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Somerforde

2/3 Forde Park, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 1DE
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Somerforde, Newton Abbot

Somerforde is a care home for elderly people, specialising in loving care, and is situated opposite Forde Park. It is a detached period home within easy walking distance of the local amenities.

The Home cares for elderly people, providing a level of care which is tailored to each individual’s need. Somerforde isn't a nursing home, but they do have full support services from local GPs and District nurses. As well as...  

Care Provided by Somerforde

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • 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 34 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild 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
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,350N/A

We pride ourselves on basing our care fee's on the individual needs of the resident as we provide personal centered care and understand that every person is different, as are there care needs.

Contact Somerforde 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

  • Somerforde Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Emma Downes(Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)

Visiting

  • The Home is now completely open to all visitors.

Parking

  • Parking on the road, around the park or on either driveway.

Somerforde Reviews (42)

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9.7

Somerforde has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Somerforde has 42 reviews.

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Review from J C (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 6 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

A beautiful home with very pleasant staff. My brother-in-law came on in leaps and bounds after breaking a hip. He was very well looked after and loved his stay in Somerforde and I think he was sorry to go home. Excellent care across the board. Thank you to all concerned.

I did appreciate your kindness and dedication in getting him up and walking. At one point it seemed impossible for him to do anything, but you managed it. Thank you again.

Reply from Darryl, Home Manager at Somerforde

Thank you so much for your feedback, it was our pleasure. This feedback will be given to the staff.

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Review from William M (Son of Resident) published on 18 November 2016 Submitted via Website
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Having visited this care home some four times a week, over the past six years, to visit my 102-year-old mum I feel that I know what goes on in this establishment.
Without any doubt, the care and compassion shown by the staff, to me and my mother is second to none. Her meals have been consistently to a high standard, and her room is kept clean and tidy whenever I have visited.
Sadly, my mum is no longer able to engage in the afternoon activities, which she enjoyed when she could. Her lovely room which looks out over the beautiful Ford Park is now her garden. I have no hesitation in recommending Somerforde should you need or know someone who needs to be looked after.

Thank you to you all.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 01 June 2022
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (12)

Emma Downes
Emma DownesJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2019
Emma Downes is an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager with a strong commitment to providing outstanding, person-centred care. With over 35 years of experience in the health and social care sector, she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of older people and individuals requiring residential support.
Emma combines professional expertise with genuine empathy to ensure every resident receives the highest standard of care in a safe, supportive, and homely environment. Emma leads by example, promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and independence throughout the home.
Under Emma’s leadership, the care team is encouraged to grow, develop, and continuously improve. Emma is passionate about staff training, NVQ's, quality assurance, and compliance, ensuring that the home consistently meets and exceeds CQC Fundamental Standards.
With a background in dementia care and residential management, Emma works closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic and personalised care. Her approach is guided by the belief that every individual deserves to live with comfort, purpose, and dignity.

Outside of work, Emma is loves to organise events for pool teams across the UK.

Ellie Bailey
Ellie BaileyJob Title:Assistant ManagerJoined: 2019
Ellie Bailey is an experienced and compassionate Assistant Manager with a strong commitment to providing outstanding, person-centred care. With over 6 years of experience in the health and social care sector, she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of older people and individuals requiring residential support.
Holding a Level 5 NVQ in Leadership for Health and Social Care, Ellie combines professional expertise with genuine empathy to ensure every resident receives the highest standard of care in a safe, supportive, and homely environment. She leads by example, promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and independence throughout the home.
Ellie encourages growth and development for all staff and residents.
Ellie works closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic and personalised care.

Outside of work, Ellie enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as spending time at the beach.

Ellie Mortimore
Ellie MortimoreJob Title:Careplanning ManagerJoined: 2020
Ellie Mortimore is a compassionate and experienced Careplanning Manager, with a strong commitment to providing person-centred care plans as well as care for all residents.
With over 5 years of experience in the health and social care sector she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of older people and individuals requiring residential support.
Currently in the process of getting Level 5 NVQ in adult Health and Social Care, Ellie combines professional expertise with genuine empathy to ensure every resident receives the highest standard of care in a safe, supportive, and homely environment.
Ellie ensures that care plans for each resident consistently meet CQC Fundamental Standards.
Ellie works closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic and personalised care. Her approach is guided by the belief that every individual deserves to live with comfort, purpose, and dignity.

Outside of work, Ellie enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as visiting new countries.

Toni Barton
Toni BartonJob Title:Administration ManagerJoined: 2017

Toni Barton is an experienced and compassionate Administration Manager with a strong commitment to providing outstanding, person-centred care. With lots of knowledge of the home, Toni started at Somerforde as a senior member of staff. She is highly trained with NVQ's in health and social care as well as being medication trained.

Toni has over 12 years of experience in the health and social care field and she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of those in need of residential care.

Holding a NVQ in adult health and social care, Toni has developed expertise with genuine empathy to ensure every resident receives the highest standard of care in a safe and supportive environment.

Toni is very knowledgeable of all staff within the home, ensuring she caters to their needs and offers correct support when needed.

