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Lakeview can provide care for those requiring residential care and for those who are living with dementia. The highly skilled team are on hand 24 hours a day providing assistance with every everyday task...
Care Provided by Lake View Retirement Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- 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 29 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Respite booking are a minimum of a 2 week booking
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lake View Retirement Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lake View Retirement 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- South West Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carole Fellows (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (25)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Small parking area, parking also available on street with no restrictions
Lake View Retirement Home Reviews (25)
Lake View Retirement Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.102) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lake View Retirement Home has 25 reviews.
Dad is cared for in a respectful and dignified manner by staff. Initially he was resistant to change when he first went into the home but over time, has adapted well. The carers and managers are all very welcoming and helpful. Residents are encouraged to take part in any activity provided throughout the year. Overall we are pleased with the level of care and respect given to dad.
Thank you for taking the time to review and we are so pleased you are finding dad to be comfortable and supported with us. I will pass on to the team.
Finding a home is so important. My mother is happy here and the staff make a real effort to accommodate her needs and to treat her with dignity and affection in her later years. I also love that they encourage her passion for singing, the team understands what makes her happy.
Knowing she is safe and that her medical needs are being met is a huge relief. Thank you Carole to you and your team for your patience and for going that extra mile to accommodate my mum's needs, which I know sometimes are not easy. Thank you.
Thank you Mike. We are so greatful you took the time to review. When mum is singing we know she is content and that makes us smile. I will pass on your very kind words to all the team.
Since being a resident of Lakeview mum is settled and happy and living her best life and enjoys engaging in activities, especially out in the garden, mum receives good care and all staff are friendly, overall and good home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and team. We take great delight in supporting people to enjoy the outdoors. Hope to see you at our summer fair.
Each time I have visited, all members of staff are friendly, approachable & willing to answer my questions.
The residents look well cared for and I have always found the care home clean and tidy. Dad has started to become a "falls risk" on the stairs, so to pre-empt future problems/injuries, he was moved downstairs. This, to me shows that the staff are thinking of the residents well being. I also know the home Manager feels that food and nutrition are very important and as such the chefs produce some lovely looking meals.
I live some distance away from the care home. Therefore, I find the regular news letters interesting. As, they detail past & future activities/entertainment provided for the residents. Along, with providing general information about the home itself.
On the whole I'm very happy that my Dad is a resident of Lake View & more importantly he seems to like living there.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of our home. I have passed on your lovely comments to the whole team. Our chefs take great pride in what they produce for everyone.
I want to thank everyone at Lake View Retirement Home for the level of care that my father was given during the last two and half weeks of his life. He was treated with so much kindness and respect. Be it a chat/hello from the cleaner who washed his blanket or the care staff who always listened to him. The manager was very kind to me, too. Thank you, everyone at Lake View.
Thank you for your lovely words and I will pass on your appreciation to the team. Wishing you and your family well from all at Lake View.
My friend went to Lake View in December 2024 till January 2025 when he sadly passed away. The standard and level of care and standard of care was excellent from all the staff. My friend was happy to be there and said to me that the staff were nice. Because my friend was finally on end-of-life care I was allowed to be with him all day and night so I was also able to see the standard of care during the night and that was also excellent. Having also seen and tasted the food I can honestly say that it was lovely home-cooked, nourishing meals. I am a retired qualified nurse who worked many years in older adult and I would have been proud to have any of the staff here on my unit. For me the care is more important than a building that might need a lick of paint. I can honestly say that I would be happy to be a resident there.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. The team all take pride in supporting those living at Lake View and all who are important to them. I am really please you felt welcome. I have passed on your kind word to the team.
I love how the staff here present themselves and how well they know each of the residents so well. Their care is second to none. They put on a party in December, and the food and music were fantastic. I was invited to one of them and was included in all of the activities, a lovely well-run home.
Thank you for your kind words about the team here at Lake View. I am so pleased you enjoyed joining in with the festivities and we look forward to seeing you at the home again soon.
My mother has been very well looked after by the staff at Lake View. The staff are very caring, and I feel they look after my mother with dignity, love and respect. My mother feels safe at Lake View. However, the cleanliness is not always as it should be. Skirting boards and surfaces are not always cleaned. Carpets are not vacuumed frequently enough. Everything needs a lick of paint and renovation.
