Dauntsey House
9 Church Street, West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4LB
Residential care home · 21 beds · Dauntsey House Care

- Weekly fee
- £1,650
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2025
- Beds
- 21
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £85,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,300 a week
The typical live-in carer near Wiltshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £530 a week less, £27,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,945 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Dauntsey House
Dauntsey House is a residential care home in Devizes, in the Wiltshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 21 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Dauntsey House Care. The home has been registered since June 2011.
At its latest inspection, published December 2025, the CQC rated Dauntsey House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Dauntsey House has told us it charges £1,650 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £85,800 a year. It is about 18% above the typical residential fee in Wiltshire of £1,400 a week.
There are 163 registered care homes in Wiltshire. The nearest to Dauntsey House include Market Lavington Care Home, Whistley Dene and 12 Addington Close. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Dauntsey House Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- June 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2025)
- Council area
- Wiltshire
- Town
- Devizes
Requires Improvement; inspectors found risks in medicines, incident management and oversight, although people described kind care and enough staff.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,650 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “on average you would be looking at a weekly price of £1650” | Reported by the home “on average you would be looking at a weekly price of £1650” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Wiltshire, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Dauntsey House
How much does Dauntsey House cost?
Dauntsey House charges £1,650 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Dauntsey House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Dauntsey House Good in December 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Dauntsey House provide nursing care?
No. Dauntsey House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Dauntsey House offer dementia care?
Yes. Dauntsey House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Dauntsey House have?
Dauntsey House is registered for up to 21 residents.
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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