Bishopsteignton House

Forder Lane, Bishopsteignton, Teignmouth TQ14 9SE
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Bishopsteignton House is a Grade II listed, 27-bed residence overlooking the Devon moors and is one of the most admired and sought-after homes in the region. With an excellent reputation and strong demand from private clients, the home combines timeless elegance with warm, person-centred care.

From the moment visitors step inside, they are welcomed by fresh flowers in the light-filled conservatory, setting the tone for the home’s calm and inviting atmosphere. A grand entrance hall with original architectural features reflects the building’s historic character and leads into a spacious reception room. This much-loved area offers residents a place to relax, socialise, or watch daily life unfold, with staff always nearby to provide support when needed.

Set within an acre of beautifully maintained grounds, Bishopsteignton House is surrounded by rolling moorland and countryside views. These can be enjoyed from the home’s large period windows or during outdoor strolls.

While rich in heritage and character, the home is fully equipped to support modern living. High-quality residential care is provided with a strong focus on independence, dignity, and wellbeing, alongside reassurance that additional support is available as needs change. The experienced team recognises that every resident’s journey is unique and offers personalised care.

Bishopsteignton House is not just a beautiful place to live, but a place where residents feel truly at home, supported, valued, and cared for. The team would be delighted to welcome prospective residents and families for tea and a chat.
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Care Provided by Bishopsteignton House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 27 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1150 – £1350
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1150 – £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1150 – £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1150 – £1350

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Bishopsteignton House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Bishopsteignton 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)

Contact Bishopsteignton House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Donna Waldron (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (25)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • No appointment is necessary and you are welcome to visit at your convenience but the home recommend booking in advance for a tour of the Care Home.

Parking

  • Plenty of free parking available on-site.

Bishopsteignton House Reviews (72)

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Bishopsteignton House has a Review Score of 10 (9.983) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bishopsteignton House has 72 reviews.

