Laverstock Care Centre I Care Home in Salisbury
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds80
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-12-28
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors often comment on the warm, cosy feel despite the modern design. The home hosts regular social events like Brew & Banter sessions, and staff work to connect residents with entertainers and community groups. There's a sense of activity and engagement that helps create a lively atmosphere.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-12-28
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, access to healthcare professionals, nutrition, and how well the home puts its knowledge into practice. No specific findings are recorded in the published summary. The home has a registered dementia specialism, which means it is expected to demonstrate appropriate training and care planning for people living with dementia.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This covers the warmth and compassion of staff interactions, how well the home protects privacy and dignity, and whether residents are supported to maintain their independence. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative testimony are recorded in the available published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This covers how well the home tailors care to individual needs, the quality and variety of its activity programme, how it handles complaints, and arrangements for end-of-life care. No specific findings about the activity programme, individual engagement, or complaints handling are recorded in the available published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection, and the home has a named registered manager, Mrs Erin Elizabeth Langley, and a nominated individual, Mrs Rebecca Garwood. The improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating across the whole home suggests the leadership team has made meaningful changes since the earlier inspection. No specific observations about management culture, staff empowerment, or governance systems are recorded in the available published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The centre provides care for adults both under and over 65, with specialist dementia support. They've recently achieved Veteran Friendly accreditation and host military charity engagement events. The home provides specialist dementia care as part of their services. Staff work to maintain routines and engagement for residents living with dementia through structured activities and community connections. 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
Laverstock Care Centre scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The published report provides limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the warm, cosy feel despite the modern design. The home hosts regular social events like Brew & Banter sessions, and staff work to connect residents with entertainers and community groups. There's a sense of activity and engagement that helps create a lively atmosphere.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff are often described as professional and attentive by visitors, who notice how they watch for residents' needs and respond proactively. The team works to maintain connections with external professionals and community visitors. Some families have raised concerns about consistency in care delivery and communication, particularly around mealtimes and addressing ongoing concerns.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering care options in Salisbury, visiting Laverstock could help you get a feel for their approach to balancing modern facilities with personal attention.
Worth a visit
Laverstock Care Centre, on London Road in Salisbury, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in December 2023, with the report published in February 2024. This is a notable improvement: the home was previously rated Requires Improvement, and achieving Good in every domain represents real progress. The home is registered for 80 beds and holds a formal specialism in dementia care. A named registered manager is in post, which is a positive sign of leadership continuity. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specific findings about food, activities, night staffing, or the physical environment. A Good rating is genuinely meaningful, particularly given the improvement from the previous rating, but it tells you the home met the standard rather than showing you what daily life looks like. Before making a decision, visit at a mealtime to observe the pace and atmosphere, ask the manager directly about night staffing ratios for 80 beds, and request to see the activity schedule for the dementia unit.
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In Their Own Words
How Laverstock Care Centre I Care Home in Salisbury describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where modern comfort meets attentive care in Salisbury
Compassionate Care in Salisbury at Laverstock Care Centre
Laverstock Care Centre in Salisbury strikes a balance between contemporary design and genuine warmth. The bright, airy spaces create a welcoming atmosphere where residents find both comfort and community. Professional staff work to keep residents engaged and connected, whether through structured activities or everyday interactions.
Who they care for
The centre provides care for adults both under and over 65, with specialist dementia support. They've recently achieved Veteran Friendly accreditation and host military charity engagement events.
The home provides specialist dementia care as part of their services. Staff work to maintain routines and engagement for residents living with dementia through structured activities and community connections.
“If you're considering care options in Salisbury, visiting Laverstock could help you get a feel for their approach to balancing modern facilities with personal attention.”
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
Laverstock Care Centre scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The published report provides limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the warm, cosy feel despite the modern design. The home hosts regular social events like Brew & Banter sessions, and staff work to connect residents with entertainers and community groups. There's a sense of activity and engagement that helps create a lively atmosphere.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff are often described as professional and attentive by visitors, who notice how they watch for residents' needs and respond proactively. The team works to maintain connections with external professionals and community visitors. Some families have raised concerns about consistency in care delivery and communication, particularly around mealtimes and addressing ongoing concerns.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering care options in Salisbury, visiting Laverstock could help you get a feel for their approach to balancing modern facilities with personal attention.
Worth a visit
Laverstock Care Centre, on London Road in Salisbury, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in December 2023, with the report published in February 2024. This is a notable improvement: the home was previously rated Requires Improvement, and achieving Good in every domain represents real progress. The home is registered for 80 beds and holds a formal specialism in dementia care. A named registered manager is in post, which is a positive sign of leadership continuity. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specific findings about food, activities, night staffing, or the physical environment. A Good rating is genuinely meaningful, particularly given the improvement from the previous rating, but it tells you the home met the standard rather than showing you what daily life looks like. Before making a decision, visit at a mealtime to observe the pace and atmosphere, ask the manager directly about night staffing ratios for 80 beds, and request to see the activity schedule for the dementia unit.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Laverstock Care Centre I Care Home in Salisbury measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Laverstock Care Centre I Care Home in Salisbury describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where modern comfort meets attentive care in Salisbury
Compassionate Care in Salisbury at Laverstock Care Centre
Laverstock Care Centre in Salisbury strikes a balance between contemporary design and genuine warmth. The bright, airy spaces create a welcoming atmosphere where residents find both comfort and community. Professional staff work to keep residents engaged and connected, whether through structured activities or everyday interactions.
Who they care for
The centre provides care for adults both under and over 65, with specialist dementia support. They've recently achieved Veteran Friendly accreditation and host military charity engagement events.
The home provides specialist dementia care as part of their services. Staff work to maintain routines and engagement for residents living with dementia through structured activities and community connections.
Management & ethos
Staff are often described as professional and attentive by visitors, who notice how they watch for residents' needs and respond proactively. The team works to maintain connections with external professionals and community visitors. Some families have raised concerns about consistency in care delivery and communication, particularly around mealtimes and addressing ongoing concerns.
The home & environment
The home features bright, contemporary spaces that feel both modern and comfortable. A dedicated gym includes practical rehabilitation equipment, with areas set up to practice everyday tasks like kitchen activities during physio sessions.
“If you're considering care options in Salisbury, visiting Laverstock could help you get a feel for their approach to balancing modern facilities with personal attention.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
