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The property was built by the diocese of Exeter for the local Rector and his family. The home was converted into a residential care home in the mid-80s and an extension was added in 2004 that added a state of the art kitchen,...
Care Provided by The Manor Exminster
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 25 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
- 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)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Manor Exminster for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Manor Exminster 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
- Stonehaven Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Dawn Leaman (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
The Manor Exminster Reviews (83)
The Manor Exminster has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.594) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Manor Exminster has 83 reviews.
Mum moved into The Manor in April 2025 and has had an excellent experience with this nursing home. The staff were consistently kind, caring, and treated everyone with genuine compassion and respect. They took the time to listen, provide reassurance, and made sure residents felt comfortable and well looked after. It was clear that they truly care about the people they support. I would highly recommend this nursing home to anyone looking for a safe, welcoming, and compassionate place for their loved one.
All I can say is what a wonderful care home. Everyone involved in mum's care have been amazing. Nothing is too much trouble from the cleaner to the maintance man. The cook is fantastic dealing with mum's allergies. All the staff has made it easy for me to sleep at night without stress
Claire B. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster, Devon. It's lovely to read that your mums care has been amazing, that all of the team have been involved, and that you have been able to rest...
Thank you to all at The Manor, I will miss seeing you all.
Good morning SR. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this really kind and heart felt review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster, Exeter. It's lovely to read how The Manor was a home from home for your mum, how she liked to get involved in...
I can't praise the staff at The Manor highly enough. They were all thoughtful, caring and respectful towards my dad and myself during the short time he was a resident. They all do everything they can to make residents feel at home and comfortable.
Good afternoon Sandra M. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this really positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's lovely to read how our care team were thoughtful, caring and respectful towards both your dad and yourself whilst...
My sister and I were very touched by the attention shown to mum. When she finally died, it was dignified and calm. Thanks to all at The Manor for making a difficult time a little easier.
Good afternoon Alasdair. Firstly, please allow me to pass on my condolences with regards to the recent and very sad loss of your mum. My best wishes to you and your family at this sad time. Please also allow me to thank you for your kind words and recognition of the care team at The Manor, and noting your particular praise for Rodney, Deb and Fran. Kindest regards, Nathan.
The staff at The Manor have been wonderful at caring for my mother and supporting my father as she has declinded with dementia. Their love, care and attention have been exceptional, providing a lovely home for my mum and finding ways to bring you to her life through their hugs, smiles and through music. Thank you.
Good afternoon HK. Thank you so much for leaving this really lovely review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's really lovely to read about how the care team have been 'wonderful' in how they have cared for and supported both your mother and your...
I am happy where I am at present.
Good afternoon KC. Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely feedback of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's always really important for us to receive feedback from our residents - you are the reason we are all here after all. Lovely to read that you are happy and to see all those 4 and 5 star ratings. Thank you again. Nathan.
It is nice place. The food is nice. 10/10 wishes I went years ago. We got our own shop wonderful. We god a new activities lady the care team she is nice.
Hello Greta. Thank you so much for leaving this really lovely feedback relating to your experiencing with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's lovely to read that you 10 / 10 wish you had moved to The Manor 'years ago'. I have to say, as I travel around our care homes and...
The staff are very good, especially in difficult circumstances. Always ready to help.
Thank you for taking the time to publish this review of our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's really nice to read that you feel our Care Team are 'very good' and 'always ready to help'. I note that you have rated three items as only 3-Stars. We are keen to always be 5 star and...
Regret that on account of all my disabilities I am unable to take part in any of the activities that go on in the manor. I can't give greater praise to all my regular carers for the lovely way that they look after me. Many thanks.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this really lovely 5 / 5 Star review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor. Of all of the lovely reviews that we receive it's always the most special when they come from the residents in our care. Thank you for publicly...
The staff are helpful and caring to my needs. It is a clean and safe environment with a good choice of food each day.
