Mapleton

Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1RB

01626353261

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 February 2023

Provider

Devon County Council

Beds

20 beds

Rating history

InadequateMay 2015
Requires ImprovementSept 2015
GoodSept 2016
GoodApr 2019
Requires ImprovementJun 2022
GoodApr 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 6 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Devon County Council, which runs 5 care homes in England: 5 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.

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 Mapleton

Mapleton is a residential care home in Devon, providing support for older people, including those living with dementia and learning disabilities. The details below set out the CQC's most recent findings on the service.

Mapleton is a residential care home supporting up to 20 older people, including those living with dementia and learning disabilities. The service operates across two secure floors, with long-term residents on the ground floor and a first-floor short-stay assessment unit for people with complex needs transitioning from hospital. All bedrooms are en-suite with ceiling track hoists, and both floors provide kitchen, lounge, dining and outdoor spaces.

The management team has created a person-centred, open and inclusive culture, addressing previous concerns and driving ongoing improvement. A relative commented positively on the changes, noting that management has transformed since their family member arrived, with staff appearing happy and the service well managed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 April 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger 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: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TQ12 1RB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 5 April 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 February 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 10 April 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 April 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Mapleton'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 Mapleton, 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 Mapleton, 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 Mapleton'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