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19 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 2HA
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01 May 2026
The care my friend Eve received at Fernihurst Care Home has been outstanding. The staff were very warm and welcoming and always kept me informed of any problems that occurred, i.e., falls, etc.
The care home has greatly improved since Eve went into care there.
08 April 2026
My Wife has Alzheimer's and she has been in Fernihurst for over three years. From Day 1 the management and care/nursing team have been so loving and caring with equal concern for my well-being and the family's wider needs. They have very high professional standards and without exception they all
deliver seamlessly the very best homely environment for each resident ensuring respect and dignity. The facilities, the wide-ranging organised activities and provision of freshly cooked food from the kitchen are all excellent.
In summary, this nursing home delivers the very best care for my Wife and, as a family, we feel blessed that she is in the right place for all the right reasons and she is receiving the specialist care and support her condition demands. For anyone searching for care, we recommend Fernihurst is on the short list.
27 February 2026
My husband was living with Lewy Body Dementia & was very poorly. After calling 111, my husband was taken into hosptial where he stayed for over 2 weeks. We were very lucky to be offered the only vacant room Fernihurst had at the time, and from day 1, my husband was welcomed, was given such loving
care on his birthday on the 14th Oct, Fernihurst pulled out all the stops. It was a perfect day, and although my husband did not know what was going on, I could tell he was content and happy. All of his carers there were so gentle, helped him keep his dignity & whenever I left to go home after a visit, one of the staff would sit with him straight away.
30 January 2026
We as a family cannot thank the Fernihurst care team for the love and support provided to our Mother in her last few weeks of life.
They were so compassionate, patient and kind not only to our Mother but to all the family too.
The home is spotlessly clean, food and services excellent.
Every
member of staff were always so friendly and helpful.
Fernihurst always had such a happy positive atmosphere and it was a joy to visit and spend time there.
Thank you to David and the whole of the team at Fernihurst.
15 December 2025
The manager and team at Fernihurst have been very welcoming, responsive and caring. My mum was moved there in September with complex needs and has been well looked after. She has been able to attend her medical appointments outside the home and been accompanied so I have not needed to travel from
Oxford to be with her, for this I am very grateful. Any questions I have had, and they have been many, have been answered swiftly, politely and with good advice. I would not hesitate to recommend the home and its staff.
15 August 2025
The manager and the team at Fernihurst provided an outstanding service from start to finish for my Grandad who went in for respite and sadly passed away after a month of his stay. The staff couldn't have done more for him and my family, and he settled in extremely well.
15 May 2025
My mother-in-law had been in Fernihurst for 18 months before she sadly passed away. The first 12 months were a joy to visit her. The staff were friendly, and laughter could be heard within the home, and there were endless activities. The home appeared to be all for the residents, sadly, during the
last six months, the level of this seemed to disappear, and the home became more about Sanctuary Care and not for the residents. There was hardly any laughter heard, and hardly any interaction with the residents. I cannot fault the care staff or Nurses for the care and love they gave to my loved one. Sadly, my loved one passed away. The nurses and carers were amazing and sent their condolences.
15 April 2025
Had a lovely afternoon with mum for mothers day entertainment. The musician was fab, he got all the residents and staff joining in. The buffet that was put on for everyone was a lovely touch. All the staff were milling around making sure all residents and visitors were having a good time nothing was
too much trouble.
16 January 2025
We had a lovely dinner the service was very good, my husband and really enjoyed himself. I was concerned he may miss behave but the staff put him at ease. It was a lovely day, good food and helpful staff.
14 January 2025
My husband is looked after very kindly and efficiently. I am kept informed of any medical problems, a review is carried out and discussed with me and our daughters. He is encouraged to join in the varied activities but often refuses. We are lucky to have been offered Fernihurst. The Christmas lunch
with him was wonderful.
10 January 2025
Excellent service with a smile.
09 January 2025
My dad has been in Fernihurst now for 6 weeks and I can not begin to describe how happy I am with the final place we have chosen for my dad to be. There are not enough words to describe how truly amazing the whole team is. They are so friendly and helpful and most importantly you can see they really
care about what they do and how much they love what they do. All I can say is that Fernihurst is utterly amazing.
09 January 2025
I came in for the Christmas lunch. Very nice food, lovely staff and excellently presented. Can I come for the evening meal? tonight?
09 January 2025
We have come along for the Xmas dinner day and what a lovely lunch and the lengths the staff have gone to, to accommodate us has been fantastic. The room has been decorated to a very high standard. What an enjoyable lunch.
