Elmwood Residential Home
Elmwood Residential Home is a residential care home in Colyton, Devon (EX24 6QJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Elmwood Residential Home
We at Elmwood Residential Home offer warm, welcoming residential care in the charming town of Colyton, Devon. Nestled in the heart of East Devon's picturesque countryside, our home provides a comfortable and homely setting where older people and younger adults alike can feel truly at ease. Our location in Colyton offers residents the best of rural Devon living, with the calm pace of a historic market town and the gentle beauty of the surrounding South West landscape. Within the EX postcode area, we benefit from a peaceful setting that families often describe as reassuring the moment they walk through our doors. The atmosphere inside is designed to feel like home rather than an institution, giving residents space to relax, socialise, and enjoy daily life in surroundings that feel familiar and safe. At Elmwood Residential Home, we specialise in supporting older people who need day to day residential care, as well as younger adults and individuals living with a physical disability. Every person who joins us is treated as an individual, with a care plan shaped around their personal preferences, routines, and goals. For families, this means peace of mind knowing that their loved one is supported with dignity, patience, and genuine kindness. Whether someone needs help with mobility, personal care, medication, or simply companionship throughout the day, our approach is always centred on the person rather than the task. We also provide respite care, which can be a lifeline for family carers who need a short break, or for individuals recovering from illness or a hospital stay who benefit from a period of supported rest before returning home. Respite stays at Elmwood are planned carefully, so that even a short visit feels welcoming, purposeful, and reassuring. Many families find that respite is also a gentle way to explore whether longer term residential care might be the right step in the future. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, dated 14 October 2025, where we were rated Good overall. We are proud to have achieved a Good rating across all five key areas assessed by the CQC, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this consistent recognition offers reassurance that the care provided here meets the standards expected by the independent regulator, and that our team is committed to maintaining and building on that quality every day. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the mixture of emotions that come with it. We at Elmwood Residential Home warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and arrange a visit at a time that suits you. Come and see our home for yourself, meet the people who make it what it is, and let us help you feel confident that your loved one will be cared for with the warmth, respect, and attention they deserve.
Care provided at Elmwood Residential Home
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 October 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Elmwood Residential Home
Where is Elmwood Residential Home located?
Elmwood Residential Home is a residential care home in Colyton, Devon, EX24 6QJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Elmwood Residential Home provide?
Elmwood Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Elmwood Residential Home's CQC rating?
Elmwood Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 October 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Elmwood Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Elmwood Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Elmwood Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Elmwood Residential Home Limited is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Elmwood Residential Home Limited is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Elmwood Residential Home Limited offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Elmwood Residential Home Limited supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
Elmwood Residential Home Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Elmwood Residential Home Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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