The Homestead

6 Elwyn Road, Exmouth EX8 2EL
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  • The Homestead, Exmouth
Welcome to The Homestead, a boutique care home rated as one of the Top 20 in South West England by carehome.co.uk 2025 & 2020. With only 22 rooms, ample communal space, and beautiful gardens, The Homestead provides personalised care in a close-knit community that feels like family.

Every staff member is dedicated to treating residents as they would their own loved ones, ensuring each individual feels cherished and respected. The intimate size of The Homestead allows for a focus on the well-being and happiness of each resident, with personalised care plans tailored to meet unique needs and preferences.

Residents enjoy a variety of activities, menus, and lifestyle options, giving them plenty of reasons to engage and explore. On quieter days, they can relax in their rooms, order a drink from the bar, and rely on carers for personal needs.

The Homestead offers both day care and permanent stays, providing a caring, family-like atmosphere that truly feels like home.

The home is proud to be a winner of the Top 20 Mid-Sized Care Home Groups, 2024 and 2025.
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Care Provided by The Homestead

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users

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

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1150 – £1350
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1150 – £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1150 – £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1150 – £1350

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

Contact The Homestead 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)

Contact The Homestead to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Clare Titley (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (19)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • No appointment is necessary and you are welcome to visit at your convenience.

Parking

  • Free parking available on-site.

The Homestead Reviews (56)

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The Homestead has a Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Homestead has 56 reviews.

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Review from Bryony S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In a time of family crisis in dealing with very frail relatives, The Homestead provided the most amazing service. Professional, caring, and personal; every day saw each member of staff show real compassion. I couldn't have wished for anywhere better for my father at this stage of his life. Thank you.
Reply from Claire McMahon McMahon, Area Manager at The HomesteadThank you for your lovely feedback. It's been a pleasure taking care of your father and we are glad you are happy with the care we provided.

