The Fleet Care Home

Victory Road, Dartmouth TQ6 9JR
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9.8 75 Reviews
  • The Fleet Care Home, Dartmouth
The Fleet is a purpose built care home located in the picturesque town of Dartmouth, Devon, offering outstanding residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for up to 79 residents.

Committed to a personalised approach, The Fleet works closely with residents and their families to create tailored care plans that reflect each individual's unique needs and preferences. Its highly skilled and compassionate team is continuously supported in developing a holistic skill set, promoting independence, dignity, and respect in every aspect of care.

Life at The Fleet is vibrant and engaging. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of social and recreational opportunities. The home also features a cinema room, hairdressing salon, library, the inviting Cove Bistro, and beautifully landscaped gardens, providing a comfortable and stimulating environment.

Above all, The Fleet is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where residents can feel relaxed, supported, and truly at home.
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Care Provided by The Fleet Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 79 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1300 – £1550
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1500 – £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1500

Special weekly fee offer now available! Get in touch to find out more.


*Subject to availability, valid for new residents before 31st December 2025. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Fleet Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Marc Chudley (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (79)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (79)

The Fleet Care Home Reviews (75)

9.8

The Fleet Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Fleet Care Home has 75 reviews.

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Review from Linda W (Niece of Resident) published on 29 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My uncle moved into The Fleet in September 2022 as he was starting to struggle to live alone with his dementia and short-term memory loss. The whole experience for both him and me has been made so easy by the wonderful staff, who are all kind, considerate and great fun. My uncle has gone from being
alone and sad for much of the time, to joining in all the fun activities The Fleet provides. He especially enjoys the music events as he is a musician himself. The stimulation has helped immensely. Thank you.
Reply from Damon Drummond, Manager at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you for your lovely review, it is a pleasure to look after your uncle. He is a delightful character who joins in and appears to be always happy.
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Review from Tiffany L (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was transferred from Beech Ward, Torquay and I have not seen her this happy in six years. Seeing Mum at Fleet Care Home is such a relief, the carers are so positive and caring. A big thank you to everyone at Fleet for the nurture and care you give my mum.
Reply from Jo Needs, Regional Director at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you so much for the lovely review regarding our home and staff team. We will make sure that this is shared with our team at the home. Thanks again, Jo.
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Review from Georgina L (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum arrived at The Fleet in early October after being discharged from The Beech unit. We had concerns after a previous care home experience, which was terrible but we couldn't be more grateful for The Fleet. From the moment Mum arrived, she has felt comfortable, settled and cared for. All the staff
are so kind, accommodating and caring. The staff are upbeat and incredibly friendly, nothing is ever too much trouble. Mum loves the food and finds all the staff so kind and caring. We could not be more comforted to know Mum is here and finally got to see her happy and well and so content. We cannot recommend The Fleet and all the staff more highly. The place is like a hotel experience.
Reply from Jo Needs, Regional Director at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback regarding the team, it is great to hear how our team are kind, accommodating and caring. We will ensure we share this feedback with our team at the home.…read more
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Review from Sandra T (Partner of Resident) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent in all areas. Everyone is kind, loving and caring.
Reply from Tracy Slaughter, Home Administrator at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you for your review. I will pass this on to the team.
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Review from Jill G (Wife of Resident) published on 23 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Fleet care home gives excellent nursing and care. The staff are very kind and helpful.
Reply from Damon Drummond, Manager at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you for you kind words, I will ensure they are passed on to the staff team.
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Review from Nicola D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad came to The Fleet in October 2021, with severe mobility problems and several health issues, he was unable to look after himself at home. He struggled to settle in and loved to complain about the food. In time he became fond of his carers and respected their knowledge and experience. From a visitor's
point of view, staff at The Fleet were intelligent and accommodating when making decisions about Covid visits, they made it easy for friends and family to visit when we were able. We made use of the Cove bistro at times when we had too many visitors to fit in Dad's room. In February, Dad moved upstairs to the nursing floor where he, and we, were looked after beautifully day and night until he died this May. I am so grateful to all the staff at The Fleet for their kindness and care.
Reply from Damon Drummond, Manager at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you for your kind words and it was our absolute pleasure to look after your father, he was a wonderful man. I will pass on your words to the team and thank you again for your lovely comments.
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Review from Jane G (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum came to The Fleet Care Home initially for a 1 month period of respite nursing care after spending a period of time in hospital, being treated for continuing UTI which was contributing to her Alzheimer's Dementia accelerating. The staff at The Fleet are pretty amazing - everyone - from the reception
