
The staff are so kind and friendly and nothing seems to be a problem. Couldn't wish for better careDavid C(Son of Resident/Service User)

home is very clean and the residents seem very comfortable and happy.B G(Son of Resident/Service User)

Lorna House is decorated very brightly and very cheerilyB G(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff are so kind and friendly and nothing seems to be a problem. Couldn't wish for better careDavid C(Son of Resident/Service User)

home is very clean and the residents seem very comfortable and happy.B G(Son of Resident/Service User)

Lorna House is decorated very brightly and very cheerilyB G(Son of Resident/Service User)

Lorna House specialises in a wide range of care needs, taking on both long-term and respite needs, as well as caring for people with mild dementia.
This comfortable property has pleasant surroundings, with a professional team who take a friendly and versatile approach towards residents' daily lifestyles.
The home is near shops and churches and adjacent to Cary Park. Torquay United Football Stadium is within a short walking distance.
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Care Provided by Lorna House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 24 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)
- 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
The fee is based on individual care needs and the room allocated. Once we have reviewed your care needs with the Manager, we can give you an accurate quote.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lorna House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lorna House 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
- Bliss Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rakesh Bhasker(Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (11)
Visiting
- Lorna House does not believe in visiting restrictions. Preferably, visit later in the morning or after lunch so as not to clash with the busy morning schedule for residents and staff. The most suitable times are 10 am till 12.30 pm and 2 pm till 4.30 pm. Please do not visit if unwell to protect residents and staff.
Parking
- Parking is available on-site and on the road outside.
Lorna House Reviews (25)
Lorna House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lorna House has 25 reviews.
My Mum's respite was at Lorna House for two weeks, following a week in hospital after a fall. As a result of the care she has received, Mum now feels physically and mentally stronger.
It has been a pleasure to visit Lorna House, which is spotlessly clean. Every member of staff has been welcoming, happy, kind and extremely caring. The chef has prepared delicious meals and cakes, which Mum has thoroughly enjoyed. I can't thank them all enough.
Lorna House has good facilities but what differentiates it from other care homes, in my opinion, is the sense of community and caring that is fostered by the staff. This sense of community exists between residents and staff and between the staff themselves. There is a sense of genuine caring about everyone, which really does make all the difference. Plus the food seems very nice! Level of care is also excellent.
I highly recommend Lorna House.
Thank you for the feedback. I will pass it on to the team. They deserve all the appreciation.
Great entertainment activities, residents are alway greeted with a smile + treated with dignity. Lovely surroundings and garden.
Many thanks for the feedback. Our team would be delighted to see this review.
My sister has been in Lorna House for 18 months. I have nothing but praise for this home, it is such a happy place I can see the residents are well looked after and so much love around the place. From the owners to the rest of the staff and families are so good. When they have a do on they are so genirous with making everyone welcome, it's so lovely to visit I have got to know so many happy residents who all say they are well looked after. Thanks to all.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. It's great to see you around so often. I will share your positive review with the team.
My mother is very happy here. She has been here for over 12 months. The staff are very friendly and caring. They organise an activity almost every day to entertain the residents. It feels like a home from home. Overall, very pleased with Lorna House and I would recommend it to anyone.
Thank you for sharing that your mother is well cared for by the team at Lorna. I will pass on the compliments to our team.
My father spent three months at Lorna house in spring 2025 - staying there under the hospice at home program as an illness progressed. We always found the management and staff to be excellent - Sympathetic, helpful and accomodating on visits and on the phone. The rooms are nice and homely and the garden and sunroom are nice places to sit with loved ones. I live overseas and knew that my father was in excellent hands - with them going the extra mile to me updated on his health and well-being. I was very happy with the choice we made for him.
It was a great pleasure to care for your dad. He was truly a gentleman. I will share your feedback with our staff.
We would not hesitate to recommend Lorna House to anyone considering residential care.
Thank you very much for the feedback. He was a true gentleman to care for. I will share this with our team.
Lorna House put on a party for my mum's 90th Birthday. The buffet and entertainment were great and the staff were fantastic. We were really well looked after all afternoon and Mum had the best day. Thank you all very much.
All good.
The room is spacious and has a great garden aspect.
Staff are present, professional and always easy to find.
My dad seems relaxed and well cared for. On the whole, great!
Thank you very much for your review. I will share it with our team.
I find Lorna House very good for my mum. The staff are wonderful. The home is clean, meals served are really and nutritional. Activites are really nice for all.
Thank you very much for your review. I will share it with our team.
The standards of this home are truly impressive in every way. There has been a lot of work to refurbish/improve. The staff are so helpful kind and patient and ensure visitors and residents have everything they need. The cook and the decorator are an integral part of the team as well. The manager/owner? Not only runs a fantastic team but is just as good as the team. Amazing experience today thank you
Thank you for recognizing the team's efforts. I will inform them about this feedback.
I feel the staff goes above and beyond to see to the resident's needs.
I would highly recommend this care home.
Thank you for your positive feedback. I will share it with our team. It's been a pleasure taking care of your mother.
I visited several times during my holiday and was always greeted with a smile from the staff. Generally, I feel my cousin has settled in well. Whilst there, an event was made extra special. My cousin received cold food one day but this has already been addressed by her husband, so hopefully now resolved.
Dear Pauline, thank you very much for the review. You visited us four times in total while you were on holiday. We hosted and organised a massive family reunion event for your cousin, and all your family members very much appreciated the event. The manager and chef addressed feedback on food...
Everyone at Lorna House was very caring, friendly and kept me updated with any information about Mum. I was able to go and visit at any time and was able on two occasions to take our dog in which cheered my mum no end.
I must say again that all the staff were wonderful, I can't praise them enough.
They're all a credit to Lorna House.
All I can say is a huge thank you from mum, myself and my family.
It was a great pleasure to look after your lovely mother. I will pass it on to our team. Thank you.
Had a birthday party for my sister-in-law. Had a very lovely day, the staff was amazing and put on a lovely table of food and a lovely cake. She seems very happy staying at Lorna House.
I appreciate your feedback. I will pass it on to my team.
My brother moved to Lorna House in October 2023 after leaving the hospital following a stroke. This was intended to be a relatively short-term placement, but it took longer than we expected for us to be able to complete a purchase of new sheltered accommodation for him. In the event, he stayed until March. The facilities at Lorna House were excellent and the staff were always so helpful and friendly. We were particularly impressed by the range of activities that were provided during his time there. Our grateful thanks to everyone at Lorna House.
It was a great pleasure to look after your brother. Such a lovely gentleman. All the staff miss him. I will pass on your review to the team. Best wishes.
My father is receiving excellent care in every way. He moved in permanently at the beginning of 2019 and the staff have been key to him settling in. The move from independent living to care is a difficult step for both residents and their families and the welcome received from Lorna House has made this step easier.
My mum went into Lorna Home three years ago. It was obviously a difficult decision for my sisters and brother to make, but we need not have worried. Our first impression of Lorna was the lovely clean smell as soon as you went in the front door! The staff are so friendly, caring and are very informative in letting you know the progress of Mum. The manager is always available to talk to. We are very happy and standards have never dropped. Thank you.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 19 July 2026Please call us to learn how we can help you with your situation. We are happy to show you around and listen to your story. We believe no one should get stuck with questions about accessing the right care.
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Meet the Team (1)