Toni has a high amount of knowledge and training in regards to her administration role which has developed with her throughout her time at Somerforde.

Outside of work Toni loves to spend time with her friends, family and her young daughter.

Chloe-Ann Watson
Chloe-Ann WatsonJob Title:Clinical LeadJoined: 2019
Chloe-Ann Watson is an experienced Clinical Lead specialising in medication management within residential settings. With over 9 years of experience in adult health and social care settings and over 6 years in clinical practice, she oversees administration and auditing of medicines to ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidelines. Chloe works closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote person-centred care. Passionate about improving outcomes for older adults, Chloe combines clinical leadership with compassionate care delivery to maintain the highest standards of resident wellbeing.
Chloe has multiple NVQ's including an NVQ 4 in adult health and social care.

Outside of work, Chloe enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Ella Quantrell
Ella QuantrellJob Title:Clinical LeadJoined: 2019
Ella Quantrell is an experienced Clinical Lead specialising in medication management within residential settings. With over 6 years in clinical practice, she oversees administration and auditing of medicines to ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidelines. Ella works closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote person-centred care. Passionate about improving outcomes for older adults, Ella combines clinical leadership with compassionate care delivery to maintain the highest standards of resident wellbeing.
Ella is currently in the process of completing her NVQ 4.

Outside of work, Ella enjoys socialising with friends, spending time with family and going on walks with my dog.

Hannah Johnson
Hannah JohnsonJob Title:Floor leadJoined: 2020
Hannah Johnson is an experienced Floor Lead specialising in residents' needs and staff management within residential settings. With over 5 years of experience in adult health and social care settings, she oversees residents' day-to-day care as well as helping to guide care staff to ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidelines. Hannah works closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote person-centred care. Passionate about improving outcomes for older adults, Hannah combines staff leadership with compassionate care delivery to maintain the highest standards of resident well-being.

Hannah is currently doing her NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care.

Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Ruby Day
Ruby DayJob Title:Floor leadJoined: 2022
Ruby Day is an experienced Floor Lead specialising in residents' needs and staff management within residential settings. With over 3 years of experience in adult health and social care settings, she oversees residents day to day care as well as helping to guide care staff to ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidelines. Ruby works closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote person-centred care. Passionate about improving outcomes for older adults, Ruby combines staff leadership with compassionate care delivery to maintain the highest standards of resident well-being.

Ruby is currently doing her NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care.

Outside of work, Ruby enjoys travelling with her partner and spending time with family and friends.

Emily Templeman
Emily TemplemanJob Title:Bank seniorJoined: 2022

Emily Templeman is an experienced carer with high levels of training. Emily is trained to administer medication as well as lead staff on the floor. With over 3 years of experience in adult health and social care settings, Emily is very keen to learn all roles within the home, as well as being very knowledgeable of the residents. Emily oversees residents day to day care as well as helping to guide care staff to ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidelines. Emily does staff training, such as shadow shifts, to help new members of staff be happy and confident within the home. Emily works closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote person-centred care. Passionate about improving outcomes for older adults, Emily combines staff leadership with compassionate care delivery to maintain the highest standards of resident well-being. Emily has recently completed her NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care and is now in the process of completing her Level 5 NVQ.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Elsie Drysdale
Elsie DrysdaleJob Title:Bank SeniorJoined: 2023
Elsie Drysdale is an experienced carer with high levels of training. Elsie is trained to administer medication as well as lead staff on the floor. With over 2 years of experience in adult health and social care settings, Elsie is very keen to learn all roles within the home, as well as being very knowledgeable of the residents. Elsie oversees residents day to day care as well as helping to guide care staff to ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidelines. Elsie works closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote person-centred care. Passionate about improving outcomes for older adults, Elsie combines staff leadership with compassionate care delivery to maintain the highest standards of resident well-being.

Elsie is currently in the process of doing an NVQ 4 in Adult Health and Social Care.

Outside of work, Elsie enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Lauren Mann
Lauren MannJob Title:Activity's LeadJoined: 2018
Lauren came to Somerforde as a health care assistant, thoroughly enjoying her role; however developed a keen interest in residents' wellbeing and activities. Lauren swiftly jumped into this role and has since provided the residents with the required well-being and creative activities. Lauren strives to ensure residents enjoy their day, whether that is one-to-one time together, whole home activities or day trips to the zoo or in town. Lauren ensures all residents are involved in the planning for the monthly activities. Lauren holds monthly residents' meetings to ensure all residents have a chance to do what they wish.

Lauren is currently doing her NVQ 4 in adult social care.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family, as well as her son.

Zana Day
Zana DayJob Title:Health care assistantJoined: 2022

Zana Day is an experienced carer with high levels of training both in a care home and out in the community. With over 5 years of experience in adult health and social care settings, Zana is very keen to learn within the home, as well as being very knowledgeable of the residents. Zana assists residents with their day-to-day care to ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidelines. Zana does staff training, such as shadow shifts, to help new members of staff be happy and confident within the home. Passionate about improving outcomes for older adults, Zana ensures compassionate care delivery to maintain the highest standards of resident well-being.

Outside of work, Zana enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dogs.

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