Mallands

Odle Hill, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot TQ12 5NL
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  • Mallands, Newton Abbot
Mallands is a family run residential care home committed to providing high quality care with a personal touch. Of course, the fundamentals of being Safe, Caring, Effective and Responsive are the foundations of high-quality care but their aim and purpose is to support people to live their lives as fully as possible.

Staff endeavour to provide meaningful occupation for people to remain an active participant in the local community and continue to enjoy life as fully as possible. Mallands is a community within a community.

They help to support people live their lives as fully as possible and believe it's the strong relationships they build with residents and their families, as well as understanding people’s backgrounds and interests that allow true support and companionship.

Situated in the pretty South Devon village of Abbotskerswell, 3 miles from the market town of Newton Abbot and 4 miles from the coastal resort of Torquay. The home is maintained to a high standard with attractive mature gardens, providing a peaceful and tranquil environment.
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Care Provided

Type of Service

    Residential Home
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Good to Know

Owner

  • Mallands Care Ltd

Person in charge

  • Roz Wills (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome anytime but do ask to avoid meal times.

Mallands Reviews (66)

9.8

Mallands has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.760) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mallands has 66 reviews.

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Review from T S (Niece of Resident) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My uncle has been at Mallands for 6 years now. The help and assistance he has had over the years has been outstanding. The home is as close to being in a family home as is possible. The staff are friendly, very helpful and competent. The building, rooms and grounds are well maintained, again by friendly
staff. The food is of a very high standard... fish pie is my uncle's absolute favourite! When he needed to move to a home, we really felt we had found the best place possible. An excellent home.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you so much. I will pass on your feedback to the team. Best Wishes

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Review from Heather H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am able to visit twice yearly only, because I live out of the country. Every time I visit I am impressed by the continued professionalism, human warmth and kindness. I am impressed by the continuity of staffing over the past three years and the fact that staff know my mum so well, and deliver this
care with affection and respect. The receptionist is exceptionally kind and helpful when I phone from Canada - and do their best to put Mum 'on the line'.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. It was our pleasure to get to know and care for your Mum. Best Wishes

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Review from Nigel C (Son of Resident) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my parents moved into Mallands recently - we have found the home to be very easy to deal with + they provide a very caring environment. I am pleased that I do not have to now worry about my parents falling over + not being able to get up or be injured + not ask to get help.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

It is our pleasure to care for both of your parents. They have settled in with everyone well.

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Review from M G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum is always ready for her visitors we generally visit before lunch and she's fresh and chatty, we usually give her coffee which she enjoys still.
Sadly she's confined to her room as her condition requires her to be bed bound. Consistent staff is a huge benefit as they are familiar to her and thats
very important.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you very musch for your review. Your Mother is always a pleasure to care for.

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Review from C P (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mallands is a clean, comfortable, caring and very pleasant place to live. The staff have all been lovely people and mum has felt safe + cared for since she came to live. The food is excellent quality and tea + coffee are always available. My only comment is that ideally there would be more regular,
targeted, stimulating activities for the residents, so there are never days when nothing much happens. But the activities that do happen are fun, or interesting, or relaxing. I think the staff really do their best.
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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother and father arrived at Mallands in November 2024. Care Manager and her staff carefully and very kindly dealt with this difficult transition. Lately my father passed away he was treated with dignity until the very end. Everyone has been compassionate and supportive and helped my mother and family
deal with her/our grief.
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Review from M O (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am blown away by the kindness shown by Mallands. Not only do they take care of my mum's day-to-day needs in a professional and friendly way but they take time and think about the little things that really make a difference. I find great comfort in knowing that my mum is not only safe but surrounded
by people who really do care.
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Review from Chris G (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On the many occasions that I've visited Mallands, I've found a clean and tidy establishment, staffed by friendly and welcoming staff. I have noted the caregiver to residents, and in all, I am very impressed.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you very much for your review and comments. I will pass these on to all our staff team.

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Review from Susan P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very impressed with the care my father receives at Mallands. The staff are very attentive to his needs, thoughtful and respectful towards him. My father suffers from depression, and the staff and manager do all they can to stimulate him and lift his mood in a gentle and sympathetic manner.
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is very well run in my opinion. The staff seem happy in their work, always welcoming and friendly when I visit.
There are plenty of activities for residents who are able/wish to participate.
Lastly, Mallands is well maintained/decorated and always clean!
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you very much for your kind comments. It is a pleasure to have your father here with us at Mallands.

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Review from H W (Wife of Resident) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband, who has dementia, has been a resident since February. He has a bright and airy room, looking out onto lovely, well-kept grounds.
The well-trained, caring, staff have treated him with patience, kindness and good humour, which he appreciates. The residents are encouraged to take part in
activities, and when the weather allows to sit in the garden and socialise with each other.
Our GP recommended Mallands and I'm so glad she did. I would do so too.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you very much for your positive words. I will pass these on to the team. It is a pleasure to have your husband living with us.

