Nursing Homes in Exmouth
Exmouth has 4 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 3 of the 4 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Exmouth at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Exmouth, to help you judge the options below.
- Devon County Council pays, residential care: £1,110 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
- Care home beds filled across Devon: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 68. Devon average is 64.
- People aged 75 and over: 27,500. Rising to 32,600 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 167 beds.
- Who pays, across Devon (estimate): 42% council, 40% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,600 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 11,800 by 2035, up 52%
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Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Exmouth
Begin with the assessment
Having an independent account of what someone needs makes every later discussion easier, and a care needs assessment is what produces it. Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for one at no cost, regardless of savings. Devon County Council carries out the assessment for people in Exmouth and arranges funded support where a person qualifies. The assessor considers health needs, personal care, mobility, medication and safety. Where the person is in hospital, ask the ward to involve the hospital social work team, because assessments linked to a discharge move on a different timescale.
Three routes to meeting the cost
Paying for nursing care usually involves more than one question. A financial assessment weighs income, savings and other capital against the national threshold, and above it a placement is normally funded privately. Separately, where a resident needs care from a registered nurse, the health service may pay a contribution towards that nursing element whatever their savings. Where health needs are the principal reason care is required at all, NHS continuing healthcare may cover the whole cost and is assessed on different criteria again. Ask which of these routes has been considered, because families often learn of the second and third only after they have begun paying.
Choosing a Nursing Home in Exmouth and What to Check
What the ratings show
Three of these homes hold a Good rating and one has been rated Requires Improvement. That last judgement may rest on one area while the care provided was found to be safe, and homes do recover between visits, so read the report rather than relying on the grade. For nursing homes in particular, look at what inspectors said about medicines management and staffing, as those are the areas where pressure appears first. Check the date on each report as well, since ratings describe a home as inspectors found it on one day.
Questions for the manager
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, and how absence is covered. Ask whether the team has looked after someone with the same clinical needs before and request specific examples. Find out how the home works with local health services and how quickly a resident is reviewed when their condition changes. Ask too about training in pain management, pressure care and end of life support.
4 nursing homes in Exmouth
- Fernihurst Nursing Home · 19 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2HA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Here at Fernihurst Nursing Home in Exmouth, Devon, we provide nursing and personal care for people who need a little extra support to live well. We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the hard work our team puts...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Linksway · 17 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2EY
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Exmouth Care Ltd
We at Linksway are proud to offer dedicated nursing home care in the welcoming coastal town of Exmouth, Devon. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to provide older people with the specialist nursing support they need, delivered in an...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Amberwood Nursing Home · 231 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3ED
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Exmouth Care Ltd
Amberwood Nursing Home is a nursing home in Exmouth, Devon, caring for older people whose health needs require qualified nursing as well as help with daily life. People usually come to us at a point of change. A condition has become harder...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Knappe Cross Care Centre · Brixington Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5DL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ashdown Care Limited
Knappe Cross Care Centre is a nursing home in Exmouth, Devon. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond what residential care can provide, and we also take respite stays when a family carer needs a break or cover. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Devon, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. | £1,110 | £1,400 to £1,650 |
| Nursing care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810. | £1,363 | £1,599 to £1,983 |
| Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665. | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Knappe Cross Care Centre, 22 July 2025, Good
- Linksway, 8 August 2023, Requires improvement
- Fernihurst Nursing Home, 1 July 2021, Good
Longest since a report
- Amberwood Nursing Home, 2 June 2018, Good
- Fernihurst Nursing Home, 1 July 2021, Good
- Linksway, 8 August 2023, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Exmouth
How many nursing homes are there in Exmouth?
Exmouth has 4 CQC registered nursing homes: 3 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Exmouth?
Devon County Council pays an average of £1,110 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. 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.
Which nursing homes in Exmouth were inspected most recently?
Knappe Cross Care Centre (22 July 2025), Linksway (8 August 2023) and Fernihurst Nursing Home (1 July 2021) have the most recent CQC reports.