08 January 2025
I have been extremely impressed with the support, care and attention my mum has received from everyone at Furnihurst. We made the right choice placing her in your excellent nursing home.
08 January 2025
I cannot fault anything. The staff are amazing and look after my husband and my family with every effort and care.
16 September 2024
I came over to visit my uncle today from Ireland. It was his 60th wedding anniversary. I was delighted to see the effort the staff put in to enable my uncle and his wife to celebrate. A room had been decorated beautifully and the staff laid on a three-course meal for them based on his favourite
foods. The smile on my uncle's face said it all! During my visit, I noticed how clean and welcoming his new home is. The staff are so attentive to the residents' needs and care and support are second to none! I can return home to Ireland knowing that my uncle is receiving the best possible care and is happy. A massive thank you to all the staff that make Fernihurst a great home for my uncle and offer support and empathy to his family.
16 September 2024
Dad has been in Fernihurst for nearly 2 years. He has Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson's, most care homes would not take him based solely on his diagnosis.
Since he's been at Fernihurst he's been treated with nothing but respect, kindness and his individual needs are met every single day. The
activities are amazing.
He and mum celebrated their 60th anniversary recently and the home went above and beyond to ensure they celebrated with a personalised meal of their favourite foods in a room decorated with love.
Dad is happy content and settled we couldn't ask for anything more.
30 August 2024
It is a relief to know that my husband is well looked after. The staff are always very kind and friendly and willing to go the extra mile when help is needed, especially the medical team, who keep me updated. Management is friendly and very approachable, making it easy to raise any issues I have
regarding my husband's care. The food, which I consider to be an important part of care, seems to be based on a well-balanced diet and plenty, but I am not there for all meals.
28 August 2024
In the 16 months that my wife has been a resident in Fernihust, I have always experienced the following:
A warm, friendly and professional welcome from staff when I visit my wife.
Immediate willingness to help from carers, nurses and staff when queries and problems are brought to their attention.
Carers, nurses and staff who treat residents in a friendly, professional manner and who have an extraordinary ability to change, in an instant, how they deal with the behaviour of residents, depending on how the resident is behaving.
I appreciate that my wife is generally calm and free from anxiety and enjoys participating in the many good variety of activities provided.
Thanks.
Latest Reviews for Fernihurst Nursing Home
01 May 2026
The care my friend Eve received at Fernihurst Care Home has been outstanding. The staff were very warm and welcoming and always kept me informed of any problems that occurred, i.e., falls, etc.
The care home has greatly improved since Eve went into care there.
08 April 2026
My Wife has Alzheimer's and she has been in Fernihurst for over three years. From Day 1 the management and care/nursing team have been so loving and caring with equal concern for my well-being and the family's wider needs. They have very high professional standards and without exception they all
deliver seamlessly the very best homely environment for each resident ensuring respect and dignity. The facilities, the wide-ranging organised activities and provision of freshly cooked food from the kitchen are all excellent.
In summary, this nursing home delivers the very best care for my Wife and, as a family, we feel blessed that she is in the right place for all the right reasons and she is receiving the specialist care and support her condition demands. For anyone searching for care, we recommend Fernihurst is on the short list.
27 February 2026
My husband was living with Lewy Body Dementia & was very poorly. After calling 111, my husband was taken into hosptial where he stayed for over 2 weeks. We were very lucky to be offered the only vacant room Fernihurst had at the time, and from day 1, my husband was welcomed, was given such loving
care on his birthday on the 14th Oct, Fernihurst pulled out all the stops. It was a perfect day, and although my husband did not know what was going on, I could tell he was content and happy. All of his carers there were so gentle, helped him keep his dignity & whenever I left to go home after a visit, one of the staff would sit with him straight away.
30 January 2026
We as a family cannot thank the Fernihurst care team for the love and support provided to our Mother in her last few weeks of life.
They were so compassionate, patient and kind not only to our Mother but to all the family too.
The home is spotlessly clean, food and services excellent.
Every
member of staff were always so friendly and helpful.
Fernihurst always had such a happy positive atmosphere and it was a joy to visit and spend time there.
Thank you to David and the whole of the team at Fernihurst.
15 December 2025
The manager and team at Fernihurst have been very welcoming, responsive and caring. My mum was moved there in September with complex needs and has been well looked after. She has been able to attend her medical appointments outside the home and been accompanied so I have not needed to travel from
Oxford to be with her, for this I am very grateful. Any questions I have had, and they have been many, have been answered swiftly, politely and with good advice. I would not hesitate to recommend the home and its staff.
