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Situated in the charming fishing town of Brixham on the beautiful South Devon coast, Douglas House is a purpose-built, two-storey care home that accommodates up to 30 adults with physical disabilities and complex needs. Just a short walk from the home, residents can enjoy a range of local amenities including independent shops, cafes, pubs, and leisure facilities, supporting community inclusion and daily choice.
Douglas...
Douglas House – Part of Valorum Care Group
Situated in the charming fishing town of Brixham on the beautiful South Devon coast, Douglas House is a purpose-built, two-storey care home that accommodates up to 30 adults with physical disabilities and complex needs. Just a short walk from the home, residents can enjoy a range of local amenities including independent shops, cafes, pubs, and leisure facilities, supporting community inclusion and daily choice.
Douglas House is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing and care. Regulated by the Care Quality Commission, the dedicated and experienced team ensures that every individual’s needs are understood and met with the utmost privacy, dignity, and respect. The team works closely with each resident to tailor support that aligns with their goals, preferences, and daily routines.
Residents at Douglas House lead active, fulfilling lives, with a strong focus on promoting independence, health, wellbeing, and skills development. The home offers an extensive programme of activities that caters to a wide range of interests – from creative arts and crafts to social events, leisure outings, and exercise sessions. Alongside the professional staff, committed volunteers enhance the life of the home by supporting both individual and group activities, ensuring everyone has opportunities to engage, connect, and thrive.
Douglas House empowers residents to get the most out of life, supporting individuals to maintain meaningful relationships with family and friends and build the confidence and skills needed to move on to more independent living if they choose to do so.
As part of Valorum Care Group, Douglas House is dedicated to enabling adults with disabilities to live with dignity, purpose, and choice within a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Care Provided by Douglas House
Primary Care Categories
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- 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
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Douglas House 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
- Valorum Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Roxy Patterson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1997
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Douglas House Reviews (2)
Douglas House has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.167) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Douglas House has 2 reviews.
It has own large car park.
It has a pleasing aspect to the eye from the front entrance.
It has large corridors that can let a wheelchair pass another, without any problem.
It has large,...
It has own large car park.
It has a pleasing aspect to the eye from the front entrance.
It has large corridors that can let a wheelchair pass another, without any problem.
It has large, clean and spacious rooms.(some rooms have their own shower room)
It has large and spacious bathrooms.
It has a beautifully kept garden with Koi Carp fishponds.
It has very large communal dining room and activities room.(Excellent in house Physio who works primarily out of activities room). Also activities team.
It has a wonderfully large balcony with various plant and vegetable pots.
Finally it has far more importantly a manager and her team of carers who actually do care for my wife and all other residents and love their job and are exceptionally good at it.
I'm more than happy how wife beautiful wife is being cared for and would wholeheartedly recommend Douglas House as a special carehome
Thank you so much for your kind review. Feedback like yours really helps us to keep improving while also showing the team where they're making a real difference. We'll take on board the points you've raised and continue working hard to make sure every resident receives the very best care and...
Thank you so much for your kind review. Feedback like yours really helps us to keep improving while also showing the team where they're making a real difference. We'll take on board the points you've raised and continue working hard to make sure every resident receives the very best care and support. I'll be sharing your comments with the team, who will be so pleased to hear the positive impact they're having.
I visited my sister after she moved here a few weeks ago. This place is as much as home from home as you will find. I love that the staff do not wear a uniform which makes for an informal environment. My sister has a lovely, homely room with all her furniture and personal things that make it her...
I visited my sister after she moved here a few weeks ago. This place is as much as home from home as you will find. I love that the staff do not wear a uniform which makes for an informal environment. My sister has a lovely, homely room with all her furniture and personal things that make it her home. The staff were at hand without being intrusive and talked like a friend rather than a carer, absolutely wonderfully caring and genuine people who love their job. I was made to feel I was entering my sisters home and not a institution. Well done to this amazing team and thank you for being a friend to my sister.
Dear Jill,
Thank you very much for the kind words about Douglas House and for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. Our dedicated and professional staff team work very hard to achieve the level of care you have so graciously commended and we have forwarded your compliments to them.
Kindest regards,Liam Dunn
Leonard Cheshire Disability
Referrals Team
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 February 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
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- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas House
What types of Care is Douglas House registered for?
Dementia, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Douglas House have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Douglas House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 Douglas House to the centre of Brixham?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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