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Inside the home, there are 34 bedrooms, many offering en suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along their own furnishings to help them settle in and make their rooms their own. There are spacious living areas located across the home as...
Care Provided by Rest Haven CIO
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 34 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life 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
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees are dependent on care needs, a full assessment is required before fee is agreed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Rest Haven CIO for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rest Haven CIO 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
Owner
- Rest Haven
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Denny (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
Visiting
- No strict visiting times, all relatives are welcome at any time. Just press the call bell and wait for assistance.
Parking
- Private car park for you to use.
Rest Haven CIO Reviews (34)
Rest Haven CIO has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.607) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rest Haven CIO has 34 reviews.
The home itself is light and airy, has great views, beautifully kept gardens and a large, accessible outdoor space.
All of the staff, whatever their role, are very friendly and approachable. It's part of the culture that Rest Haven should be one big community - all are welcome and included. When you visit, you can choose the best for you and your relative - one-to-ones or take part in activities with your folks or join in on trips and events. And, as things have changed with our parents' health, we've received great advice on the best way forward; we're not made of steel either! We highly recommend it.
My aunt moved to Rest Haven recently and is very happy there. The home is in a great location in Exmouth, and her room has views of the town and estuary. She is very well cared for and seems to enjoy a full programme of activities and good social interaction. The staff are caring and supportive and have clearly formed a close bond with my aunt. The manager was very welcoming and gave me a full account of life at Rest Haven. There is an ongoing programme of refurbishment, which will be to the benefit of residents and care staff.
I have had the privilege of being involved with Rest Haven for COVID 12 months or so. Previously, I had volunteered with talks and presentations at another care home which also employed many of those who moved to take employment in this current setting. At all times I have been welcomed in with open arms. There is nothing negative I have seen or can say about the quality of care/food activities or anything else provided by this establishment. Superb!
Our mum and dad both came to stay at Rest Haven at the same time. They both had very different needs and the staff delivered excellent care. The atmosphere is very homely and relaxed. Plenty of activities going on, which Mum really enjoyed and kept her motivated. Staff were excellent, management team and senior care staff professional and supportive to our and mum and dad's needs. Christmas decorations out of this world! We would highly recommend Rest Haven.
I have visited my cousin in Rest Haven on four occasions in the last year or so. Each visit has been an extremely positive experience. The home is clearly being brilliantly managed, the staff are all so kind, helpful and caring. There is a wonderful atmosphere, it is so evidently a place of love and compassion. The staff feel valued and supported, and the residents feel cherished and cared for. I worked for 20 years as a district nurse and visited many different homes, but Rest Haven is, I am sure, the best I ever came across.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, these reviews really lift on spirits.
This is a lovely care home. All the staff are kind and helpful. They are very accommodating with visits. They have lots of activities for the residents to keep them occupied.
It's always pleasant to visit Rest Haven. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is upbeat and happy. I feel reassured that my dear friend is well cared for and, whilst sad about his failing health, feel glad that he is looked after in such a homely place by lots of lovely people.
The outing for tea and cake was excellent. The residents thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The staff were excellent and the outing was well thought of.
She has also come across members of staff that are somewhat dismissive of her requests, for example, she requests sandwiches for her evening tea yet this seems to fall upon deaf ears on numerous occasions. The home is undergoing decoration work and I feel sure it will look nice when completed. The staff that I have personally come across have all been kind and helpful.
I can't comment on food standards, but my friend appears generally content. I would like to highlight the names of four members of staff that have been really helpful, but I am aware I have yet to meet so many others. Maybe in another review in six months?
We have soup and sandwiches, as well...
On my visit to see a married couple both in their nineties it turned out to be a wonderful experience thanks to what I witnessed and so I ticked excellent for all aspects. I particularly noticed the way staff engage with the residents and all the activities being organised to suit their needs. I wish I have the availability of this kind of care home when I need it for family. Well Done.
Thank you so much for your kind work, we pride ourselves on our person-centred activities, it is important to keep both the body and mind active.
Every time we have visited all the staff are very helpful and home is clean. Nothing is too much trouble. We have had family down for a short time and the staff organised a 'tea' so we could bring the great-grandchildren and granddaughters etc to see their great-grandparents. Fantastic time for all. They have both been in Rest Haven for 2 - 4 weeks but settled in so well by the staff. All the staff are considerate and nothing is too much trouble - even sorting out furniture in the rooms.
Thank you very much for your feedback, I will pass this on to the staff. It was lovely to see the family enjoying some quality time together.
My honest opinion is that my mother is afforded very good care by all the staff. She seems happy and generally very healthy considering her age and it is very reassuring to know that she is in a kind caring and considerate place.
Thank you very much for your kind words, our aim is to make a difference however large or small to each individual.
I have completed this with my mum and she answered how she feels. There is a lot to improve on for example food, activities and also a shortage of staff. We however understand that the issues are being dealt with. It will be interesting to complete another survey in a few months' time.
The Team are continuing to work hard to make the necessary improvements, and your feedback is valued.
Since my 86 year old mother moved to Rest Haven in March 2022 I have been repeatedly struck by the caring, friendly and efficient way that Rest Haven is run. My mother, who is in the early stages of dementia, visibly looks healthier than when she was living independently. This may be due to the excellent food which they serve! The manager and all the staff could not be friendlier or more professional. I have seen them treat my mother as an individual, and allowed her to be herself in what is still a strange environment for her. For example, she likes to sit in the office and chat/read a newspaper, because she has a history of office work and this is somewhere where she feels comfortable. I had misgivings about how she would fare living in a communal environment, but she seems content and well looked after and I consider myself fortunate to have found Rest Haven. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this small and friendly home.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it is a privilege to be able to be a part of your mother's past, present and future. I will pass on your kind words to the staff at Resthaven.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 April 2026Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (2)

Tracy Denny is an experienced manager and has over 30 years of experience. Tracy has achieved her Registered Manager's award, Level 4 NVQ in management, and has a Diploma in dementia care. I am very passionate about caring for the elderly, and the previous home I managed was rated outstanding by CQC. I commenced my employment at Resthaven in March 2022, and with a dedicated team, we are going to lead Resthaven into the future of outstanding care provision for the elderly. We have lots of experience and are looking forward to improving activity and the quality of life for the older people in our care.

Claire has many years of experience in the Care Industry.
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