Venn House

Lamerton, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8RX

01822612322

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 February 2022

Provider

Venn Care Ltd

Beds

20 beds

About Venn House

Venn House is a residential care home in Devon, offering accommodation and personal care to older people, including some living with dementia. Further detail on how the home operates is set out in the findings below.

Venn House is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care for up to 20 people, some of whom may be living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 17 people were using the service.

The home demonstrated strong infection control practices. Visitors were asked to consent to lateral flow tests and have their temperatures recorded upon arrival, with a booking system in place to monitor entry. Staff adhered to personal protective equipment guidance with plentiful supplies positioned conveniently near bedrooms.

The provider ensured appropriate signage reminded staff and visitors about correct procedures for using and disposing of equipment. Additional cleaning of communal areas and touchpoints was implemented, while staff encouraged people to maintain safe distances from one another.

The home maintained up-to-date policies, procedures and risk assessments relating to infection control, enabling staff to keep people safe. Staff continued to support residents in accessing healthcare, with arrangements in place should people need hospital treatment and return home safely.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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 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: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL19 8RX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 February 2022.

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

Read Venn House'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 Venn House, 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 Venn House, 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 Venn House'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