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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.
My mother was a resident at Kahala Court fort three years, and in that time the staff and management have looked after her with care & compassion. In her declining years, she was made comfortable and although she didn't take part in many of the activities provided, she at least was entertained by them! The atmosphere in the home was always cheerful and friendly. I couldn't have asked for better care for my mother.
Thank you for your lovely review which is very much appreciated by the team at Kahala. It was a pleasure to look after your mum, she was a big part of our family here at the home and will be missed by us all.Best wishes, the team at Kahala Court
Our mother was a resident for over 4 years up until her recent death. She really felt as though this was her home and we as her family really appreciated the excellent care she received. This was especially apparent during the past weeks when her needs became much more demanding. The care and attention by the staff was second to none and showed a high degree of excellence and patience. We would also like to highlight the incredible level of support and comfort shown to family members during the final weeks. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the whole team at Kahala Court.
Thank you so much for the review, your feedback is so important to the team and the continuous improvement of our home. It was an absolute pleasure to provide the care and support to such a lovely lady.
My husband has had a week's respite. He enjoyed his stay and was very happy with his care. I’m glad he was well cared for. I would take him there for respite again. He was extremely happy and would like to go there again.
Thank you for your lovely review saying how happy your husband was whilst staying for respite at Kahala Court. I will let the home's manager and staff know that he was very happy. We wish you both well and look forward to seeing you if your husband comes to stay again.
Mum feels safe and well cared for at Kahala Court. This gives my family great peace of mind. Mum consistently praises the staff for their friendly manner, willingness to help, and caring attitude which I have also witnessed firsthand. Mum really enjoys the meals provided at Kahala which are tasty and nutritious. They cater well to her gluten-free diet. Staff have an efficient system of medication administration.
Kahala Court is friendly, small and caring. We were very fortunate to have found a place for my mother. It was just very sad that in the end it was not for longer as she passed away there after only a couple of months at the age of 93.
My mother-in-law has been treated with great care and respect throughout her stay in Kahala Court, especially recently having lost her husband who was also at the home. The staff are like a family to the residents and this love is what makes Kahala Court such a good place to live. The management and all the staff have kept residents safe and well and communicated with families at all stages of the pandemic. They are an exemplary team.
Staff are friendly and treat residents with courtesy. Medical needs take care of too.
We, as a family, have been very happy with the care received for Mum. She is very happy here, enjoys the food and is looked after very well. She is quite content and appreciative if all that is done for her.
My mother did not find it easy moving from independent living to residential care, but Kahala Court made her feel welcome and gave her a homely, warm and friendly environment to settle into. The staff are very accommodating and whilst respecting her privacy also encouraged her to join in a variety of things. As my mother's life drew to its end the care was second to none. I was very reassured that my mother's needs were well looked after. I certainly would recommend Kahala Court and it's great team of dedicated carers.
When my mother moved into Kahala Court just over five years ago I was happy with the care being provided. However, over the past year, amid a change of ownership, several changes of manager and a high turnover of care staff, the quality of care she received declined worryingly. I have, regrettably, had to raise concerns with the Care Quality Commission over medical care and record-keeping which could have led to extremely serious consequences.
When my mother passed away, aged 97, we received not one single word of condolence or sympathy from the management at Kahala Court.
Therefore, while the home remains under its current ownership and management, I could not, in all honesty, recommend Kahala Court as a safe and caring environment which is a sad reflection of its changing standards over the past year.
However, we can state that this resident’s needs were such that we felt we could no longer meet them safely at Kahala Court.
Therefore sadly, after five years of residency, we had to...
My mother-in-law has settled well and is in good health for a 90-year-old. She is reminded to take her medication and eat regularly - things she used to forget, causing concern and worry for the family.
Well established care home with experienced and caring staff. My mother receives close attention from all the staff who are generally most kind and supportive. The management team seem to be very hands-on and keep me in touch with my mum's needs and general well being. I would strongly recommend Kahala Court.
The overriding impression I have gathered in the past four weels is that the home provides a caring, safe and management work in conjunction with each other to put their resident's needs first.
My parents love the staff (always fun) love the exceptional food and I am able to relax knowing that they are in a safe and happy environment.
My husband had died the previous year, I am partially-sighted and had recently suffered a minor stroke and other health problems.
Up until June this year I needed no care except help with having a bath, but then I had a hip replacement.
I then needed help with dressing and undressing (socks, pants and trousers) and getting in and out of bed.
The night staff were extremely kind and helpful, also helping me on my visits to my ensuite bathroom during the night.
I have noticed that staff have endless patience with residents suffering from dementia when they have tantrum-like outbursts or refuse to take their medication etc.
We have had a new manager recently who is very good, friendly, approachable and we have had 2 helpful residents' meetings.
Overall Kahala Court is a well run, caring and friendly home. The staff are considerate of resident's needs. The building is old and that brings its own difficulties. In particular, the heating system fails occasionally. Communications could be improved; requests and messages do not always get passed on at shift changes. Social activities are limited and those that are provided are repetitive. Residents are not taken out on trips.
Everyone makes us feel welcome and our comments are always welcomed by the management and staff.
With Dementia and the staff, I would love to hear more staff ask Mum which she would like instead of saying "do you want your tea/coffee/food etc" as Mum would always say 'No', she didn't want it, as that is what Mum would say if she was able to, because she wouldn't want to bother anybody.
I do want to say a big 'thank you' to everyone at Kahala for their assistance with Mum. It isn't easy to please everyone. Thank you.
All of the staff at Kahala Court were fantastic with me and my dad. He was only there for a short while but they were so understanding and caring. They took him on the same day, I enquired without any hesitation and made all of us feel so welcome. Nothing was ever too much for them and they were very encouraging and supportive of my father and me. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. I would recommend Kahala Court to anyone!
Thank you very much for your review, it means a lot to us all.
My 98 year old father has had the kindest of attention at Kahala Court. He was not an easy man to deal with but was treated with the utmost respect. The carers go out of their way to please the residents and dad thought they were kind an helpful. The home itself is beautifully maintained, very cosy and clean. It was nice to be encouraged to visit at any time I liked, nothing to hide there. His end of life care was exceptional and he passed away peacefully.
The guilt feeling you have when encouraging your mum to go into care is overwhelming but everyone from day one, the staff, the jolly atmosphere and the general ambience of the care home, removes most of that guilt. My mum is looked after so well and always has a smile on her face when I visit. It has taken no time at all for her to feel comfortable and safe. All the anxiety and depression she has suffered over the previous 6 months has completely disappeared. I enjoy visiting every day and the staff go out of their way to make you feel at home. Even my teenage son has visited on his own and feels very comfortable.....no "old people smell" as he would say, which is testament to the efforts of the staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 May 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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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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.
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