and administrative offices to the nursing staff, care assistants, housekeeping and entertainments team show the utmost respect, understanding, kindness and unwavering patience to the residents and patients in their care. It's thanks to the dedicated nursing care at The Fleet, that Mum has retained her dignity and individuality throughout the various stages of her illnesses and considers many of the staff who care for her every day, as 'her friends' and it is very difficult to find the appropriate words to thank you all for the support you have and continue to give Mum and the family. Mum now receives palliative care and is comfortable, warm and content.
Reply from Tracy Slaughter, Home Administrator at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you so much for your amazing review. It means a lot to the team, I will pass this on to the team.
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Review from Pam B (Wife of Resident) published on 11 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been at the Fleet Care Home since early July 2021. He is there for nursing care and we, as a family, have nothing but praise for the care and attention he is given. The home is a very friendly place and we are always made to feel welcome, when visiting. The nurses and care staff are so
conscious of the needs of their patients, whilst also giving support to relatives. Thank you for making a difficult time easier.
Reply from Tracy Slaughter, Home Administrator at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you for your kind words. I will pass this on to the team. Our care and support will always extend to the families of our residents.
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Review from Janet S (Friend of Resident) published on 25 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have visited this care home regularly during the past few months. We have found everyone to be extremely helpful and friendly. The residents are being cared for really well. My husband and I have been treated well and made to feel at home. There is always an offer made of tea or coffee on arrival.
We can't comment on value for money as we don't know the fees.
Reply from Tracy Slaughter, Home Administrator at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you for your kind words and I will pass them on to our team. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit.
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Review from Stephen J (Son of Resident) published on 25 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are genuinely caring and nothing is too much trouble. A happy, clean and welcoming environment. We are made to feel valued and part of the family. A lovely home for our Dad.
Reply from Tracy Slaughter, Home Administrator at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you for your review. I will pass your comments on to the team. We look forward to your next visit.
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Review from A R (Stepson of Resident) published on 20 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have found the home, and in particular the staff, to be a very caring and supportive environment. Always prepared and willing to make sure the person in their care is safe, secure and happy in their new home.
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Review from Katie B (Grandmother of Resident) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Despite having many issues and restrictions surrounding Covid, The Fleet Care Home and staff have always tried their very best to accommodate myself and family visiting my grandmother. They have always been incredibly welcoming, friendly and have always gone above and beyond to allow myself access.
The new manager has definitely made noticeable improvements since her arrival and I can only assume things will get better as Covid restrictions/staff shortages improve.
Reply from Sally Kalaiarasu, Manager at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you for your feedback and the support you always give with the care of your Grandmother.
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Review from Valerie R (Sister of Resident) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise Fleet Care Home enough. They looked after my brother until his time of death and were wonderful. They made sure he was comfortable and in no pain. All the staff were brilliant and also to me as well. Nothing was too much trouble. I thank you so much again. Really wonderful and caring
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Reply from Melody Walters, Regional Manager at The Fleet Care Home
Thank you, Valerie, for your kind words, it is uplifting for the team to read such lovely feedback.
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Review from Simon R (Son of Resident) published on 9 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In my personal experience, The Fleet is an excellent setting. The staff are extremely professional, caring, friendly, and diligent. The environment is excellent. It feels homely, and is really 'posh'! My Dad lives there.
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Review from J L (Wife of Resident) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was admitted to Fleet Care Home from hospital as he needed 24-hour care. His room was very nice, comfortable and nicely furnished with its own ensuite. He was made very welcome and the staff were kind and attentive. Sadly due to the current situation family were unable to visit but whenever
we rang the staff always had time for us and we were able to speak to my husband on the phone with the help of the staff. Sadly my husband died and the staff were so kind and compassionate at a very sad time. It was planned that my husband would stay permanently, but this was not to be. The Fleet is a care home where one can be happy and confident that a loved one will be well cared for.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.766)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10 for The Fleet Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.766 for The Fleet Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (345 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 423 Ratings = 4.766
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Fleet Care Home is based on 34 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 79 registered maximum number of service users is 15.8, which has been reached with 34 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 Apr 2022

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

5 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 13 Oct 2025

Offering residential, dementia and nursing care we welcome enquiries

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Meet the Team (11)

Marc

Marc Chudley

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

Marc is the Home Manager at The Fleet Care Home. Working in care for over 15 years, Marc started his career as a carer and worked up to become a qualified nurse and then on to Registered Manager. Marc has been working as a Home Manager for over 6 years and loves what he does.


