Coombes Wood House
Residential care home · Newton Abbot
Coombesend Road East, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3DZ
Run by Coombes Wood House Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds39
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01626 365101
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 June 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Coombes Wood House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-9358507381
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Coombes Wood House
Coombes Wood House specialises in residential care for people over 65, particularly those living with dementia or confusion. It also supports residents with frailty, continence problems, physical disabilities and some mental health needs, with an individual care plan describing the assistance each person requires.
The home combines single and double rooms, mostly with en-suite facilities, with lounges, gardens and one-to-one or group activities. Outings may include the pub, shops, seaside or moors, supported by the home’s MPV. Visiting services are available, including chiropody and physiotherapy, while some may incur a cost. Residents can personalise rooms with their own belongings.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Newton Abbot
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penns Mount Residential Care HomeNewton Abbot | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Greenhill Residential Care HomeNewton Abbot | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bishopsteignton HouseTeignmouth | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Estuary ViewTeignmouth | 1.6 miles | |||
| Fair View LodgeNewton Abbot | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist EMI dementia care
- Individual care plans
- Outings in the home’s MPV
Ask about
- Some visiting services may incur a cost to the resident
Suits: People over 65 needing specialist dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Coombesend Road East, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3DZ
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Questions families ask
Does Coombes Wood House specialise in dementia care?
Yes. Coombes Wood House primarily specialises in EMI care for people with dementia or confusion.
Does Coombes Wood House provide nursing care?
No. Coombes Wood House is a residential care home only, although its proprietors are qualified and registered nurses.
What age group does Coombes Wood House care for?
Coombes Wood House provides care for people over 65 with needs including frailty, continence problems, physical disability or mental health problems.
Does Coombes Wood House provide individual care plans?
Yes. Each resident receives an individual care plan describing the help and assistance they need and how it will be provided.
Does Coombes Wood House offer massage or reflexology?
Yes. Reflexology and massage therapy are offered to residents where appropriate as part of their care.
How much does Coombes Wood House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Coombes Wood House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Devon council paid on average £1,043 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.