15 August 2025
The manager and the team at Fernihurst provided an outstanding service from start to finish for my Grandad who went in for respite and sadly passed away after a month of his stay. The staff couldn't have done more for him and my family, and he settled in extremely well.
15 May 2025
My mother-in-law had been in Fernihurst for 18 months before she sadly passed away. The first 12 months were a joy to visit her. The staff were friendly, and laughter could be heard within the home, and there were endless activities. The home appeared to be all for the residents, sadly, during the
last six months, the level of this seemed to disappear, and the home became more about Sanctuary Care and not for the residents. There was hardly any laughter heard, and hardly any interaction with the residents. I cannot fault the care staff or Nurses for the care and love they gave to my loved one. Sadly, my loved one passed away. The nurses and carers were amazing and sent their condolences.
15 April 2025
Had a lovely afternoon with mum for mothers day entertainment. The musician was fab, he got all the residents and staff joining in. The buffet that was put on for everyone was a lovely touch. All the staff were milling around making sure all residents and visitors were having a good time nothing was
too much trouble.
16 January 2025
We had a lovely dinner the service was very good, my husband and really enjoyed himself. I was concerned he may miss behave but the staff put him at ease. It was a lovely day, good food and helpful staff.
14 January 2025
My husband is looked after very kindly and efficiently. I am kept informed of any medical problems, a review is carried out and discussed with me and our daughters. He is encouraged to join in the varied activities but often refuses. We are lucky to have been offered Fernihurst. The Christmas lunch
with him was wonderful.
10 January 2025
Excellent service with a smile.
09 January 2025
My dad has been in Fernihurst now for 6 weeks and I can not begin to describe how happy I am with the final place we have chosen for my dad to be. There are not enough words to describe how truly amazing the whole team is. They are so friendly and helpful and most importantly you can see they really
care about what they do and how much they love what they do. All I can say is that Fernihurst is utterly amazing.
09 January 2025
I came in for the Christmas lunch. Very nice food, lovely staff and excellently presented. Can I come for the evening meal? tonight?
09 January 2025
We have come along for the Xmas dinner day and what a lovely lunch and the lengths the staff have gone to, to accommodate us has been fantastic. The room has been decorated to a very high standard. What an enjoyable lunch.
08 January 2025
I have been extremely impressed with the support, care and attention my mum has received from everyone at Furnihurst. We made the right choice placing her in your excellent nursing home.
08 January 2025
I cannot fault anything. The staff are amazing and look after my husband and my family with every effort and care.
16 September 2024
I came over to visit my uncle today from Ireland. It was his 60th wedding anniversary. I was delighted to see the effort the staff put in to enable my uncle and his wife to celebrate. A room had been decorated beautifully and the staff laid on a three-course meal for them based on his favourite
foods. The smile on my uncle's face said it all! During my visit, I noticed how clean and welcoming his new home is. The staff are so attentive to the residents' needs and care and support are second to none! I can return home to Ireland knowing that my uncle is receiving the best possible care and is happy. A massive thank you to all the staff that make Fernihurst a great home for my uncle and offer support and empathy to his family.
16 September 2024
Dad has been in Fernihurst for nearly 2 years. He has Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson's, most care homes would not take him based solely on his diagnosis.
Since he's been at Fernihurst he's been treated with nothing but respect, kindness and his individual needs are met every single day. The
activities are amazing.
He and mum celebrated their 60th anniversary recently and the home went above and beyond to ensure they celebrated with a personalised meal of their favourite foods in a room decorated with love.
Dad is happy content and settled we couldn't ask for anything more.
30 August 2024
It is a relief to know that my husband is well looked after. The staff are always very kind and friendly and willing to go the extra mile when help is needed, especially the medical team, who keep me updated. Management is friendly and very approachable, making it easy to raise any issues I have
regarding my husband's care. The food, which I consider to be an important part of care, seems to be based on a well-balanced diet and plenty, but I am not there for all meals.
28 August 2024
In the 16 months that my wife has been a resident in Fernihust, I have always experienced the following:
A warm, friendly and professional welcome from staff when I visit my wife.
Immediate willingness to help from carers, nurses and staff when queries and problems are brought to their attention.
Carers, nurses and staff who treat residents in a friendly, professional manner and who have an extraordinary ability to change, in an instant, how they deal with the behaviour of residents, depending on how the resident is behaving.
I appreciate that my wife is generally calm and free from anxiety and enjoys participating in the many good variety of activities provided.
Thanks.