
I simply cannot speak highly enough of Mulberry House, it is in all respects of exceptional quality,Jan C(Friend of Resident/Service User)

There are so many lovely activities on offer plus they go the extra mile and do things of interestR W(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I cannot recommend Mulberry House enough. Mum went there 5 months ago and is there now permanently.N H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I simply cannot speak highly enough of Mulberry House, it is in all respects of exceptional quality,Jan C(Friend of Resident/Service User)

There are so many lovely activities on offer plus they go the extra mile and do things of interestR W(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I cannot recommend Mulberry House enough. Mum went there 5 months ago and is there now permanently.N H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Nestled in beautiful countryside surroundings, Mulberry House is a striking and much-loved home, recently renovated and thoughtfully designed throughout. Residential care is provided alongside support for individuals living with mild dementia. Whether the need is for permanent care, a short respite stay, or day care, Mulberry House offers a warm welcome and peace of mind.
There is a choice of rooms to suit different needs and preferences – from spacious suites...
Care Provided by Mulberry House Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Mulberry House Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Mulberry House Residential 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
- Buckland Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Helen Hulme(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Parking
- Car park in front of building
Mulberry House Residential Home Reviews (52)
Mulberry House Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.886) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mulberry House Residential Home has 52 reviews.
Lovely, friendly staff. Always smells fresh and clean. Uncle has settled in really well. Excellent range of facilities.
Dear Rebecca, Thank you for your review and kind words regarding the staff and the home. It is a privilege for us to look after your uncle recognising his individual personality and empowering him to live life on his own terms.
This home is a very welcoming and friendly place. Beautifully and efficiently run, with the main focus on its residents, and with plenty of entertainment. Situated in a lovely part of Devon with gardens facing towards Dartmoor. The staff are very caring and helpful, and nothing is too much trouble for them. I would totally recommend this home to anyone in need of care. A wonderful place to be.
Thank you so much for your very kind review, the residents are at the heart of what we do and it is a privilege to be able to look after loved ones.
My husband was a resident at Mulberry House several times for respite care and then finally it became his home for the last year of his life. I found it to be well managed by experienced and dedicated staff who provided a very welcoming and supportive ambience. The building is well equipped and maintained with comfortable rooms, a pleasant dining room and two quiet lounges. The large conservatory is 'where it all happens', with daily activities and entertainment. The standard of cleanliness is extremely high and the level of care from the kind and friendly staff is exemplary. The chef and kitchen staff provide good wholesome food and delicious home made cakes every day. There are beautifully kept gardens with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. My husband was looked after and supported at Mulberry House with compassion, patience, kindness and loving care for which I shall always be grateful.
Thank you Sheila for your kind comment's, we feel all our residents are part of our Mulberry House family and always feel very privileged that we are given the opportunity to look after them. We will always remember your husband with fond memories and you are always welcome to visit us at anytime.
Within 3 miles of Bovey Tracey, on Dartmoor, nestles a gem of a care home. Mulberry House caters for retired residents, elderly residents with medical problems and patients needing palliative care. All cared for by management and staff qualified to deal with all stages of illness. I am the husband of a palliative care patient who's stay was made easier by the freedo of visitors, compassionate attention and support for family in the final hours. I can recommend Mulberry House.
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation for Mulberry House, It was a privilege to support your wife during her palliative care stage with us.
Mulberry House has beautiful gardens with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. My mum first went to stay there for respite and we were impressed by the warmth of the staff and the variety of daily activities which are fun and inclusive (film nights, quizzes, puzzles, sing-a-longs etc). My mum has Alzheimer's and Mulberry House is about the right size - big enough for her to move elsewhere if she feels anxious, but small enough that she is never going to get lost. I can't praise the caring staff highly enough. My mum makes quite a bit of fuss about having a bath and the staff are very patient and understanding. They work as a team and show kindness and compassion in every situation. My mum feels safe there and has settled in well. Thank you Mulberry House!
