Doneraile Residential Care Home

24 College Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 1EQ
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  • Doneraile Residential Care Home, Newton Abbot
Doneraile is a small, intimate residential care home in Newton Abbot for just 23 residents, part of the award-winning Rose Care Group. Its smaller size means the team can offer truly personalised care for people over 60 at sensible, transparent prices, without compromising high standards.

The home is manager-led, with a long-standing staff team, many of whom have been at Doneraile for years. This stability provides familiar faces, genuine trust and staff who know each resident well - their routines, interests and the small details that help them feel comfortable and at ease. The team sees itself as adding to the family’s care, not replacing it, and focuses on the right balance of independence, support and a sense of belonging.

Doneraile is designed to feel homely yet practical. There is a main lounge where residents can chat and socialise, a quiet lounge for reading or one-to-one time, and smaller spaces to relax with visitors or enjoy some peace. A veranda offers safe, open air for a gentle stroll or a cup of tea in the sun. With only 23 residents, shared spaces feel calm and familiar rather than busy. Activities include creative sessions, gentle exercise, games, coffee mornings, live entertainment and visits from the local reverend - always varied, but never forced.

The home supports a range of needs, particularly for those who prefer a less intimidating, more personalised setting. Whether someone simply wants to feel safe, needs help with day-to-day tasks, or is beginning to need extra support with their memory, care is adapted as needs change so residents can remain settled without the disruption of moving home. Doneraile aims to be a place where residents feel known, valued and part of a family. Prospective residents and their families are welcome to visit to see the home and meet the team.
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Care Provided by Doneraile Residential Care Home

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 25 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • 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: £1050 – £1250
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1050 – £1250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1050 – £1250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1050 – £1250

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Doneraile Residential Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Doneraile Residential Care Home 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)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jill Keaveney (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (23)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Visiting

  • No appointment is necessary and you are welcome to visit at your convenience.

Parking

  • On road parking is available - Pickup and drop off on driveway.

Doneraile Residential Care Home Reviews (85)

9.9

Doneraile Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Doneraile Residential Care Home has 85 reviews.

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Review from Irene S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 7 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy here and everyone is very kind to me.
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Review from Philip F (Son of Resident) published on 22 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This well cared for home was welcoming, warm and homely for my Father who was cared for extremely well by the dedicated staff. They showed great kindness and empathy and I cannot recommend Doneraile highly enough.
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Review from Michelle C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my Gran received during her years at Donneraile was fantastic, especially so during her last couple of days.
The care they showed not only to her but their support to me was wonderful and will never be forgotten.
I would highly recommend this home to anyone that asked.
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Review from Shirley (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum came to Doneraile for 3 weeks respite care. She received great kindness and care from both the staff and management. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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Review from Barrington (Son of Resident) published on 24 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a warm welcome whenever we visited day or night, personal care was beyond that of a care home, I cannot say how much I have been amazed at the dedication "Beyond the call of Duty" that my father received in his last days. Staff and management were wonderful, what more can one say.
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Review from Dianna J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything about the service is great here. We were both so happy with everything. Home from home. We felt that she was cared for. Everyone so warm and friendly.
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Review from Janet J (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad was a resident at Doneraile for two years, before passing away on the 9th of August 2016. I have no complaints, only praise for the owners and the staff, who treated my dad with courtesy and respect.
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Review from Jean S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 27 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The three years my Mother-in-Law was in this home she was very well cared for.
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Review from Doreen B (Sister of Resident) published on 20 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother enjoyed his stay and would be happy to go there again. Excellent.
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Review from Sandra + Philip (Friend of Resident) published on 20 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very impressed over the years by Doneraile's staff and their care of our friend. We particularly appreciated the courteous and informative way our telephone calls were answered especially when our friend was unable to speak on the telephone. Staff always made us welcome when we visited
and we feel our friend was herself, a testament to the care she was given. Her personal hygiene was impeccable and the dignity offered to her by staff was a jot to see. The ethos of this residential home has set our own standards of expectation should we ever need such care ourselves. A totally 5 star experience, well done.
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Review from R G (Resident) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The distinguishing feature of Doneraile is the care that all the staff show for the residents, not only as individuals, but, very constructively, as a mutually supportive community. The dining room was a lively hub of conversation in contrast to the morose and listless chomping all too common in the
sector. Staff worked actively to involve all residents. It is significant that, when my wife and I were looking for residential care, Doneraile was the only one where a resident spoke to us.
Care for the individual was meticulous. While I was being admitted, a care worker spotted that I had a sore on one toe: on the same day the doctor was called, and a course of antibiotics was prescribed.
My room was delightful: with French windows opening onto the lovely garden. Meals were varied and attractive.
Many of the staff have the long service .. It shows!
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Review from Karen (Niece of Resident) published on 11 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very warm and welcoming home. My uncle has settled in very quickly and speaks very highly of his carers. We are impressed with the changes in his mood and the way he has integrated with all at the home. This stimulation is exactly what he needed.
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Review from Kerri+Stephen (Grandson of Resident) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very homely bedrooms and very friendly whenever we walk in. Extremely happy that our nan is in a lovely place :)
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Review from Joan (Friend of Resident) published on 8 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As I become older I find myself visiting friends in several residential homes and I can honestly say Doneraile is the best by far. The staff and owners are always very pleasant, I am always offered a cup of tea and all the residents look very content there. My friend is very well cared for and she
has plenty of opportunity to join in activities. The food looks and smells excellent. I would highly recommend Doneraile.
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Review from ALJ (Grandson of Resident) published on 2 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Nan has been at this home for over two years and she is very happy there. When I visit I am made to feel welcome and there is always a lot of laughter from other residents and everyone who works there. An excellent place for my Nan to live as she is a lot happier now than when she was living on
her own. She is eating very well and enjoys the activities provided.
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Review from T H (Resident) published on 2 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a 100 year old fully alert happy young man well looked after by all management and staff at this care home. Very happy to be here.
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Review from Mary L (Resident) published on 1 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm a resident at Doneraile I would recommend this care home because its clean, welcoming staff are very caring and helpful and also polite, the food is very goods, I feel warm, safe and secure. I'm treated with dignity at all times, my room is cosy/warm and light. It's like having my house in one room,
I am happy to stay at Doneraile for all the remainder of my days.
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Review from S W (Wife of Resident) published on 1 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with everything the home has provided. I would be very happy if this was my home. Food is lovely, all A1. Staff are always polite and very helpful when I visit my husband.
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Review from Maureen B (Resident) published on 26 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Even though I am quite young here rehabilitating. The staff have been lovely during my stay.
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Review from Vida L (Resident) published on 25 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a lovely house they do everything possible. Just lovely. The food is very good, the staff are lovely.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.861)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10 for Doneraile Residential Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.861 for Doneraile Residential Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (237 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 274 Ratings = 4.861
  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 Doneraile Residential Care Home is based on 23 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 25 registered maximum number of service users is 5, which has been reached with 23 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: 3 Apr 2020

Overall Good

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