Kind regards
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Review from C B (Wife of Resident) published on 6 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have experience with many care homes over the last few years, one good, and the others barely adequate. However, I have to say that The Homestead outshines them all with its friendly and professional staff, choice and quality of food, and rooms and facilities. I am sure this comes down to having a
long-standing Manager whose philosophy is to ensure the residents are happy and cared for. My husband is presently in respite care for three weeks there and says that when the time comes this is the home he wants to reside in permanently. He has exacting standards and so do I. Well done and thank you.
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Review from S G (Private Carer of Resident) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff is always kind and helpful and goes above and beyond. The home is in very good order. The food is very good and a nice garden to sit out in. Well managed by senior staff. Would most definitely recommend it to family and friends.
Reply from Hayley Holland, Regional Director at The HomesteadThank you for your very complimentary review. I will make sure the senior team receive the feedback.
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Review from H C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Granny is well cared for, staff are approachable and attentive.
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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been impressed with the care provided for my father since he entered The Homestead Care Home. The staff have responded well to his needs and shown great patience, kindness and flexibility in helping with his mobility. The staff are friendly, helpful and cheerful. The home is bright and clean
and meals are varied and interesting. Carers seem to interact well with individuals and their needs. Activities are provided and any issues that arise have been dealt with well. I like the fact that the staff seem fond of my father and have made visitors welcome.
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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was very happy at The Homestead, he felt safe and very quickly started to refer to it as home. The staff cared for him very well and showed him a great deal of respect. He definitely enjoyed the food which he always said was delicious. Our experience showed that the care given was definitely
tailored to meet individual needs. Over the time that my father was at The Homestead his needs changed and so did the care he received to suit those changing needs. My sister and I always felt very welcome when we went to visit him and the staff were always happy to chat to us on the phone between visits. They also regularly asked how we were showing that their care went beyond the client and was extended to their families. If asked would I recommend The Homestead the answer is a definite yes and if I ever have another elderly relative who needed care would I place them here then that answer is yes without hesitation!
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Review from Jenny S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Homestead is like a home from home, so warm and welcoming. The manager and her amazing team looked after my mum with such love, care, patience and attention. Going into a residential home at 93 was a challenge for my mum and she certainly had her moments but she eventually settled in. We had such
peace of mind that she was so well cared for and the manager and her team made us feel part of the family. I can't praise The Homestead enough, well recommended, thank you all.
Reply from Paul Nery, Owner at The HomesteadThank you, Jenny, for such a wonderful review, providing a home where residents settle in and also providing peace of mind to their loved ones are so important to us.
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Review from Josephine R (Private Carer of Resident) published on 21 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having seen for myself the care given, I can safely say I am very happy and satisfied that all needs are met to the best of capabilities.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Homestead to anyone whether to a friend or my own family.
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Review from Brenda P (Respite Resident) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having had an accident, on leaving hospital, I had to have further recuperation. With trepidation, I was told I was going to a care home. From the welcome I received at the door of The Homestead, I felt like I was at home. The care I had was excellent, (kindness, help, nothing too much trouble). First
class - from the domestic staff, nursing staff, management staff - all. I can honestly say that I felt like they are all an extended family of mine. In fact, I was so sad to say goodbye to everyone. Staff to be proud of.
Reply from Paul Nery, Owner at The HomesteadThank you Brenda. Everyone at The Homestead works really hard and genuinely care. I have shared this with them and they were really happy reading such a kind review.
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Review from Sharon O (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home appears to be very clean and comfortable. Access is very good for residents and visitors. Always very welcoming and considerate for visits. The staff are always available for helpful advice and updates on Mum's care. Staff are friendly and capable. Food sounds good and plenty of drinks are
available. Nice surroundings and places to sit for residents and visitors inside, when allowed and in the well-kept garden.
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Review from Susan D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father-in-law seems very well cared for. The staff are very good at keeping us up to date with any changes in my father-in-law's health. The staff are always friendly and the Homestead is always clean, tidy and feels homely.
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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Homestead have always been very helpful and kind. I can phone and speak to anyone when needed. My mother probably isn't the easiest to look after due to dementia and forgetting things, but the staff I know have always been there for her and to reassure her. It's been very difficult over the last 18-months
due to Covid for staff, residents and visitors, but they have always helped in whatever way they can. It's difficult to comment as everywhere is different at the moment due to Covid and not seeing Mum in her room.
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Review from Jackie W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at The Homestead for over 12 months and we have only ever had praise for the Home and its staff. They are always cheerful and helpful. The Home has a lovely garden that the residents can enjoy - particularly important during this difficult lockdown time.
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Review from Dave G (Son of Resident) published on 28 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There are probably not enough words for the praise I can give The Homestead care team for looking after my late mother and my stepfather for several years.
Currently, in lockdown, we have been able to visit standing and talking from outside, which has helped with mental health, and I know the team
are doing as much as they can to provide activity stimulation and outside garden visits for all the residents.
I know they made swift decisions on isolating The Homestead from visitors and has clearly been a success with keeping the virus at bay.
Whenever I have visited, they are always happy to see me and extremely friendly even though they are rushing about looking after the resident's needs and the home is always very clean and tidy.
My late mum and stepfather had and have nothing but praise for The Homestead since moving from two previous care homes that were not so good.
I can highly recommend The Homestead and care team that does a cracking job under normal and very difficult circumstances.
Reply from Paul Nery, Owner at The HomesteadThank you so much, Dave, for the wonderfully kind praise. I have passed this on to Clare and team, this will make their day.
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Review from Benjamin H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 26 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are all lovely and very helpful. I can't fault it here.
The food is very good and I always enjoy it, I like to sit outside when I can in the garden as it is so peaceful.
I love the beautiful view from my room right across the sea to Bury Head.
My room is always kept clean and tidy.
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am really happy here and would tell anyone that it is like home here.
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Review from Brenda D (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 26 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At the times I have visited family, I cannot speak highly enough of the home and the staff. Very helpful and obliging and above all my brother-in-law is well looked after.
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Review from John D (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 26 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the home to be extremely helpful and caring towards the residents of the home. My brother-in-law is very happy and the care he is receiving is excellent.
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Review from Peter T (Resident) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the residential home to be an extremely happy one. Have always been well satisfied with the standard on all occasions.
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Review from D L (Resident) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy at The Homestead. Very well cared for and content.
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Review from Susan M (Friend of Resident) published on 11 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly home, I visit weekly and the staff can't do enough to make me feel welcome.
My friend is very happy there, very complementary of all aspects of the home.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.975)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10 for The Homestead is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.975 for The Homestead is calculated as follows: ( (234 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.975
  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 The Homestead is based on 20 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, which has been reached with 20 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: 21 Mar 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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