England

Rated:GoodNursing

Belle Vue Care Home

8 Belle Vue Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6ER

01803522112

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

30 June 2023

Provider

Harbour Healthcare 1 Ltd

Beds

52 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 46 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 35 are the same and 10 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 24 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMay 2018
GoodJun 2019
GoodAug 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Harbour Healthcare 1 Ltd, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Belle Vue Care Home

Belle Vue Care Home is a nursing home in Torbay, providing personal and nursing care, including support for people living with dementia. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Belle Vue provides personal and nursing care to up to 52 people, including those living with dementia. The home accommodates residents across two floors, with the top floor specifically designed for people with dementia. Located in a residential area near Paignton seafront, the service offers access to various communal spaces and a safe outdoor area.

Staff assessed and regularly reviewed risks, with care plans containing detailed and personalised information to help manage people's safety needs effectively. Those at risk of pressure damage received appropriate support and monitoring.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 August 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsWiFiParkingActivities ProgrammeDining RoomCommunal LoungeKitchenetteLiftWheelchair AccessiblePets Allowed

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has an enclosed garden with flowers, shrubs and raised beds. Some bedrooms overlook the garden and others have sea views.
Dining rooms are on the ground and first floors, both with sea views. Friends and family can book to join residents for meals.

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.

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: 52 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TQ4 6ER

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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 24 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 June 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 13 June 2019: Good
CaringPublished 13 June 2019: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Belle Vue Care 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 Belle Vue 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 Belle Vue 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 Belle Vue 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees