
The relationship and connection the team have built with him is incredible to see.Eve C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We could not be happier with the level of care he has at Heanton Nursing Home.P B(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff relate to my partner with dignity, respect and kindness.P J(Partner of Resident/Service User)

The relationship and connection the team have built with him is incredible to see.Eve C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We could not be happier with the level of care he has at Heanton Nursing Home.P B(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff relate to my partner with dignity, respect and kindness.P J(Partner of Resident/Service User)

Heanton Nursing Home is registered for all care categories and stands in the peaceful village of Heanton Punchardon in the heart of Devon. The home is set in grounds overlooking the estuary, with views of the surrounding countryside.
Evolve Care Group recognises that each individual is unique. The approach of the team at Heanton is person-centred and they uphold high standards in privacy, dignity, independence and choice.
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Care Provided by Heanton Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- 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 52 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
At Heanton Nursing Home, we understand that no two people are the same. Everyone is unique, with their own preferences, needs and lifestyle and we believe your care 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 don’t hesitate to contact our support team – they’re here to help and always happy to talk things through with you.
What is Included in your Fees:
• All meals, snacks, afternoon tea and drinks freshly prepared every day by our Chef and available throughout the day and night within each individual kitchenettes
• Activities and events with a dedicated Activities Coordinator
• All utilities and accommodation costs
• Over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t 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 which are available at an extra cost, and a full list can be provided on request. These include options such as private dental and optician appointments, transport, hairdressing, chiropody, among others.
please contact Heanton Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.
Contact Heanton 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Evolve Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Abigail Denford (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with male-only unit(s)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
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
- Heanton Nursing Home has a large carpark, overlooking stunning views of the Devon countryside.
Heanton Nursing Home Reviews (26)
Heanton Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.388) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Heanton Nursing Home has 26 reviews.
My husband has been in Heanton nursing home for over 2 years. He is very well looked after. I can sleep at night knowing he is cared for.
The care and staff are fantastic and do a wonderful job.
I have seen the care home and improve and I do like to extra rooms and corridor for sitting in.
The residents are well fed and I particularly like the fruit and cheese served in the morning. I love the new kitchen upstairs. My only grumble - too much Radio 1 type music, should also play the older war-time songs as well.
I think it is a very caring place. The staff relate to my partner with dignity, respect and kindness. The ethos of the home is very person-centred, where they really try to be aware of and respond to each individual. I am very impressed but relieved with their high standard of care.
My wife came to Heanton in May 2017. She is much more settled here than at home. Family visit and take her for walks.
Everyone and everything is really nice.
I am very happy with the way that my husband is treated at Heaton, with the care and the way he is treated by the staff. Nothing is too much trouble and they are always smiling.
My mother has only been at Heanton for a few weeks. I find the staff very caring and attentive towards my mother and I am very happy that all her needs are met.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 November 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (23) & Events (1)
- 30 Jul 2026
Some people spend their lives searching for ordinary comforts like a favourite song on the radio, the warmth of a cup of tea or the sight of birds in the...
- 30 Jul 2026
At Heanton Nursing Home, a new four-legged visitor has already made a strong impression to everyone at the home. Ralph, a therapy dog from Pets for Therapy, recently made his...
- 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...
- 01 Aug 2026Organiser: Heanton Nursing Home
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Meet the Team (2)

Abigail Denford is the registered manager of Heanton Nursing Home.

"I have worked for Heanton Nursing Home for years now. I very much like the continuous progress the company makes in striving to make the people that live with us feel they are living in their own home. Our team at Heanton are growing all the time, being fully supported by our central support. We are evolving fast."
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