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Barton Place offers professional residential and nursing care for older people living with dementia.
The converted Georgian mansion is set up with a 'home from home' feel in mind, offering a friendly atmosphere that supports daily living and personal freedoms, while benefiting from landscaped grounds and numerous pleasing aesthetics.
It provides both residential and nursing care, organised to promote dignity and independence, with daily activities for groups and individuals alike.
Care Provided by Barton Place Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 42 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- 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
- Wheelchair Access
- 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 Barton Place Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barton Place Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Barton Place Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Triinu Poulter (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome to just pop in, however, to ensure a meeting with the Manager, it's best to call and make an appointment.
Parking
- Ample parking on site.
Barton Place Nursing Home Reviews (20)
Barton Place Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.486) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barton Place Nursing Home has 20 reviews.
Anyone having to accept that a much loved parent needs full time care faces the most difficult and painful decision. My Mother with dementia had challenging behaviour and specific needs, and I was introduced to Barton Place. I knew after my first point of contact with a lovely member of the team that this would be the place for Mum. She was treated with respect and kindness, and the care and support that she, and we as a family, received was completely reassuring and we are so grateful. She enjoyed her food which was adapted for her changing requirements. Special events saw amazing bakes and food emerge from the kitchen regularly to be enjoyed by everyone. Barton Place became not just her care facility but truly her home, and my second home too! I do recommend anyone considering safe care for a loved one to go and visit. You will be made welcome. I thank you all.
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. It means the world to our team to know that your mum felt safe, cared for, and truly at home with us. We are honoured to have supported both her and your family during such an important time. Your lovely feedback will be shared with all the team. Thank you again for your recommendation and trust.
Their lovely garden allows us sit with my dad (and take our dog with us) so that he can enjoy the fresh air and nature around. The resident farm animals always provide much entertainment when the chef feeds them vege left overs.
I would take this opportunity to thank all the staff there for being so wonderfully kind and caring and good at their jobs.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. It is a pleasure to look after your dad and daily visits from mum are always welcome.
My husband was a resident at Barton Place Nursing Home for three years. During that time, being a very difficult resident, he received superb care and supervision. Nothing was too much trouble. My husbamd enjoyed being in the garden and all the outdoor space. He enjoyed the various activities which were organised. I cannot fault Barton Place!
Absolutely the worst home. Lack of empathy, and care. No strong leadership. Manager lacks compassion and understanding of residents. Lack of English-speaking staff. Poor infection control. Too many unexplained injuries. Diabolical, how this is still open to care for residents is beyond belief.
Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention, we take all feedback very seriously, and we are very sorry that you felt a lack of empathy and care at the home whilst your friend was a resident, our aim is to provide the best possible care to those we support, and it is something we...
Dad has been made so welcome from day one. The staff are amazing. From kitchen staff to carers to management. They help with every situation. The food is very good and well-balanced diet. The home have activities weekly. The home is lovely and clean and is being upgraded by the current management. I have been very surprised as I wasn't sure this was right for Dad yet. However, he has settled very well and I don't even feel guilty when I leave him there. The best thing for him and he's lucky to have such a good home.
Barton Place provides a safe environment for my brother with staff readily available to help with his specific challenging needs. Having just attended a relatives' meeting I understand that access will be available to his Care Plan and the daily log which will be very useful and will keep us informed. In addition, with a new Activities Manager just started, there are plans to ensure that any activity is all-inclusive. My brother joined Barton Place in October 2019 and the Manager has gone out of her way to make sure that everything possible is being done to help him settle.
At first, my Aunt refused to eat and drink and thus continued to lose weight. She was put on supplements and gradually started to eat puréed foods and drink well. She is now gaining a little weight. Her pressure sore is almost healed thanks to the care and dedication of the staff.
I have always found the staff to be caring and kind and the home is always spotless.
The two large lounges have been decorated in the last week or two which is a big improvement.
My partner has settled in so well, I was so relieved to find such a lovely home, very clean and the food looks good.
Mum has received a good level of care during her stay here. The staff are very caring and looked after her well. They made sure she was comfortable and took her outside to the garden when she wanted, as she loved to be in the fresh air during the summer. The nursing staff were regular vigilant and kept me informed of any issues that arose. I was always made very welcome as a visitor. As a quiet person, mum was rather reserved and kept herself to hersself but a number of staff became rather attached to her during her stay, which made her feel at home.
Barton Place cares for its residents with very caring staff who do much more than the basics. My husband is always clean and neat, even if he objects to personal care. His room is always clean. The staff seem to anticipate his needs. The food is plentiful and suitable. I am always warmly welcomed.
My father required an emergency admission. I found the staff to be compassionate, kind, patient and interested in everything they could do to make my father's stay as good as it could be. They ordered in the specific food he wanted and took time and effort to understand his needs. I was very impressed.
I have found that the care home Barton Place always offers a very friendly greeting on arrival. Who ever it is knows where my sister is and takes us to her. The staff are very professional and make sure that if there is a problem I am contacted immediately. The reviews are done in a very professional way, giving me explanations when needed. My sister has had very good care in Barton Place and I am very satisfied with that.
A very warm welcome every time we visit, we visited for my grandfathers birthday yesterday and the staff could not have been better. They made his birthday special, a cake was made, the room was decorated and even though he didn't know it was his birthday it brought a big smile to his face. He is very well cared for at Barton Place, the staff take a keen interest to get to know their residents.
Mum only moved in 3 weeks ago I must say the level of care is superb. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are very careering Mum loves the food, the staff are Kind caring and personal, the management is good and leads well I never feel rushed and they always have time to listen, the cleanliness is excellent keep up the good work.
There is so much to do (for staff) and all is done with a smile to a high standard and families never feel rushed.
Barton Place is a welcoming home to all its residents and their visitors. There is a real family atmosphere. The staff are amazing without exception. They show a genuine care for the residents and do their utmost to meet not only their physical needs but also provide emotional support and comfort. I would not hesitate to recommend this home to others.
Although the home has gone through a difficult period due to turnover of staff and more importantly change of managers, there has been a distinct improvement in the services supplied. The care has vastly improved since the CQC inspection in September. The manager has installed a team of nurses and carers who really care about the standards expected of them by relatives of the residents. There have been hiccups in the past, but now the home is a much better and happier unit.
Some minor ailments not always picked up by the carers and has to be brought to their notice, but generally, they are good. Management always ready to listen and act accordingly. After going through a sticky patch with many staff changes (both carers and management) seems to be more settled and providing good service.
Always very friendly and helpful staff.
I found Barton Place to be very caring, the staff are wonderful and cannot do enough for the residents. No complaints what so ever.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 February 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 13 August 2026Single en-suiteNursing / DementiaPrivate/Social Services/NHS
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Meet the Team (2)

My 27-year nursing career has been very colourful. Back in my home country, Estonia, I worked in postoperative units for Vascular and Cancer surgery. Later on, I joined the Estonian Army and worked on this path for 4.5 years. After going to reserve, I started to work in a Mental Health Hospital in the acute ward. In 2012, I moved to England with my family and started to work in a Dementia Nursing Home. I discovered a passion for looking after people with Dementia, and studied in a variety of ways how to look after those suffering from Dementia in the most person-centred way possible. Day-to-day in Barton Place, I’m looking after the clinical and operational side of our beautiful home.

I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse who has over 20 years of experience working in the private health care sector, specifically specialising in elderly and Dementia care. I have worked in a variety of different roles within the care sector and have been very privileged to have worked across most of the country. I am very passionate about Dementia Care and providing the highest quality care provision for individuals living with Dementia. I have completed the University of Worcester's (FITS) Programme Focused Intervention and support, which is a specific training programme designed to reduce the use of antipsychotic medication for people living in the care environment with Dementia. I have also recently completed the Gold Standard framework aimed at improving palliative and end-of-life care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barton Place Nursing Home
What types of Care is Barton Place Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barton Place Nursing Home have?
There are 41 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barton Place Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, 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 Barton Place Nursing Home to the centre of Exeter?
1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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