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Review from Martin A (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bishopsteignton House is a very good care home and clean and staff are very caring and night staff. They looked after Dad wonderfully and I can't fault them. 100%.
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Review from L B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in the home for six months now and has settled really well. The home is full of light and always lovely flowers and happy people. It is easy to visit and feel welcome anytime. My mother loves the staff and food. All the staff are friendly and have time to chat if needed. It is a very
homely feel. Meal times, everybody sits together and has lovely serviettes and flowers on the tables. Mum has been out late a few times and the night staff are wonderful and happy to make her a drink if she is not ready for bed. I feel she is very safe and surrounded by love.
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Review from R M (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m very happy with the way my mother is looked after, and I’m always welcomed by the staff. Mum has been at Bishopsteignton House for nearly three years, and she is always pleased to see me. It is great for my brother and my sisters to know Mum is happy and well looked after.
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Review from B F (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been in Bishopsteignton House for almost 3 years and although she suffers from dementia, is registered blind and is very hard of hearing we are confident she is safe and comfortable.
The home has a full schedule of activities. Sadly Mum is often reluctant to join in but the staff always
try to include her.
The staff are really kind and easy to talk to.
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Review from Doreen D (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been staying here for respite. What a lovely friendly place, the staff are brilliant and a particular member of staff goes that extra mile.
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Review from Mehmed D (Son of Resident) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bishopsteignton House was like home from home. As soon as we entered the building we knew it was the right place for my dad. My dad has strived from strength to strength. He has found a whole new lease of life. The manager and her team went really above and beyond to meet our family's needs.
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Review from C R (Resident) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I have been here for some months. Sadly, my husband died and I am still here. The carers and other staff have been so kind and generous with the care they showed him and he always so appreciated what they did for him and for myself also. At any time of the day, there was always help and
care. Everything was always spotless. Our rooms were always clean and comfortable and certainly warm. No one could have cared for my husband and me as these carers have done. Always cheerful even though they were tired. The food here was great and always hot, we enjoyed it all. We also had lovely grounds and views which was relaxing and a pleasure to be in.
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Review from Alex E (Son of Resident) published on 12 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has lived at Bishopsteignton House Care Home for approximately one and a half years and I have noticed a marked improvement in her health and well-being over that time. She is very happy at Bishopsteignton House and has settled in well. Part of the appeal of the home is the small size - there
are only about thirty residents at any one time which makes the place feel like a big family rather than a faceless institution. The staff are amazing and seem to have a genuine affection for the residents. Nothing is too much trouble and a sense of happiness pervades the house. The gardens and wonderful views are a bonus! My mother and I are both so pleased that she was able to get a place at Bishopsteignton House and couldn't think of a better place.
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Review from M D (Sister of Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very helpful and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed the lunches when visiting. Very tasty.
Reply from Hayley Holland, Regional Director at Bishopsteignton HouseThank you for taking the time to review us. We will give your compliments to the homes cook.
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Review from David R (Resident) published on 16 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall very good - no complaints except for clothes mixed up in the laundry service (ie I get someone else's items).
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Review from A E (Resident) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found Bishopsteignton House generally a happy and kind place to live in. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The members of staff are very kind and provide good service. Nothing appears to be too much trouble.
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Review from S Y (Friend of Resident) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend has had a spell of respite care here at Bishopsteignton House. She has flourished and is now back to her old self. As a close friend, this is so amazing to see her so happy and confident. The staff are amazing and go above and beyond!
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Review from Julia T (Niece of Resident) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My auntie came into Bishopsteignton House in September 22 after a very bad fall and a stay in the hospital which then resulted in an (unsafe discharge) back to her home from the hospital with Covid. It was clear as soon as she came home that she needed respite care and recuperation from a dedicated
team of professionals and how lucky was she that Bishopsteignton House could take her. I strongly believe that if it wasn't for the care and compassion of the staff and the surroundings, I would have lost my auntie.
The care home has a brilliantly dedicated team of people that really do care for the individuals that are staying with them. They take the time to get to know people, and you can tell as soon as you walk in there is a real caring atmosphere.
The rooms and surroundings are exceptionally clean and tidy, and according to my auntie, she cannot fault the food in any way.
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Review from L B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I felt compelled to write a review for the incredible care my grandad received at Bishopsteignton House Care Home. My grandad who, at 96, had always been fit and well and unfortunately started to deteriorate rapidly at his home. He started having a lot of falls and was becoming confused. After a lot
of careful consideration, we decided to take him to this home and it turned out to be the best decision we made. The care he received from day one was wonderful. He was a bit worried but that didn't stop him settling into a little routine, making friends with the carers and residents alike and joining in on all the activities. He is happy and thriving and I want to thank the staff for all that they do.
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Review from Susan S (Respite Resident) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a resident here for nearly six months. In that time my health, well-being but mainly my self-esteem has been given back to me. Bishopsteignton House Care Home is one of, if not, the finest residential care homes I have had the pleasure of knowing (and the last six months living in). The
carers are the most wonderful, compassionate, hardworking people I have ever come across. We have lots of laughs and it is part of a big family. The catering is excellent and the two chefs are very accommodating regarding dietary needs, bravo!
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Review from C M (Friend of Resident) published on 30 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My overall experience with the staff and organisation of Bishopsteignton House has been of a team of patient and caring people who, despite the publicity surrounding the care sector generally, seem to evince a level of interest and dedication beyond what one could confidently expect. Not all the residents
are respectful of their situation and demonstrate a level of awkwardness that must sometimes be difficult to tolerate but I have never seen or heard anything other than patience and understanding from the staff members.
Reply from Paul Nery, Owner at Bishopsteignton HouseThank you for your kind review. We care about our residents very much and we are always so grateful to be making a difference in their lives.
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Review from Lilyrose H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had a social distanced visit with my grandma in the garden. She looked really well and happy. The staff are very good with how they are coping with the pandemic. They made sure Grandma had her mask on and we sat behind a perspex screen. We also had our mask on.
Grandma was telling us about the fantastic
cook they have who makes beautiful cakes.
I know my grandma is being well looked after.
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Review from John C (Brother of Resident) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bishopsteignton House is a beautiful building with stunning views. The care that my sister receives is excellent. The staff, from the manager to the cleaners are excellent, so kind and caring. My sister always looks well and happy. The staff are doing a great job.
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Review from Daisy T (Friend of Resident) published on 30 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At this frightening time, I would like to say how well the staff at Bishopsteignton House have coped. They have gone above and beyond in keeping their residents safe. My friend has been a resident there for a few years and always appears happy and well when I visit; at this time when I can only phone.
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Review from Katherine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum came to Bishopsteignton house in June, she has been very happy here, staff are really helpful and kind, with COVID they have been very helpful in taking Mum in her wheelchair so we are able to see her, and on her 97th birthday they went all out and put table and chairs outside of her window for
us all to visit her, they made lovely sandwiches cake and pots of tea, Mum loved it, amazing care, Thank you all from us girls.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.983)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.983) out of 10 for Bishopsteignton House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.983 for Bishopsteignton House is calculated as follows: ( (283 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.983
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bishopsteignton House is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 27 registered maximum number of service users is 5.4, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 7 Jul 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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