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Focusing on high quality, personalised care to ensure residents feel right at home, Cepen Lodge offers residential, dementia and respite support to older people. Residents have access to communal dining rooms, lounges, quiet spaces and a garden with paved footpaths and a...
Care Provided by Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 63 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Cepen 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jade Hodge (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (63)
Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home Reviews (127)
Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.751) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home has 127 reviews.
My mother moved to Cepen Lodge a year ago because she was incapable of living on her own as her dementia had worsened. Cepen Lodge and it's staff is the best place she could hope to be. Not only is everyone very well looked after, there are truly fun events and the staff are lovely. Very grateful that she is here.
Thankyou for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your mother has settled so well, and that you feel she is receiving the care and support she deserves. It is especially rewarding to know that our activities, events and dedicated team have helped make Cepen...
The staff have been very supportive of me and always make time to talk.
There is an air of well coordinated communication between all staff in the home and it appears that they have very good staff retention which says so much.
I'm very pleased she is able to be here.
Thankyou for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed review! We are truly delighted to hear how happy you are with the care and support your relative has had here, and its wonderful to know that our team's compassion, communication and person-centred approach has helped your...
My mother has been a resident for 24 months and celebrated her 100th birthday very recently. The enthusiasm by the staff of the event and the organisation that took place to get involvement from the community, entertainment, as with additional catering for the afternoon party was amazing. The staff worked very hard, and the family are very grateful.
Thankyou for taking the time to review our home. We absolutely loved celebrating Mum's 100th birthday with her, and working together with our local community to make this day extra special.
No complaints, all very satisfactory
Thank you for taking the time to review our home, every star means so much to the team, we've loved having you to stay at Cepen Lodge.
The warmth of welcome that mum received on her arrival at Cepen Lodge for respite was greatly appreciated. All of the staff are so caring and professional. The room and communal areas are immaculate and very comfortable.
Thankyou for your review, we are glad Mum enjoyed her respite stay and look forward to seeing her again!
I visit Cepen Lodge regularly to see my friend who is a resident. I always find the staff and home very friendly and welcoming. My friend is very happy at Cepen.
Thankyou for your lovely review of Cepen Lodge, I will make sure your great feedback is passed on to the team
Dad has settled into Cepen Lodge really well since his admission in June. He has grown fond of the staff and enjoys taking part in the daily activities when he feels able. His room is well appointed and comfortable and he enjoys having the wall mounted t.v. All in all he is very happy and would happily recommend Cepen Lodge.
Thankyou so much for your lovely review of our care, we are so glad Dad has settled and is enjoying life at Cepen Lodge.
A lot of shouting goes on and some anger. My husband got hit on the mouth a while ago (split his lip)
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review, we're sorry to read your concerns about our Cepen Lodge Care Home. We would like to reassure you our staffing levels are met throughout the home. There haven't been any incidents recorded in relation to your loved one, so we'd very much like to...
I had a breakfast food was top noch.
Attended veterans breakfast, very enjoyable couple of hours couple with visiting my wife.
However, it is very reassuring to know, as we have seen, that when we are away on holiday or unable to visit for other reasons, Mum's care and engagement with activities is well led and supported by the staff team.
This is so important to us as Mum can find communication difficult but stimulation from dining with other residents & other social situations and activities hugely beneficial to her. Thank you to all the Cepen Lodge Team.
I can't thank the staff enough for their kindness and care given to him , as he has dementia and many health problems
They encouraged him to join in with a couple of activities going on , which was great
Food and accommodations was great
All the staff were so kind to me too, informing me of everything to do with my husbands health and needs
Will definitely be happy to take him there again, when I need a rest
A big thank you to everyone at Cepen Lodge
Very welcoming environment, especially reception. Reception staff always welcoming & helpful. Activities staff lovely and enthusiastic. Room & communal areas always pristine. Staff on the floors bit more variable but generally very kind. It is sometimes difficult to find staff on the floor. Sometimes a few of them are sitting by residents just scrolling through their phone, which seems a bit unprofessional. Otherwise all great - thank you.
Thank you for your lovely review, I will share your feedback with the team as this is really important to us. We have switched to a digital care planning system recently, so this will be why you see staff using their handsets to document care and support given in communal areas. We document all...
I really enjoyed my weeks stay - no problems whatsoever.
Thankyou for your wonderful review, we loved having you here to stay with us and look forward to seeing you again soon.
We had a lovely lunch today lemon chicken, mash and veg. Dad prefers everything separate (rather than like a stew). He loves the fruit at the start rather than soup. Maybe over summer they could have salads? Dad loves all the puddings.
Thankyou for your kind words and lovely review of the care we give for Dad. We hold quarterly menu planning meetings with our residents, and most definitely will include some cold options for the summer. We will make sure your comments about Dad's food are passed to the team to incorporate into his support plans.
All staff are amazing! Dad received care & kindness at all times. He is treated with respect. He is greeted by his name, the staff go the extra mile & genuinely care for the residents. Maintenance/cleanliness & catering are all top notch - it seems to be an amazing team of like-minded staff giving their best to the care of elderly & vulnerable. The family is so pleased that our dad lives at Cepen Lodge. Thank you!
Thankyou so much for your lovely words! We really appreciate this and will share with the team.
Always a friendly atmosphere, I visit regularly to see my friend who has lived at Cepen Lodge for the past year.
Thankyou so much for your lovely words about our home, and the care we provide. The team are always so grateful to hear your feedback.
Arriving at the home I immediately felt part of a genuinely caring community. All the staff were wonderful, caring and professional. The accommodation was of a high standard, the food was excellent and the activities for residents enjoyable and varied. I was sad to leave, and should I need respite or longer-term care in the future, I would choose Cepen Lodge without hesitation. Thank you to all the staff and residents for making my stay so enjoyable and life-affirming.
Thankyou so much for your review, we were all very sad to see you leave but glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again!
During the last eight months, they received excellent care from the care team. They both have medical issues and the staff have been very engaged in their care needs and ensuring that their local GP has all of the relevant details of their medical conditions.
The staff are very supportive of our loved ones in their care and also to our wider family wishes, comments and requests
Rooms are spotless, communal areas are beautiful and social events are numerous and well-attended both by residents and their families
We could not wish for a better environment for our family members to live in.
Great management team, care team, social team, chefs and housekeeping.
Keep up the great work Cepen Lodge.
Thankyou for your feedback and lovely words, we will make sure this is shared with the team. We really appreciate your review.
My wife is very well cared for here at Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home, such that I don't have any worries about her welfare or her health which takes a lot of pressure from myself as I am not very mobile now.
Thank you so much, Bob, for your lovely words, we are so glad we can support you both.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 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 (166) & Events (4)
- 30 Jul 2026
Our residents had absolute smiles from ear to ear yesterday! We took a trip over to the Chippenham Community Hub to join the wonderful Senior Friendship Group for their annual...
- 22 Jul 2026
It's been another wonderful week full of smiles and meaningful moments for our residents. Our Memory Lane community has been enjoying interactive digital games on our Rainbow Table, encouraging reminiscence,...
- 14 Jul 2026
Saturday was packed with smiles, laughter and fantastic community spirit as residents, relatives, friends and colleagues came together for a wonderful day of fun, entertainment and making memories. We were...
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Awards / Recognitions (38)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home.
Meet the Team (15)