Hello Louise S. Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's really nice to read that our care team are helpful and caring and that you find that The Manor provides a clean and safe environment and a good choice of food each day:) Kindest regards
It is good to see how my sister-in-law has settled in and is so happy. We love to have a talk and laughs and it is wonderful to see her smiling. The staff are so very kind and helpful. It takes a lot of worry away from her family.
Good morning AB. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this really positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's lovely to read that your sister-in-law has settled and is so happy and how this has taken a lot of worry away from her...
My auntie arrived in this home a couple of weeks ago from hospital, the staff are very attentive to her needs and she seems to be settling in well. They provide entertainment, some she maybe joins in, others she just listens in on what's going on, she is partially sighted. I visit my friends in homes and this is a good one.
Thank you for leaving this lovely 5 / 5 Star review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's lovely to read that your auntie appears to be settling in well, joins in some of the activities and is being well looked after by our care team. I know our care team will be really pleased to read your kind words. Kindest regards, director.
I found my sister in law happy, tidy and well dressed. We had a lovely chat and laughter for half an hour. She seemed quite settled and enjoying herself, which was comforting to see.
Thank you for taking the time to write and post this really lovely review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster, Devon. It's lovely to read that your sister in law was happy, tidy and well dressed when you visited, that you had a lovely chat and that she was...
Mother-in-law only in her 10th day, but early impressions are very good.
Thank you for taking the time to post this really positive review of your experience (and most importantly that of your mother in law) regarding her first 10 days at The Manor in Exminster. It's great to read that early impressions are good:). I know a particular staff member and her team will work really hard to ensure those impressions stay that way:) Kindest regards.
I continue to be deeply impressed by this Care Home. The new Manager, has been hugely helpful in addressing any needs my mother has. The rest of the team are brilliant and compassionate and deliver excellent quality care. My mother's quality of life has improved so much since she moved in to the Manor. We appreciate particularly how personalised the care is and how residents are celebrated as 'whole people' with all their different life experiences. Birthdays at the Manor are truly a celebration. Thank you all for all you do.
Hello Anna J. Thank you so much for this really positive feedback relating to your experience, and that of your mother, with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's lovely to read that you, 'continue to be deeply impressed by the Care Home' - that's a great compliment to our...
My father has settled well in the home after some initial trepidation. The staff are caring, attentive and respectful, and keep me informed.
Hello Paul H. Thank you for leaving this really positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's really lovely to read that your father has settled well and that our care team are caring, attentive and respectful, and keeping you informed. Moving...
The decision to put Mum into a care home was made much easier by the warm and friendly advice given by staff. Mum has settled into her new environment quickly and is enjoying the company and safety the home has to offer.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this really positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's lovely to read that your Mum has settled in well and is enjoying the company and safety that the home has to offer. Thank you again for your kind words.
As a family, we are very pleased with the level of care, compassion and friendliness all the staff have given her since her arrival. She is always clean and tidy. We love the interaction between staff and residents and are always made very welcome when visiting.
Good afternoon. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this really positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster, Devon. It's lovely to read that your family are very pleased with the level of care, compassion and friendliness that our care...
We visited my brother-in-law this weekend. He appears frail but in better health than before he became a resident at The Manor. I appreciate that it might be difficult to manage, but it would be good for him to be taken outside for fresh air as a change of scenery sometimes. The staff seemed friendly and respectful. This is very much appreciated.
Good afternoon. Thank you for this feedback in relation to your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at The Manor in Exminster. It's really lovely to read that your brother-in-law, though frail, is in better health than when he became a resident at The Manor. We certainly do encourage our...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 May 2019Good
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Manor Exminster.
Meet the Team (1)

Dawn joined the company in January 2025
Frequently Asked Questions about The Manor Exminster
What types of Care is The Manor Exminster 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 The Manor Exminster have?
There are 23 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Manor Exminster?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Manor Exminster to the centre of Exeter?
3.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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