Brandon House

29 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth EX8 2HE
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Brandon House provides high-quality residential care for older people in Exmouth, supporting individuals to live safely, comfortably and with dignity in a warm, homely environment.

Conveniently located close to local amenities, healthcare services and the beautiful Devon coastline, Brandon House offers a peaceful setting where residents can feel settled while remaining connected to the local community. The home promotes comfort, independence and wellbeing, with welcoming communal spaces and a calm atmosphere.

Part of the Bliss Care group, Brandon House benefits from structured governance, clinical oversight and ongoing investment in quality improvement. The experienced team is supported by dedicated training, HR and operational professionals to ensure consistent standards and continuous development.

Care is delivered using a person-centred approach, recognising each resident’s individual preferences, routines and life history. Care plans and risk assessments are regularly reviewed to ensure support remains safe, appropriate and responsive to changing needs. The team works closely with families and healthcare professionals to promote wellbeing and reassurance.

Brandon House uses electronic care planning systems to maintain clear communication, accurate record keeping and transparency in care delivery.

The team believes good care is not only about meeting needs, but also about how residents feel each day. Families are always welcome to contact the home to ask questions or arrange a visit, with no obligation.
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Care Provided by Brandon House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 35 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
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • 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: from £1350
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1400

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brandon House for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Mariam Alausa (Care Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2026
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (35)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (35)

Visiting

  • No set visiting hours. Friends and family welcome any time its convenient for your loved one. If in doubt just ask

Parking

  • Large onsite car park

Brandon House Reviews (38)

9.8

Brandon House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.752) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brandon House has 38 reviews.

