Woodland View Lodge
Woodland View Lodge is a residential care home in Exeter, Devon (EX2 7PW).
Newly registered with the CQC, October 2026. No inspection rating has been published yet.
About Woodland View Lodge
Woodland View Lodge is a residential care home in Exeter, supporting older people and younger adults from across Devon, including people living with dementia and people who have a physical disability. A care home is judged by its ordinary days rather than its brochure, so that is where our attention goes. Meals cooked here and eaten at a table. Personal care offered calmly and in private. Medication managed properly. Rooms that look like they belong to the person living in them. Staff awake overnight. Enough happening in the house to give the day a shape, and nobody pressed into joining anything they have no interest in. People keep their own routines wherever we can arrange it, because a home that insists everyone rises at the same hour and bathes to a schedule has quietly stopped being a home. For residents with a physical disability, getting about matters enormously. Accessible bathrooms, the right equipment, and staff who know how a particular person wants to be helped to move. Mobility lost because assistance was inconvenient is easy to cause and very hard to reverse, so we work at preventing it. Where dementia is part of somebody's life we work on familiarity and calm instead of correction, and we ask relatives early for the history that helps us reach a person when they are distressed. Families usually know things we could never guess. The Care Quality Commission has not yet given us an overall rating. Come and see the home, unannounced if you prefer.
Care provided at Woodland View Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 66 residents
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Woodland View Lodge compares in Exeter
Measured against the 36 care homes registered in Exeter. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 66 places. Larger than 26 of the 36 homes. The local average is 39 places.
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated. 28 of the 36 homes (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Registered
- October 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 36 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 36 homes, 25 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Exeter.
The local picture: Exeter
What the numbers say about care for older people in Exeter, in Devon.
What care costs in Devon, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,110 | £1,400 to £1,650 (South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549.) |
| Nursing care | £1,363 | £1,599 to £1,983 (South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 (South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 12,400. Rising to 14,700 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,600. Rising to 5,200 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,600. Rising to 2,100 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 67%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Devon as a whole is 57%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 91. Devon average is 64.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 66 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Devon: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Devon (estimate): 42% council, 40% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Woodland View Lodge
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 October 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- Crystal Care Homes Topsham Opco Limited, which runs this service only.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Topsham Surgery, 0.9 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, 2.1 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham Station, 0.7 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Woodland View Lodge
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, 2.1 miles away
It is about 2.1 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Topsham Surgery, 0.9 miles away
- Westbank Practice, 1.2 miles away
- Wonford Green Surgery, 1.7 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Dental 397, 0.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Dee Shapland Dental, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
- Matford Dental Clinic, 1.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 0.9 miles away
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 1.1 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Topsham Station, 0.7 miles away
- Newcourt Station, 0.8 miles away
- Digby & Sowton Station, 1.4 miles away
Around Woodland View Lodge
- H: Woodland View Lodge
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Woodland View Lodge
Where is Woodland View Lodge located?
Woodland View Lodge is a residential care home in Exeter, Devon, EX2 7PW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Woodland View Lodge provide?
Woodland View Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Woodland View Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Woodland View Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does Woodland View Lodge have?
Woodland View Lodge is registered for up to 66 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Woodland View Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Woodland View Lodge is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Woodland View Lodge 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?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
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. Woodland View Lodge 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
Woodland View Lodge 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
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Woodland View Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Woodland View Lodge
Dementia Care at Woodland View Lodge
The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, which is useful to know when health changes fast. Dementia care is on the registration, and what tends to help is familiar staff, a calm layout and a predictable day. The home says it works on familiarity and calm rather than correction. Nothing has been inspected yet, so your own visit carries the weight. Ask how distress is managed and whether any part of the building is secured. Ask how staffing continuity is kept up and what happens as dementia advances.
Residential Care at Woodland View Lodge
Devon usually pays about £750 to £900 a week, against a South West range of £1000 to £1300. Residential care means support with daily life and no nurses on the premises, so meals, washing, dressing, medication and activity come from care staff. Visiting GPs and district nurses cover anything clinical, which is the practical difference from a nursing home. Woodland View Lodge is registered for up to 66 people, larger than 26 of the 36 homes around Exeter. With the council rate well below the private range, ask whether a top up would be needed and from whom. Ask how the home judges when residential care is no longer enough.
Older Person Care at Woodland View Lodge
Topsham Station is 0.7 miles from Woodland View Lodge and a Day Lewis pharmacy 0.6. Registered for older person care, the Exeter home says meals are cooked there and eaten at a table, with personal care offered calmly and in private. Medication is described as managed properly and rooms as looking like they belong to the person living in them. Staff are said to be awake overnight, and residents to keep their own routines wherever that can be arranged. Ask how many of those overnight staff there are across 66 places. Ask what happens in practice when someone wants to bathe in the evening rather than the morning.
Younger Adults at Woodland View Lodge
Registered only on 1 October 2026, Woodland View Lodge is the newest home in its area. Younger adults are included alongside older people, so in 66 places the mix will lean heavily older. Someone under 65 usually wants different company, activity and hours from the rest of the house. Ask who else of that age is living there and what fills their week.
Physical Disability at Woodland View Lodge
Twenty eight of the 36 homes near Exeter are rated Good or Outstanding, which this one cannot yet claim. Physical disability is on its registration, and the home names accessible bathrooms, the right equipment and staff who know how a particular person wants to be helped to move. Mobility lost because assistance was inconvenient, it says, is easy to cause and hard to reverse.
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