
We are very happy and can't thank them enough.J P(Son of Resident/Service User)

A lovely, peaceful countryside environment with beautiful gardens.Cathy S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


We are very happy and can't thank them enough.J P(Son of Resident/Service User)

A lovely, peaceful countryside environment with beautiful gardens.Cathy S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


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 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
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
We are happy to discuss an individuals needs and room choices to determine the fee level. The above fees are for guidance.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bramble Down Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Peninsula Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
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)
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.
I researched many homes before choosing this one and have been very impressed. Yes, it is expensive, but the level and quality of care makes it good value for money.
A very good care home. Lovely food and nice, caring and happy atmosphere. Beautiful garden to sit in in the summertime. Christmas time as made more enjoyable for everyone with lots of pre-Christmas activities. Well done to all.
My wife has now been at Bramble Down Nursing Home for 2 and a half years and having settled in has been very happy under the circumstances and regards this as her home. Being able to visit her at most times has helped me and her, cope with the situation - the standard of activities and entertainment has been excellent and varied - I work in the voluntary sector and have recommended Bramble Down Nursing Home on many occasions - keep up the good work.
I find the staff very friendly and helpful. I always feel welcome. My wife has much improved health since commencing her stay at Bramble Down. Always greeted with a smile. Nothing is too much trouble, and I would recommend Bramble Down to anyone. Very good.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 June 2021Good
- 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
Bed Vacancies
Posted: 03 July 2026Please contact Bramble Down to find out specific information about room availability and discuss your requirements. We look forward to hearing from you.
News (15) & Events (1)
- 14 May 2026
Our Bramble Down home marked National Parkinson’s Day on 11th April with a meaningful and uplifting morning at the home. Residents came together for a coffee and crafts session focused...
- 25 Mar 2026
We are delighted to share the link to our latest newsletter highlighting life across our homes. Printed copies are available within our homes and we are happy to share with...
- 24 Feb 2026
We continue our Meet the Team series with a very special celebration — 25 years of dedication from one of our valued team members, Vicky Care Lead at Plymbridge House...
- 15 Aug 2026Organiser: Bramble Down Nursing Home
Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 13 Mar 2025Recipient: Peninsula Care Homes Ltd
Meet the Team (1)

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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