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St Benets CourtDevon

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Rated:GoodResidential

St Benets Court

32, College Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1EQ

01626354069

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 July 2023

Provider

StBenetsRCG Ltd

Beds

32 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 25 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 20 are the same and 4 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2015
GoodNov 2017
GoodNov 2021
GoodNov 2023

Rated Good at every inspection 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 StBenetsRCG Ltd, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 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 St Benets Court

St Benets Court is a residential care home in Devon. It offers residential care across three floors with communal spaces including a garden. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

St Benets Court is a large residential home supporting up to 32 people across three floors. Almost all bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and residents have access to communal spaces including a garden.

The service provides safe care, with residents appearing at ease and comfortable with staff. Residents expressed their satisfaction, saying "I like it here, everyone is kind and nice to me" and "Oh yes, I love it here, it's the best place I've been. " Relatives were equally positive about the care provided, with one saying "It's wonderful here, he's getting good care" and another stating "I'm happy with mum's safety here, I'm very happy mum's here.

" Relatives indicated they would recommend the service to other families.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 November 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical 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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 32 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TQ12 1EQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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 1 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 July 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 5 November 2021: Good
CaringPublished 5 November 2021: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read St Benets Court'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 St Benets Court, 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 St Benets Court, 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 St Benets Court'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