Acorn House - Bideford

2 Eastbourne Terrace, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HG

01237424248

Care Type

Residential Care

Assessment date

9 February 2024

Provider

Ark Care Homes Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Acorn House - Bideford

Acorn House in Bideford, Devon is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care for adults with autism and a learning disability. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Acorn House in Bideford is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care for up to six adults with autism and a learning disability. At the time of assessment, four people were using the service. The CQC rated the home Good overall.

Inspectors found people were kept safe from avoidable harm, with staff who knew them well, managed risks sensitively, and administered medicines safely. Staff were well trained, and recruitment practices were sound. Care was person-centred, promoted choice and independence, and followed the principles of the Mental Capacity Act.

Leadership was described as clear, effective and well supported by external relationships.

Source: CQC assessment, 5 June 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX39 1HG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Assessment published 5 June 2024. Assessment date recorded: 9 February 2024.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 5 June 2024. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

An assessment has been undertaken of a specialist service that is used by autistic people and people with a learning disability. We expect health and social care providers to guarantee autistic people and people with a learning disability respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ is the guidance CQC follows to make assessments and judgements about services supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people and providers must have regard to it. Acorn House is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care to up to 6 adults with autism and a learning disability. At the time of our inspection there were 4 people using the service. The assessment was completed between 4 March 2024 and 13 May 2024. A site visit to gather peoples’ experiences and observe care practices was carried out on 2 May 2024.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Acorn House - Bideford's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Acorn House - Bideford, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Acorn House - Bideford, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Acorn House - Bideford'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.

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