Mount Olivet Nursing Home

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Mount Olivet Nursing Home is a nursing home in Paignton, Torbay (TQ3 2DY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Mount Olivet Nursing Home

Mount Olivet is a nursing home in Paignton. We care for people who need qualified nursing on the premises, including many people living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays for those who need nursing care for a shorter period. Dementia nursing is much of what we do, and it shapes how the home is run. We keep the environment calm and easy to make sense of, we allow people to move about rather than expecting them to sit still, and we take our lead from the person in front of us. When someone is distressed we look for the reason rather than treating the distress itself as the problem. Knowing about a person's working life, their family and their habits is what makes that possible, so we ask relatives to tell us as much as they can. On the clinical side, having nurses here at all hours means we can manage changing health, skin and wound care and complicated medication, and support people well at the end of their lives without unnecessary moves. Families are welcome, and we would far rather relatives visited often and asked questions than felt they were intruding. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking at nursing homes in Paignton or elsewhere in Torbay, please ring and arrange to come and see us.

Care provided at Mount Olivet Nursing Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Mount Olivet Nursing Home

Where is Mount Olivet Nursing Home located?

Mount Olivet Nursing Home is a nursing home in Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 2DY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Mount Olivet Nursing Home provide?

Mount Olivet Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Mount Olivet Nursing Home's CQC rating?

Mount Olivet Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 March 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Mount Olivet Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Mount Olivet Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Mount Olivet Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Mount Olivet Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Mount Olivet Nursing Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Mount Olivet Nursing Home 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. Mount Olivet Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Mount Olivet Nursing Home 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

Mount Olivet Nursing Home 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.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Mount Olivet Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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