The Cedars Nursing Home
Shaftesbury, SP7 · 1.2 km · 32 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
St Denis Lodge Residential Home
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8BS
Residential care home · 21 beds · St. Denis Lodge Residential Home
- Weekly fee
- from £1,365
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2026
- Beds
- 21
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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St Denis Lodge Residential Home's stated fee
£1,365a week
About £70,980 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,730 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Dorset, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £245 a week less, £12,740 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,375 a week less than two places.
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15 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Dorset
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About St Denis Lodge Residential Home
St Denis Lodge Residential Home is a residential care home in Shaftesbury, in the Dorset 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 St. Denis Lodge Residential Home. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated St Denis Lodge Residential Home 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.
St Denis Lodge Residential Home charges from £1,365 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £70,980 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Dorset.
There are 120 registered care homes in Dorset. The nearest to St Denis Lodge Residential Home include The Cedars Nursing Home, Hays House Nursing Home and Fern Brook Lodge, 1 of which has a fee on record. 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
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2026)
- Council area
- Dorset
- Town
- Shaftesbury
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control, visiting arrangements and support for wellbeing.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Respite care | from £1,365 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Respite accommodation starts from £195.00p per night” View on St Denis Lodge Residential Home’s website | From the home's website “Respite accommodation starts from £195.00p per night” View on St Denis Lodge Residential Home’s website |
| Residential care | £1,300 to £1,500 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Our fees range from £1300.00 to £1500.00 per week” View on St Denis Lodge Residential Home’s website | From the home's website “Our fees range from £1300.00 to £1500.00 per week” View on St Denis Lodge Residential Home’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Dorset, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about St Denis Lodge Residential Home
How much does St Denis Lodge Residential Home cost?
St Denis Lodge Residential Home charges from £1,365 a week for respite care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for St Denis Lodge Residential Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated St Denis Lodge Residential Home Good in March 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does St Denis Lodge Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. St Denis Lodge Residential Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does St Denis Lodge Residential Home offer dementia care?
Yes. St Denis Lodge Residential Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does St Denis Lodge Residential Home have?
St Denis Lodge Residential Home is registered for up to 21 residents.
Care at home
15 live-in carers within about an hour of Dorset
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,040 to £1,280 a week. 11 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Beckee W.
1 review
From £1,400 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 21 minutes from Dorset. Can care for a couple
Rachel D.
1 review
From £1,092 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 29 minutes from Dorset
Nina R.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Dorset. Can care for a couple
Maria Florentina L.
1 review
From £1,295 a week, 19 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Dorset
“Even when things get a bit chaotic (as they sometimes do!), you’ve handled it with patience and a sense of humour — which is gold.”
“Nina was patient, focussed on my aunt's physical well-being, and unfazed by what at the time was a new and uncertain situation”
See live-in carers near DorsetProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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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15 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Dorset
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Hays House Nursing Home
Shaftesbury, SP7 · 5.7 km · 43 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,500 to £1,750 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Fern Brook Lodge
Gillingham, SP8 · 6.3 km · 75 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week