What types of Care is Bramble Down Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders & Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Bramble Down Nursing Home have?

There are 32 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Bramble Down Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Bramble Down Nursing Home to the centre of Newton Abbot?

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

Bramble Down Nursing Home, Woodland Road, Denbury, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6DY

Review from R Y (Son of Resident) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

We've used Bramble Down twice. Initially my father chose it for my mother and then when he was incapacitated by a stroke we chose it for him.
I was much more involved day to day this time for my father's short time there and I was extremely impressed by the level of care. Nothing was too much trouble

and the various people there really made, what has been a traumatic time, as good an experience as it could have been.
There are tiny niggles - it's quite remote to get to and the rooms don't have many power sockets - but the team there can be very proud of the care and expertise that they've built up.

Reply from Louise Arnold, Managing Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review and having chosen Bramble Down Nursing Home twice. We will certainly share with the team your praise of their care and expertise.

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Review from Lisa W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Brambledown nursing home has become my second family and I would be totally lost without them.
After a heart breaking stay in hospital, it was decided my dear Mum needed nursing care and the decision was made to move Mum to Brambledown. After a lot of tears and hugs from the staff, I can honestly say

that it was the best decision I have ever made.
Mum receives the best care from every single staff member. Nothing is too much trouble and I know she is so well looked after. The chiefs are amazing and make meals to her specific needs and always are on hand with a glass of sherry which mum loves!!
The ladies that look after the activities are so amazing and arrange afternoons both in and out of the home which all residents can enjoy.
I would not hesitate to recommend Brambledown to anyone thinking of putting their loved ones into care.
Heartfelt thanks to each and every staff member that looks after my Mumma. I will be forever grateful

Reply from Louise Arnold, Managing Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review of your experience at Bramble Down.

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Review from Mark M (Friend of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Excellent Nursing Home.
My father is receiving excellent care.
The food is outstanding! :)

Reply from Louise Arnold, Managing Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your glowing review of Bramble Down. We agree that the chefs provide wonderful snacks and meals

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Review from Philippa W (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I highly recommend Bramble Down Nursing Home. The food, care, cleanliness, staff, room and garden are all excellent.

Reply from Louise Arnold, Managing Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you so much for sharing such a positive summary of Bramble Down Nursing Home.

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Review from G H (Husband of Resident) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I am very satisfied with the excellent support given at Bramble Down to my wife. She has been a resident there since January 2023 & I was reluctant for her to go there initially as I had looked after her at home for 3 years. The staff were welcoming and patient. They have subsequently been so supportive

not only to my wife but to us as a family. They are genuinely fond of her making sure she is dressed as she would like & taking appropriate care with her appearance. They are professional, dedicated, highly skilled & efficient. She is always treated with dignity & respect. The kitchen staff ensure that every day she has blended food that is individually prepared for her. The home is always very clean. Her room is particularly nice, very appropriate to her needs with a door leading to the garden. I never worry about her when I am not there as I know she is safe & secure with qualified nurses available at all times. A range of activities are available & she joins in when appropriate.

Reply from Louise Arnold, Managing Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of you & your wife's experience at Bramble Down. We will share with the team

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Review from C N (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I am filled with deep gratitude to all the staff at Brambledown who cared for my dear father for the final ten months of his long-lived life. There is no doubt in my mind that Dad's outlook on the remainder of his time on this earth was dramatically altered as a result of the kindness, thoughtfulness,

humour and engagement of everyone working there.
. Brambledown brought him in to the heart of their community and made him feel valued in his efforts to 'give something back' for all their care of him.
I could not have wished for a brighter, warmer and kinder environment for the space that was 'home' for Dad.
Overall I know that Dad had a sense of Hope at Brambledown..that family and friends were always welcome; special occasions could be creatively accommodated for in the most beautiful way; someone would always be there when needed; laughter was around every corner and especially in the dining room!
Thank you Brambledown from the bottom of my heart.

Reply from Louise Arnold, Managing Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review of your experience with Bramble Down Nursing Home. It was an honour for us all to care for your late father.

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Review from L R (Wife of Resident) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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From first visit I felt relaxed and confident that my husband will be well cared for. I was impressed by the skill levels, caring and hospitality shown to myself and all visitors. Most importantly, I have a much reduced level of anxiety now I know he's being well cared for and already I see a marked

improvement in my husbands confidence.

Reply from Louise Arnold, Managing Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience of Bramble Down

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Review from Viv E (Sister of Resident) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Wonderful! Staff were amazing - nothing was too much trouble, always had time for me and my sister. Spent time with her and gave her lots of hugs. I felt she was safe and very well cared for. Excellent at keeping me informed. Very genuine in their concern for us both - very friendly and loving.

Reply from Louise Arnold, Managing Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words which we will share with the team at Bramble Down.

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Review from Nicola B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mum had the most amazing care whilst at Bramble Down Nursing Home and thoroughly enjoyed all the activities that were held. All staff were wonderful and a big thank you to five members of staff, in particular, thank you for taking good care of my mum.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Bramble Down. We all really appreciate it. The whole team will be delighted to hear your positive feedback on their care. Thank you.

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Review from Kay S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Brambledown staff looked after our mum with such care and dignity, November she was end of life and we were so pleased she was back at Bramble Down after a long period in the hospital, everyone was brilliant, especially two ladies who went above and beyond to make her final days more cheerful for all

of us. The manager also played a big part as did nurses, everyone was so kind.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you for writing such a lovely review. The whole team at Bramble Down will be really pleased to hear your positive feedback. Thank you, Stephen.

