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The Rock

1 Station Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0BU
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The Rock Care Home is a registered Care Home for adults over 65 years old with accommodation for up to 14 people who require residential and dementia care.

The home has been decorated to a high standard throughout. Each bedroom is individually decorated, many rooms can be changed into shared rooms if needed. The Lounge and Dining Room are located on the ground floor, providing areas of relaxation and an area...  

Care Provided by The Rock

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 14 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent 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
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£925 - £1,200£950 - £1,200
Residential Dementia Care£925 - £1,400£950 - £1,400

Our fees are based on an initial assessment and you will be given a set weekly fee before admission

Contact The Rock 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

  • The Rock Care Home Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Daniel Wilson (Director)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (6)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)

Visiting

  • Visiting is at any time

Parking

  • Car Park available on site

The Rock Reviews (22)

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9.6

The Rock has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.575) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Rock has 22 reviews.

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Review from Clare D (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 28 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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This is a wonderful Care Home. All the staff are kind, considerate, friendly, welcoming and professional. There is a warm, family atmosphere, and whenever l visit l am never made to feel that l have come at a bad time. My cousin, who lives there, is content and secure. It has high standards of cleanliness, and access to excellent medical care.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you Clare for your very kind review. We are very grateful

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Review from Jayne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum went into The Rock care home in Feb this year. Myself and family find it very homely, very clean, and all the staff are lovely to all residents at all times, they are kind and considerate at all times (and I'm sure at time they are pushed to limits. The food is home cooked and looks delicious. There aren't a lot of activities going on that we see, but am sure things happens. Mum even had her nails painted!! Thank you everyone for making her safe and cared for.

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Review from Jan D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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My Mum couldn't be anywhere better. The Rock isn't just a care facility, it's a home from home full of warmth, care and dignity. The well-being of the residents is paramount and every member of staff takes great pride in their work, while being friendly, professional and efficient. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff also care for the relatives and I'm always asked how I am and whether I'd like a cuppa! The staff carry out their duties with good grace, cheerfulness and they are a credit to The Rock. I would recommend this outstanding and spotlessly clean home to everyone who needs personalised care.

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Review from Donna S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have been meaning to do this for a while My mum was at The Rock for 3 years until she sadly passed away in August 2025 Mum loved her stay at The Rock she always said it was home from home .The staff are amazing nothing was to much trouble .Home-cooked food Mum used to say it never felt like a Care home but home from home Christmas time was Mum favorite time at the Rock .I would highly recommend The Rock for your love ones they become family as well as dear friends

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you Donna for your kind words and taking the time to review us. We will always hold special memories of Mums time with us

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Review from Kate W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have already shared how The Rock was an incredible find for my Dad and his wife. They felt they were in a lovely little hotel, with nothing too much trouble for the amazing owners and happy team. Dad adored the peace and quiet, the size of the place, the brilliant food and the giggles with the carers - his second family. He was completely happy there.
Visiting medical professionals often said that it is the best Carehome in the area and that it will be their choice when they need care themselves. That says it all for me!

Sadly, two years after he arrived, Dad was rushed into hospital to discover that he was at the end of his life. He was desperate to get home to The Rock to die and was thankfully welcomed back without hesitation. He was gently looked after to the end, with patience, dignity and humour. I was able to be with him throughout and will never forget the kindness and warmth to the manager and two other staff members in particular and the team showed us all. Thank you so much to the beautiful people at The Rock.

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Review from Tigh H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mum was well looked after by the team at The Rock for over 2 years. The stars are the wonderful staff, who are so caring and thoughtful. There is low staff turnover, which works so well with the elderly, and the owners two staff members in particular are always available for any concerns. Mum loved the food, which is home made & traditional.

Thanks again

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you for your kind words, we really do appreciate it.

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Review from D H (Wife of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The personal interest is the residents.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered Care Manager at The Rock

Thank you for your kind review, we are very pleased you took the time to review us.

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Review from W B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff here are all very kind and caring, they strive to be as helpful as they can something that my family really appreciate as we live some distance away. Whenever I have asked for some help they have been most obliging and I can't thank everyone there enough for this. I know my father appreciates all the help too especially the little trips out and the chats he has with the team. Thank you.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate your feedback and time.

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Review from Janet M (Niece of Resident) published on 17 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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My aunts came to the Rock together as they’d been all their lives sharing a home since birth, they were kept together here from 2017 until 2018 when one of my aunts passed away and the other is still in the Rock receiving the very best of care possible. All staff and management are so kind and caring and really get to know each resident to such an extent they have become family to both my aunts for which we are so grateful as they have needed and still do that intricate care delivered to them with fondness. Thank you to all of you.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you for your lovely review, it's a pleasure having you aunt with us

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Review from Janette M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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My father (96) has now been at The Rock for a year and previously my father-in-law had also been a resident there.