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Review from Julie G (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved in to Brandon House mid August due to difficulties of continuing her care at home. Overall she has a happy stay until she passed away New Year's Eve after a slow decline, frailty and Alzheimer's dementia. She had a cozy bedroom and enjoyed participating in the many activities offered by the
team especially the singing/ music sessions. The staff were kind, patient and compassionate to the whole family in those final few days.
Reply from Issac Theophilos, Director at Brandon HouseMany thanks for the feedback. I will pass it on to my team.
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Review from B H (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have visited 3 times this week 4 each time we have been welcomed and treated like long lost friends (we live miles away and cant visit often). The staff are ALWAYS friends and caring with a sense of humour. Since arriving at Brandon House my mother has regained confidence in herself anad loves all
the activities provided by the staff. Her shopping trips and quiz competitions with other care homes have given her opportunities to do things she hasn't been able to do for many years.
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Review from Ian B (Son of Resident) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As far all the family are concerned Mum couldn't be in a better place. All the team are very friendly/smiley and extremely caring. They all do an excellent of coping with Mum's physical needs together with handling communication issues and mood swings associated with her advancing Dementia (Alzheimer's).
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Review from Peter B (Resident) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They look after me very well, whenever I go out they always make sure someone is waiting to greet me when I come home. My carer always makes sure he brings me a cocoa at night and a coffee before breakfast. I am very happy here, the next best thing to being able to live on my own, which I know I cannot
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since mum has been in Brandon House she has improved dramatically. Happy, and laughing but mostly her mobility has greatly improved as she is given time and support by the staff. All the staff are approachable and they interact with the residents well. We as a family are extremely happy with Brandon
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Review from Lilly S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Nan has recently moved here and she is a new person. Her face looks brighter and I'm able to leave knowing she's going to get looked after by the brilliant staff here. Would most definitely recommend!
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Review from Michael W (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brandon House, what a fantastic facility, my mother came here needing quality care and that's what she gets and more! The environment is very bright, warm, homely and welcoming. The staff are ever present, friendly and efficient. The food is top notch and plentiful. Every day there are activities which
all the residents can participate in. All in all my mother has settled in very well and is definitely enjoying life.
Reply from Wendy Marsh, Registered Manager at Brandon HouseThank you for your very kind review, we are pleased to hear that your mother has settled in well.
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Review from Sandra S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother moved to Brandon House in January. Her transformation over the past 6 weeks has been remarkable. She is happy and content due to the love, care, support and comfort that staff at the home provide. The management team and staff are very welcoming to all family members. Any concerns are discussed
and resolved immediately. My mother is now more mobile than she has been in months since moving to Brandon House. Staff ensure my mother is kept clean and tidy. She is spoken to with the utmost respect and encouraged to join in with activities. I would recommend Brandon House to anyone looking for a residential placement.
Reply from Wendy Marsh, Registered Manager at Brandon HouseThank you for your kind review, we are pleased to hear that your mum is doing so well.
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Review from Brian R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brandon House have been lifesavers for my wife as she had to put her parents in respite because she hurt her back and couldn't cope. They took all the stress out of our lives by being so great to my in-laws, mother-in-law has dementia and she settled straight away, couldn't believe it. I just want to
recommend Brandon House to anyone struggling being a carer because they are fab.
Reply from Wendy Marsh, Registered Manager at Brandon HouseThank you for providing us with a review and for your kind words.
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Review from Julia R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don't know what I would have done if it wasn't for all the staff at Brandon House. I care for my parents and I injured myself and had to place them in respite, I was so worried and upset that I had to do this but I needn't have been. My parents were greeted like old friends from everyone there, and
I can visit and take them on day trips anytime I want, I also get a coffee and a cheeky biscuit as well. It's like visiting a huge family and my mum is so happy there that she wants to stay. I give all the staff praise and thanks for making my life so much better, easier and happier. Thank you thank you thank you.
Reply from Wendy Marsh, Registered Manager at Brandon HouseThank you for providing us with a review and for your kind words.
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Review from Pete C (Son of Resident) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one, all of the staff have been amazing.
They are extremely friendly, very caring and attentive to the resident's needs, an absolute credit to their profession. Mum loves living at Brandon House. It's a real home from home. Beautiful place, beautiful atmosphere, beautiful people. Thank you
all so much for what you do.
Reply from Wendy Marsh, Registered Manager at Brandon HouseThank you for your kind review. From the team at Brandon House
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Review from Joy W (Friend of Resident) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend is cared for in a friendly, kind, professional way. Her room is spacious, light and has every facility she could wish for.
Reply from Wendy Marsh, Registered Manager at Brandon HouseThank you for your very kind review of our home. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from B L (Husband of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has Alzheimer's and I get little feedback from her that is reliable but from regular visits, I find the staff very friendly and caring. Much care is taken with the very varying and difficult needs of the residents.
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Review from Jean R (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was unusually unreceptive to me. When I raised this with the caregivers that morning, she agreed with me that she was being "out of character and reassured me that she'd eaten well but was obviously still unwell due to a very recent attack of shingles. All staff are usually very welcoming
and willing to discuss any concerns. Brandon House is in all areas I have seen to be clean, bright and well decorated, including for yearly events, e.g., Christmas, etc.
Reply from Wendy Marsh, Registered Manager at Brandon HouseThank you for taking the time to write a review; we really do appreciate it.
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Review from P M (Son of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Brandon House for over two years and over that time we have found the staff to be friendly, very caring and efficient. The rooms are comfortable and a reasonable size and there is an en-suite toilet and wash basin. The garden is lovely although sometimes with direct sun it is hard
to find shade, but at these times the courtyard affords some shade. There is a lift to the first floor as well as a stair lift although the latter is very slow.
Overall, this is a warm friendly atmosphere and my mother feels well looked after.
Reply from Wendy Marsh, Registered Manager at Brandon HouseThank you for your review and your very kind comments.
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Review from A H (Son of Resident) published on 4 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely property with gardens back and front providing quiet and safe outdoor space for residents, the atmosphere is always relaxed and friendly. Lots of effort by staff to provide stimulating activities morning and afternoons. My mother's quality of life has improved since she has become a resident.
We have peace of mind knowing she is being so well cared for.
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Review from E A (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved to Brandon Care two years ago, she is very happy there. Mum has Alzheimer’s and can have some very difficult and challenging days, but the staff are very well trained, compassionate and understand how to help her. The staff are amazing with her and she is very well looked after and cared for.
I cannot fault the standard of care she receives. The staff always take time to talk to and reassure us if we are concerned about her, especially if she’s having a bad day and will phone us back with an update. They always make birthdays and seasonal occasions special, mum loves her personally designed birthday cake made by the amazing staff.
Reply from Wendy Marsh, Registered Manager at Brandon HouseThank you for your review, from all of the team at Brandon Care.
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Review from Tracey D (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father moved into Brandon House a couple of months ago, due to being diagnosed with Dementia a few years ago. On arriving at Brandon House all the staff were very professional and welcoming to myself and my father. We were shown to my fathers room which is beautifully decorated and bright. Staff
were very kind and introduced themselves to father and myself. Now three months later my father is happy and looks well, this is due to the excellent care that he is receiving from the staff that take care of him every day. It is a pleasure to go to see my father and feel welcome every time I visit and know that he is safe. As for the management never is too much for them and any queries I have, they are dealt with in a professional manner always.
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Review from Helen (Partner of Resident) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner has been a resident of Brandon House for the past 9 months and I only have praise for the home and its staff. The circumstances of my partners having to go into care were quite traumatic for us both but it was all made so much more pleasant by the compassionate staff and their willingness
to communicate. Once I was able to visit the home to see my partner I was so relieved to see how content he was and how well he was being looked after by such sweet-natured caring staff. Brandon House is a lovely, beautifully maintained residential home and it is always a pleasure to visit.
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Review from C W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 10 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A caring family-run home that I would recommend. This friendly home to all my friends in need of a dementia-friendly home.
Reply from Wendy Marsh, Registered Manager at Brandon HouseThank you for your lovely review. It is very much appreciated by the whole team.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.752)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.752) out of 10 for Brandon 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 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 4.977 for Brandon House is calculated as follows: ( (125 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 128 Ratings = 4.977
  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 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brandon House is based on 11 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 = 3.775
    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 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7, which has been reached with 11 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.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 12 Apr 2026

We have two rooms vacant at the moment. Call us to arrange a viewing. See you soon.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon House

What types of Care is Brandon House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Brandon House have?

There are 35 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Brandon House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, 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 Brandon House to the centre of Exmouth?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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