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Kenwith Castle is a Care South Country House care home. Set in the beautiful North Devon countryside near Bideford, North Devon, the home retains the elegance and character of its original architectural style, while offering 21st-century care and comfort.
Kenwith Castle has spacious bedrooms for single or double occupancy; each with its own ensuite WC facilities, telephone, television and internal contact system with call buttons for immediate assistance.
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Care Provided by Kenwith Castle Country House Care
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 59 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)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Kenwith Castle Country House Care for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kenwith Castle Country House Care 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
- Care South
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne Passmore (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (51)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Kenwith Castle operates an 'Open House' policy and encourages family and friends to visit. No limited visiting hours.
Parking
- Ample parking at the onsite car park.
Kenwith Castle Country House Care Reviews (58)
Kenwith Castle Country House Care has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kenwith Castle Country House Care has 58 reviews.
I come to visit my friend very often. I find the home and carers very helpful at all times. Very clean and tidy.
Thank you for your 5* review. We will share this with the team.
Very happy with my shared room with my wife.
Thank you for your 5* review. We are so pleased you like your room with your wife and will share this review with the team.
The home is very clean and tidy. The staff are very helpful at all times.
Thank you for your 5* review. We will share this with the team.
Making the decision to place a loved one in a care home is never easy, but it has given my dad a new lease on life. The management team is so friendly and approachable, the reception team are always so welcoming and the care team are fantastic, treating my dad with dignity and respect. The activities team is incredible, offering a wide variety of engaging activities for the residents. The home is always spotlessly clean!
A special thank you to the Christmas Day team, who went above and beyond to ensure the residents had a wonderful celebration - my family and I were so impressed.
Knowing my dad is cared for in such a supportive and vibrant community, surrounded by beautiful grounds, has been a huge comfort to me and my family. We always feel so welcome when we visit.
Thank you to everyone at Kenwith Castle for everything you do!
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so glad to hear your dad is happy and thriving at Kenwith. Your kind words mean so much to our team. We're delighted you enjoyed the Christmas celebrations too.
This lovely home was our first choice for Mum.
Lovely, clean, safe and well-managed. All the staff are amazing and always there for Mum and us.
We wouldn't want her to be in any other home.
Thank you for your 5* review and the lovely words you have shared about the staff, we will share your review with the team.
He has been so well looked after since day one. The staff are amazing. They pass his door every few minutes, with always a wave, a hello and a smile. His quality of life has improved dramatically, from seeing very few people to being part of a community.
Yesterday, Christmas Day, we visited in the morning to find a wonderful homely atmosphere, with all the staff making us feel like a family.
I am so sure that Dad is in the best place, with the best possible care.
Thank you for your 5* review. We are so please to read your lovely comments and will share your feedback with the team.
My Mum came to Kenwith Castle for respite care after having a hip replacement. She also has mild dementia. She was more confused after the operation. The staff have been excellent in making my Mum feel comfortable relaxed and at home while staying at Kenwith. It was exactly what my Mum was looking for and needed after the operation. Her room has a great view of the lake. Our family has really enjoyed visiting and using the facilities like the pub and the coffee shop. Their facilities make visiting fun. My mum loved all the social activities on daily.
Thank you for your review. I am so pleased to read that the staff have been excellent and that Kenwith Castle is exactly what your mother was looking for. We will share this lovely feedback with the team.
All good and looked after in respite very well.
Thank you for your review, I am delighted that you were so well cared for during your recent stay at Kenwith Castle. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future should you need us. All of the best.
This was one week's respite, everything was good and I would come back again for future respite care.
Thank you for your review, the team will be delighted to read your comments. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. All the best.
I moved to Kenwith Castle a month ago having lived independently up until then. I feel there are more restrictions than I thought there would be, however, understandably this is to keep others safe. Having the grounds has been a positive experience as I go round on my scooter multiple times a day. I really look forward to the weekly quiz and crossword activities. The carers and staff are really friendly and nothing is ever too much trouble. I feel very settled here.
Thank you so much for leaving a review, I am glad you are settling well into life at Kenwith Castle despite the obvious changes. Reviews like this mean so much to the team, I will be sure to pass on your comments. All the best.
Since my father came to Kenwith Castle we have been very impressed with how well looked after and the level of service he gets. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The activities especially are really good. The quiz night tonight was really good fun. Thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review, the team will be thrilled. I am so pleased to read how well your Father has settled. Thank you again.
