Greenfields

Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7EZ

01271343709

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 October 2023

Provider

Devon County Council

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodSept 2015
GoodOct 2017
GoodNov 2023

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

Run by Devon County Council, which runs 5 care homes in England: 5 rated Good.

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.

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 Greenfields

Greenfields is a residential care home in Devon, run by Devon County Council, offering short breaks and day care for younger people with learning and physical disabilities. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Greenfields provides personal care and support for up to five younger people with learning and physical disabilities. Run by Devon County Council, the service offers short breaks and day care, with stays ranging from one overnight to several weeks depending on individual needs and preferences. At the time of inspection, four people were using the service.

The service aims to ensure people have respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence, with good access to local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 November 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX32 7EZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning 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 10 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 20 October 2017: Good
CaringPublished 20 October 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 20 October 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Greenfields'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 Greenfields, 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 Greenfields, 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 Greenfields'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