
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.
Mum didn't settle in straight away and wanted to stay in her room but gradually she was persuaded to integrate.
The level of care has been second to none. I've visited twice weekly on average and I have never had any concerns. There is always a member of staff with residents, a constant flow of food and drink, meals and snacks, birthday cakes for residents, loads of activities, sing-a-longs, quiet films, games, chats etc.
The staff are wonderful, they are kind, respectful and friendly, to both mum and me.
Regarding fees divide the monthly cost by 30 days then 24 hrs equals less than £9 per hour for 24 hr care.
My wife has been a permanent resident at Mulberry House since March 2024 due to an inability to walk at all. The care is first class and I cannot think of anything detrimental which could be said about this business. My age is 94.
My dear friend has moved into Mulberry House after a hospital stay. All the staff from the administration to the manager are all so kind and caring. The home is always very clean and the room is very nice with a door to her own patio. Thank you for all your kindness.
Thank you all so much for looking after my special friend. It is always difficult moving into full-time care but all the staff have made sure that she feels at home. The home is beautiful as are the gardens. Always lots of choices for meals and snacks.
I simply cannot speak highly enough of Mulberry House, it is in all respects of exceptional quality, operating to very high standards. The house and grounds are like a good country house hotel, gracious yet homely, with delightful sitting rooms, a library and a dining room. The staff are welcoming, smiley, friendly, respectful and efficient, happy to assist in any way to ensure the comfort and well-being of the residents. Food is excellent, varied and plentiful.
It is a great comfort to me and the family that she is cared for so well and is happy in her new home and takes part in many of the activities offered. It is also located in beautiful surroundings.
My father received excellent care during his time at the Mulberry House. I am very grateful to the staff for their support and compassion.
During her stay, her visitors have been impressed by the positive, caring and welcoming approach of all the team there. Thank you.
Just wanted to leave a review for the amazing team at Mulberry. My elderly Dad was admitted in an emergency following a hip dislocation. As Dad has dementia too it was very confusing for him. All the staff were so kind and patient with him. I am not sure they had come across anyone who chewed their food as many times as dear Dad did including water! Everyone was so respectful to him and our visits were made so much better as we were always greeted by a smiling face. We are now in a position to be able to bring Dad home but would like to say a big thank you to everyone who cared for him.
My mother-in-law has lived in Mulberry House for over a year now. It was a difficult decision for her to move to a care home but we really should not have worried as she is so wonderfully looked after. The staff are so friendly and attentive. There are so many lovely activities on offer plus they go the extra mile and do things of interest to individual residents. The premises are beautifully decorated and furnished and always clean. I would not hesitate to recommend Mulberry House.
Care is distinctly personal and loving.
The care my mother is receiving is wonderful. The staff are all very caring, they know all the residents by name, what they like and do not like. There are things they know about my mother that I had no idea about, her likes and dislikes. When Mum is feeling low in spirit, there is always someone popping in with a cheery smile and encouragement. We would like to thank the staff very much.
Warm, caring and friendly staff. My auntie has been happy here.
The home is in excellent decorative order bright and airy in the public rooms with a pleasant dining room and activity room/tv area
The food is excellent, I must say helping feed mum, she was eating better than me!
The staff I have met are all very professional and the communication has been good but at the same time, the atmosphere was engaging and in no way sombre.
During my mother's stay, the home had a poor inspection, at the time I felt this was a bit unfair, this was in the thick of the post-Covid staff shortages with too many agency staff. The following inspection was good. I would be very happy to recommend this facility as excellent.
My mother spent two years living at Mulberry House. In the last couple of months of her life there, when I was with her frequently, I found the staff to be both caring and professional. They treated my mother with respect and kindness. The standards of cleanliness and food was excellent. Her room pleased her with splendid views. She was safe, secure and well looked after by the wonderful staff. Excellent.
Most residents found lunch helpings too big. Highly recommend all are offered small or full-size helpings - we all hate wasting food. Staff were professional but was all had enormous fun, lots of laughter and some very good games I shall miss everyone enormously.
I find everything about this home exemplary in all aspects from the level of care provided to the amenities on site.
Great experience for my uncle. Friendly staff, great food and good facilities.
A high standard of care and management is constantly maintained in a very pleasant environment.
My Mum has been in Mulberry house for the last 3 weeks and has received excellent care. All the staff are lovely and always have time to answer my questions with a smile even though they are extremely busy. The property is beautiful and well looked after, I am reliably informed by Mum the food is delicious! Compliments to the Chef. Thank you Mulberry House for all your care.
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...
- 05 Aug 2026Organiser: Mulberry House Residential Home
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- 22 Aug 2026Organiser: Mulberry House Residential Home
Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
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.
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