Gittisham Hill House
Gittisham Hill House is a nursing home in Honiton, Devon (EX14 3TY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
New provider since October 2026. The rating shown may relate to the previous provider.
About Gittisham Hill House
Gittisham Hill House is a nursing home near Honiton, providing nursing care for older people across this part of Devon, including many people living with dementia. Having qualified nurses on site at all hours is what allows us to look after people whose health needs are substantial and liable to change. Medication, wound care, careful attention to nutrition, pain and skin, and the close monitoring that catches deterioration early are the ordinary content of our days rather than exceptional events. In a rural part of the county, where a hospital trip is a longer undertaking, being able to manage health needs properly here matters a great deal. Dementia nursing is most of what we do. People living with advanced dementia are often assumed to have stopped noticing, and in our experience that is simply wrong. Tone of voice registers. Being rushed registers. A familiar face registers. So we protect continuity of staffing, we talk to people rather than about them, and we take the time to learn what soothes a particular person when they are frightened. Families often carry a good deal of guilt about this stage, and part of our job is making the home somewhere they want to be rather than somewhere they visit out of duty. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We take it as a floor. Visit at a busy time and ask the nurses how the hard nights are handled.
Care provided at Gittisham Hill House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Registered for up to 39 residents
- Last CQC inspection: 12 December 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Gittisham Hill House compares in East Devon
Measured against the 72 care homes registered in East Devon. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 39 places. Larger than 59 of the 72 homes. The local average is 28 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 61 of the 72 homes (85%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Devon the figure is 80%.
- Latest report
- 12 December 2018. 56 of the 72 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- October 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 72 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 72 homes, 39 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in East Devon.
The local picture: East Devon
What the numbers say about care for older people in East Devon, 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: 27,500. Rising to 32,600 by 2035, up 19%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 11,800 by 2035, up 52%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,600 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 62%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Devon as a whole is 57%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 68. Devon average is 64.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 167 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.
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Good to know about Gittisham Hill House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 October 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- WT CC Opco 1 Limited, which runs this service only.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Honiton Surgery, 1.1 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, 14.0 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Honiton Station, 1.3 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 Gittisham Hill House
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, 14 miles away
It is about 14 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
- Honiton Surgery, 1.1 miles away
- Coleridge Medical Centre, 4.1 miles away
- Sid Valley Practice, 6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Den Dental Group, 1.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Brookvale Dental Practice, 1.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Honiton Dental Centre, 1.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
- Clarepharm Pharmacy, 1.3 miles away
- Boots, 1.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Honiton Station, 1.3 miles away
- Feniton Station, 3.6 miles away
- Whimple Station, 6.7 miles away
Around Gittisham Hill House
- H: Gittisham Hill House
- 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 Gittisham Hill House
Where is Gittisham Hill House located?
Gittisham Hill House is a nursing home in Honiton, Devon, EX14 3TY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Gittisham Hill House provide?
Gittisham Hill House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Gittisham Hill House's CQC rating?
Gittisham Hill House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 December 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Gittisham Hill House provide dementia care?
Yes. Gittisham Hill House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does Gittisham Hill House have?
Gittisham Hill House is registered for up to 39 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Gittisham Hill House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Gittisham Hill House 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?
Yes. Yes. Gittisham Hill House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
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?
No. Gittisham Hill House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Gittisham Hill House 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Gittisham Hill House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Gittisham Hill House
Nursing Care at Gittisham Hill House
Thirty nine places put Gittisham Hill House above the Honiton average of 28 and larger than 59 of the 72 homes nearby. Qualified nurses are on site at all hours, which allows people with substantial and changeable health needs to be cared for in one place. Fees in the South West typically run from £1250 to £1600 a week, and Devon usually pays about £900 to £1100. NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes roughly £235 a week towards the nursing element for residents who qualify, coming off the bill. The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is 14 miles away, and the home notes that a hospital trip in this rural county is a longer undertaking. Ask who carries out the nursing assessment and how often the fee is reviewed.
Dementia Care at Gittisham Hill House
Sixty one of the 72 homes in the area are rated Good or Outstanding, against 80 per cent across Devon. Dementia nursing is described as most of what this home does, and it rejects the assumption that people with advanced dementia have stopped noticing. Tone of voice registers, being rushed registers and a familiar face registers, which is why it says it protects continuity of staffing. It also says it takes time to learn what soothes a particular person when they are frightened. Ask how that knowledge is recorded and handed between shifts. Ask what happens when a resident tries to leave, and how care changes as dementia advances.
Older Person Care at Gittisham Hill House
The published rating of good here comes from an inspection on 12 December 2018, and 56 of the 72 homes nearby have reported more recently since. A new registration took effect on 1 October 2026, so that judgement may belong to an earlier provider and should not be credited to the current one. For older residents this is a nursing home, which puts help with washing, dressing, meals and medication alongside clinical attention. Its own account describes close monitoring that catches deterioration early as the ordinary content of its days. Ask how many nurses and carers are on duty overnight across 39 places. Ask what the 2018 report found and what would be different if inspectors came tomorrow.
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