Kenwyn

Albert Road, Crediton EX17 2BZ
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9.8 32 Reviews
  • Kenwyn, Crediton
Kenwyn is a residential home located near the heart of Crediton in the county of Devon. Crediton boasts a thriving community and is convenient for both Dartmoor and Exmoor and is only seven miles from the City of Exeter. Kenwyn was initially a maternity hospital in the 1930s but has been sympathetically restored and extended.

There is a very passionate and dedicated care team providing 24-hours care assisting with all everyday tasks required. Each individual has a comprehensive and person-centred care plan allowing for choice and flexibility for every resident.

Kenwyn is able to offer residential care and care for those living with dementia. Permanent placements are available as well as shorter respite breaks, this would be ideal for someone who may need some TLC or maybe their family is going away on holiday. Shorter breaks also allow an individual to sample life at Kenwyn prior to making what can be quite a daunting and big decision to move into a care home.

Activities are led by the Wellbeing Coordinator and are a key factor at Kenwyn, there is a varied and interesting schedule of activities and events for the residents. Kenwyn understands that mealtimes are important therefore there is a talented chef who offers a nutritional and tasty menu meeting all different taste buds and nutritional requirements.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

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
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1299
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1000 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1000 – £1300

Fee's vary depending on the residents presentation. Phone and speak to Danny Ruddock, the registered manager, for more information

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Kenwyn to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Danny Ruddock (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

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

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome anytime.

Parking

  • Small parking area onsite.

Kenwyn Reviews (32)

9.8

Kenwyn has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.769) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kenwyn has 32 reviews.

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Review from Wendy W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It's a lovely care home. They look after Mum well. Her room is very nice and the staff are all nice. She is happy there. The meals always sound nice. It's close for all the family to visit.
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Review from Margaret S (Wife of Resident) published on 15 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Kenwyn has been a great help and support at a very worrying time. My husband had a serious stroke at the beginning of 2019, he made a good recovery and his life was good quality until about October of last year when things started to deteriorate and in March 2022 he was diagnosed with vascular dementia.
In April things got a lot worse, he went completely off his legs and couldn't be managed safely at home. On the Thursday before Easter he was admitted to Kenwyn for a month, on Easter Sunday he walked and he is now at home.
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Review from Kathy C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been at Kenwyn since January 2021.
All of the staff deserve the highest praise. Nothing is too much trouble for them and you are always greeted with a smile when you visit. The leadership from the manager and deputy manager is exemplary. On one occasion Mum became very unwell and I am sure
that the quick thinking and response from the staff saved her life. I know Mum is safe in their hands. Kenwyn has a lovely atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and as a valued family member.
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Review from Alan G (Husband of Resident) published on 7 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been a resident for 2 years. She is well looked after and cared for.
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Review from Jenny G (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the outset, our first contact with the home manager when assessing Dad at home we were impressed and reassured we could call and visit whenever we wanted and made to feel very much a part of the Kenwyn family. Our dad's stay was only brief, for 5 weeks respite and recuperation but during his stay
he was extremely well looked after and regained mobility and strength. Highly recommend this home and its team.
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Review from Alison E (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been in Kenwyn since May 2016. In the first few years, I was not satisfied with the level of care and the standards were not what I expected. However, since the new manager came in last year (she), I rate the care and staff excellent, a massive improvement in all areas. Unforntauely, my dad
passed away recently when the new manager started. He was so kind, caring and supportive during this difficult time. He was amazing, thank you.
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Review from Pat B (Wife of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant care home.
Lovely carers.
Good management.
Lovely food.
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Review from W L B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Kenwyn since March 19 with dementia. Staff noticed one morning she was not looking herself and immediately called a doctor and was discovered she had suffered a mild heart attack. Was admitted to hospital that morning and suffered two more and is now seriously ill (she is 95).
The staff's quick reaction and noticing something was not right has to be commended.
Also whilst at the hospital one of the doctors dealing with my mother commented what an excellent report/review Kenwyn had supplied when mother was taken to hospital (the "who am I" sheet which shows photo, what my mother likes to be called - her likes and dislikes and interests). Dr said was one of the most comprehensive ones she had seen and was excellent and wished more homes did one for dementia sufferers.
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Review from J F (Son of Resident) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since my mother has been at Kenwyn the family are very satisfied with the care that has been provided. Always greeted with a smile from the staff when visiting. Nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend.
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Review from Jaques B (Wife of Resident) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Everyone works hard and are very kind. Answers are given to questions asked. Very satisfied.
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Review from Kate M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has advanced dementia and lives on 'memory lane' at Kenwyn for the past 4 years.
First, let me praise the staff, everyone works hard and they are always happy, professional and caring. My dad is never dirty and always comfy.
The nurse in charge who has overseen Dad since he first arrived
deserves special praise. She is always available to talk to me about Dad as I know she knows him well. She is so kind and caring.
The food is fantastic, home cooked and fresh. The cleaners are wonderful too, they keep everything so clean. The activities are great too and the team are very knowledgeable. Of course, all of this comes together with a great leader.
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Review from Jacqueline B (Wife of Resident) published on 4 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very efficient and very friendly make it feel like home from home. So caring and hard working they all deserve a medal.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.769)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.769) out of 10 for Kenwyn is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.769 for Kenwyn is calculated as follows: ( (141 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 173 Ratings = 4.769
  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 Kenwyn is based on 14 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 14 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: 2 Jul 2021

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (7)

Danny

Danny Ruddock

Job Title: Registered Manager

Danny is Kenwyn's home manager.


He has over 23 years of experience in nursing, mental health and Dementia care both in the NHS and the private sector.
He also holds a level 5 diploma in health and social care leadership and management.


Danny has an open-door approach and is always happy to answer any queries, show you around the home or meet up to discuss a loved one's care needs.

Hannah

Hannah Matthews

Job Title: Team Leader

Hannah is our senior Team Leader at Kenwyn.


She works closely with the management team to deliver a high standard of care.
Hannah has a wealth of knowledge and experience in health and social care.

Elly

Elly Quaintance

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2024

Elly is our team leader, she has a wealth of experience from the NHS and community care services.

Katie

Katie Rivers

Job Title: Team leader Joined: 2025

Katie has experience working with adults with Dementia and nursing needs.
She is passionate about person-centred care.
She brings energy and fun to the team.

Kevin

Kevin Bartlett

Job Title: Chef

Kevin is our Chef at Kenwyn and is responsible for the excellent food that Kenwyn is known for.


He works closely with the team to ensure high standards of tasty and nutritional menus and caters for all needs and choices.

Lizzi

Lizzi Ransom

Job Title: Wellbeing Coordinator Joined: 2023

Lizzi is our wellbeing coordinator.


She has a background in childcare and positive behaviour support with children with learning disabilities.


She has a wealth of experience in activity organising and fundraising for local events.


Lizzi is strongly involved with the local Crediton community and will be organising strengthened connections and events within the home.


Lizzi is happy to hear any suggestions that you may have for activities and events.

Amy

Amy Saunders

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2025

Amy is our administrator. She manages the finances and rotas of the home.
She has a varied background in business administration, sales, finance and customer service.

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