The Old Rectory Nursing Home
Nursing home · Exeter
45-46 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter, EX4 6NG
Run by Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd
- GoodCQC · Jun 2020
- 8.4Our score
- Beds47
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01392 431839
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 June 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Old Rectory Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-144214077
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Old Rectory Nursing Home
The Old Rectory Nursing Home provides nursing, residential, dementia, respite and end of life care in Exeter. It supports people who need nursing oversight, including those living with dementia or requiring palliative care, while also offering short-term care for families needing a break.
The home presents itself as a household-style setting, with activities, music and entertainment forming part of daily life. Residents’ individual needs and wishes shape palliative and end of life support, including pain and symptom management. Families are involved in decisions and can discuss care options with the home. Its operator is a small family-run business with homes across Devon, including Exeter, Seaton, Plymouth and Dawlish.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Exeter
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lilacs Residential HomeExeter | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Highbray Residential Care HomeExeter | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| New TreetopsExeter | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mr Warwick Phillips and Mrs Deborah Phillips - 14-15 St James RoadExeter | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The LodgeExeter | 0.8 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 |
Also run by Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton HallDawlish | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| The SeatonSeaton | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Parkwood HousePlymouth | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Household-style care setting
- Palliative and end of life care
- Music and entertainment activities
Suits: Families seeking dementia, respite or end of life care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
45-46 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter, EX4 6NG
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Questions families ask
How much does The Old Rectory Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Old Rectory 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Old Rectory Nursing Home whether it takes residents funded by Devon council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.