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The facilities at Castle Lodge will be state-of-the-art while retaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Staff will take the time to...
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 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
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Castle Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Castle Lodge Care 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Country Court
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa (Warne)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- 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.
Castle Lodge Care Home Reviews (23)
Castle Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Castle Lodge Care Home has 23 reviews.
What more can we ask for!
We give Castle Lodge 10 stars,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 10-star review! We're delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience at Castle Lodge. Your kind words about our care, facilities, staff, and food mean so much to the whole team.
We're incredibly proud of our caring and dedicated staff, and it's...
Everyone is made welcome as you enter the building.
The culture is engaging, encouraging and supportive of everyone's needs.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you found our environment, facilities and team to be first class.
Creating a warm, welcoming and supportive home for both our residents and their visitors is at the heart of everything we do, so it's incredibly rewarding...
We cannot recommend Castle Lodge highly enough. Whether you need a short period of respite care or are looking for a permanent home, Castle Lodge redefines what a care home can be and takes it to a completely new level.
We understand how difficult it can be when a loved one experiences a sudden change in their health, and we're honoured that you chose us to support your mother during her respite stay. It is...
From the first visit, Castle Lodge has been welcoming and friendly. All questions, queries have been answered honestly, the place has a great vibe & residents are treated kindly & with dignity, I look forward to visiting my relative every time.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Castle Lodge.
It means a great deal to us to hear that you have felt welcomed and supported from your very first visit. We pride ourselves on being open, honest, and creating a warm,...
At a personal level I have been overwhelmed by the kindness, warmth & welcome I have received from the staff and the countless special touches provided to mark my birthday celebration. I found the whole respite care experience invaluable in helping me see all the opportunities it would provide for a potentially longer stay, especially appreciated the sense of spaciousness, the tasteful & imaginative decor, the tranquil atmosphere, the quality of the food, though I was sometimes challenged by the random nature of the more standard activities on offer that did not always match the prescribed weekly programme. The easy opportunity to meet with other residents & enquiries over meal times & general conversations was most welcome & the newly established surroundings & plantings will be a delight yet to come.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that your respite stay was such a positive experience and that our team made you feel so welcome. It means a great deal to know that the kindness, warmth and personal touches, especially those for your...
A beautiful home with lovely staff/managers. We came to have a tour before a short stay after a small operation and were impressed with the feeling of being in a 5 star hotel with trained staff who looked after and interacted with the residents. Everyone was very attentive to our needs. A small medical issue was dealt with calmly. The food was excellent, with snacks and drinks available at all times. An impressive care home.
Thank you for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us.
We are delighted to hear that your visit and short stay left such a positive impression. Creating a welcoming, comfortable environment where residents feel valued and well cared for is at the heart of everything we do,...
My stay was first class. Nothing too much trouble, lovely friendly staff. Highly recommended. Thanks to all.
Your kind comments about our friendly staff and the care, support, and service you received mean a great deal to us....
My Mum joined castle lodge a couple of weeks ago. She seems to be doing really well, she seems happy, more sovialising and looks much better in herself. Mum has definitely enjoyed that various activities. The staff I have met are wonderful and the building itself is really nice.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your mum has settled in so well at Castle Lodge and that she is enjoying her time with us.
It's wonderful to know that she is feeling happy, socialising more, and taking part in the various activities we offer. Seeing our...
I have had a very happy two weeks at Castle Lodge. The staff have been helpful and a pleasure to know. My room was very comfortable. My bed helped my neck. When the time comes I would be more than happy to live here.
It is wonderful to know that you found your room comfortable and that the bed helped support your neck and overall...
I was extremely impressed with all staff members professionalism and kindness.
Providing compassionate, high-quality care and support is at the heart of everything we do, and your kind words mean a great deal to all of us. We will be...
The management went above and beyond to admit my mother-in-law on a Friday afternoon. All the staff were kind and considerate.
Your comments about our management team and staff mean a great deal to us. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate,...
