Dauntsey House Care
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds21
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-12-01
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about how well their relatives have settled here, even those who were initially anxious about the move. The staff seem to have a knack for helping new residents feel safe and welcomed, taking time to learn their preferences and routines.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-12-01
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff training, care planning, nutrition, and access to healthcare professionals such as GPs and specialists. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors will have considered whether staff have appropriate dementia-specific training. No specific detail on training content, care plan quality, or GP access frequency is included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people are supported to maintain their independence. For a dementia-specialist home, this also includes how staff communicate with people who may have limited verbal ability. No direct inspector observations, staff interactions, or resident or relative quotes are included in the published summary.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2025 inspection. This domain covers activities and engagement, how well the home responds to individual needs and preferences, complaints handling, and end-of-life planning. For a 21-bed dementia-specialist home, meaningful individual engagement is particularly important, as not all residents will be able to participate in group activities. No specific detail on the activities programme, individual engagement plans, or end-of-life arrangements is published.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2025 inspection. A named Registered Manager (Mrs Rayna Suzanne Read) and a Nominated Individual (Mr Stephen Press) are confirmed in post. The home previously held a Requires Improvement rating, so a return to Good across all domains suggests meaningful improvement under current leadership. No specific detail on governance systems, staff culture, family communication, or audit processes is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65 and has particular experience supporting those living with dementia. While the home specialises in dementia care, they also welcome residents with other care needs. The smaller setting can be particularly reassuring for those who might feel overwhelmed in larger environments. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Dauntsey House has moved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection in October 2025, which is an encouraging recovery. However, the inspection report published contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about how well their relatives have settled here, even those who were initially anxious about the move. The staff seem to have a knack for helping new residents feel safe and welcomed, taking time to learn their preferences and routines.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how staff invest real effort in getting to know residents properly. Relatives describe genuinely compassionate care where staff understand individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
How it sits against good practice
If you're visiting, be aware that parking can be tricky — but don't let that put you off seeing this caring home for yourself.
Worth a visit
Dauntsey House in Devizes was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment on 29 October 2025, published 1 December 2025. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and for a small 21-bed home specialising in dementia care for older adults, achieving Good across every domain is a positive signal. A named Registered Manager is in post, and the home is run by Dauntsey House Care Limited. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific observational detail, so it is not possible to confirm exactly what inspectors saw, heard, or measured on the day. The scores here reflect the confirmed Good ratings rather than rich first-hand evidence. Before choosing this home, visit in person and ask concrete questions: how many permanent staff work the night shift, how recently were care plans last reviewed with family involvement, and what does a typical day look like for someone with dementia who cannot join group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How Dauntsey House Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Small Devizes home where staff truly know each resident
Compassionate Care in Devizes at Dauntsey House
When you're looking for somewhere that will genuinely care about your loved one as an individual, it makes all the difference. Dauntsey House in Devizes offers exactly this kind of personal attention — a place where staff take time to understand what makes each resident tick and settle in at their own pace.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and has particular experience supporting those living with dementia.
While the home specialises in dementia care, they also welcome residents with other care needs. The smaller setting can be particularly reassuring for those who might feel overwhelmed in larger environments.
“If you're visiting, be aware that parking can be tricky — but don't let that put you off seeing this caring home for yourself.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Dauntsey House has moved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection in October 2025, which is an encouraging recovery. However, the inspection report published contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about how well their relatives have settled here, even those who were initially anxious about the move. The staff seem to have a knack for helping new residents feel safe and welcomed, taking time to learn their preferences and routines.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how staff invest real effort in getting to know residents properly. Relatives describe genuinely compassionate care where staff understand individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
How it sits against good practice
If you're visiting, be aware that parking can be tricky — but don't let that put you off seeing this caring home for yourself.
Worth a visit
Dauntsey House in Devizes was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment on 29 October 2025, published 1 December 2025. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and for a small 21-bed home specialising in dementia care for older adults, achieving Good across every domain is a positive signal. A named Registered Manager is in post, and the home is run by Dauntsey House Care Limited. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific observational detail, so it is not possible to confirm exactly what inspectors saw, heard, or measured on the day. The scores here reflect the confirmed Good ratings rather than rich first-hand evidence. Before choosing this home, visit in person and ask concrete questions: how many permanent staff work the night shift, how recently were care plans last reviewed with family involvement, and what does a typical day look like for someone with dementia who cannot join group activities.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Dauntsey House Care measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Dauntsey House Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Small Devizes home where staff truly know each resident
Compassionate Care in Devizes at Dauntsey House
When you're looking for somewhere that will genuinely care about your loved one as an individual, it makes all the difference. Dauntsey House in Devizes offers exactly this kind of personal attention — a place where staff take time to understand what makes each resident tick and settle in at their own pace.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and has particular experience supporting those living with dementia.
While the home specialises in dementia care, they also welcome residents with other care needs. The smaller setting can be particularly reassuring for those who might feel overwhelmed in larger environments.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how staff invest real effort in getting to know residents properly. Relatives describe genuinely compassionate care where staff understand individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
“If you're visiting, be aware that parking can be tricky — but don't let that put you off seeing this caring home for yourself.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
