






This privately owned residential home, Alban House, has 23 single rooms and 15 of these have en-suite facilities. The home cares for people with dementia, mental health conditions and older people generally.
Alban House provides respite care, day care and convalescent care, as well as long period residential care. It is located near to local shops and there are public transport links nearby. Residents can bring their own furniture to...
Care Provided by Alban House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 23 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees are dependent on level of care required and are re assessed after 4 weeks initial assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Alban House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Alban House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Baksho and Onkar Hayer
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Isaac Kirby (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (15)
Visiting
- No appointment necessary just turn up.
Parking
- First come first served driveway parking but at owners risk.
Alban House Reviews (17)
Alban House has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.223) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alban House has 17 reviews.
The staff were so kind to my partner (and me). Thanks Naomi for sorting out transport for partners hospital appointment and to all that looked after him on his day when Unfortunately he was readmitted to hospital. They were even kind enough to store his belongings until they could be collected.
The kitchen staff were kind enough to come up with meals that were best for his special dietary needs
Very secure home as both front door and front gate were on keypad access only
Minor Criticism - maybe all rooms should have bathrooms and sometimes difficult to find someone to let you out.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review and sharing your experience. We understand that this was a difficult time for you and your partner, and we are so pleased that our team could offer care and support when it was needed most. Your lovely comments will be shared with the team, and we wish you all the very best for the future.
Many thanks
Thank you for lovely supporting words, we are so glad to hear that we have exceed your expectations for your friend and the team always do their best to provide the best care for all our residents. The Alban House management team are always pleased to hear recognition for the hard work of our team.
Excellent in every aspect. Outstanding, caring, supportive staff; safe and comfortable facilities; superb food and personal care. Since Alban House became her home, every part of my sisters quality of life and care/support has improved markedly. She has complex needs, and I witness these needs being met and her life changed every time I visit. Outstanding in every way.
Thank you for kind supporting words, we are so glad to hear that we exceed your expectations for your sister and the team will always continue to provide the best care for your sister. We are always pleased to hear recognition for the hard work our team provide.
As a senior carer in a home myself, i had to come in open minded to the fact that it was my family member who needed to be in a care home to be looked after. Since the new management took over, i can not fault the improvement of the facilities of the home, the warmness and friendliness you receive from staff when coming to visit my family member, so thank you to you all such a hard working team! The food on our last visit has massively improved from quality to presentation! The care is brilliant when we need something the staff are always seem to be there to help. My family member who is in the care of this home always seems quite happy and content whilst being here! Any concerns or recommendations i feel he needs we express to the manager who is very efficient and deals with these promptly! So thank you to all staff and management of alban house
Thank you for kind supporting words, we are so glad to hear that we exceed your expectations and the team will continue to provide the best care for your loved one. We are pleased to hear recognition for all the changes in the home.
Since the new management, cleanliness has improved tremendously and the occupational lady is very much appreciated. Overall, very happy with how Mum has settled in.
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback, it's really great for the team to hear how much your Mum is happy here at the home and the team are working very hard to provide the best care for all our individual residents.
Alban House have been welcoming and open in all aspects of Mums care and kept us up to date with any changes. I also feel extremely guilty not seeing her everyday but Alban House have supported My Dad and I through all this.
Mum is safe and well cared for in a caring environment we couldn't ask for more
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback, the home continues to go through a lot of changes and the team are working hard to provide the best care for all our individual residents.
Mum always says 'everyone is so kind' normally every time I visit. Since her arrival at Alban house approx 18 months ago she is happy and well looked after, which gives the family total peace of mind. The staff are friendly, caring and approachable.
On one of my visits in December mum was in her room knitting with the activities lady. This was so lovely to see as mum had always been a keen knitter and taught my sister and I when we were young. Nowadays this isn't something mum would do but with encouragement from the activities lady she was knitting away and chatting. A one to one session like this is just what mum needs from time to time.
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback, the home is going through a lot of changes and the team are working hard to provide the best care for all.
IsaacHome Manager
Having recently visited to see my father - I feel very comfortable and confident that he is with excellent carers and with those that care about his needs and wellbeing. It's a difficult time of year when loved ones can't be together - I know his needs are being met, that his welfare is adhered to, and all in all, peace of mind is given to us, his family. Many thanks to all.
My wife is quite happy in the home. Her only complaint is that she has no one to talk as most residents are in various stages of dementia whereas she can converse with most people. She is reasonably happy on her own.
Alban House is a friendly home. The staff and owners really care for my father. I would recommend them without a doubt. My father was in a home prior to this one and I wish I found this one first. They do so many activities which Alzheimer's patients need. Keep up the amazing work to all at Alban House and thank you so much.
The thing that strikes you about Alban House is how happy and inviting the staff are, hartley engage and relate to the residents. with respect, enthusiasm, patience and genuine warmth. There are much humour and laughter within the home and everyone's needs are catered for to the best of the homes sources and abilities. You are encouraged to visit family members whenever and as frequently as you desire, day or night. It is a very open and relaxed home with residents enjoying the company of staff members pets, who frequently spend time in the home. The managers/owners do an amazing job of welcoming new residents and supporting their families with the painful transition of moving a loved one into care. The home itself is beautifully appointed at the top of the hill with far reaching views out over the sea.
My husband has been there for just over five weeks, so I don't know much about the food or activities. I like what I see there is a good atmosphere and home from home. I can't fault it.
I am very happy here and looked after well.
My cousin continues to be happy at Alban House. They know their residents so well and know exactly how to deal with each one. As I said last year I don't know how he would have managed without their care and understanding. He can be quite an up and down personality but they can quickly turn him around.
Cannot recommend 'Alban House' highly enough. The care of my wife over the last 5 years has been extremely high. All the carers and management at the home really do go the extra mile in ensuring that all their residents are treated with dignity and respect. They also do individual care and activities dependent on the resident's needs and personality. 'Alban House' is very much home from home. Thank you so much to you all.
Alban House is an incredible place. It has such a happy family atmosphere. The staff are so patient, kind and caring. Each resident is valued and treated with kindness and respect, even the difficult ones!! The care given to my father who has severe dementia has been amazing. We just can't thank the staff and owners enough for all that they do.
I think the food is very good. Everything I need doing is done. Including looking after my pet tortoise who lives here with me as we are a pair. The staff are very nice - all regardless of age. From the owner who is specially kind, good and knowledgeable. Everyone is very helpful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 December 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
4 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 29 July 2026All categories and all types of funding
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2014Recipient: Alban House
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Alban House.
Meet the Team (2)

Isaac comes with a vast amount of experience and has a very good care team in place.

Mandy has been with Alban for 5 years, has a wealth of understanding of people's care needs and how to support them.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alban House
What types of Care is Alban House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Alban House have?
There are 23 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Alban House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Alban House to the centre of Ilfracombe?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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