Highwood Care Home
Nursing home · Bideford
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AB
Run by Highwood Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds67
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01628 662888
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 September 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Highwood Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-19511640726
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Highwood Care Home
Highwood Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care in Bideford. Its purpose-built setting includes en-suite bedrooms, private gardens and an activities programme for residents with different interests and care needs.
The all-inclusive arrangement covers accommodation, personal care, laundry, meals, snacks and refreshments, with around-the-clock support. Residents can personalise their rooms and continue activities such as gardening, arts, crafts and films. A two-week trial stay is available before a permanent move, and care plans are reviewed as needs change.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bideford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst Residential HomeBideford | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Orion HouseBideford | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GablesBideford | 0.6 miles | |||
| Acorn ManorBideford | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rosehill Bideford LtdBideford | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Two-week trial stays
- All-inclusive care model
- Cinema, café and therapy room
Ask about
- A two-week trial stay is available before permanent admission
Suits: Residents needing nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AB
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Questions families ask
Can residents try the care home before moving in permanently?
Yes. They offer a two-week trial stay so prospective residents can experience life at Highwood before deciding whether to move in permanently.
Does Highwood provide dementia care?
Yes. They provide dementia care for people at different stages, with support tailored to individual needs and preferences in a dementia-friendly environment.
Does Highwood offer respite care?
Yes. They offer respite care after illness, injury or an operation, or when someone receiving full-time care at home needs a break. They assess care needs before admission.
What facilities are included at Highwood?
They provide an in-house hairdresser and salon, cinema room, communal and private dining rooms, an activities programme, a café and private gardens for residents’ hobbies and interests.
How much does Highwood Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Highwood Care 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.