Moving into a care environment has been a huge step for my relative who has been encouraged to ask for help as needed but prompted to increase their independence as able. Everyone has been very kind, caring & supportive to my relative but also to family and friends.
Our team is committed to...
Overall a super experience. Theres no visiting restrictions which is good. Staff very friendly, especially Chris. Furnishings beautiful. Not sure on the food as my friend doesn't seem to happy about it! Outside furniture would be a good idea as weather gets hotter every year.
We also appreciate your comments about...
The moment my sister & I stepped through the doors of Castle Lodge, we could tell this was something special & appearances did not disappoint. The staff are welcoming, delightful, caring & kind, obviously taking a lead from the top. Facilities are above & beyond with a comfortable & homely feel. My husband is in residence at the moment & if things change with him from day to day, I can be sure that he has the best possible care & that I am kept in the loop. Very well done Castle Lodge.
It means a great deal to know that you feel confident your husband is receiving the best possible...
Everyone is very friendly, welcoming with a smile. During mum's stay we are happy & confident that she is well cared for & safe. She has celebrated her birthday during her stay & was presented with a beautiful cake with everyone singing to her, which brought a smile to her face. Thank you.
It was our absolute pleasure to celebrate her birthday with her-occasions like these mean a...
The entire team here at Castle Lodge Care Home have been so warm, positive and empathetic that I have felt so supported in the process of transitioning my mum into the home. Staff have been exceptionally clear communicators with me and my mum, which she appreciates very much. Kindness, professionalism and empathy seem to be at the core of the team.
Moving into a care home can be a significant step for families, so it...
If you require a 'blueprint' for a residential care home you can find no better example than Castle Lodge. Staff are well qualified but most importantly show a genuine warmth towards their residents. They are proactive in ensuring that any moments of anxiety or uncertainty are met with calming, professional care. The atmosphere is positive with a gentle 'buzz' and there is a sense of community. Superb, hands-on leadership sets the tone. I wish that everyone requiring care could have a Castle Lodge in their life!
We are delighted that you have recognised not only the professionalism of our team, but also the genuine warmth and compassion they bring to their roles every day....
I find Castle Lodge a breath of fresh air and an absolute pleasure to visit, the staff are so friendly, a fabulous ambience and a lovely equipped dining room, sitting area and bedroom. I have visited many care homes as a visitor and as a PTS driver and can say this care home is by far a head and shoulders above the rest. Congratulations to all involved in making Castle Loge so excellent.
We're delighted that the friendliness of our staff and the overall ambience of the home stood out to you. Creating a comfortable, welcoming...
The overall impression when entering Castle Lodge is one of warmth & welcome. Every member of staff, no matter what their role or rank goes outof their way to greet and engage. The residents are treated with patience and in a way that preserves their dignity and autonomy. The administration of drugs/medication is meticulous
Our team takes great pride in making sure everyone who walks through our doors feels acknowledged and...
Wonderful! Thank you everyone.
We're thrilled to see such positive ratings across all areas of your experience - from care and support to cleanliness, food, safety, and value for money. It's especially rewarding to know you felt treated with dignity and well...
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 02 Apr 2026
Castle Lodge Care Home in Mere was thrilled to welcome Dame Sarah Troughton DCVO, Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire and second cousin of King Charles III, for a visit this month....
- 02 Apr 2026
Castle Lodge Care Home in Mere officially opened its doors last Friday, celebrating the occasion with a special grand opening. The event was also attended by residents, staff and representatives...
- 31 Mar 2026
A much-loved community tradition could soon return to Mere, as Castle Lodge Care Home hosts a Big Bingo Fundraiser to support the revival of Mere Carnival, an event that has...
There are no upcoming events for Castle Lodge Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Country Court
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Castle Lodge Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

I have 35 years’ experience in social care, with particular interests in dementia care and end-of-life care. My focus is always on the individual needs of our residents and ensuring the care we provide enriches their lives. I also believe in being a visible and supportive Home Manager, creating an environment where residents feel valued and where our team feels supported to provide the very best care.

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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