Bidna House

Bidna Lane, Appledore, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1NU

01237470714

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 January 2022

Provider

SL & BM Haywood

Beds

12 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
GoodJan 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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 SL & BM Haywood runs in England.

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 Bidna House

Bidna House is a residential care home in Devon, providing accommodation and support for people with a learning disability or autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Bidna House provides residential care and accommodation for up to 12 people with a learning disability or autistic spectrum disorder. At the time of inspection, 11 people were living at the service. The home had implemented good infection control practices, with facilities available for hand washing and hand sanitiser on entering and leaving.

Visitors were required to wear face coverings, wash their hands before and after visits, and were screened for COVID-19 symptoms before entry. Clear signage and instructions were prominently displayed throughout the home to support safety measures, with information made easily accessible to all.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 February 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental health

Facilities & Amenities

GardenActivities Programme

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX39 1NU

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; 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.

Rating report published 10 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 January 2022.

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

Read Bidna House'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 Bidna House, 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 Bidna House, 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 Bidna House'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