Marc joined The Fleet in April 2024 and has a passion for truly Person-Centred care and delivering high standards with every service provided within the home. Marc is working hard to develop the Home and is looking forward to sharing the vision and the changes with the residents and their families in the coming months.

Sharon

Sharon Eden

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

Sharon is our Deputy Manager here at The Fleet Care Home, having been qualified for 27 years and having worked in care for 34 years. Sharon has predominantly worked in elderly care throughout her career but has experience in many other areas within the care and earned a few additional strings to her bow.


Sharon has specialist qualifications in Tissue Viability, Diabetes, and Infection Control.


Sharon enjoys reading and animals outside of work and often brings her 4-month-old puppy, Micah, to work and visit the residents.

Lizzie

Lizzie Callan

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2020

Lizzie has been working at The Fleet since it opened and is passionate about her role within our home. She finds the best part of her job is helping make the residents feel happy in a safe and secure environment. Lizzie loves being a part of the team and is known to spend time with the residents getting to know each one of them.


Outside of work, Lizzie enjoys spending time with her loved ones and motorbiking across Europe.

John

John Liversage

Job Title: Maintenance Manager Joined: 2021

John started work at the Fleet in 2021 as the Maintenance Manager, he comes with a wealth of experience in this field.

Sarah

Sarah Pinhorne

Job Title: Head of Unit

Sarah Pinhorne is the Head of Unit for our new Dementia Community here at The Fleet. Worked in care for over 31 years and throughout her career as a Healthcare Assistant and Senior Healthcare assistant, before completing her nursing training at Plymouth University and becoming a Registered Mental Health Nurse.


Sarah has had experience working in dementia care, both in EMI and overseeing a Dementia Care Community before. She has a passion for ensuring excellent care is provided at all times and that the support and care that is delivered are person-centred and holistic.


Sarah is incredibly excited to take the helm of this new and tailored service at The Fleet, leading our trained team to make the lives of our Residents with Dementia truly enriching and enjoyable.

Viv

Viv Munslow

Job Title: Head of Unit Joined: 2024

Viv has been working in care for the past 25 years and has been with The Fleet since it opened. She has worked up from a carer to a Head of Unit and is now Head of Unit for Drake, our residential community. Viv really enjoys supporting our residents, prompting their independence, and making every day special for them.


Compared to all her previous jobs, Viv says this is the best of them all! Viv loves being able to help others and says we are all like a little family here.

Adam

Adam Borbas

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Joined: 2020

Adam is one of our Senior Care Assistants. Adam works in care because he believes that everybody deserves to live a happy and dignified life in the way they see fit even if they need help to achieve it. “Regarding my work, I am passionate about person-centred care which I believe is the most important segment of our numerous duties. If the passionate section is more about my personal life, I am most passionate about educating people in my own way about the importance of history and human nature through the lens of history.


As a hobby I do like a good long drive, it enables me to think clearly. I also like to lose myself in fantasy or sci-fi worlds while reading or watching movies”.

Holly

Holly Winsor

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2022

Holly is one of our wonderful Care Assistants. After completing her degree in counselling, Holly decided that wanted to be more hands-on and has loved getting to know each and every resident here at The Fleet.

Kimberly

Kimberly Heales

Job Title: Activities Coordinator Joined: 2022

Kimberley is our Activities Coordinator and works within the healthcare industry purely because she loves helping others! She is a passionate member of the team and really focuses on helping our Dementia Care residents by improving these individuals’ well-being!


She is often seen singing and dancing around The Fleet because of her huge love of music. Kimberley put on multiple events and activities for our home and captures these special moments on camera.


Kimberley works closely with the local community and often sets up fundraisers for various local causes!

Pammy

Pammy Anthony

Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant Joined: 2022

Pammy is one of our Housekeeping Assistants at our home and she is a massive part of making sure our home remains to be a tidy and safe environment. Pammy is known for taking time to speak to our residents and forming relationships with people new to our home.

Nicholas

Nicholas Davies

Job Title: Laundry Assistant

Nick along with Sue runs the Laundry here at The Fleet Care Home in Dartmouth. Nick’s job is to ensure that not only is there plenty of bed and table linen and towels on all of the floors but also that all of the residents have their personal clothes washed and returned to them. It’s an important job and both Nick and Sue feel rather proud of their “part of the ship”, having it run really smoothly. When Nick isn’t collecting and distributing, he likes to try and find the time to stop and chat with our residents.

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