Thank you for your kind review, it is a privilege to look after your mum.
Mulberry House is simply wonderful in so many respects. My mum has dementia and is often confused, needing reassurance, and the staff are caring and compassionate, and their patience is endless. The home provide varied activities every day and mum especially enjoys the musical and artistic ones and being busy helps to distract her from her worries- it is great to see her smiling and laughing. The staff competently see to her personal hygiene and she is fed well on home cooked meals and plenty of tea and cake. The home itself is bright and cheerful and spotlessly clean and there are beautiful gardens with great views to walk in during the summer. It gives me so much peace of mind to know she is settled and safe and it is a pleasure to visit and interact with the kind, dedicated staff. I can also follow the Facebook page and see what my mum has been doing when I'm not there. I can't fault it and am so grateful for the marvellous care she is receiving. Thank you Mulberry House
Thank you for you kind review, it is a privilege to be able to look after and support your mum.
After viewing 2 other residential homes I viewed Mulberry House. There was no comparison whatsoever as Mulberry House was by far the best in presentation, ambience, cleanliness, staff friendliness & modern facilities. My mother was coming to Mulberry House as a palliative resident. Nothing was too much trouble. Her care was excellent & the staff were very caring. Her room was warm & cosy. We were able to hang some pictures to make the room feel more like home. All precautions were put in place in case my mother fell out of bed. Any questions or queries were handled efficiently. We visited daily & were welcomed by the staff. The tea trolley at 3pm was a delight with cake offerings & we were always asked if we wanted a cup of tea or coffee. Sadly the end was apparent & we were called by Mulberry House. They drove over to pick my father up. We were able to spend time with my mother until she passed. The staff were brilliant & I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Thank you for your kind comments, it was a privilege to be able to support mum and yourselves on her palliative journey.
I cannot praise the staff enough, not only for the care for my husband but also for the help given to me in helping with the various items which needed to be brought to and from the car.
It was a privilege to care for your husband, the staff are always very person centred and pro active when caring for loved ones. Thank you for your kind comments
I was unable to take advantage of the varied activities on offer due to my circumstances, so I can't comment on this aspect.
My grateful thanks to you all for your care & kindness.
It was an absolute pleasure to care for you and getting to know you, you are more than welcome to pop in at anytime for a cup of tea and a chat the door is always open.
The standard of care she receives daily is very high, and the activities on offer are absolutely fantastic. The home has a warm and friendly feel, is clean and well maintained, residents are treated with respect and care. Making the decision to move a loved one into a care home is so difficult, but I genuinely believe it is the best place for my beloved Mum, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Thankyou for your kind comments and allowing Mulberry House staff to care for your Mum, we hope to offer the highest quality of person centered care for our residents, it means a lot to the staff to have positive feedback.
My mum was at Mulberry House for respite care after an operation. It is a very lovely house, clean and well maintained in a lovely setting with a homely feel. The most amazing thing about it though is the staff. Everyone was so friendly and happy in their work. Genuinely concerned, caring and always on hand for anything. Mum was looked after very well and I wouldn't hesitate recommending to anyone, whether for a short respite stay or a longer more permanent stay. Thank you to everyone at Mulberry House.
Thank you so much for your lovely kind words, it was a pleasure to meet your mum and care for her at Mulberry House, on behalf of the team we wish your mum well for the future.
My mum lived at Mulberry House for two and a half years until she passed away peacefully. She was always so complimentary about the staff, their professionalism and compassion, their friendliness and caring approach. As her son living in a different country, it gave me great comfort that she so well looked after by such caring staff.
Thank you for your kind comments, your mum was a much loved resident of Mulberry House she will be missed. It was a privilege to be able to support her in her later years.
