Lynwood

Rock Road, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0JJ

01626859735

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 February 2018

Provider

Dalskats Limited

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2016
GoodMar 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Dalskats Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated 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 Lynwood

Lynwood is a residential care home in Devon, providing care and accommodation for people with learning disabilities. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Lynwood provides care and accommodation for up to three people with learning disabilities. The service ensures people have choice and maximum control over their lives. During the inspection, all three current residents were living at the home, which is managed by a registered manager.

The inspection found that Lynwood is doing all the right things in relation to supporting people with learning disabilities. Both the premises and the quality of care provided met expectations.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 March 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TQ13 0JJ

Registered care categories

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 6 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 February 2018.

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

Read Lynwood'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 Lynwood, 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 Lynwood, 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 Lynwood'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