The Old Rectory Nursing Home

45-46 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NG

01392431839

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

28 February 2020

Provider

Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd

Beds

47 beds

About The Old Rectory Nursing Home

The Old Rectory Nursing Home is a nursing home in Devon providing personal and nursing care to older people. Further detail on the service is set out in the CQC findings below.

The Old Rectory is a nursing home providing personal and nursing care to 42 people aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 47 residents. The service operates from one adapted building. People and relatives consistently praised the care provided, with visitors describing staff as "worth their weight in gold" and highlighting the "warm, friendly welcome" and "beautiful atmosphere.

" Family members noted that staff are "kind, caring and compassionate" and provide individualised support to each resident. One relative stated they would be confident receiving care at the home themselves, describing it as outstanding and recommending it highly to others.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 June 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Shared facilities include three lounges, two dining rooms, two conservatories, a pub area and café.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 with nursing; Long term conditions services
Registered capacity: 47 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX4 6NG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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 4 June 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 February 2020.

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

Read The Old Rectory Nursing Home'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 Old Rectory Nursing Home, 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 The Old Rectory Nursing Home, 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 The Old Rectory Nursing Home'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