Castle Lodge Care Home

(Opening Jan 2026)
Castle Street, Mere, Warminster BA12 6LA
  • Castle Lodge Care Home, Warminster
Castle Lodge is a brand-new care home opening in January 2026, nestled in the picturesque village of Mere, near Shaftesbury and Warminster. The home will provide residential and specialist dementia care in a peaceful and secure setting, offering a safe and fulfilling lifestyle tailored to a variety of individual needs.

The facilities at Castle Lodge will be state-of-the-art while retaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Staff will take the time to get to know each resident personally, ensuring that everyone is cared for as part of the family.

Life at Castle Lodge will centre around wellbeing and meaningful activities. Residents will choose from a wide range of activities. From chair-based exercise and arts and crafts to spending time with loved ones in the bistro café. Both group sessions and one-to-one activities will be arranged, depending on personal preferences, so that each individual can make the most of their day. Residents will be encouraged to maintain their links with the local community through participating in local events and welcoming local groups to into their home.
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Care Provided by Castle Lodge Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1700
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1750

Get in touch with us today to arrange a free personal care assessment. This will help us provide a weekly fee tailored to your individual needs. Please note that the prices shown are only a guide — contact our Care Home for an exact quote based on your requirements. Our fees at Castle Lodge Care Home are all-inclusive and include hairdressing, chiropody and newspapers.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Castle Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Castle Lodge Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact Castle Lodge Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Wendy Perkins (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2025
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (70)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at any time.

Parking

  • Castle Lodge Care Home has a large car park on site.

Bed Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

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Awards / Recognitions (11)

Meet the Team (2)

Wendy

Wendy Perkins

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2017

Wendy Perkins is our Home Manager at Castle Lodge. Wendy has extensive experience as a Registered Manager in both care and nursing homes. Wendy joins Castle Lodge from Stanton Court Nursing Home, also a Country Court care home, where she’s been Home Manager since 2006.
She led her care team to achieve a Good CQC rating, and the home was awarded the Gold Standards Framework for its outstanding care and dedication to end-of-life care. Wendy is passionate about providing the highest standards of care and support and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience, as well as getting to know our residents and their families in Mere.

Chris

Chris Guest

Job Title: Customer Relations Manager Joined: 2025

Chris is the Customer Relations Manager at Castle Lodge Care Home, here to support you from your first enquiry. With a warm and understanding approach, he helps families navigate the process—answering questions, offering reassurance, and making the transition into care as smooth as possible. Chris has many years of experience working with families and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.

Frequently Asked Questions about Castle Lodge Care Home

What types of Care is Castle Lodge Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Castle Lodge Care Home have?

There are 70 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Castle Lodge Care Home?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Castle Lodge Care Home to the centre of Warminster?

9.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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