Noticed that the day room is too small for the number of residents, today a resident was turned away as there was not enough room for him. The previous day room had plenty of room for residents and guests.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Lake View and your feedback is much appreciated. We had trialled an alternative use of multiple communal spaces within the home to give a choice of different areas for people living at Lake View to spend time and receive visitors. You may have...
We are very happy that my mum is here, she is very happy and is happy that she can talk to people who pass by her room, they always stop for a chat. She has settled in very well and likes the food.
Mum has been in Lake View for six months now. Whilst she found it hard to adapt to her new surroundings and the loss of independence which she had greatly valued, the patience and kindness of the staff has now enabled her to settle in. The room is spacious and airy and conveniently situated on the ground floor. I feel that she is safe, cared for and respected and I am grateful for the help that she receives.
My father is more social now that he lives in a home. It is a good feeling for me as a son to know that there are capable staff there to look after him. The home keeps me up to date on his well-being as well as events taking place there.
The TV room 'outdated,' TV too small and folk sat around room - against walls, rather than in groups, very intimidating! - all together but I guess staff can keep an eye on everyone together!
Our mother spent a few days at Lakeview before being admitted to hospital. Then after 3 weeks in hospital, she was discharged back to Lakeview. The manager and her team were extremely proactive in ensuring mum's needs were met and quick to refer her to the Doctor when necessary. After a short time back at Lakeview, sadly, it became End of Life Care. We can not fault the sensitive and thoughtful care Lakeview provided during this time.
My mum was placed in Lake View Retirement Home 12 months ago and during our frequent visits, we have seen how well she has been looked after. Her health and happiness have greatly improved, thanks mostly to the extremely helpful, hard-working and friendly staff. They are always on the go and nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. Mother very much likes the food and, at nearly 100, it looks like she may do so for some time to come! We are very grateful for the way she has been treated and feel she could not be in a better place so well done to all of you and a great big thank you.
The staff are attentive and caring. The management team is well-informed and supportive. The team overall have been helpful and responsive to requests and questions. The accommodation is satisfactory and meets basic requirements. The care package has been satisfactory so far.
I cannot speak highly enough about Lakeview, I am so grateful for my grandmother to have been placed there. My grandmother entered Lakeview during the first covid lockdown, which was an extremely upsetting time for all involved. However, the staff became her family when we were unable to be. Her love of singing and wicked sense of humour was encouraged. As my grandmother's health started to decline the support and compassion shown not only to her but also to myself is something I will never forget. It is not easy to watch someone pass away but my grandmother was able to do so with dignity and the utmost respect. Lakeview Team you are a credit to your profession and I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for gran and my family.
Thank you for your lovely review, this will be passed on to all at Lake View.
The food is all home-cooked and cannot be faulted.
We have always been kept up to date with any health issues and the Manager, is always helpful, friendly and efficient.
We were very confident during Covid that my mum was being looked after in a very safe environment.
Most importantly she is very happy there.
My dear mum was cared for in Lake View for the last 17 days of her life. I spent many hours with her there, and I saw at first hand the extraordinary care, sensitivity, and compassion demonstrated by each member of staff. They worked as a cheerful, cohesive team supporting the residents, the visitors, and each other. My family and I couldn’t be more grateful to them.
My mum has lived at Lake View Retirement Home since 2013 and has been treated with utmost respect, all the staff are absolutely amazing. I'm kept informed of everything they do for my mum the house is very clean and decorated to a very good standard, the garden is lovely with lovely views. The food is of high standard. My mum is very happy there and I'm happy she is there. I never worry about her as I know she is in safe hands well done to every member of staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 July 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 23 Aug 2018Recipient: Lake View Retirement Home
- 12 Jan 2016Recipient: Lake View Retirement Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (7)

With over thirty years’ experience in both residential and nursing care settings, I am passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As Care Home Manager at Lake View, I believe every resident deserves a positive and meaningful day, every day. I take pride in building strong relationships with residents, their loved ones, and our dedicated team, maintaining an open-door approach where everyone feels listened to and valued.
I am passionate about mentoring staff and supporting professional development to ensure the highest standards of care. I am also proud to lead our organisation’s Green Agenda Project, helping drive our commitment to a more sustainable future in care.
Outside of work, I enjoy knitting, gardening, spending time by the sea, and caring for my Labrador, Bob, and African Grey parrot, Coco.

Hello, I'm Jemma, the Deputy Manager at Lake View.

Hello, I'm Emma, a Team Leader at Lake View.

Hello, I'm Anju. I'm a Care assistant at Lake View.

Hello, I'm Jerlin, a Carer at Lake View.

Rica is the Chef at Lake View

Hello, I'm Gemma, the Activity Co-Ordinator at Lake View.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake View Retirement Home
What types of Care is Lake View Retirement Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Lake View Retirement Home have?
There are 25 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Lake View Retirement Home?
Close to Local shops, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Lake View Retirement Home to the centre of Newton Abbot?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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