Woodhayes

36-40, St. Leonards Road, Exeter, EX2 4LR

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

4 August 2021

Provider

Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd

Beds

27 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 22 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 16 are the same and 2 are lower.

11 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJul 2015
GoodAug 2016
GoodFeb 2019
GoodAug 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd, which runs 8 care homes in England: 7 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Woodhayes

Woodhayes is a nursing care home located on St. Leonards Road in Exeter, Devon, providing care for 27 residents. The home is registered to provide nursing care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and individuals with dementia.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in August 2021. It is operated by Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd.

The facility's size and range of specialisms mean it can accommodate people with varying care needs, from those requiring nursing support due to physical health conditions to those living with dementia. The location in central Exeter provides access to local amenities and healthcare services in the South West.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Woodhayes, 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 Woodhayes, 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 Woodhayes'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