
We have total peace of mind when mum stays at SundialD B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care is outstanding; he is part of the Sundial family.Jess H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I feel Sundial is definitely a 'home from home' and there couldn't be a better place for himLindsay M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We have total peace of mind when mum stays at SundialD B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care is outstanding; he is part of the Sundial family.Jess H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I feel Sundial is definitely a 'home from home' and there couldn't be a better place for himLindsay M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Sundial Care Home is a charming countryside residence with a rich heritage, located in the peaceful village of Tipton St. John near Sidmouth. Purposefully designed, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment that truly feels like home. Providing high-quality respite, residential, and dementia care, Sundial Care Home is supported by a dedicated team who receive ongoing specialist training through the Evolve Care Group’s in-house Care Academy.
Sundial Care Home has been rated outstanding by CQC - August 2018
Care Provided by Sundial Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 37 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- 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
- 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
At Sundial Care Home, we understand that no two people are the same. Everyone is unique, with their own preferences, needs and way of life, and we believe the care they receive should reflect that.
Because of this, our fees are tailored to each individual and their specific requirements. To find out the exact cost based on your personal needs, please do not hesitate to contact our support team. They are here to help and always happy to talk things through with you.
• All care and support, including regular reviews of care plans
• All meals, snacks, afternoon tea and drinks, freshly prepared each day by our Chef and available throughout the day and night
• Activities and events with a dedicated Activities Coordinator
• All utilities and accommodation costs
• Over-the-counter medication that a GP would not normally prescribe, such as paracetamol and indigestion relief
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• Home library service
• TV licence
• WiFi internet access
We also offer a range of additional services at an extra cost, with a full list available on request. These include private dental and optician appointments, transport, hairdressing, chiropody and more.
Please contact Sundial Care Home to discuss your individual requirements and find out the exact cost of your care.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sundial Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sundial 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
- Evolve Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Liz Thompson(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (31)
Visiting
- As part of their household model of care, they don’t believe in having set visiting hours – you should be able to visit your relatives or friends whenever you like, just as you would if they were living in their own home. You are welcome to visit day and night, and the team encourage you to feel comfortable and treat it as an extension of your loved one’s home. They recommend calling in advance so they can make sure that it doesn’t clash with any trips out or doctors appointments.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available
Sundial Care Home Reviews (26)
Sundial Care Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.703) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sundial Care Home has 26 reviews.
The home has a welcoming and open atmosphere, it is clean and well furnished, the staff are all friendly but professional in their duties.
It's good to know mum is content and happy. Knowing that she's safe, warm and cared for 24 hours a day frees me up to live my life now without constriction.
I am extremely happy with the care my mother receives at Sundial Nursing Home. The whole process of trying to find a suitable care home for some much-needed respite was traumatic, to say the least, but the moment we walked into Sundial, we knew our search was over. The home is beautifully decorated, thoughtfully laid out and the staff are so caring and friendly. We have total peace of mind when mum stays at Sundial.
Angela Court has a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, quite different from the usual image of a nursing home but in fact, is extremely well run with the resident's wishes and requirements being efficiently attended to at all times. The public rooms and bedrooms are pleasant with views over a splendid garden and otter valley beyond.
The food is nutritious (my wife has gained several pounds in weight in her first month as a resident) and tea and coffee making facilities are available in the resident's lounge. Visitors are welcomed throughout the day and are always offered refreshments. A hairdresser is in attendance one day in each week.
In short, Angela Court provides as good a substitute for home as a nursing home can but with the advantage of professional care staff always on hand.
Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Staff are always welcoming and competent in their work. The home is still in the process of being renovated with the work completed done to a good standard. Beautiful grounds and scenery, the grounds are well maintained in which residents enjoy. The food is produced fresh in their kitchens and the home, well catered with additional areas for tea and coffee in the day rooms. The only problem I have had is sometimes getting to speak via telephone having to use the staff mobiles. My only concern is the apparent high turnover of staff, which could affect the continuity of the high standards they offer.
The admin staff are also very caring and aware of my needs as well as my husbands. The home is well laid out in a friendly manner. I am delighted at how well my husband has settled in and this is down to the way his needs have been met and how he has been cared for.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 August 2018Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (28) & Events (0)
- 20 Jul 2026
Every person receiving care, whether in a care setting or at home, brings with them their own life experiences, personality, preferences and ways of communicating. Because of this, building meaningful...
- 06 Jul 2026
Hi, We're excited to share the sixth edition of Sundial Care Home’s Newsletter with you. We hope you enjoy reading it, and please feel free to share your thoughts and...
- 22 Jun 2026
Sundial Care Home near Sidmouth, Devon, recently hosted its first dog show, welcoming family members (residents), team members, relatives and members of the local community to the event. Held in...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 14 Jul 2026Recipient: Sundial Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Sundial Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

Elizabeth Thompson is the registered Home Manager of Sundial Care Home.

Mikyla Tribble is the Home Administrator for Sundial Care Home.
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