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While being ideal for old age care, the residence also welcomes adults diagnosed with a form of dementia, employing carers experienced in a wide range of personal challenges.
Comfortable lounges and a conservatory are great for relaxing and the attractive grounds and views make the home a pleasing place to live and visit, while there are also excellent amenities nearby.
Care Provided by Kahala Court
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 32 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Included: Utilities, catering, entertainment and day trips.
Excluded: Individual telephone lines, Hairdresser, Podiatrist, Optician and Dentist.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kahala Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kahala Court 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
- Devon Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Amesbury (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Kahala Court Reviews (49)
Kahala Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kahala Court has 49 reviews.
Kahala provided excellent care and kindness to dad in his last few weeks. So reassuring for his son and daughter to know he was being well cared for. It was like a weight lifted off us knowing he was safe and had all his needs met. Thank you to every member of the team.
Thank you for your positive feedback, dad was an absolute pleasure to care for. I will pass your kind words to the team.
My mother, who was 103, was only in Kahala Court for two months, but the care she received whilst there was first class. The four senior managers were all highly competent and efficient, and the carers so friendly and helpful to my mother who was very frail and needed attention during the day and night. My dealings with the administrator by email on billing etc were friendly and helpful. External visitors such as podiatrists, and district nurses, all spoke highly of the home.The food was excellent and especially the home-made treats with the afternoon tea. Although my mother was unable to join in, there were lots of activities going on for the residents to enjoy, including trips out as well as a full programme of indoor activity. My impression of this care home is that it is a first class establishment, well run and caring for its residents.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback Mike, your mum was an absolute pleasure to care for. We wish you all the best.
My husband was in Kahala Court in Kingsbridge for 4-and-a-half years. The care he received was first-class. The carers were caring, patient, and nothing was too much trouble. Latterly, the activities offered to the residents was much improved and the management first class. I'm extremely grateful that his last years were as comfortable as was possible
Best wishes, All at Kahala Court
I was ill when I came to Kahala a week before xmas, my sister is already a resident. The manager and staff have been absolutely wonderful and helped me to get well and do everything they possibly can to create a wonderful, homely atmosphere, so creating a lovely place to live. I'm very happy to be where nothing is too much for the staff. I'm very grateful.
Thank you for your lovely review of the home and the team at Kahala Court. It is always lovely to know when we have made someone's stay with us a wonderful experience. Best wishes Kahala Court Team
I have been privileged to visit Kahala Court Care Home ever since its beginning, possibly 30 years. I visit friends. Also, I go for the months C of E service, and sometimes take part. Also a man from Baptist Church and I did a monthly service when there wasn't a C of E one. The former is Thursday morning, the latter was Sunday afternoon. Last year, a close friend was cared for into her 100th year! Another elderly mother of a friend I visited. After she passed, her daughter thanked Kahala in the local paper. At Kahala, they have activities, like exercises! A hairdresser goes every Tuesday. It is such a lovely setting, with trees and a lot of brightness.
Thank you for your positive comments about our home, this will be passed to the team who make this all happen.Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
My mother lived at Kahala Court for nearly four years. When she first moved into the home she was still able to enjoy a social life with the other residents and staff. She loved being in the communal sitting room and she benefitted greatly from the company of her friends at the home. But her dementia progressed over time so that by the end she was bed bound and completely dependent on the staff. Throughout her stay, and during each stage of her decline, the staff at Kahala Court were always professional, patient, caring and supportive - to me as well as to my mother! I cannot thank the staff enough for their kindness and dedication.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It was an absolute pleasure to care for your mother and she is sorely missed. We are so privileged to have been able to have cared for her throughout her journey.Best wishes, The Team at Kahala Court
However, in recent months the new manager has taken the level of care up another notch. Improvements such as a wonderful notice board with lots of info about forthcoming events, lunch menu, birthdays and anything else of interest. A nice welcoming reception signing in area with always a beautiful display of silk flowers.
Staff seem more attentive than ever and I know they sometimes have to work under challenging circumstances.
Most recently, the new manager has organised a min- bus to take some of the residents out for a walk along the beach and fish and chip lunch. It doesn't get much better than that and my friend is thrilled to be going. Well done, thank you and keep up the good work.
Thank you for such a positive review both myself and the team are thrilled to hear such lovely comments.Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
I would like to extend my thanks to the manager and her team for ensuring that, despite his disabilities, my husband could participate in this special occasion.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad to have been able to facilitate the special occasion.Best wishes, The team at Kahala Court
My mother spent her last few months at Kahala.We could not have asked for a more dedicated team of carers. They were wonderfully kind ,perceptive and understanding of her deteriorating condition. Her end of life care was exceptional.As a family we were all beautifully looked after. All the staff were fabulous but special thanks to three staff members in particular.