Hi, my name is Jade, and I am the Senior General Manager here at Cepen Lodge. Welcome to our website!
I started working in care at 18 and knew I’d found my calling. I quickly progressed through various roles and completed all of my qualifications, becoming Home Manager 5 years later. I’m really passionate about high-quality person-centred dementia care, and this has always been really important to me, especially as a Manager, to support my team in providing. My favourite part of the job is meeting all of our residents, and finding out about their life histories and backgrounds – I’ve met some really interesting people throughout my career, and think life history plays such a vital part in someone’s care. Now I hope to use the skills I’ve learned throughout the years to provide excellent care to those at Cepen Lodge.
Please feel free to give me a call or pop in for a visit; we would be more than happy to show you our beautiful home.

Hi, my name is Niloy, and I am the Deputy Manager at Cepen Lodge.
My journey started with Barchester in March 2022 as a regional care assistant. I am a trained Dementia Champion and Enable Champion. Despite my roles, I have supported the Activity team in the company. My passion is to support residents with meaningful life enrichment activities, ensuring the people we look after have purpose, meaningful lives, and lives with joy every day. During my journey, I have completed my IAO Level 3 in Adult care and also successfully completed my Care Practitioner program before starting my new role at Cepen Lodge.
I am proud to be a part of this hardworking and enthusiastic team. We aim to deliver person-centred and a premium quality of care to our residents at Cepen Lodge care home.

