Abbeywood House

Cary Park, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3NH

01803313909

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 October 2024

Provider

Mr Clifford Strange and Mrs Philippa Strange

Beds

33 beds

About Abbeywood House

Abbeywood House is a residential care home located in Torbay, South West. Its registered care categories include dementia, older people, and physical disabilities. The home has 33 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Requires Improvement, published in October 2024. The home is operated by Mr Clifford Strange and Mrs Philippa Strange.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbeywood House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbeywood House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Abbeywood House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees