Grindon

Grindon, Chapel Hill, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3AQ

07860753868

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 November 2018

Provider

Cambian Signpost Limited

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2016
OutstandingJan 2019

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Cambian Signpost Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 3 Good.

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 Grindon

Grindon is a residential care home in Devon, providing support for younger adults with autism, learning disabilities and hearing loss. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Grindon is a care home accommodating four younger adults with autism, learning disabilities and hearing loss. Three people live in the main house while one occupies an attached flat below. All staff communicate using British sign language to support residents' needs.

The service has been designed to promote choice, independence and inclusion for the people it supports.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 January 2019

Specialist Care

Sensory impairmentsYounger 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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX15 3AQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 16 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 November 2018.

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

Read Grindon'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 Grindon, 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 Grindon, 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 Grindon'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