Care homes · Wiltshire
Care homes in Salisbury offering residential care
18 of the 27 care homes in Salisbury offer residential care and 335 registered beds, from 13 providers. The Orders Of St. John Care Trust has the most, at 2. Of the 18 CQC has rated, 94% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% for residential care across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Salisbury: about £1,530 a week for residential careestimated. 11 care homes were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Fairfax House, rated Good on 28 August 2026.
CQC register data as of 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 10.
- Rating changes in Wiltshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- A care needs assessment from Wiltshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 18 rated care homes, 17 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 1 is rated below Good.
Citation: "Care homes in Salisbury offering residential care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 18care homes on the CQC register
- 94%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 10are registered for dementia
- 5inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of residential care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 27
- Elderly care · 21
- Care for adults under 65 · 18
- Residential care · 18
- Dementia care · 17
- Mental health care · 14
- Physical disability care · 14
- Sensory impairment care · 11
- Nursing care · 9
- Learning disability care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfax House | Aug 2026 | 20 | No | |
| 2 | Dunraven House and Lodge | Jun 2026 | 43 | No | |
| 3 | Turning Point - Avondale | Aug 2026 | 8 | No | |
| 4 | Turning Point - Hollygrove | Jun 2026 | 8 | No | |
| 5 | Inwood House | Oct 2022 | 20 | No | |
| 6 | Holmwood Care Home | Sep 2023 | 21 | No | |
| 7 | OSJCT Bemerton Lodge | Dec 2021 | 56 | No | |
| 8 | OSJCT Willowcroft | May 2022 | 42 | No | |
| 9 | Hulse Road | Feb 2019 | 6 | No | |
| 10 | Woodstock House | May 2021 | 9 | No | |
| 11 | Tower House Residential Home | Mar 2019 | 24 | No | |
| 12 | No 68 Specialist Care | Sep 2021 | 11 | No | |
| 13 | Stratford Lodge | Jul 2018 | 10 | No | |
| 14 | Wilton Road | Feb 2020 | 8 | No | |
| 15 | Clarendon House | Mar 2020 | 7 | No | |
| 16 | Milford Manor Care Home | Apr 2021 | 30 | No | |
| 17 | Holmhurst | Oct 2019 | 9 | No | |
| 18 | Tower View Residential Home | Mar 2026 | 3 | No |
The full list for residential care in Salisbury: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
How residential care in Salisbury compares
CQC lists residential care for 18 of the 27 care homes in Salisbury, or 67%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 94%, in line with the town-wide 93% and above the 84% for residential care across England.
The highest rated care homes for residential care are Fairfax House, Dunraven House and Lodge and Turning Point - Avondale. 5 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: July 2018. Newest: August 2026. Between them they have 335 registered beds.
Wiltshire as a whole has 115 care homes registered for residential care; 90% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for residential care: 67% here, 71% across Wiltshire.
Care homes in the South West typically charge about £1,445 a week for residential care and £1,690 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. How we estimate costs.
About residential care
Bed and board, personal care and staff available 24 hours a day: that is what a residential care home provides. There is no nursing on site (district nurses call in when needed), so it fits people who struggle to live at home yet need no regular nursing care.
Questions worth asking about residential care
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Wiltshire: care needs assessment. Glossary: Residential care home.
Residential care around Salisbury
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | – | 18 | 17 |
| Old Sarum | 2.1 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Amesbury | 6.6 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Romsey | 14.8 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Ringwood | 15.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Andover | 16.5 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Totton | 16.6 mi | 13 | 11 |
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Residential care in Salisbury: your questions answered
Which Salisbury care homes provide residential care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 18 of Salisbury's 27 care homes offering residential care. Top-rated names here include Fairfax House, Dunraven House and Lodge and Turning Point - Avondale.
How does CQC rate care homes in Salisbury?
17 (94%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 18 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.
What does a care home cost in Salisbury?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in South West: residential care home £1,349 a week; nursing home £1,546 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). More in our cost guide.
Does Wiltshire council fund a care home?
It may. Wiltshire council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Wiltshire council.
How do I choose between care homes in Salisbury?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 5 of 18 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 13 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more residential care in towns near Salisbury?
In Salisbury there are 18, 17 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Old Sarum (2.1 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Amesbury (6.6 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Fordingbridge (10.0 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Residential care in nearby towns
- Residential care in Old Sarum 2.1 mi
- Residential care in Amesbury 6.6 mi
- Residential care in Fordingbridge 10.0 mi
- Residential care in Verwood 14.2 mi
- Residential care in Romsey 14.8 mi
- Residential care in Ringwood 15.8 mi
- Residential care in Andover 16.5 mi
- Residential care in Totton 16.6 mi
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