Nursing Homes in Devizes
Devizes has 5 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 3 of the 5 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Devizes at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Devizes, to help you judge the options below.
- Wiltshire Council pays, residential care: £1,051 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,381 to £1,625, median £1,479
- Care home beds filled across Wiltshire: 88%. The 12 month average is 86%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 68
- People aged 75 and over: 65,200. Rising to 79,600 by 2035, up 22%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 3 closed. 16 changed owner, covering 982 beds.
- Who pays, across Wiltshire (estimate): 39% council, 50% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 8,500. Rising to 11,200 by 2035, up 32%
- People aged 85 and over: 17,700. Rising to 28,000 by 2035, up 58%
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Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Devizes
The assessment and who carries it out
Nursing care costs more than residential care, and the reason sits in the staffing rota rather than the surroundings. Before any of that is settled, a care needs assessment has to establish what help is needed and whether nursing input is genuinely required, looking at wounds, continence, swallowing, mobility, medication and the risks involved in staying where the person is now. Wiltshire Council carries out that assessment and is the body that agrees funded support after a financial assessment of capital and income. A relative providing unpaid care can request a carer's assessment at the same time. Where someone is in hospital, the discharge team will usually set the assessment in motion.
Fees, contributions and NHS funded nursing care
Fees are quoted weekly and cover the room, meals, personal care and the nursing element, with the rate reflecting the room and the complexity of the care needed. Where eligible needs are confirmed, the financial assessment fixes the personal contribution and the council meets the balance where that duty falls to it. Anyone in a nursing home who is assessed as needing care from a registered nurse may also qualify for NHS funded nursing care, a contribution paid directly to the home towards the nursing part of the fee. Where health needs are more substantial still, ask whether NHS continuing healthcare should be assessed, since that can cover the whole placement.
Choosing a Nursing Home in Devizes and What to Check
What the ratings show across four homes
Hayward Care Centre, Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home and Market Lavington Care Home hold Good ratings, and their reports will still indicate where inspectors found each one strongest. Avebury House is at Requires Improvement, where the detail of the findings matters far more than the label, because shortcomings in record keeping or management carry quite different weight from shortcomings in clinical care. With only four homes in the listing, availability may narrow the choice further, so it is worth asking each one about current vacancies early rather than after a shortlist is settled.
Checks to make on a visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and by night, not simply whether nursing is available. Ask how pressure care is managed and recorded, how often tissue viability is reviewed, and how the home handles swallowing difficulties and nutrition. Find out which general practice covers the home, how quickly a doctor attends, and how the home works with district nursing and specialist teams. Ask what proportion of shifts is covered by agency nurses and how handovers work. Request the latest inspection report and ask what has changed since it was published.
5 nursing homes in Devizes
- Avebury House · Devizes, Wiltshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Hayward Care Centre · Devizes, Wiltshire · CQC Good
- Market Lavington Care Home · Devizes, Wiltshire
- Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home · Devizes, Wiltshire · CQC Good
- Market Lavington Care Home · Devizes, Wiltshire · CQC Good
What care costs in Wiltshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 12 Wiltshire homes. Median £1,479. | £1,051 | £1,381 to £1,625 |
| Nursing care South West figure, because too few Wiltshire homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810. | £1,030 | £1,599 to £1,983 |
| Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Wiltshire homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665. | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Wiltshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Hayward Care Centre, 23 December 2025, Good
- Avebury House, 7 September 2023, Requires improvement
- Market Lavington Care Home, 11 July 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home, 28 April 2023, Good
- Market Lavington Care Home, 11 July 2023, Good
- Avebury House, 7 September 2023, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Devizes
How many nursing homes are there in Devizes?
Devizes has 5 CQC registered nursing homes: 3 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Devizes?
Wiltshire Council pays an average of £1,051 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,381 to £1,625 a week. Middle half of prices from 12 Wiltshire homes. Median £1,479. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Devizes were inspected most recently?
Hayward Care Centre (23 December 2025), Avebury House (7 September 2023) and Market Lavington Care Home (11 July 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.