The Homestead

6, Elwyn Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2EL

01395263778

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 January 2021

Provider

Homestead Homes Limited

Beds

24 beds

About The Homestead

The Homestead is a residential care home in Exmouth, Devon, providing care for older people. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

The Homestead is a large detached property in a residential area of Exmouth, set over three floors with a passenger lift providing access and communal spaces on the ground floor. The home accommodates up to 24 older people, with 23 residents living there at the time of inspection. The provider follows best practice guidance to prevent Covid-19 transmission, offering comprehensive information and support to visitors.

Staff adhere to Personal Protective Equipment and social distancing guidance, maintaining high standards of infection control throughout the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 March 2021

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

GardenSecure GardenEn-suite RoomsWiFiActivities ProgrammeCafe BarDining RoomCommunal Lounge

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 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: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX8 2EL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; 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 21 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 January 2021.

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

Read The Homestead'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 The Homestead, 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 The Homestead, 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 The Homestead'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