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Barton Place Nursing HomeDevon

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Rated:GoodNursing

Barton Place Nursing Home

Wrefords Link, Cowley Bridge, Exeter, Devon, EX4 5AX

01392211099

Care Type

Nursing Care

Assessment date

2 February 2024

Provider

Barton Place Limited

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 20 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 16 are the same and 1 is lower.

3 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementNov 2016
GoodMar 2018
GoodMay 2019
GoodNov 2022
GoodSept 2024

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Barton Place Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Barton Place Nursing Home

Barton Place Nursing Home is a nursing home in Devon, offering care to people with a range of needs, including those living with dementia and mental illness. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Barton Place Nursing Home, in Devon, provides personal and nursing care for up to 42 people, including those living with dementia and mental illness. The CQC rated the home Good overall, finding people felt safe and well cared for, with staff who knew them well and care plans covering complex needs.

Inspectors found risks were properly assessed and managed, staffing levels were sufficient, and recruitment practices were safe. The home worked within the Mental Capacity Act, supporting people's choice and control. Some relatives wanted more communication, which was fed back to the registered manager, though staff overall were found kind and compassionate.

Source: CQC assessment, 9 September 2024

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger 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.

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

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: 42 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX4 5AX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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 9 September 2024. Assessment date recorded: 2 February 2024.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 9 September 2024. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Barton Place Nursing Home is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care to up to 42 people. The service provides support to people living with dementia and mental illness. At the time of our inspection there were 34 people using the service, accommodated in one adapted building over three floors. The assessment was completed between December 2023 and January 2024. Site visits to gather peoples’ experiences and observe care practices were carried out on 14 and 19 December 2023. We looked at 9 quality statements; Safeguarding, Involving people to manage risks, Safe and effective staffing, Assessing needs, Delivering evidence based care and treatment, Supporting people to live healthier lives, Independence choice and control, Freedom to speak up and Governance, management and sustainability.

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

Read Barton Place Nursing Home'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 Barton Place Nursing 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 Barton Place Nursing 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 Barton Place Nursing 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees