Westbrooke Grange

Lummaton Cross, Barton, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8ET

01803315305

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 February 2021

Provider

Modus Care Limited

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2017
GoodAug 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Modus Care Limited, which runs 18 care homes in England: 12 rated Good and 6 Requires Improvement.

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 Westbrooke Grange

Westbrooke Grange is a residential care home in Torbay, providing support for a small number of people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Westbrooke Grange provides residential care and support for up to five people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or mental health needs. The service maintains high standards of infection prevention and control. Personal protective equipment is readily available and staff use it safely in line with current guidance.

The premises are clean and uncluttered, with effective cleaning schedules in place including hourly cleaning of high touch surfaces such as handles and light switches.

The home supports people to maintain contact with relatives through mobile phones and video calls. Visitors are asked to consent to rapid COVID-19 tests, have their temperature checked, wear PPE, and wash their hands. Staff help people to socially distance when using communal areas, and both people and staff participate in regular testing.

Policies and procedures are in place to manage infection control safely, and these are continually updated to reflect current national guidance.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 February 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental health

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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TQ2 8ET

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 8 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 February 2021.

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

Read Westbrooke Grange'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 Westbrooke Grange, 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 Westbrooke Grange, 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 Westbrooke Grange'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