
We cannot recommend The Fleet and all the staff more highly. The place is like a hotel experienceGeorgina L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

His room was very nice, comfortable and nicely furnished with its own ensuite.J L(Wife of Resident/Service User)

A very welcoming care home. The staff are friendly and spend a lot of time with the residentsP H(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

We cannot recommend The Fleet and all the staff more highly. The place is like a hotel experienceGeorgina L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

His room was very nice, comfortable and nicely furnished with its own ensuite.J L(Wife of Resident/Service User)

A very welcoming care home. The staff are friendly and spend a lot of time with the residentsP H(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

The Fleet is a purpose-built care home in the picturesque town of Dartmouth, Devon, offering Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care. With an experienced team, a strong local reputation and a GOOD CQC Rating (April 2022), The Fleet provides all-inclusive care and continuity of support tailored to each resident's individual needs.
Working closely with residents and their families, the home creates personalised care plans that promote independence, dignity and wellbeing. Residents...
The Fleet is a purpose-built care home in the picturesque town of Dartmouth, Devon, offering Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care. With an experienced team, a strong local reputation and a GOOD CQC Rating (April 2022), The Fleet provides all-inclusive care and continuity of support tailored to each resident's individual needs.
Working closely with residents and their families, the home creates personalised care plans that promote independence, dignity and wellbeing. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with a range of activities and excellent facilities, including a cinema room, library, hair salon, Cove Bistro and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Above all, The Fleet is committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel comfortable, supported and truly at home.
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
Contact The Fleet Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The Fleet offers luxury, all-inclusive living which includes personal care, accommodation, personal laundry, all meals, snacks and refreshments, a varied programme of in-home activities, hairdressing, basic nail care/manicures and access to Wi-Fi.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Fleet Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 choose 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
Person in charge
- Marc Chudley (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (79)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (79)
The Fleet Care Home Reviews (105)
The Fleet Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.876) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Fleet Care Home has 105 reviews.
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.
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.
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....
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.
Thank you for your feedback and the support you always give with the care of your Grandmother.
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...
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 home.
Thank you, Valerie, for your kind words, it is uplifting for the team to read such lovely feedback.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 April 2022Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 12 May 2025
This April, The Fleet has been filled with the sound of tiny webbed feet and the laughter of residents and visitors alike as we welcomed some very special guests to...
- 12 May 2025
As we continue to welcome 2025, The Fleet is embracing new beginnings with the launch of our Community Gardening Club. This exciting initiative is set to bring residents, staff, and...
- 12 May 2025
The magic of Christmas has truly come to life at The Fleet Care Home, with residents, staff, and the local community coming together to celebrate the season through a packed...
There are no upcoming events for The Fleet Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for The Fleet Care Home.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Fleet Care Home.
Meet the Team (8)

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...
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.

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...
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.

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...
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.

My name is Gayle, and I joined The Fleet as a carer after moving to the area. I really enjoy looking after our residents and feel proud to make a...
My name is Gayle, and I joined The Fleet as a carer after moving to the area. I really enjoy looking after our residents and feel proud to make a difference every day, particularly in the Ramsay community, where I’ve built strong, trusting relationships with both residents and colleagues.

My name is Holly, and I am one of the Care Assistants here at The Fleet. After completing my degree in counselling, I realised I wanted to be more...
My name is Holly, and I am one of the Care Assistants here at The Fleet. After completing my degree in counselling, I realised I wanted to be more hands-on in supporting people. I have a real passion for resident care and love getting to know each person, helping them stay as independent as possible and live fulfilled, meaningful lives while always respecting their choices, dignity and individuality.

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

Pammy is one of our Housekeeping Assistants at our home, and she is a massive part of making sure our home remains a tidy and safe environment. Pammy...
Pammy is one of our Housekeeping Assistants at our home, and she is a massive part of making sure our home remains 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.

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...
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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