Bishopsteignton House

Forder Lane, Bishopsteignton, Teignmouth, TQ14 9SE

01626770383

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 May 2022

Provider

BishopshouseRCG LTD

Beds

27 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 30 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 27 are the same and 1 is lower.

11 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

GoodAug 2016
GoodMar 2019
GoodJul 2022

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 BishopshouseRCG LTD 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.

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 Bishopsteignton House

Bishopsteignton House is a residential care home in Devon, offering personal care for older people aged 65 and over. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent view of the service.

Bishopsteignton House provides personal care for up to 27 people aged 65 and over. The home is set in its own grounds with bright, spacious communal areas. At the time of inspection, 27 people were living there, with one person admitted to hospital during the inspection period.

Despite national staffing shortages, the management team had worked hard to recruit new staff. Newly recruited staff spoke positively about the supportive environment, with one commenting: "There is a lovely atmosphere, a strong team and supporting management. " Staff appreciated the good teamwork and the registered manager's supportive approach.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 July 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 27 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TQ14 9SE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 7 July 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 May 2022.

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

Read Bishopsteignton 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 Bishopsteignton House, 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 Bishopsteignton House, 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 Bishopsteignton 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