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Review from Jayne A (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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A fabulous nursing home who gave my mum excellent care. Mum moved to Bramble Down following an illness in April 2023, we had visited several care homes but felt Bramble Down was the right choice for her, her welcome on the first day and continued care over the following months saw her go from strength

to strength. The excellent food, and care she received gave us the opportunity to share many more special moments with her. The care team provide exceptional care with dignity and respect and whilst Mum did not always join in on many of the activities, still felt included and enjoyed trips out and about including some in Denbury. Our whole family always received a warm welcome.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review of Bramble Down. We're so pleased you chose our home too. Everyone at Bramble Down will be delighted to hear your feedback. Thank you, Stephen.

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Review from Joseph H (Son of Resident) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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A fantastic home. I'm so grateful for your wonderful care of my mum. Fantastic, friendly staff who are so warm, skilled and helpful. I feel so confident in your care.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review. The whole team at Bramble Down will be so pleased to hear your positive feedback. Thank you.

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Review from Janice J (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Exceptional care on every level. Beautiful, quiet location and grounds. Rooms and facilities are comfortable, adjusted for the individual. Residents have access to a range of activities, depending on their interests and abilities. Caring staff are kind, warm, patient and cheery and gentle and respectful

to residents. My mum has lived at Bramble Down Nursing Home since January - and has been cared for so well.
Management of Bramble Down, nursing staff, carers, cooks and cleaners are passionate about keeping this as a wonderful place to live. I feel so welcome as a visitor, supported and part of this 'big family'. If only all of us could find such care late in life. Thank you all.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. The whole team at Bramble Down will be delighted to hear your positive feedback. Thank you, Stephen.

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Review from Zaida B (Friend of Resident) published on 6 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Whenever I visited my friend, he seemed comfortable and content. The staff were unfailingly courteous, helpful and unhurried in their interactions. The staff went above and beyond in their dedicated care.
I could find no fault in the building, bedroom, surroundings and general atmosphere of Bramble

Down Nursing Home, congratulations on running such an excellent establishment.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. The whole team at Bramble Down will be so pleased to hear your positive feedback. Thank you, Stephen.

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Review from S E (Wife of Resident) published on 30 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My husband has been at Bramble Down Nursing Home for 5 plus years so the whole staff have become his other family. The care and support received have been appropriate and thoughtful and I have been happy that he is well looked after. The whole team from the managers to the cleaners have been excellent.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. The whole team at Bramble Down will be really pleased to hear your positive feedback.

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Review from Caroline H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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After one week in respite care in a residential home resulting in repeated falls and leading to five weeks in the hospital, we finally managed to get Dad discharged into Bramble Down Nursing Home, but all very late for him to get the care he deserved. But the care he did get while he was there for his

last 4 days was wonderful. He had a warm and comfortable bed and wonderful doctors, nurses, and carers whom I cannot commend highly enough. His last days were peaceful and he died with great care and dignity. If only we could have got him out of hospital and into Bramble Down weeks earlier, it would have been so much easier for him and us. The nurses and carers who cared for Dad also showed the same care and kindness for us, and his family, which was moving and helped us tremendously. We are so appreciative of the staff there and thank them with all our hearts.

Reply from Louise Arnold, Managing Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you so much for the review which will aid other individuals and their families choose Bramble Down. We are sorry for your loss.

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Review from Tracey M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My father came into Bramble Down Nursing Home on the 30th October, he had a fabulous warm welcome from all the staff who made sure that he was comfortable and settled in ok.

Dad would spend time in the canteen area having his lunch, having a laugh with other residents and staff. He loved the food,

but mostly the puddings and cake every day and the odd G&T ice supplied by kitchen.

Dad's health sadly deteriorated rapidly and after only 1 month he passed away on the 25th November 2023.

I would like to thank you all so very much for looking after our dad. You gave us peace of mind knowing that he was being looked after and cared for with the utmost respect.

The Bramble Down staff also welcomed us in as if it were our home, offering comfort and reassurance, sandwiches and loads of cups of tea, the cheese toasties were amazing and well needed.

Thank you all so very much.

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Review from Kelly W (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Truly amazing, every single member of staff are on another level when it comes to the love, care and respect that they show to the residents here, that also extends to the facilities and the six weeks that our dad spent here were happy weeks, enabling us to laugh and make memories with him. On the odd

occasion, when there were tears, they were all there to love and support us through, all the while remaining professional. You have nothing to fear if your loved one is in the care of these people.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you for writing a review. We're all really pleased that the team gave such a positive experience to you, your dad and family. Thank you, Stephen.

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Review from Kelly K (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our father was a resident at Bramble Down from Oct to Nov 2023. He sadly passed away at the end of November. He received the utmost respect and high-quality care from all staff.
We can not thank you enough knowing Dad was being well looked after and your kindness and hospitality towards all his family

who visited the home.
Thank you so much.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you, what lovely feedback for us to receive! The whole team at Bramble Down will be so pleased to hear that they've done a great job for you and your family.
Thank you,
Stephen

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Review from G N (Niece of Resident) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Bramble Down Nursing Home is comforting and homely. My aunt had a large, airy room with lovely views over the quiet countryside and village. The communal areas and gardens are very pleasant.
The carers and the nurses were friendly and willing, always smiling and patient. They built a good rapport

with my aunt which was really important as she had never experienced personal care before. Her health issues were carefully assessed and have been solved.
Thank you to the manager for taking my aunt in at short notice when I had other family issues to attend to. On the occasions I was able to visit, I felt included in the care and support ethos and was grateful. All in all, a very positive experience and outcome. I happily recommend Bramble Down Nursing Home.

Reply from Louise Arnold, Managing Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review of Bramble Down which will help reassure others when searching for a nursing home. I will share your comments with our staff team.