Heanton Nursing Home
Nursing home · Barnstaple
Heanton, Barnstaple, EX31 4DJ
Run by Heanton Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds52
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0117 287 2566
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 September 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Heanton Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2436374171
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Heanton Nursing Home
Heanton Nursing Home supports people living with dementia and other complex care needs in North Devon. The home provides nursing care within a setting focused on individual routines, dignity and participation in everyday life.
Menus follow a four-week cycle, combining seasonal dishes, familiar favourites and regular choice. The home also provides activities, welfare support and a team structure that includes care, domestic, kitchen and specialist roles. Its material identifies Heanton as a setting for complex needs, including dementia, while the registered scope covers older people and younger adults. Menus follow a four-week cycle with seasonal dishes and comforting favourites.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Barnstaple
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TyspaneBraunton | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| WestmeadBraunton | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Oaklands Residential Care HomeBarnstaple | 3.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pilton House TrustBarnstaple | 3.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The MeadowsBideford | 3.8 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Four-week seasonal menu cycle
- Dedicated welfare team
- Care for older and younger adults
Suits: People with dementia or complex care needs
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Heanton, Barnstaple, EX31 4DJ
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Questions families ask
Who does Heanton Nursing Home support?
Heanton supports people living with dementia and other complex care needs, including complex nursing care.
How is care organised at Heanton Nursing Home?
The home is divided into four smaller houses to support tailored routines and personalised complex care in a small-group living setting.
Are meals available outside fixed mealtimes?
Yes. Food is available all day and night, with main meals served at traditional times but no fixed eating schedule for residents.
How often do the menus change at Heanton?
The menus follow a four-week cycle with seasonal dishes, familiar favourites, vegetarian options and lighter meals.
How much does Heanton Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Heanton Nursing Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Devon council paid on average £1,317 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.