Exmouth House

Long Causeway, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1TS

01395275926

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 February 2022

Provider

Amica Care Trust

Beds

31 beds

About Exmouth House

Exmouth House is a residential care home in Devon, providing accommodation and personal care for older people. Details of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Exmouth House provides accommodation and personal care support for up to 31 people, with 28 residents at the time of inspection. The service maintains strong connections between residents and their families through various initiatives, including an online secure relatives' gateway for sharing messages and photographs from anywhere in the world. Staff print chosen photos for display throughout the home, and portal devices are available for residents to access the internet.

One resident particularly enjoys watching online fish tank images through these devices.

The staff team creates a strong sense of community, with residents praising them for their dedication and support, especially during periods of isolation when residents felt they were never alone. The service has recently implemented a penpal scheme for residents to enjoy. Staff are actively involved in activities with residents, and the management ensured a smooth transition when the registered manager left by overseeing a thorough handover with the new manager.

The team has worked hard to support people in maintaining positive wellbeing and staying connected with loved ones, including helping residents participate in family celebrations and share updates about their lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Facilities include a conservatory and an on-site hairdressing salon.
Visitors can use an on-site car park, and the enclosed garden is wheelchair accessible.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 31 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX8 1TS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 6 May 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 February 2022.

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

Read Exmouth 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 Exmouth 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 Exmouth 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 Exmouth House's fees?

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