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Bramble Down Nursing Home

Woodland Road, Denbury, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6DY
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We are very happy and can't thank them enough.J P(Son of Resident/Service User)
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A lovely, peaceful countryside environment with beautiful gardens.Cathy S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Bramble Down Nursing Home, Newton Abbot
Bramble Down Nursing Home, Newton Abbot

Bramble Down Nursing Home is part of Peninsula Care Homes. It is situated in Denbury, a quiet village located between Totnes and Newton Abbot.

Bramble Down offers the best care to those in the latter stage of life, ensuring all physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs are met and offering around the clock support for residents and their loved ones. Provides care for individuals with more complex healthcare needs and...  

Care Provided by Bramble Down Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • 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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,640 - £1,960£1,640 - £1,959
Residential Dementia Care£1,640 - £1,960£1,640 - £1,960
Nursing Care£1,640 - £1,960£1,640 - £1,960
Nursing Dementia Care£1,639 - £1,960£1,640 - £1,960

We are happy to discuss an individuals needs and room choices to determine the fee level. The above fees are for guidance.

Contact Bramble Down 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

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Jo Broderick(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1982
  • Last Refurbishment: 2009
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (32)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)

Visiting

  • Welcome visitors although would recommend making an appointment with the manager or nurse to ensure available

Parking

  • Parking is available at Bramble Down.

Bramble Down Nursing Home Reviews (64)

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9.9

Bramble Down Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bramble Down Nursing Home has 64 reviews.

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Review from Jenny B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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We loved the place. Mum felt totally safe there. The staff were kind, friendly and good natured. Real effort was made to personalise Mums room.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. So pleased to hear that both you and your mum enjoyed Bramble Down. I'll share your positive comments with all the team at Bramble Down. They'll love to hear the feedback. Thank you, Stephen

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Review from Julie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mother was in Bramble Down for a few months after her stroke, until her death in January. All the staff I met were always courteous, friendly and helpful. They engaged with and cared for mum very well, especially given the circumstances of the pandemic and staff shortages. Staff made her room more homely by putting her personal items around it. When talking to staff it was evident that they had taken the time to read mum's personal information so that they knew about her background. I would recommend Bramble Down to other relatives looking to place their loved one in nursing care.

Reply from Stephen Arnold, Strategy Director at Bramble Down Nursing Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to write about yours and your mother's time at Bramble Down. It means so much to all of us that we provided the right type of care and support for you and your mum. I also want to offer my condolences on your loss. Take care.

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Review from Jessica M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 December 2021 Submitted via Website
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From the moment I first contacted Bramble Down, I knew my father-in-law was going to be well looked after. I had an initial contact with a memeber of staff who was incredibly efficient and enabled me to bring over a few personal belongings to help make his room feel more homely. She explained what the protocols of the nursing home was which really helped me understand what they needed from us as a family. From the moment he checked in, we were communicated with excellently by the nurses to let us know how he was settling in, any different treatments he needed and they even facetimed us off their own phones to enable our five-year-old to see him and have a chat on a number of occasions. Come the end we were called to let know we needed to come to see him and were able to stay with him all day and through the evening until the end. We thank the manager and all the wonderful nurses and staff at this lovely home. We are truly blessed that he spent his final weeks in your care.

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

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review of Bramble Down. I will share your kind words as it really helps them all realise what an important role they have for the individual in our care but also their families. Thank you

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Review from P M (Wife of Resident) published on 15 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone at Bramble Down is kind and caring to the residents, friendly and chatty to visitors. I know that my husband is well looked after. My husband has been with them for some years so they are like family and if I have any queries they always are ready to talk to me in spite of how busy they are.

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

Thank you so much for your review of Bramble Down. We are very privileged to be able to look after your husband and welcome your visits.

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Review from P B (Resident / Service User) published on 12 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Amongst dissatisfactions identified with crosses below, Ref; Safety/Security stands out.
On Sunday 6th June 2021 at 1330 I was alone in my room when I had a fall. I could not get up without help.

So I rang the call button and pressed assistance, I lay there for 30 minutes without a response. I then pressed the Emergency button, nothing happened for over 10 minutes. After a total of 40 mins plus two nurses arrived and helped me up. Not acceptable.

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

We have also received your written concern which has been fully investigated and a detailed response has been sent to you.

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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 11 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always found the staff and management very friendly and efficient in what have been difficult and challenging times. My mother has been very well cared for and looked after which has been a great comfort to the family.

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

Thank you so much for the review of Bramble Down. It is our vision to always provide exceptional care and we are pleased to hear that your mother has been very well cared for.

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Review from A F (Husband of Resident) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have only visited my wife in her room due to her condition. Due to Covid-19 restrictions visiting time is limited but worthwhile. My wife is bedridden and I have not seen any other aspects of the nursing home. I have found the staff very polite and understanding.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of Bramble Down. We are glad you are spending time with your wife although understand how Covid precautions have made it difficult. We continue to try and balance risk and quality time together.

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Review from Liz O (Sister of Resident) published on 14 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very caring and supportive community and very responsive to needs.

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

Thank you for writing a review about Bramble Down it is very much appreciated.

