Kite House

Burridge Farm, Sandford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4EL

01363775167

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 January 2019

Provider

Crediton Care & Support Homes Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Kite House

Kite House is a residential care home in Devon, providing accommodation and support for people with restricted mobility and care needs. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

The home provides care to people with restricted mobility and support needs. During the inspection, concerns were raised about restrictions on people's movement around the service and the quality of care and activities provided to specific individuals. These concerns prompted a focused review of practices at the home to ensure residents were receiving appropriate support and had adequate opportunities for engagement and activity.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 February 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX17 4EL

Registered care categories

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 26 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 January 2019.

SafePublished 1 June 2018: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 1 June 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 June 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Kite 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 Kite House, 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 Kite House, 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 Kite House'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