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Rated:GoodNursing

Hill House Nursing Home

Park Avenue, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0DT

01803853867

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

6 January 2022

Provider

Golfhill Limited

Beds

43 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 23 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 20 are the same and 2 are lower.

21 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementApr 2017
GoodMay 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Golfhill Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Hill House Nursing Home

Hill House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Torbay providing nursing and personal care to older people, including some living with dementia. The findings below set out what CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

Hill House accommodates up to 43 older people who require nursing or personal care, with 35 residents at the time of inspection. Some residents live with dementia. The home has robust systems in place to manage risks and prevent the spread of COVID-19, with clear protocols for visitors to follow current guidance.

Staff facilitate visits for people according to current guidance, and residents did not raise any concerns about the visiting arrangements. The home maintains effective processes to support safe contact between residents and their families.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 January 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Nearly all bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and residents are encouraged to personalise them with their own furniture and belongings.
The landscaped garden includes flower beds, sensory areas and a patio used for outdoor activities.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 43 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TQ5 0DT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 4 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 January 2022.

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

Read Hill House Nursing Home'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 Hill House Nursing Home, 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 Hill House Nursing Home, 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 Hill House Nursing Home'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