Dauntsey House Care

Dauntsey House Care Home is a purpose built care home for older people, dedicated to providing a high standard of care to the elderly since 1983.

Residents come to the caring environment of Dauntsey House from widely varying religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Many of our residents are temporary guests, while their family are on holiday or they have had a minor accident and are unable to care for themselves. We also cater for permanent places within our house.

The Care Home is situated in West Lavington on the A360 and is half an hour drive from Salisbury, it is also within easy reach of Bath and Marlborough. When visiting it is best to park in Duck Street and approach the house through the garden.

There is a local shop in West Lavington within 200 metres from Dauntsey House that sells all provisions that a resident may require e.g. stamps, toiletries, confectionary and snacks. There is also a bus stop close by with buses running to Salisbury and Devizes.

As well as having 19 bedrooms one which has an en-suite, there are four bathrooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor. There are toilets, accessible to all, on each floor. On the ground floor there is a lounge, dining room, conservatory and four bathrooms. On the first floor there are two bathrooms.

Externally there is a well tended garden for residents use.

The House has Wifi internet coverage for use by the residents.

A Brief History

Alderman William Dauntsey originally endowed Dauntsey House's site in the 16th Century as a grammar school for boys, patronised by The Company of Mercers in London. By a Will dated 10 March 1542, Dauntesey gave the Mercers' Company lands in London so that they could build a schoolhouse for a grammar school at West Lavington and also support seven poor persons in an almshouse.

After several centuries the original building was rebuilt in 1860 together with the adjacent almshouses and these, along with the vicarage opposite All Saints Church, formed the core of the village.

Since those times the building has had many changes to its purpose, becoming in turn a 'medical centre', a dance school, a private school and, since 1960, a home for the elderly.

The Almshouses still exist as private homes adjacent to the house.

Philosophy of Care

We have a very robust philosophy of care that includes very important issues, like dignity, respect, privacy, compassion, mental and physical health and so much more.

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To provide a secure, stable and comfortable environment whilst providing a standard of individual mental and physical care which ensures that each Resident is as happy and contented as possible.
To ensure that the dignity of each Resident is maintained at all times.
To stimulate and maintain physical and mental activities by setting realistic targets and encouraging Residents to participate in the decision making in an attempt to reach these targets.
To enhance the quality of life by providing a safe, secure, comfortable and supportive environment.
To ensure each Resident's right to personal choice is maintained especially in relation to clothes, diet and activities.
To encourage Residents to care for themselves where they are willing and able, and to regularly update Care Plans to take account of this.
To ensure that each Resident is treated as an individual and that others respect his or her dignity, irrespective of any disability or frailty.
To maintain each Resident's right to privacy by ensuring all staff knock before entering a room.
To maintain each Resident's right to be consulted in any proposed changes to daily living arrangements and to encourage their participation in making suggestions and decision making.
To maintain each Resident's right of choice of family practitioner, dentist, optician, chiropodist etc. where possible.
To ensure each Resident has the right to socialise with the community at large by encouraging them to invite family, friends and acquaintances into our care home.
To maintain each Resident's right to have their political, religious, sexual beliefs and emotional needs accepted and respected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Just a few of the frequently asked questions like 'Visitors' and 'Can I bring my own furniture?'

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What happens if I become ill?
Dauntsey House are a residential home and cannot offer full nursing care. However if any of the Residents become ill they can be cared for at Dauntsey House unless their doctor decides differently.

Can I bring my own furniture with me to Dauntsey House?
The only limit placed on residents wishing to bring their own furniture is the size of the room and safety regulations. Dauntsey House actively encourages Residents to bring their own small items of furniture and ornaments as it helps them to settle in. Dauntsey House is happy to discuss the feasibility of bringing you own specialist items into the room you have chosen.

What activities does Dauntsey House offer?
Dauntsey House offers a range of activities from outings, entertainment in the Home, music and movement, bingo, quizzes, hairdresser and chiropodist. Activities vary depending on each residents requests and wishes. We do everything possible to meet your individual choice of activities.

When can any family and friends visit?
As Dauntsey House is your home, there are no restrictions and visitors are welcome at anytime although we do ask where possible to avoid mealtimes. Visitors who have traveled far are welcome to join you for a meal. Please let us know in advance.

Can I come and go as I please? Residents are free to come and go as they please?
All we ask is that you let us know that you are going out and if possible where to, who with and what time we can expect your return. Any medication that you need to take whilst you are out will be prepared for you.

Can I smoke?
Smoking can be a danger as an accident with a match, lighter or cigarette could lead to fire in the Home. This is one of the reasons we operate a no smoking policy.