Kenwith Castle Country House Care

Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5BE

01237470060

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 November 2022

Provider

Care South

Beds

59 beds

About Kenwith Castle Country House Care

Kenwith Castle Country House Care is a residential care home in Devon, offering personal care for older people. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Kenwith Castle Country House Care provides personal care for up to 59 people aged 65 and over in a period country house setting with a modern extension, overlooking a lake and surrounded by grounds. At the time of inspection, 43 residents were living there, including some with dementia. The service is set in a distinctive building that creates a pleasant environment for its residents.

The quality of life at the home is significantly enhanced by strong leadership from the registered manager, who demonstrates clear commitment to providing good care. The manager's dedication to continuous improvement and attention to residents' wellbeing sets a positive tone for the service and contributes to the overall quality of care provided to the people living there.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 February 2023

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

Activities Programme

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: 59 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX39 5BE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 24 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 November 2022.

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

Read Kenwith Castle Country House Care'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 Kenwith Castle Country House Care, 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 Kenwith Castle Country House Care, 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 Kenwith Castle Country House Care'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