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Bluebell HouseDevon

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Rated:GoodResidential

Bluebell House

47 Atlantic Way, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1JD

01237475001

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 September 2020

Provider

Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd

Beds

36 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 9 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 1 is lower.

5 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 ImprovementJul 2015
Requires ImprovementSept 2016
Requires ImprovementMar 2018
Requires ImprovementMay 2019
GoodOct 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd, which runs 8 care homes in England: 7 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.

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 Bluebell House

Bluebell House is a residential care home in Devon, providing care for older people, many of whom live with dementia or conditions related to frailty. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Bluebell House accommodates 24 people aged 65 and over, most of whom live with dementia or conditions associated with frailty and old age. The home features lounge and dining areas on two floors and bedrooms on three floors, with lift access throughout the building.

Residents reported feeling comfortable and well cared for. One person commented, "It's not been fun with lockdown but the staff have been great and we are certainly well cared for. " The home previously received a requirement regarding unsafe medicine management.

An action plan was submitted to address this concern, which had put people at risk.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 October 2020

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: 36 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX39 1JD

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 2 October 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 September 2020.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 1 May 2019: Good
CaringPublished 1 May 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 May 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bluebell 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 Bluebell 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 Bluebell 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 Bluebell 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