
This home I would rate as excellent. It's clean with very kind and caring staffJ D(Resident / Service User)

I am really happy and know my mother will be safe and well cared forLorna L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I could not be happier with his placement. The level of care is exemplaryE C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

This home I would rate as excellent. It's clean with very kind and caring staffJ D(Resident / Service User)

I am really happy and know my mother will be safe and well cared forLorna L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I could not be happier with his placement. The level of care is exemplaryE C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Laverstock Care Centre is located in the heart of the magnificent cathedral city of Salisbury and provides residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 80 elderly residents, including trial stays, short stays, convalescent care and long-term care for individuals or couples. In providing three distinct types of care under one roof, Laverstock Care Centre is ideally positioned to deliver a true care pathway. As a resident's care needs change,...
Care Provided by Laverstock Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 80 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Laverstock Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Laverstock Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Caring Homes Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Erin O'Shea(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)
Laverstock Care Centre Reviews (66)
Laverstock Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.614) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Laverstock Care Centre has 66 reviews.
The administrator showed me around Laverstock care home last August when I needed to put my dad in for respite. I was so impressed with the way she explained everything, that when it was time for dad to become a full-time resident, there was no question of dad going to a different home. I see the administrator on a regular basis at the home as she is helpful, positive and nothing is any trouble for her.
I felt at home immediately because of the warmth of my reception. I had suffered a fall, tripping on a raised edge of a paving stone and felt very shaken. I relaxed at once because of the calm and happy atmosphere. At no time when I needed advice or help was there any hesitation in giving it. I was there for only one week while I recovered, and when I left, I felt that the permanent residents were fortunate people.
1) The slippery shiny brown satin bedspread which was a pain to keep tidy, necessitating a lot of walking round to straighten it after it had been sat upon.
2) Of the housekeeper who tore around the room tidying up and putting my toilet things on a low shelf beneath the lavatory systern, virtually out of reach and i cannot reach below my knees. (I found this out after she had left)
3) Another problem was the difficulty of creaming my itchy back. It would have liked to have been asked if i wanted any help here. I treated the whole visit as an exercise in self sufficiency and was disappointed to find i failed here.
4) I found there was no wi-fi, although the website said there was
5) Additionally the phone was put in on the 3rd (Thank heavens for mobiles!)
My mother was encouraged and supported to make the naturally difficult transition to residential care. The nursing staff/carers were excellent and treated her with dignity, professionalism, good humour and affection. I was always welcomed and included which also helped me accept that this was where my mother would be best helped and happy.
Staff shortages impact quality of care. Barry and his team are fantastic with residents. At times food at meal times seems minimal. Residents due to staff shortages are having to wait to be taken to the loo. All staff are very friendly to both residents and visitors. Where satisfactory given this would be higher if the staffing was at the level of three at all times, seems to be two more often than three!!
Thank you for taking the time to review Laverstock Care Centre, we really appreciate your feedback. At Laverstock we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high quality care and facilities and providing outstanding choices and quality produce when creating a healthy and varied menu, meeting the...
Sometimes the liaison between night staff and day staff was not good ie. orders for porridge and toast were not passed on.
Thank you for taking the time to review Laverstock Care Centre, we really appreciate your feedback. At Laverstock we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high quality care and facilities. We have listened to your feedback and spoken with the night staff and are currently improving the handover...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 December 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 13 Oct 2025
The team at Laverstock Care Centre believes in supporting everyone to live life their way – and what better way to celebrate this than with a fun-filled ‘Support to Live...
- 29 Sep 2025
It was a gloriously sunny day as a group of staff, residents’ families and supporters from Laverstock joined forces for a charity walk in aid of the Stars Appeal –...
- 22 May 2025
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. It is most associated with Alzheimer’s...
There are no upcoming events for Laverstock Care Centre.
Awards / Recognitions (14)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Caring Homes Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Laverstock Care Centre.
Meet the Team (5)

Erin’s role at Laverstock Care Centre allows her to channel her extensive experience and passion into supporting residents and leading a skilled team.
She thrives on creating an environment where each resident is treated with the utmost respect and care, ensuring their well-being and quality of life are consistently enhanced.

Leanne, the Deputy Manager at Laverstock Care Centre, plays a crucial role in supporting the Home Manager in overseeing the care home, its team and the quality of care provided. She conducts care assessments and collaborates closely with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support.
Leanne's dedication to excellence ensures a high standard of care and a well-coordinated team.

Teonila, Head of Hospitality at Laverstock Care Centre, manages all aspects of hospitality services within the home. She oversees the hospitality team, ensuring an enjoyable dining service and top-notch housekeeping and maintenance operations.
Her dedication ensures a welcoming, comfortable and high-quality environment for all residents.

Barry, Head of Wellbeing at Laverstock Care Centre, designs a diverse activities program that fosters independence, choice and dignity for residents. By engaging with residents’ interests and life stories, Barry ensures enriching experiences.
He also motivates the well-being team and encourages community and family involvement to enhance overall resident connection and enjoyment.

Emma, the receptionist at Laverstock Care Centre, plays a key role in creating a warm and welcoming environment. She ensures all visitors are greeted with a friendly reception, provides refreshments and handles telephone calls promptly.
Emma also offers essential support to the management team, contributing to the smooth operation of the care home.
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