect privacy, dignity and personal choice, including choice of food and religious practice.
The home also offers respite care for short stays and a daily day-care service for people who need comfort, care and company during the day. Families, friends and children are welcome to visit. Long-term residents are treated as part of a family, and the home encourages prospective families to arrange a visit to look around. The Care Quality Commission rated Dauntsey House Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led areas.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
120 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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
Dauntsey House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Salisbury District Hospital, 18.3 miles away. The local GP practice is COURTYARD SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Devizes
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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