The Lawns

52 Salterton Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2EJ

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 April 2021

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

9 beds

About The Lawns

The Lawns is a residential care home in Devon, providing support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

This care home accommodates up to nine adults with learning disabilities and autism, with eight residents currently living there. Staff provide personal care and support focused on helping people develop new skills and maintain independence. People spend time both in the community and at the home participating in activities of their choice.

Residents and their families speak positively about The Lawns and the staff. People are treated with kindness and compassion throughout their care. Risks to residents have been properly assessed and care plans detail how staff will support people to keep them safe.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 June 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical 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 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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX8 2EJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; 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 2 June 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 April 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 8 March 2018: Good
CaringPublished 8 March 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 8 March 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Lawns'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 Lawns, 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 Lawns, 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 Lawns'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