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Review from M G (Son of Resident) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We find our visits filled with attention to detail for all residents. The care is consistent throughout the lounge and all residents have different requirements. Our mum's needs have increased due to her condition and everything is done to cater for her change. Recently acquired funding for a specific
chair will make a huge difference to Mum's mobility to outside garden access.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you very much for your positive comments. Fingers crossed for some sunshine to enable us to use the garden more often.

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Review from T R (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The carers and all staff have been amazing since Mum arrived in December 2022 and it has not wavered all this time. The care given was second to none. They couldn't do enough, definitely recommend this brilliant home.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you very much, I will pass on your compliments to the staff team. It was a pleasure to look after your mum. Best Wishes

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Review from Diana P (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother could not have been better cared for. The staff were consistently kind, empathetic, patient and generous with their time, both to my mother and myself.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

It was a pleasure to care for your Mother. Thank You for your kind words.

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Review from Pat C (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother became a resident at The Mallands in June of 2023 amid a period of turmoil in her life; her dementia had caused her to feel her home was not hers, she was scared, not eating or able to care for herself and was leaving her home, seeking help. The team at Mallands helped her settle, got the
measure of her spirit and dementia pretty quickly and risk-managed her leaving the home well, without impeding her or causing her or me stress. She grew into a contented dementia patient there, valued by the team and residents and with their coaxing, very much involved in daily life and socialising.
The care manager was always very aware of and responsive to my communication about her growing needs. When out-of-hours help was needed, this was given swiftly, accurately and without question.
In my mother's last days, the care manager and team were listening, sympathetic advocates, showing how they valued her as a special human being in her own right. This was all so helpful.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you for your kind words. We thoroughly enjoyed caring for your Mother.

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Review from P S (Husband of Resident) published on 22 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife has severe Alzheimers and has been in Mallands for nearly two years. She is very settled and all the staff are kind and caring. She cannot speak and is now totally immobile but seems generally contented. The accommodation is good. Activities appear good but she cannot participate.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you for your feedback, look forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes.

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Review from Yvonne K (Friend of Resident) published on 22 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I visit the resident once a week. The staff have always been very helpful towards me and the person I visit. They treat everyone with kindness and patience. The only thing I think could be improved is for care staff with English as their second language to speak more slowly and make sure they are understood
when explaining things e.g. the direction the resident needs to move in.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you very much for your comments. We will certainly take on board your suggestion. Kind regards.

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Review from Carole M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mallands care home takes very special care of your loved ones. The staff are just wonderful, attentive to each individual's needs and the atmosphere is always friendly, encouraging and positive. Our mother suffered a severe stroke and overnight had to come to terms with being totally independent to
requiring 24/7, 2-person, personal care. The staff are amazing at keeping her dignity and always have her best interests by keeping her motivated and encouraging her out of bed. They arranged a hydrotherapy session at a local pool where 2 carers took her swimming. This triggered her realisation she still had a life to be enjoyed. The team and manager provide excellent care to all.
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Review from J V (Son of Resident) published on 3 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum only has experience with two care homes, and not naming the other, Mallands is vastly superior. They also looked after my late father for several months. I was able to recommend Mallands to someone who tells me that her father, now a resident, is very happy there. They were also very efficient
during the difficult covid lockdowns.
So to summarise, realistically, Mallands is as good as it gets.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It is a pleasure to look after your Mum.

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Review from Terry M (Nephew of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt was resident at Mallands from 2016 until April 2022. She settled in well and the staff were always caring and considerate. I was the main contact for her administrative affairs and I live some 200 miles away. The staff kept me regularly updated and were always available to discuss any areas
of concern, particularly her failing health.
My aunt realised that she needed continuing care and was always positive about her situation. The care home was always bright, spotless and tidy. The challenges of COVID were dealt with very well and I was updated (at least) weekly on how the challenges were being dealt with.
Daily management of the home is most ably led by the care manager who (within reason) was always available to discuss all aspects of my aunt's care.
The family and I could not have wished for a better location for my aunt in her final years.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

We will certainly miss your Aunt. She has been a great character here at Mallands. It has been a pleasure to look after her.

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Review from Kathryn P (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was at the care home for 5 and a half years and in all this time I have nothing but praise for the staff. Right from the start, everyone looked after Mum as if she was a member of the family. Nothing was too much trouble. The loving care, kindness and support she received was exceptional. All
the staff were very professional. The management team always kept us fully up to date with information. During lockdown the team did a brilliant job of keeping residents safe from COVID, taking precautions before they became mandatory. When Mum's health deteriorated they were quick to seek advice, get the doctor or call for an ambulance. They provided fantastic nursing care at the end so Mum was able to pass away peacefully in familiar and comforting surroundings with open access for family visiting.
Reply from Yvonne Berry, Director at Mallands

Thank you very much for your kind words. Your Mum will be missed by us all. We will also miss your Dad visiting. Take Care.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.760)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.760) out of 10 for Mallands 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 14 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 4.760 for Mallands is calculated as follows: ( (128 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 167 Ratings = 4.76
  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 Mallands 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 38 registered maximum number of service users is 7.6, 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: 4 May 2018

Overall Outstanding

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mallands

What types of Care is Mallands registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Mallands have?

There are 36 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Mallands?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Mallands to the centre of Newton Abbot?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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