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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....
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 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
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
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bishopsteignton House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Rose Care Group
- Private Owned
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 (71)
Bishopsteignton House has a Review Score of 10 (9.983) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bishopsteignton House has 71 reviews.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All the staff are very helpful and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed the lunches when visiting. Very tasty.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We will give your compliments to the homes cook.
Overall very good - no complaints except for clothes mixed up in the laundry service (ie I get someone else's items).
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Thank 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.
Grandma was telling us about the fantastic cook they have who makes beautiful cakes.
I know my grandma is being well looked after.
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.
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.
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.
From the moment of her arrival, she was made to feel welcome and safe.
She has now been in there for 6 weeks.
During this time the care she has received has been excellent. Nothing has been too much trouble and she has only had to ask for anything that she needs.
Two weeks ago it was her 97th birthday. With the COVID-19 situation we as a family were stumped for ideas as to how we could celebrate this birthday.
Bishopsteignton House to the rescue! They very kindly provided a light buffet set up on a table the in garden outside the window of her room. She was thrilled as were we.
Mum is now seriously considering making Bishopsteignton House her home and if this is what she wants then as a family we have every confidence in the care she will receive.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 July 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Rose Care Group
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