Learning disability care homes in Exeter

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Exeter has 9 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 7 Good and 1 Requires improvement. Devon council paid on average £1,043 a week for a residential care place and £1,317 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Exeter (33)

Exeter at a glance

9on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement1
  • 89% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care78% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Exeter on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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9 learning disability care homes in Exeter

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InFocus Charity

Run by InFocus Charity

Topsham Road, Countess Wear, Exeter, EX2 6HA
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 50 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

InFocus Charity provides specialist education, residential care and support for young people with vision impairment and complex needs. Its specialist college offers further education for learners aged 16 to 25 through residential and day placements, while adult residential care includes nursing support.

The service combines education with vision impairment support, mobility and habilitation training.

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SENSE Andlaw House

Run by Sense

126 Bartholomew Street West, Exeter, EX4 3AJ
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

SENSE Andlaw House supports disabled adults in a residential setting, particularly people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Its wider service model is designed for people with complex needs who want support while retaining choice in everyday life.

Support can connect residential care with day services, community activities and practical opportunities.

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Green Tree Court

Run by Lexicon Healthcare Limited

81 Harrington Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NS
GoodCQC · Feb 2020
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 68 residents in Exeter, run by Lexicon Healthcare Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Highbray Residential Care Home

Run by Mrs Josefa McLeod

84 Mount Pleasant Road Exeter, Exeter, EX4 7AE
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Dementia
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 3 residents in Exeter, run by Mrs Josefa McLeod. Supports dementia, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Highlands Borders Care Home

Run by Highlands Borders Care Home Limited

22 Salutary Mount, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2QE
GoodCQC · May 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential, respite, day and EMI care at Highlands Borders Care Home supports older people, including those living with dementia. The home offers a secure area for people with higher dementia needs, while its registered scope also covers physical disabilities and younger adults.

Newly refurbished accommodation includes en-suite rooms, spacious lounges and secure gardens.

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New Treetops

Run by Devon County Council

Nichols Way, Exeter, EX1 2AG
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

For people needing residential support with learning or physical disabilities, New Treetops is registered as a care home without nursing. Its scope covers adults whose needs require a supported living environment and everyday assistance rather than ordinary independent living.

The home’s registered care remit is focused on learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Regents Park

Run by Regents Park Limited

42 East Wonford Hill, Exeter, EX1 3TF
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 6 residents in Exeter, run by Regents Park Limited. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Sainthill House Care Home

Run by Sainthill House Ltd

Cowick Lane, Exeter, EX2 9JG
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 23 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 23 residents in Exeter, run by Sainthill House Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Spring House

Run by Elysium Healthcare No. 4 Limited

Spring House, Matford Road, Exeter, EX2 4PD
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 6 residents in Exeter, run by Elysium Healthcare No. 4 Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Exeter?

9 learning disability care homes in Exeter are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Exeter are rated Outstanding?

InFocus Charity.

How much does a care home cost in Exeter?

Devon council paid on average £1,043 a week for residential care and £1,317 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,895 and £1,532. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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