Kenwith is a lovely care home in a beautiful setting. My mother stayed here for a short respite break and was very well-cared for. All of the staff, without exception, that we encountered were very kind, friendly and professional. They responded promptly to my mother's needs and treated her with respect and as an important individual. My mother returned home in a much improved mental and emotional capacity. Thank you to all of your lovely caring staff.
Thank you for your review. I am pleased to read all your comments and I am so glad that your mother enjoyed her stay with us. Thank you again.
I am being cared for with both due diligence and patience. Both by night and day. Nothing is too much trouble. The hospital and re-habilitation centre could learn a lot from the example of patient experience at Kenwith Castle. I am most grateful to all concerned - cheers! I do not have enough experience to grade as to value for money - sorry.
Thank you for taking the time to leave the home a review, I am delighted that you are enjoying your time with us at Kenwith Castle. I will be sure to pass your feedback onto the team.
Early on, the food was lovely and they enjoyed having a 3-course meal. However, for Sunday lunch a couple of days before they left the beef was tough and they were not offered a starter or dessert.
Thank you for your review, it's lovely to learn how fond your parents were of our team at Kenwith Castle. Regarding the Sunday lunch, I will pass your feedback on to the catering department. Many thanks.
When my mum moved to Kenwith a year ago, after suddenly finding herself wheelchair-bound, she struggled to adjust to the loss of her own home, independence and mobility. She had always said she would never go into care and it hit her hard. The kind and supportive care team have gone above and beyond to help her to settle in, and to allow her as much independence as possible and people remark on how well she looks now. Lately she is much more cheerful and has made friends, and she loves the geese, peacocks and nature outside her door. She speaks highly of the carers who always seem to go the extra mile for her and stop to chat when they can. The home is clean and always smells fresh, and I am so grateful to know she is safe and well cared for.
Thank you so much for your review, I am so pleased that Mum is settling into life at Kenwith Castle. All the best.
Staff are friendly and helpful they also have a sense of humour, which is essential in this profession. Care is professional with a personal touch. The surroundings are light and spacious and are like a home from home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, I will ensure the team at Kenwith Castle are passed on your feedback. Wishing you a Happy New Year.
Lovely home - met with a greeting. The resident was happy to see me, clean and tidy room smelt lovely. Two members of staff were exceptional.
Thank you, Liz, wonderful comments to read, I will let the team at Kenwith Castle know. All the best.
Thank you all.
Thank you for leaving a review, I am delighted to read how happy Mum is and that she has clearly settled into life at Kenwith Castle Country House so well. I will be sure to let the team know! All the best.
The staff are really friendly. Mum is well looked after. The room is always clean. Food is adequate (Mum does not eat a lot). Mum seems to be comfortable, not easy when she has been bedridden for 2 years (unfortunately).
Thank you for taking the time to leave Kenwith Castle a review, I will be sure to pass on your feedback to the team. Many thanks.
Putting residents first always seems to be the priority of the staff. Caring but professional at all times. As a relative, I have been kept informed when necessary, which is a great comfort. The new sensory garden, I'm sure, will be a great success.
Thank you for leaving a review, I am delighted to read how happy you are with the care your relative is receiving. We are extremely proud of our new sensory garden and like you, are confident it will be a huge success. Wishing you all the best.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 February 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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 (37) & Events (0)
- 23 Jul 2026
Residents at Kenwith Castle care home were delighted to welcome two friendly donkeys for a heartwarming afternoon of animal therapy. The residents at the home in Bideford, enjoyed meeting the...
- 24 Jun 2026
A lifelong fisherman was thrilled to return to his beloved hobby with support from the team at Kenwith Castle care home. Fred, who lives at the home in Abbotsham, which...
- 02 Jun 2026
Dorset care home residents delighted in a memorable musical afternoon created especially for them by the BSO, Care South and JPMorganChase. Hosted at JPMorganChase’s Bournemouth campus, the midweek event included...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Care South
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Kenwith Castle Country House Care.
Meet the Team (1)

Hi, I am Jo. It is a great pleasure to have been appointed as Home manager at Kenwith Castle. I feel privileged to manage such a beautiful home, supporting a lovely and already established team. I have 13 years of experience in health and social care and have previously managed nursing, residential and dementia homes. My last year has been spent at Fremington Manor supporting the home manager in a deputy Role.
I have a passion for care and am dedicated to ensuring high levels of quality, person-centred care. I thrive in supporting my team to be the best they can be, meaning the residents' lives are fulfilled and no need is left unmet.
I am an open and honest manager who welcomes any questions or concerns, so please do not hesitate to contact me via email or telephone or as always, my door is always open.
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