Care Provided by Choice Care Home
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 32 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
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)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Choice Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Choice Care Home 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
- Choice Retirement Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Andrew Gillespie (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Choice Care Home welcomes visitors at any time of day.
Parking
- There is ample free parking in front of the home
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Choice Care Home Reviews (10)
8.8
Choice Care Home has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.848) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Choice Care Home has 10 reviews.
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Review from Lynsey M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Absolutely unbelievable, beautiful homes Andrew was absolutely amazing. I now have peace of mind that my mum is gonna be very much looked after thank you Andrew. If anyone looking in the bay for care I would very much recommend here.
↩Reply from Cassie Foulkes, Compliance Manager at Choice Care Home
We appreciate your review and your recommendation! Thank you for your kind words and ratings for our home, we all put in maximum efforts to doing what we can at all times for quality care for each person. Thank you.
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Review from C Q (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Choice exudes calm, compassion and emotional warmth. There are so many excellent things about this care home but the kindness, friendliness and willingness of the staff stands out. Placing mum for the first time in a care home could have been upsetting and stressful but was instead an absolute joy due to the smiling and genuine welcome we received from all staff. Mum was happy and settled during her stay in this spotlessly clean home and never stopped talking about the delicious food!
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Review from Sandra P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Very happy with the care home as I say home. They make my daughter feel like she is home by maintenance putting up photos around her nice big room. The food is very nice, the manger and staff all care about everyone in the home. It's also clean and smells clean. Very good place.
↩Reply from THORNTON GOW-SMITH, Owner at Choice Care Home
Thank you for taking the trouble to note down the good work of our team. This is always very much appreciated by our management and staff.
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Review from Christine D (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My mother stayed at this home recently and she enjoyed her stay. She is 91 and so needs a lot of help with many things, such as dressing, eating, drinking, and she is very frail so she needs help with her mobility. The staff at Choice are very attentive and caring, always smiling and nothing too much trouble. The food is good and her room and the home is very clean. There is a lovely garden area where you can sit, nestled in the heart of Babbacombe. I highly recommend it.
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Review from Jane W (Friend of Resident) published on 22 July 2022 Submitted via Website•
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My friend was here for 5 weeks after discharge from the hospital. It is difficult to find anything good to say about this place but ... the food is good, the facilities are fine - that is it.
The place stinks of urine, there are few staff so residents are wandering around lost and confused. We had to battle for a raised toilet seat, a padded chair cushion, a call bell, and a tv that worked. After a few days, my normally pristine friend smelled awful - I was told that she had consistently refused a wash, and she had also refused food.
Once, my friend was left to sleep in a chair in the lounge rather than being taken to her bed. The staff only knew of this when we insisted they check the CCTV.
Worst of all though, they ran out of an important tablet that was needed twice a day. It was only because my friend deteriorated rapidly and we investigated, that we found out. She was without it for a week!
The place stinks of urine, there are few staff so residents are wandering around lost and confused. We had to battle for a raised toilet seat, a padded chair cushion, a call bell, and a tv that worked. After a few days, my normally pristine friend smelled awful - I was told that she had consistently refused a wash, and she had also refused food.
Once, my friend was left to sleep in a chair in the lounge rather than being taken to her bed. The staff only knew of this when we insisted they check the CCTV.
Worst of all though, they ran out of an important tablet that was needed twice a day. It was only because my friend deteriorated rapidly and we investigated, that we found out. She was without it for a week!
I feel sorry for other residents still there. I would give zero stars if it were possible. Avoid!
↩Reply from Julia Gow-Smith, Owner at Choice Care Home
Dear Jane W and Friend, We are sincerely very sorry to hear about your and your friend's experience whilst staying at Choice Care Home, as this is not as we would expect. We apologise wholeheartedly for any distress and upset caused. We would also like to thank you for your feedback and for...
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Review from Paddy C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Going into a care home was never going to be an easy move for my mother. The transition from independent living to a care home is a tough one. My mother was supported by all the staff at Choice to make the transition. She has made her room her own space by bringing a variety of items from her flat, with the help of the staff and the lovely maintenance man, things have been moved around until she was satisfied with the 'look'. Since day one, mum has enjoyed and praised the food and gradually she has settled in. She has wobbles about being in a care home and the staff listen and support her with great kindness during these times. When the family visit (we all live as a distance, two siblings in Canada) we are made very welcome and always offered refreshments. The staff always have time to answer our phone enquiries about mum. We feel cared for too. Care is the appropriate word for Choice. The staff are warm and available and always have time to listen. They are unsung heros.
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Review from Toni M (Friend of Resident) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Website•
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I had an impromptu visit to the care home to see a family friend, when I arrived I was greeted by the lovely manager who took me to my friend and made sure that I felt very welcome. During my visit, we looked around the gardens and had a lovely catch up. I was invited to join my friend for lunch, although I declined, I was amazed at the variety of meal choices offered to the residents. In the afternoon a lovely man visited with rabbits and chinchillas which my friend obviously enjoyed. When I visited my friend at her previous home, she didn't interact with the other residents or join in any activities, it was lovely to see that she obviously feels very at home at Choice and enjoys the social interaction and activities on offer. The staff obviously had time to ensure that the residents needs were met and it was clear to see they were happy in their work.
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Review from Kenny K (Resident / Service User) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Website•
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As a resident here for the last eight months, and soon to move on to a new apartment of my own, I would like to say that at the beginning of my stay here I hated it and the staff.
I had lost my independence and freedom.
Now, however, I can see the reasons why they were for my own benefit.
Now with the help of the management, staff, and other outside bodies I have managed to get my life back on track, I'm now looking to the future with anticipation.
The care and help that I have been given, I can never repay.
Once again thank you to all the staff and management for all the help and support and care that you have given me.
I had lost my independence and freedom.
Now, however, I can see the reasons why they were for my own benefit.
Now with the help of the management, staff, and other outside bodies I have managed to get my life back on track, I'm now looking to the future with anticipation.
The care and help that I have been given, I can never repay.
Once again thank you to all the staff and management for all the help and support and care that you have given me.
God bless.
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Review from Suzy Y (Friend of Resident) published on 23 January 2018 Submitted via Website•
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I have visited this care home twice. Each time it was very smelly. The friend I visited yesterday had not been helped to have a wash. The full commode was in the room with the lid off and had not been collected. The person was taken biscuits with her coffee. The biscuits were not on a plate but in the staff members hand.
When I walked through the front door a lady was wandering around with a very soiled nappy in her hand.
↩Reply from David Gow-Smith, Director at Choice Care Home
We don't believe this person visited our care home, as there is no record in our visitors book, and if these issues such as a commode not emptied, a resident not washed were true, why wasn't a member of staff informed? We have no record of any such feedback. The comments about poor rooms, when the...
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Review from Christopher V (Son of Resident) published on 7 August 2015 Submitted via Website•
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My mother only had a short stay at Choice, only for about 1 month. Unfortunately she passed away during her stay there, but the staff were always polite, friendly and very attentive to my mothers needs. They had a 24/7 visiting policy and so I was able to visit whenever I wanted. I cannot recommend this care home highly enough, they were brilliant. I just wish my mum had, had more time there to enjoy their facilities and activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Choice Care Home
What types of Care is Choice Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Choice Care Home have?
There are 28 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Choice Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Choice Care Home to the centre of Torquay?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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