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The team at Briggs Lodge are proud of the home’s Good CQC rating (April 2023). This is testament to the dedication of the team, who provide residential, dementia, nursing, palliative and respite care, which can be pre-booked in advance.
Run by not-for-profit provider Sanctuary Care, highlights of the home’s report include comments about how welcomed loved ones feel, how kind and caring the staff are and how well managed it is...
Care Provided by Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home
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 66 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
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1359 and for nursing care £1651, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Florence Calica (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (51)
Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.624) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home has 51 reviews.
Very hard to grasp as people came and went and soon found out no males to talk to, so I just had to push myself in with the ladies and even took exercises when no activity lady here, the ladies liked it.
When I dealt with the paper work for my dear mother in January I was treated very well, everyone that I met were very friendly. I am very happy with the care that my dear mother is receiving at all levels and to this day my feelings have not changed. When visiting you are greeted at the main door by a very pleasant young lady and you are given a Covid test before you may enter, if your test is negative then you are escorted to your selected resident. Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home is a home to be proud of.
My relative took up residence just before the first lockdown so we cannot say too much about the running of the home as we have not been able to visit for much of the time. We have been in regular contact and have been impressed by the information, support and assistance the staff at Briggs Lodge have provided to the family as well as the care and attention they have given to our loved one.
I couldn’t ask for a kinder, more caring nursing home for my aunt. The interaction with myself is excellent and the staff go out of their way to help at all times. My relative is extremely comfortable and happy here.
All of the family is delighted with the care of our relative at Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home. During the 18 months she has lived there, she has been treated with kindness and respect. The care, catering, laundry, and cleaning services are of an exceptionally high standard. My mother often says how lovely the staff are and is very happy. Briggs Lodge has worked hard, during the pandemic, to ensure contact with family is maintained by offering a range of visiting and virtual visiting options. We are very grateful that the care home has worked hard to keep us in touch. Finally, the accommodation and facilities are wonderful and have provided Mum with a lovely environment.
Thank you for taking the time to review Briggs Lodge and for your kind words. It is wonderful to hear how delighted you are with the care provided to your mother - it really is appreciated by our team. Best wishes, Fae.
After one year I decided her first home was not the right place. Searching, I came across Briggs Lodge, Devizes. This care home made us feel like part of the family. Warm, comforting and always supporting. Staff were excellent, the room clean, food good, with a coffee room and cinema. It is just like a hotel.
Mum passed away in her 100th year. If you are like us and having to make a hard decision – we recommend Briggs Lodge, Devizes.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a heart-warming review - your feedback and kind words are endlessly appreciated by our team. Thank you again.
I don't believe any care home will be as we first imagine - there are so many criteria to meet and satisfy, not least those of family members. Care and safety are for me the primary concern - if they are good, then my mind is at rest and my family member will be happy and as content as they can be in the home. Briggs achieve this with excellent staff and a listening approach. With so many individual needs to meet, I think they do extremely well, albeit it is difficult to measure during COVID when one is unable to visit inside the home.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words - they are truly invaluable to our team. Best wishes, Fae.
More space around bed would be appreciated. Footstools in the lounge too high and heavy for residents to move, TV remotes too small to be easily used. Could these be rectified?
Overall very pleased.
Thank you for your kind words about our home and team. As a new home, we are always eager to hear your feedback and I will most definitely pass this onto Graham and the team. Many thanks, Fae.
Staff excellent but constantly under pressure due to shortage.
Thank you for your kind words about our team - Graham is aware that there were a couple of days recently when the wheelchairs were being serviced/repaired but wants to thank you for bringing it to his attention further and for your feedback. Best wishes, Fae.
Staff excellent and extremely caring. Nothing too much trouble, polite and helpful. Food seems to be excellent. Room airy and light, with a lovely view of the gardens and surrounding trees. Briggs Lodge is a very nice residential home, but with insufficient parking for such a rural area.
Thank you for your lovely review and feedback; I will be sure to pass all of this onto Graham and the team. Best wishes, Fae.
Briggs Care Home is a lovely care home and the staff are always friendly, very helpful and do a great job.
Thanks for your lovely review Lynne. I will be sure to pass this onto the manager and the team. Many thanks, Fae.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 April 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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 (1) & Events (0)
- 04 Mar 2025
When Mavis moved to our Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home, she never imagined she would be as active both physically and socially as she is now! At the age...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (5)

Florence joined our team as home manager in 2023 and brings with her a wealth of experience.

I love the variety of my role as a maintenance man at Briggs Lodge.

I just love seeing our residents smile when they take part in our range of activities.

Speaking of her role, Sarah says it’s like working with family. She gets a real buzz out of helping her residents and making Briggs Lodge a true home for them.

Laura is our wonderful receptionist at Briggs and loves welcoming our residents' loved ones and friends when they visit the home.
She says: "I love chatting to our residents and hearing all their fabulous stories".
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