
Alexander House Care Home
Nursing Care
8 April 2026
Alexander Care (Exeter) Limited
67 beds
About Alexander House Care Home
Alexander House is a nursing care home located on Hawkins Road in Exeter, providing care for 67 residents. The home is operated by Alexander Care (Exeter) Limited and offers specialist services for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and those with dementia or sensory impairments. As a nursing facility, it provides medical care alongside personal support.
The home has not yet received a CQC inspection, so no rating is currently available. It is positioned within Exeter's care landscape to serve a range of complex needs across different age groups and conditions. Prospective residents and their families should contact the home directly to discuss specific care requirements and obtain detailed information about facilities and services available.
Specialist Care
Photographs of the home
Practical details from the provider
- All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.
- The provider lists private gardens, a hair salon, sensory room and cinema.
Published on the provider's website, checked 20 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.
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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 with nursing
- Registered capacity
- 67 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · EX1 3UW
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.
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: .
Assessment published 2 July 2026. Assessment date recorded: 8 April 2026.
Read CQC's assessment overview
The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 2 July 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.
Date of Assessment: 20 to 28 May 2026. The service is a nursing home providing support to older people some of whom may be living with Dementia. Managers investigated incidents, accidents and complaints thoroughly. Lessons learned were documented and staff were encouraged to use reflective practice tools. There were clear and effective processes in place to keep people safe and protect them from harm. Risks were identified and mitigated as much as possible.
The facilities and equipment metpeople’sneeds, were clean and well-maintained and any risks mitigated. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience to meet people’s needs. Managers made sure staff received training and regular 1:1 meeting to maintain high-quality care. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes.The provider used clinical tools to monitor outcomes for people. People had access to a range of health care professionals when required. People told us they had interesting activities to do which helped them to maintain health and wellbeing. Effective governance systems were in place to ensure the quality of care was checked and any concerns addressed without delay. Staff told us they were supported by an experienced team of managers. Staff were able to raise concerns without fear of any repercussions.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Alexander House Care Home, 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 Alexander House Care Home, 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 Alexander House Care Home'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.
Location
Hawkins Road, Exeter, EX1 3UW

Alexander House Care Home
CQC overall rating
Assessment date: 8 April 2026
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