Hello, my name is Lindsey, and I am the Home Administrator, I joined the team in 2020, and I manage the accounts and financial records here at Cepen Lodge.

Hello. My name is Anita, and I have worked at Cepen Lodge for 5 years. I started as a Senior Care Assistant and now I am the Activities Coordinator, which I really enjoy. I love the interaction with our residents and making their days enjoyable. I am always thinking of new activities and events, and ways to engage with our local community for our residents' benefit. Cepen Lodge is a great team that I am proud to be a part of.

Hello, my name is Kelly. I joined the team in 2020 and I am an Admin Assistant here at Cepen Lodge. I love working on Reception as I get to meet the families of our Residents and show people around our lovely home. I also enjoy the administration part of my job. We have a lovely team here at Cepen Lodge and I am lucky to be a part of it.

Hello, my name is Zoe and I have worked at Cepen Lodge as a receptionist since 2015. I enjoy showing people around our home and answering any questions they have about Cepen Lodge. We all work together as a team and I will help with residents too, making them drinks and chatting with them as I go about my day.

Hello, my name is Mark and I am the second Chef here at Cepen Lodge. I really enjoy working with the residents and not only ensuring their food is nutritious, but it is to their taste.

Hi, I’m Ollie, Head of Maintenance here at Cepen Lodge.
Having worked for over 17 years in the construction industry, I bring a wealth of skills. My previous roles have included working within care settings, care homes and day centres for those living with dementia. I understand the importance of maintaining our home to ensure it remains a safe and secure environment for all who live, work and visit the premises.
Being Head of Maintenance, my focus is to provide the best support to our residents. No one day is the same, and it's a privilege to get to know each of our residents. As a local man, I can chat about the area and what they remember as I work.

Previously, I have worked in retail and hospitality, but my passion is in health and social care.
I strive to make a difference to our residents, whether that is delivering person-centred care or chatting over a cup of tea.I am proud to work for Barchester and to be part of the team at Cepen Lodge.

I joined the team at Cepen Lodge in 2024, I’m the Team Leader for the general residential community. Before moving to the UK I worked as a nurse in India, which has given me strong clinical skills and valuable experience in providing compassionate care.
I really enjoy spending time with our residents and getting to know them as individuals.
Building relationships and understanding what is important to each person helps me support them in the best possible way.I love being part of such a caring team here.

I started my career at Cepen as a care assistant, and I am now a senior care assistant.
Staff at Cepen are really helpful and always there for the residents, which is why I enjoy working here so much.
I believe working at Cepen has grown me as a person and has given me many new opportunities.

I joined the housekeeping team at Cepen Lodge in 2015 and have loved being part of the home.
In 2023 I was proud to be promoted to Head Housekeeper. I am responsible for overseeing the housekeeping and laundry team, making sure the home is clean, comfortable and welcoming for our residents, visitors and staff.
I take great pride in my role and truly enjoy helping to create a warm and homely environment for everyone who lives here.I love spending time with our residents, and being involved in day to day life in the home.

Hello, my name is Tracey, and I have worked at Cepen Lodge for 13 years as a Care Assistant. I love supporting residents with their daily needs and life enrichment, and I love working as part of a team to help the residents live to the fullest.
I am passionate about making a difference in our residents' lives and am very proud to say I work at Cepen Lodge.

Hello, my name is Erika, and I became part of the team at Cepen Lodge in 2012. I have worked numerous jobs as I followed my husband around, who had a career in the RAF.
However, it is working in care that I find has been the most rewarding.
I love seeing the residents smile and being able to lift their spirits.
Working at Cepen Lodge gives me a great sense of achievement – no two days are the same!

Hello, my name is John, and I have worked at Cepen Lodge for the past two and a half years.
I love my role as part of the maintenance team. I find no two days are the same.
I can be a plumber, electrician, painter or decorator all in the same day.
Residents’ safety and comfort are always put first, and I enjoy hearing about their life stories.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home have?
There are 63 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Cepen Lodge Care Home to the centre of Chippenham?
1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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