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Review from Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Bramble Down cared for my mum during the lockdown and made her feel loved and very happy. I cannot praise the staff enough for the way they looked after Mum physically and emotionally. Not only are the staff brilliant, but the administration and management are also warm and professional as well.

I have no reservations in recommending this wonderful home. Thank you for all you did for my wonderful mum.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. The staff all work extremely hard to look after everyone as we want our family looked after.

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Review from Paul T (Respite Resident) published on 9 July 2019 Submitted via Website
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I have just spent three weeks in this nursing home. Cannot think of one bad thing to say about this home. Nothing is too much for the staff and I would highly recommend this nursing home to anybody.

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

Thank you very much for your kind review, it is much appreciated and I will share it with the staff.

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Review from D B (Son of Resident) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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So far the experience for my mother under very tough circumstances has been excellent and amazing. Everyone has been so caring and thoughtful and attentive to our needs as relatives but most importantly to my mother's needs.

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Bramble Down.

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Review from Derek H (Resident / Service User) published on 25 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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All I can say about this home is that it is that the home is first class. Staff are very, very caring. The food is excellent. The home cleanliness is first class, we get classes in cooking.

Staff give you all the help you need in washing and bathing and meal times. The entire home is first class.

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

Thank you we appreciate receiving positive feedback. We will pass on your praise to the staff team

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Review from Elizabeth F (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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My father received exceptional care at Bramble Down during the last 8 months of his life, for which our family will always be incredibly grateful. All the staff cared for him with the utmost kindness, respect and dignity. They also took great care to support my mother during this very difficult time and made our whole family feel welcome and supported during our visits. We could not have asked for more.

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

Thank you for kind words we will share them with all the Bramble Down team. It was a privilege to be able to care for your father.

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Review from A J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Relaxed environment, everyone treated with respect.
Helpful staff.

Good food.

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

Thank you for your review which we will share with the staff. We certainly strive to provide a homely relaxed home from home environment

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Review from Regiaulde P (Wife of Resident) published on 29 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The friendliness of this establishment was shown within minutes of our meeting and being shown around by a staff nurse. Everyone smiled whom we encountered as my family walked around. Every care and consideration was given to my husband to help him settle in. The ongoing care is noticeable. This applies to all levels of staff. I have never come across a nursing home or residential home like it. Bramble Down Nursing Home is exceptional!

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Review from I C (Husband of Resident) published on 20 August 2018 Submitted via Website
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I have visited my wife at Bramble Down six afternoons a week for over five years. The home is well-equipped plus an exceptionally high number of staff; staff training sessions are a regular occurrence. My wife’s care benefits from the flexibility and friendship among the staff who are observant, caring, compassionate, attentive and affectionate towards her. This ethos spreads throughout the Home including the domestic, kitchen and maintenance staff.

They don’t have a cook at Bramble Down they have a “Chef”. The food is excellent both in quality and variety; a criticism might be that unless you say, the portions can be too large. One of the few pleasures left to my wife is her cake in the afternoon.

The everyday Activities are both innovative and varied thanks to the unflagging exuberance and ingenuity of the dedicated Activities Co-ordinator. My wife also enjoys the varied entertainers that visit the Home each week.

I know that when I go home at night my wife is in safe caring hands.

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Review from Sarah M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother requires the input of experienced nurses and carers to manage her condition. The staff at Bramble Down Nursing Home are able to provide her with excellent care and in my opinion, have prevented hospital admissions. She is treated with thoughtfulness and dignity. The food is good and staff ensure mum is in a comfortable position to eat it. The home is kept to a high standard of cleanliness. Mum is encouraged gently to help herself as much as possible and join in with activities of she wishes. We are very happy with this nursing home.

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Review from Michael S (Son of Resident) published on 25 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has just become a resident of Bramble Down Nursing Home and early impressions are very good. The staff appear helpful and friendly and are keen to promote a homely atmosphere. Even the smallest detail has been considered to make living at the home as comfortable and relaxing as possible. The family are treated as part of the community too and the friendly hospitality is extended to them also.

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Review from T F (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would like to say a huge thank you to all the staff at Bramble Down Nursing Home for the exemplary care given to my mum and support and compassion given to me and my family.

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Review from C J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My in-laws have been in Bramble Down for 4 years until their deaths in 2016. The care has been exemplary without, which my mother would have died 4years ago. Each of my in-laws was treated with respect, dignity and love (in the end) treated as individuals despite being a couple, was important as their needs were very different, so the level of care was appropriate.
The staff all cared to ensure their stay was as enjoyable and comfortable as well as looking after us on our visits.

We felt part of a family and actually miss coming to the home and interacting with the staff.

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Date: 26 June 2021
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Posted: 03 July 2026

Please contact Bramble Down to find out specific information about room availability and discuss your requirements. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Joanne Broderick
Joanne BroderickJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2021

Jo started at Bramble Down in May 2025, having been our Registered Manager at Cornerways in 2021. Before joining Peninsula Care Homes, Jo brings 22 years of experience within the care sector. Her passion for care began at the age of 13 whilst working as a kitchen assistant in her local care home – she says that she knew then that this was the career path she wished to follow.

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