Dementia care homes in Torridge

Herons Lea Residential Home Limited provides residential care and day care for people aged over 65, with support ranging from medication and personal hygiene to dressing, walking and eating. Its 19-bed home uses detailed assessments to understand each person’s required level of care and create a suitable plan.

Residents can take part in mental and physical activities, while families are encouraged to visit before making a decision.

West Heanton brings together residential care, respite and supported living for people in its local community. Its wider offer also includes domiciliary care, a day centre, meals on wheels and a sitting service, covering different levels of help at home and in the community.

The service includes 28 residential rooms and five supported living suites, with domiciliary care reaching surrounding towns and villages.

Bluebell House gives older people residential and dementia care in a substantial 1930s building overlooking Bideford Bay and Lundy Island. The home also supports residents with physical disabilities and provides accommodation, meals, laundry, heating and personal care.

Residents can use three communal sitting rooms, two dining areas and a library. Daily life includes arts and crafts, music and gardening activities, with the grounds and nearby…

Halwill Manor Nursing Home provides nursing care for people living with dementia, older people, mental health needs and younger adult care requirements. Its activities include gentle group exercise, craft sessions and social gatherings, giving residents structured ways to remain active and connected.

The home focuses on nutrition and continuing staff development, with training intended to maintain current care skills.

Hatchmoor Nursing Home specialises in nursing, palliative, dementia, residential and respite care for adults in Great Torrington. Its nursing service supports people with long-term conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, lung disease and peg feeding, alongside other physical disabilities and changing health needs.

The home also provides end-of-life care and works with North Devon Hospice and other specialist teams.

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.

Primrose House provides residential care as part of Stonehaven Care Group’s specialist care services across Devon and the South West. The home is registered to support older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and other listed care needs. Stonehaven also operates nursing services elsewhere within its group.

The family-run organisation describes its homes as offering personalised care, with residents…

Residents at The Roses receive residential care in a safe, homely setting, with support registered for older people and dementia. The home has en-suite bedrooms, a sun room and a secure garden.

Dementia care is a particular focus. The team uses its SEE ME approach to build a picture of each resident’s history, preferences and future, then reflects this in care and support planning.

Deer Park Nursing Home provides nursing and specialist dementia care for older people, with registered nursing provision also covering people with mental health needs, physical disabilities and younger adults. It forms part of Camelot Care’s specialist homes.

Music is a central part of daily life, with themed activities, sing-alongs and reminiscence sessions built around residents’ histories and interests.

Permanent care, short convalescent stays and breaks from home are all part of the support offered by The Harry Care Home in Bideford. The home provides nursing care and residential support, with an assessment before arrival used to create an appropriate care plan.

Residents can choose between two dining areas or eating in their room, and meals are prepared with fresh produce while dietary requirements are welcomed.