Issac Theophilos and his wife own Aveland court care home. They both are passionate, qualified Registered Nurses. They both have humble beginnings as care workers in the care home sector.
Experience: Issac has experience working as a carer and being a Registered Manager of a FIVE STAR CQC-rated Nursing home in Sussex. Issac is one of the top care home consultants in the UK, advising care home leaders to deliver nothing less than Outstanding Care. Issac has audited more than 100+ care homes. Issac has experience helping care homes achieve Outstanding ratings from CQC to turning around Inadequate care homes. Issac implements the best strategies at Aveland through his consultancy experience.
Book: Author of the book: How to Get Outstanding: An Ultimate Guide for Care Homes. Issac regularly publishes in leading care magazines and blogs about delivering the best care for vulnerable people.
Ethos and personal story: Issac had a chance to care for loved ones from the very young age of 10. Issac walks his talk through Bliss Care. Issac cares about his staff and prioritises their well-being to deliver the best care for our residents. You can learn more about him by searching for his name on Google.
Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing MBA in Healthcare leadership and Management Diploma in Adult Social Care Management Finance certification from the London School of Economics Life Lifelong learner
Hobbies: A typical family man loves enjoying time with little ones and a lovely wife. Issac spent a lot of time learning to be a better person and passing on that knowledge to help someone else achieve their goals. He listens to music but never gets the lyrics right. A voracious reader. Loves helping care homes overcome their challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lorna House
What types of Care is Lorna House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Lorna House have?
There are 24 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Lorna House?
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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Lorna House to the centre of Torquay?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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