We're so glad to hear that your families experience of the home was a positive one. Your mother was a lovely lady and a real pleasure to look after. I will feedback your comments to the team. Best wishes the team at Kahala Court
My father was moved to Kahala Court after a short but life changing illness. The staff were always very cheerful and accommodating with his requests. Whenever we visited any members of the team we met were always very helpful, informative and only too pleased to have a chat with us, making us feel that we were included in the care dad was receiving.
Thank you for the review and feedback for the team. This is so important for our continuous improvement of the home and service which we provide. It is warming for us to know that you felt included in the care that your lovely dad received whilst with us.Best wishes, The Manager and the team at Kahala Court
Having visited my old friend for a long time now, I am always so impressed by Kahala Court. The staff are always so caring and cheerful and the management excellent. It is wonderful to know that my friend and the other residents are looked after so well - nothing seems to be too much trouble for any of the staff - they are amazing. I can't praise them enough.
Thank you for your lovely feedback for the team, it is very much appreciated.Best wishes, The Manager and the team at Kahala Curt
They have helped adjust to residential living and to build new relationships that give her social involvement and a feeling of security.
Thank you for the lovely review for the team, showing that they are making a difference to everyone they care for. We are so pleased that mum has settled in so well and is beginning to make friends.Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
My mother has been a resident at Kahala for 4 and a half years and I cannot fault them. The staff are amazing. They are friendly, helpful and very kind. Mum is very happy there and extremely well cared for. The staff show huge patience with mum and all of the residents. Visitors are always made to feel welcome and the manager is easy to contact and responds to any queries really quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for the lovely review, it's a pleasure as always to care for your mum.Best wishes, The team at Kahala Court
Very happy with the care our mother receives. She has been at Kahala for nearly five years. The care staff are so kind, gentle and patient with Mum. We know that she is very well looked after. We are so lucky that she is in a safe and caring environment.
Thank you for your review, your mum always puts a smile on our face with her great sense of humour.Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
Our experience with Kahala Court has been extremely good. From the moment we walked in with my mother, we felt a sense of warmth and genuine care. My mother was always clean, comfortable, respected and well taken care of. The carers are very kind and patient and tried to form a meaningful connection with my mother despite her extensive dementia. Her immobility meant she required full nursing care, which was always done to the highest standard. The home is clean, well maintained and a welcoming environment. We are very grateful for the dedication of the entire team right until Mum's dignified death. We highly recommend Kahala.
Thank you for your review, we strive to give the best level of care particularly during the end of life stage. Your mum will be sorely missed by us all and we feel privileged to have cared for her and supported you as a family at a difficult time.Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
Overall very happy.
Thank you for the lovely comments your feedback is really important to the team and our review process. Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
The staff are so superb and kind and caring and the manager has made a huge difference to the entire place.
Everyone seems so happy
Thankyou for your kind and positive review the team will really appreciate this for their commitment.Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
Management listen to concerns and are keen to make this a premier place to be. The manager is doing a great work and we are pleased with the changes she is making with her team.
Thank you for your amazing comments and such high praise for the team. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback. The care and well-being of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such lovely comments.Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
A lovely atmosphere greets you as soon as you walk through the door.
Very clean and tidy .
The manager has vast experience and will go out of her way to assist , such a wonderful person .
Thank you for your kind review. The team will really appreciate your feedback and it is lovely to have your mum back with us.Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
Kahala runs smoothly, it is clean, well looked after and cozy. Sometimes the TV and music is too noisy for the residents and visitors. Overall excellent. I would recommend it.
Thank you for your kind feedback, the home really appreciates your positive comments. We also thank you for your feedback regarding music volume and will raise this at the next residents meeting.Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 May 2018Good
- 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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Meet the Team (1)

I have worked within the industry for 25 years and have been managing Residential and Community services for the last 18 years. My experience includes Residential, Nursing, Domiciliary and Extra Care, including multi-site within private and corporate sectors. During my time in Health and Social Care, I have had various roles from Operations, Registered Manager and Director of Care as well as Business Development. Recently, in August 202,4 I joined the Devon Care Group, taking the role of Registered Manager at Kahala Court.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kahala Court
What types of Care is Kahala Court 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 Kahala Court have?
There are 28 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Kahala Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Kahala Court to the centre of Kingsbridge?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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