Market Lavington Care Home
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 beds87
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-07-11
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe staff who treat residents with genuine respect and kindness. The team's emotional awareness shines through in how they support both residents and visitors during challenging times.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth75
- Compassion & dignity75
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-07-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. This domain covers whether staff have the right skills and training, whether care plans are detailed and up to date, whether residents have access to healthcare professionals, and whether nutrition and hydration are managed well. No specific detail from the inspection is reproduced in the published summary, so it is not possible to identify particular strengths or gaps within this domain. The Good rating indicates that inspectors were broadly satisfied with how the home delivers care in practice.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. This domain covers whether staff treat residents with warmth, compassion, and respect, whether privacy and dignity are maintained, and whether residents are supported to remain as independent as possible. No specific inspector observations or resident and family quotes are reproduced in the published summary available here. A Good rating in this domain is the single most directly relevant finding for most families.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care to individual needs and preferences, whether activities are meaningful and accessible, whether complaints are handled well, and whether end-of-life care is planned appropriately. No specific detail about activities, individual engagement, or complaint handling is reproduced in the published summary. The home's listed specialisms include dementia and physical disabilities, which means responsiveness to varied and changing needs is particularly important.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Good. A registered manager, Mrs Anitha Babu Jisson, and a nominated individual, Ms Anna Gretchen Selby, are named in the published record, indicating a defined leadership structure. Well-Led covers governance, culture, learning from incidents, and whether staff feel supported to raise concerns. No specific detail about governance systems, incident learning, or staff culture is reproduced in the published summary. The improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating suggests the leadership team has made meaningful changes.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65 and younger adults with care needs, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. For residents with dementia, the team provides specialised support within the home's broader care framework. 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
Market Lavington Care Home scores 72 out of 100. The overall picture is broadly positive, with Good ratings in four of the five inspection domains, but the Requires Improvement rating for Safe means there are unresolved concerns about safety that families should ask about directly before making a decision.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe staff who treat residents with genuine respect and kindness. The team's emotional awareness shines through in how they support both residents and visitors during challenging times.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team shows real responsiveness when residents first arrive, quickly assessing needs and putting care plans in place. Staff work hard to keep residents engaged through structured activities that lift spirits.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's care journey is different — visiting helps you understand if this feels right for yours.
Worth a visit
Market Lavington Care Home, at 39 High Street, Devizes, was inspected on 13 June 2023 and rated Good overall. This is an improvement on its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which is an encouraging sign that the management team has made real progress. Four of the five inspection domains, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led, were rated Good, reflecting positive findings around how staff care for residents, how care is planned, and how the home is run. The important caveat is that Safe was rated Requires Improvement. This means inspectors found areas related to safety that had not yet been fully resolved at the time of the visit. The published report summary does not set out the specific concerns, which makes it harder to assess how serious they were or whether they have since been addressed. Before you visit, download the full inspection report from the official website and read what the safety concerns were. On the visit itself, ask the manager directly what actions have been taken since July 2023, and ask to see evidence of improvement. With 87 beds and a dementia specialism, getting clarity on night staffing levels and how the home manages risk is essential.
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In Their Own Words
How Market Lavington Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Compassionate staff bring warmth to families at difficult times
Dedicated nursing home Support in Devizes
When families face the hardest moments, finding the right support matters deeply. Market Lavington Care Home in Devizes provides residential care for older adults and those with physical disabilities, with staff who understand the emotional weight of these transitions. The home specialises in dementia support alongside general residential care.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and younger adults with care needs, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities.
For residents with dementia, the team provides specialised support within the home's broader care framework.
“Every family's care journey is different — visiting helps you understand if this feels right for yours.”
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
Market Lavington Care Home scores 72 out of 100. The overall picture is broadly positive, with Good ratings in four of the five inspection domains, but the Requires Improvement rating for Safe means there are unresolved concerns about safety that families should ask about directly before making a decision.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe staff who treat residents with genuine respect and kindness. The team's emotional awareness shines through in how they support both residents and visitors during challenging times.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team shows real responsiveness when residents first arrive, quickly assessing needs and putting care plans in place. Staff work hard to keep residents engaged through structured activities that lift spirits.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's care journey is different — visiting helps you understand if this feels right for yours.
Worth a visit
Market Lavington Care Home, at 39 High Street, Devizes, was inspected on 13 June 2023 and rated Good overall. This is an improvement on its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which is an encouraging sign that the management team has made real progress. Four of the five inspection domains, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led, were rated Good, reflecting positive findings around how staff care for residents, how care is planned, and how the home is run. The important caveat is that Safe was rated Requires Improvement. This means inspectors found areas related to safety that had not yet been fully resolved at the time of the visit. The published report summary does not set out the specific concerns, which makes it harder to assess how serious they were or whether they have since been addressed. Before you visit, download the full inspection report from the official website and read what the safety concerns were. On the visit itself, ask the manager directly what actions have been taken since July 2023, and ask to see evidence of improvement. With 87 beds and a dementia specialism, getting clarity on night staffing levels and how the home manages risk is essential.
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Let our analysis show you how Market Lavington Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Market Lavington Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Compassionate staff bring warmth to families at difficult times
Dedicated nursing home Support in Devizes
When families face the hardest moments, finding the right support matters deeply. Market Lavington Care Home in Devizes provides residential care for older adults and those with physical disabilities, with staff who understand the emotional weight of these transitions. The home specialises in dementia support alongside general residential care.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and younger adults with care needs, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities.
For residents with dementia, the team provides specialised support within the home's broader care framework.
Management & ethos
The care team shows real responsiveness when residents first arrive, quickly assessing needs and putting care plans in place. Staff work hard to keep residents engaged through structured activities that lift spirits.
“Every family's care journey is different — visiting helps you understand if this feels right for yours.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
