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Vane Hill ARBD Care

15/72 Vane Hill Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2BZ
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Vane Hill ARBD Care, Torquay

Vane Hill ARBD Care in Torquay offers excellent support for people needing residential care.

Trained caring staff treat residents with dignity and respect while providing high quality care.

There are a wide variety of social activities for residents to enjoy that suit their interests.

Delicious meals are provided that can cater to special dietary requirements.

Care Provided by Vane Hill ARBD Care

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 32 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,500 - £1,500N/A
Residential Dementia Care£1,500 - £1,500N/A

Fees will be based on each individuals needs after an assessment

Contact Vane Hill ARBD Care 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

Person in charge

  • Alistair Dodge (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (14)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (9)

Visiting

  • N/A

Parking

  • N/A

Vane Hill ARBD Care Reviews (59)

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8.2

Vane Hill ARBD Care has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.163) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Vane Hill ARBD Care has 59 reviews.

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Review from I R (Resident / Service User) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very, very good- excellent staff and food exceptional. Very very helpful. Trouble is with living with the majority of residents who are in the majority senile and ill- not easy to have dialogue with or any discussion. Food excellent. Too good for me. Am left with no money for me £30.

Reply from Alistair Dodge, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you for taking the time to complete the review of Vane Hill. I will look at the ratings with the staff team to see where improvement is required.

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Review from Stewart B (Husband of Resident) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home is very good the staff are wonderful and are very helpful.

Reply from Alistair Dodge, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you for completing the review for Vane Hill. I will now look at the areas for improvement with the staff team.

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Review from S B (Resident / Service User) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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In my experience a very pleasant place to reside, gardens and sea views with excellent staff.

Reply from Alistair Dodge, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you for taking the time to complete the review of Vane Hill.

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Review from Ann R (Resident / Service User) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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During the whole time spent at the home all my needs have been met or anticipated without request.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care
Thank you for your kind words, all have been noted.

Thank you.

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Review from Jamie D (Resident / Service User) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel safe.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you Jamie It is always a pleasure to work with you, you are a great chap thank you for your kind comments and ratings.

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Review from Sandra T (Resident / Service User) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff and management are very good at their jobs and the care standards are very good.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you so much Sandra for your kind comments and ratings all is duly noted and will be monitored.

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Review from Desmond L (Resident / Service User) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleasant place with a good atmosphere.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you Des for all your kind comments and ratings and we will try to continue with our care to the best of our ability.

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Review from Pamela D (Resident / Service User) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My room - lovely - access to a loo at night, great (I'm a night owl).
The food - tremendous - yum yum.
Care from staff - excellent - a high level, but also a lovely personal touch.

Thank you.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you for such lovely comments. We are all so glad that you have settled in so well after having to leave your other care home when it closed.

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Review from Paula P (Resident / Service User) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Vane Hill manager and staff have taught me a lot. They have also helped me when I've had problems. When I first came here my memory was very poor but coming here and also the help they have given me as improved my dealing with everyday things like cleaning and going forward in life, working. My sincere thanks to all who have helped me.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

It's been a pleasure. You are a very caring person and you always try to lend a hand with tasks in the home, you have also come on leaps and bounds and we are very proud of you and your progress.

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Review from David J (Resident / Service User) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I really like it here.
Everybody is very understanding.
I'm so grateful.

I feel uplifted.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you for your kind comments and ratings, they do mean a lot.

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Review from B R (Resident / Service User) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Happy with staff.
Happy with room.
Happy with food.

Happy with management.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you for your kind comments, we will try to do better if that is possible.

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Review from David J (Resident / Service User) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is a nice home. The staff come to me when needed. I feel safe.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you for your kind comments and your ratings for my care home. All will be noted.

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Review from Steven M (Resident / Service User) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I think the home is very well run and clean with friendly staff.

The best home I have been in.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thanks, it's a pleasure to care for you and be a part of your family in this small community.

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Review from J L (Sister of Resident) published on 25 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am always treated with respect and a friendly attitude when I visit and offered a tea or coffee. Often residents will always say hello and appear happy. I can ask any questions I wish.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you, it's always been a pleasure to care for your sister, she is always cheerful and ready to play cards and cheat at any time.

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Review from Craig B (Brother of Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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If you would ever want to spend your days in a care home then this is most definitely the place you or a family member could ever feel more safe, welcome and at home. My brother is a resident and he loves all the staff too, always commenting on the work here they do with him. I made a visit after a few calls to the manager who is a first-class and a great guy, the staff are brilliant and all make sure everyone is being looked after and happy as they can be. The home is clean and tidy and welcoming, they worked with me so I could spend time with my brother and catch up after many years of me being away. I nearly wanted to book a room myself. The home is a credit to everyone that runs it. Well done all and thank you for all the work you do for my brother. Many thanks.

Reply from Pip Harris, Marketing Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review of our Vane Hill ARBD Care Home. The manager and staff team will be so pleased to read your kind words. I will pass the review on to them. Thank you again, Pip.

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Review from James B (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 15 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother-in-law has improved dramatically, both physically and mentally during his time at Vane Hill. His current, much happier disposition and condition, is a testament to the superb care and attention he has received during his time there.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

I am very pleased that your brother-in-law is doing so well. It has been a tough time, not only for my staff, but for the residents as well, but we are, as much as possible, trying to get back to some kind of normal life at Vane Hill. I do thank you for your kind comments.

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Review from C B (Sister of Resident) published on 5 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother is very well cared for at Vane Hill and has made amazing progress both with his physical and mental health. He is treated with dignity and respect and is very fulsome in his praise of the staff.

Reply from Steve Todd, Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you for your kind comments; we always try to do our best.

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Review from R H (Resident / Service User) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel this is a very comfortable and nice place to live, and I feel safe.

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Review from K J (Resident / Service User) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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It's ok.

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Review from S C (Resident / Service User) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I like living at Vane Hill. The staff are very friendly and look after the residents well.

Reply from Pip Harris, Marketing Manager at Vane Hill ARBD Care

Thank you so much for spending your time to write this lovely review. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying living at our Vane Hill ARBD Care Home. I will pass your kind words on to the manager and staff team, who will be very pleased to see your review. Kind regards.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 March 2018
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 17 July 2026

Please make contact directly to discuss availability

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Meet the Team (1)

Alistair Dodge
Alistair DodgeJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2024

Alistair started managing Vane Hill in 2024 after the previous Manager retired. Alistair had previously managed our Campania ARBD Care Home.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vane Hill ARBD Care

What types of Care is Vane Hill ARBD Care registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Vane Hill ARBD Care have?

There are 14 Single Rooms and 9 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Vane Hill ARBD Care?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Vane Hill ARBD Care to the centre of Torquay?

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

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