Bourne Bridge House

Meshaw, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4NL

01884860909

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 August 2020

Provider

Meadowbank Care Limited

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodOct 2015
GoodOct 2017

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Meadowbank Care Limited 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 Bourne Bridge House

Bourne Bridge House is a residential care home in Devon, providing support for people with profound learning disabilities and/or autism, some of whom also have physical disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Bourne Bridge House provides residential care for people with profound learning disabilities and/or autism, some of whom also have physical disabilities. Located in a rural setting near Witheridge in mid Devon, the home is a converted farmhouse arranged into four accommodation units surrounding an enclosed courtyard garden. The service has implemented measures to support residents during restrictions, limiting visits to essential visitors who wear face masks and follow hygiene protocols.

Where relatives and friends cannot enter the premises, the home has arranged socially distanced visits in the community to maintain important connections for residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 September 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX36 4NL

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 26 October 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 August 2020.

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

Read Bourne Bridge 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 Bourne Bridge 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 Bourne Bridge 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 Bourne Bridge 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