Every aspect of my father's care is catered for, even if he sometimes does not appreciate that, but no change there in his character. The staff are always helpful and give care and understanding. The home is just that, a home rather than an institution as some large care homes seem to be. The small number of residents gives a genuine feeling of being at home I could not want anything more for him. So I would recommend The Rock to anyone looking for a safe and pleasant place for a loved one to live.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you for your lovely review, it's a pleasure to have your dad with us.

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Review from Elaine H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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What a lovely care home. Beautifully decorated, scrupulously clean, and staffed with experienced, caring, and dedicated people who always have time for the people in their care and their families. Although not a topic any of us likes to dwell on too long, I must tell everyone how compassionate, devoted, and dedicated the managers and all The Rock staff were in the final stages of my mother's life. She was a resident at The Rock from January 2022 until she died, in her room at The Rock, in September 2023, surrounded with kind and caring staff who had become her dear and loving friends. She was 98 years old. She loved every minute of her time there. Towards the end of her stay, even when her health deteriorated significantly, requiring the provision of care around the clock, every effort was made to make my mother feel comfortable, protected, and loved. I can't recommend this care home more highly.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we all miss Mum and it was a real pleasure to know her and your lovely family. Please keep in contact and always welcome to visit.

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Review from V W (Resident / Service User) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I love it here, the staff are very helpful for my needs, nothing is too much trouble for them. Food is all homemade. It is very warm and welcoming. We have an activities afternoon. Plus a sing-song afternoon as well.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy to have you with us.

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Review from Peter W (Son of Resident) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely fabulous home, with the best staff team. Super carers might be the best way to describe them.
Good food, friendly and nice atmosphere, unlike so many other homes I have visited in my personal and professional career, as Head of Commissioning for local government and the NHS.

If you have to use a care home this is the one.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are very grateful.

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Review from A H (Son of Resident) published on 25 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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A lovely care home with spacious and clean rooms, wonderful staff and a happy and caring atmosphere.
My mother in her mid-nineties has been here for a while and the staff are attentive, polite and gentle. She is well looked after and they keep us children informed of her progress, food consumption and general well-being.

The management and staff are always welcoming and accommodating with visits at short notice and always take time to discuss my mother's condition.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Hi, thank you for your kind review. It's lovely to have your feedback.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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When we were called for Mum because she was so poorly, the home carried out our family's wishes by not having her put in hospital. Find all the team very professional caring and friendly. Always keeps us informed of any concerns they have for Mum and will answer our questions. Mum needs care and I know that she is receiving the best care from all the staff.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate your time and feedback.

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Review from Penny H (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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The home is always clean and tidy and is nicely decorated throughout. The staff are friendly, attentive and professional and I feel my mum has a good relationship with them all. They do their best for my mum.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered Care Manager at The Rock

Thank you, Penny, for your kind review. We appreciate your feedback.

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Review from Sue B (Niece of Resident) published on 15 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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All aspects of my aunt's care are excellent. The staff are always welcoming when I visit and I am kept up to date with my aunt's health and other needs. Staff are very professional and very responsive to caring for people with dementia. I can thoroughly recommend this home.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you, Sue, for your lovely review, we appreciate your time and feedback.

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Review from Philip H (Son of Resident) published on 14 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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The owners and staff are caring, kind people who do their best to make sure my mother is comfortable and if there is anything the matter, our family is always kept informed of the situation and of any developments.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you, Philip, for your kind review, we appreciate your time and feedback.

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Review from John W (Nephew of Resident) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Due to Covid restrictions, I did not see very much of my aunt for the last couple of years but the staff were very good at keeping me fully informed about her wellbeing and included me in all decisions regarding her health care.

I have always found the home to be well managed and the residents receive personal interaction and care from all the staff.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Thank you, John, for your review, very much appreciated.

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Review from Suzanne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum was placed at The Rock Care Home for rehabilitation after a stroke. We could not have wished for a better place, all the staff were very friendly. The home itself was very clean we could not fault it in anyway.

Reply from Daniel Wilson-Stapleton, Registered care manager at The Rock

Hi Suzanne, thank you so much for your kind review.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 June 2022
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  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Rock

What types of Care is The Rock registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Rock have?

There are 6 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Rock?

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, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Rock to the centre of Buckfastleigh?

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

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