Acorn Manor

Raleigh Hill, Heywood Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3PG

01237423121

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

30 March 2023

Provider

Ark Care Homes Limited

Beds

9 beds

About Acorn Manor

Acorn Manor is a residential care home in Devon, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Acorn Manor provides accommodation and personal care to up to 9 adults with learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, 7 people were using the service. Staff knew residents well and understood how to protect them from abuse, working effectively with other agencies to keep people safe.

While residents could not verbally comment on their safety, their relaxed and positive body language when interacting with staff indicated they felt secure. Relatives expressed confidence, stating they had no worries about their loved one's safety and that residents were settled and happy at the home.

The service supported residents to have maximum choice and control over their lives, enabling people through policies and systems that promoted least restrictive practice and their best interests. Comprehensive risk assessments covered all aspects of the service and support provided, ensuring residents lived safely and free from unwarranted restrictions. Staff monitored and managed safety effectively throughout the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 April 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Acorn Manor has six en-suite bedrooms and two self-contained flats with their own bedroom, bathroom and living area.
The main house has two shared living rooms, a dining room and a kitchen. Outside are a sensory garden, orchard and vegetable plot.
The provider describes support with using public transport, as well as company vehicles and parking for residents with Motability vehicles.

Published on the provider's website, checked 19 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 19 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX39 3PG

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.

Rating report published 15 April 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 March 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 13 April 2018: Good
CaringPublished 13 April 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 13 April 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Acorn Manor'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 Manor, 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 Manor, 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 Manor'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