The moment I stepped into Mulberry House, I felt very welcome. Someone showed me to my room, the room was very nice on the second floor. Several staff members helped me to feel at ease. The food was very nice. if I felt hungry, I would ask for a cup of tea and biscuits. Staff were always popping in to see if I needed anything. Lots of activities to join in if I wished. Had my hair washed and dried each week I was there. Overall, a lovely stay while my daughter was away.
The staff are always friendly and try to be helpful, cleaners and support team, gardener and chef really high standards. Rooms, cleaned well, but they could do with some updates in some cases. Lounge, library, very nice spaces and good for quiet chats, meetings, tea etc. Food seems good and home-cooked, lovely gardens. good social and activity options. More evidence of joined-up thinking between medics, the elderly, the Mental Health Team and family would be helpful.
The staff, without exception, were always kind, helpful and gave my mother-in-law the best care. She really enjoyed her chats with such friendly staff, and she loved joining in all the activities and entertainment. With the careful management of her medication, she recovered a lot over the first few months up to a year. Her care was specific to her changing capabilities, which gave her some happy times. The staff made it comfortable for the family to visit, and excellent communication of her needs. She also loved the food.
The team at Mulberry House have been wonderful at insuring my nan has settled in well since moving there. In December even providing extra care when necessary. Nan has improved dramatically since her move and seems far more happy and content. The staff are always friendly and helpful making visiting a pleasant experience Thank you all for your hard work! I could not recommend Mulberry House highly enough.
Each one of the staff at Mulberry House made my father very welcome. The care was excellent and support was given not just to my father, but the whole family. Thank you very much as these times can be very emotional.
My sister moved into Mulberry House last year as she had recently been diagnosed with Dementia. She has been treated with kindness and warmth and is very happy there. The staff and Manager went out of their way to welcome her and encourage any activities she might enjoy. It has made a potentially difficult and traumatic change, much easier for her to accept.
My 95-year-old father-in-law moved into Mulberry house in January of this year. He was in a very frail condition, having found it increasingly hard to look after himself at home. Within weeks, the care and attention that he received has been transformational. He is now enjoying life again, and has regained that sparkle in his eye. We have not met many of the staff, but have so far been very impressed with two of them, and very much look forward to meeting their colleages.
My father (95yrs) suffered a fall/infection 2 weeks before becoming a resident at Mulberry House. He was no longer able to live alone safely. A few weeks on and he's clearly feeling content and settled. He says he loves the food and finds all the staff very friendly and helpful. We as a family know he is safe and being very well cared for which brings everyone huge peace of mind.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 July 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (15) & Events (3)
- 24 Jun 2026
Residents at Mulberry House had a wonderful time last week when they welcomed some very special four-legged visitors to the home. The much-loved alpaca visit brought plenty of smiles, laughter...
- 28 Apr 2026
This spring edition captures everything from Buckland in Bloom and Easter celebrations to special birthdays, animal visits, creative activities, community connections and industry awards. Inside, you’ll find residents planting flowers,...
- 10 Mar 2026
Residents at Mulberry House Care Home enjoyed a rather unusual visit on Friday when two gentle guests arrived to say hello. Sam and Mark from Lakemoor Alpacas brought along two...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
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Meet the Team (1)

Helen has worked in the Care sector for 30 years. Starting from Care Assistant and moving all the way to Manager. She qualified as a Registered Manager 22 years ago, which was always her chosen dream. Throughout these years, Helen gained experience in various settings. To name a few, she had roles such as a Commissioning Manager, Intermediate and Reablement Manager and always took pride in supporting local authority and the private sector. She has managed several homes, including Nursing, Mental Health, Palliative Care, Dementia and Residential.
After several years of hard work in London, Helen decided to move to Devon. She enjoys spending her time with her big family. Helen has three sons, four beautiful grandchildren and rescue dog Archie who has been welcomed at Mulberry House by residents and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mulberry House Residential Home
What types of Care is Mulberry House Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Mulberry House Residential Home have?
There are 36 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Mulberry House Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Mulberry House Residential Home to the centre of Newton Abbot?
5.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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