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Overlooking the seaside town of Exmouth, the home is an ideal location for rest and recuperation, welcoming many specialist nursing needs as well as long-term personal care.
The team are highly-trained and committed to a philosophy that prioritises the privacy and dignity of each individual.
Care Provided by Knappe Cross Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 42 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices are a guide and actual prices are established based on assessment of needs and the room occupied.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Knappe Cross Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Knappe Cross Care Centre 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
- Halcyon Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Vincent Vhinyu(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 1995
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any reasonable time. The home encourages family and friends to visit as part of supporting residents' wellbeing. Visitors may be subject to routine health and safety protocols as appropriate.
Parking
- There is available parking on site
Knappe Cross Care Centre Reviews (51)
Knappe Cross Care Centre has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.101) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Knappe Cross Care Centre has 51 reviews.
When my dad was given a place at Knappes just before Christmas, lots of people were horrified, 'I wouldn't even put an animal in there!', 'horrible place'. I was really concerned as was all our family - but it's close so we thought well we will move him if necessary. Our fears were unfounded!!! Kind, caring attentive staff - lovely food, beautiful surroundings. It took Dad a little time to settle, but now it's lovely to hear him laugh again.
We are very greatfull for your kind words!
Very disappointed that my dad was put into bed on arrival in Sept 25 and he has not been out since. Disappointed that Dad does not have a shave, he was always a proud man when he was able. Dad always seems to need a drink when I visit as I don't feel he is offered it often enough. One plus is he is always clean.
We were sorry to learn of your concerns and take all feedback from residents and families very seriously. Following the issues raised, we immediately reviewed your father's care and...
Visiting is always pleasurable, staff are very helpful at all times and on all occasions, extremely accommodating. Home is pleasant and very comfortable. Would recommend Knappe Cross.
All the staff are very caring and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. You can pop into the office anytime to have a chat. I would recommend Knappe Cross Nursing Home to anyone. Thank you for supporting my dad and family.
Upon leaving the hospital I awoke to a warm and friendly welcome at Knappe Cross Care Centre. I had no idea what had happened to me but it didn't matter because I soon became a part of it all, soon I was a happy resident and still am.
There are no words to describe how amazing Knappe Cross is. All the staff are incredible, the manager, the deputy manager, the care staff, the chef, the housekeeping, all of them. At such a difficult time for a family, they have made this time a lot easier. It was so hard to see my dad not return home from a month's visit to the hospital, but all the staff have really helped us all, and we can't thank you all enough for everything. Dad is still there, and he still thinks he is having a fabulous holiday. Bless him.
Wow - what an amazing place for my dad to spend his last few weeks. The staff are amazing, everybody is so helpful and friendly. The place is spotless no matter what time you call in. I couldn't have asked for a better place for my dad at such a difficult time. I will never be able to replay the staff what they deserve.
Such an amazing group of people and such an amazing place.
We just can't thank them all enough.
My dad was moved to Knappe Cross from hospital and he immediately felt comfortable with the staff and settled quickly. The staff involve us as a family in decisions on Dad's care. The staff team all seem happy in their work. They are friendly and helpful and show the residents a good deal of respect. The building is lovely but in parts, old. The owners are aware and are dealing with the building issues. The manager is also up for ideas around how the already good food and activities can be improved to make them excellent. Currently there are new staff being trained but I am confident they will be as great on the other team members.
I am unable to find words to thank all at the home for the caring and compassion shown to my husband and me during his stay in the home. Nothing was too much and trouble and he was so happy with everything. I would recommend Knappe Cross to anyone who needs a loving, caring home.
Every time I have visited mum at Knappe Cross Care Centre I have met staff who are caring, knowledgeable, and considerate, treating those under their care with respect and compassion. The care is exemplary, as far as I can tell, and residents with quite significant medical difficulties are given comfort, dignity and support. I would like to thank all at Knappe Cross for looking after my mum as well as they are doing.
It was a total lottery for my husband to be discharged to Knappe Cross but in all honesty, it feels like we've won the lottery.
I couldn't wish for a more caring environment with such amazing staff looking after him.
They are amongst the most friendly and caring people I have ever come across, they really go the extra mile to make the residents comfortable and as happy as possible. This is across the board and I cannot thank every single one of them enough.
The food is lovely, my husband is a vegetarian and every meal is beautifully prepared and presented, he loves to eat.
However long my husband is with me I know he will be looked after in the way that I could only wish for
Heartfelt thanks to you all!
The care Knappe Cross gave to my mother was amazing. She had a fall in February and after many weeks in hospital and at another care home, Mum moved to Knappes Cross in June. She was extremely poorly but the nurses and carers noticed straight away and nothing was too much for them. If it hadn't been for the amazing care my mother wouldn't have returned home. Thanks is not enough for these amazing people.
Lovely reception, kind staff. Beautiful building. Food is delightful. Warm and welcome. Everyone is kind and caring. Cannot fault, I cannot fault it. I feel safe and at home.
My wife came out of hospital and has settled down well after a traumatic experience. Because of her advanced dementia, it was not possible to get her to be mobile again. Knappe Cross has been a haven for her and I could not ask for any better treatment and am very satisfied to date.
Although my wife has been in a nursing home prior to Knappe Cross Care Centre, already it has been proved to me that her care has been better for her than her previous home where she had been since 2013. The organisation of all staff appears to be superior in the organisation at Knappe Cross - the ability for raising points of concern and notice taken, the organisation is superior and the ability to talk to management is exemplary - they actually listen to concerns.
Thank you sir, we are very grateful for your kind words
I enjoy the staff immensely who are kind and caring.
Staff are brilliant.
Everything to a very high standard.
My sister came here from another care environment organised by social services. We were worried owing to COVID restrictions but all our imagined fears were totally unfounded. A very sincere thank you.
My husband came into Knappe Cross as an emergency in July 2020 - we were both traumatised that he had to come. Knappe Cross has looked after him so wonderfully and he is happy here, which I could never have imagined. The staff, manager, under manager, team leads and all the nurses and carers are wonderful and so kind We would not have made this transition without them all. My husband is content and we video call twice a day and I visit every Monday and Friday for 2 hours at a time. Family visit whenever they can and we are all welcomed. Just brilliant!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 April 2025Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

Vincent Vinhyu is the dedicated Registered Nurse, Care Home Manager at Knappe Cross Care Centre, bringing with him a strong background in healthcare and a passion for delivering compassionate, person-centred care. With extensive experience in the social care sector, Vincent leads the team at Knappe Cross with a clear focus on quality, dignity, and continuous improvement.
Throughout his career, Vincent has built a reputation for strong leadership, clinical insight, and a deep commitment to resident well-being. His hands-on experience across various care settings has given him a well-rounded understanding of the complex needs of older adults, including those living with dementia and other long-term health conditions.
Vincent is a firm believer in leading by example. He works closely with his staff, empowering them through mentorship, clear communication, and ongoing training to ensure that each resident receives the highest standard of care. Under his leadership, the home fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where both residents and staff feel valued and respected.
As Care Home Manager, Vincent is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Knappe Cross, ensuring regulatory compliance, and upholding a culture of continuous improvement. His strategic approach, combined with a genuine care for people, allows him to maintain high standards across every aspect of the home.
Vincent’s leadership has made a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families, and his team. His dedication to promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life reflects the values at the heart of Knappe Cross Care Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions about Knappe Cross Care Centre
What types of Care is Knappe Cross Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Knappe Cross Care Centre have?
There are 34 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Knappe Cross Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Knappe Cross Care Centre to the centre of Exmouth?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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