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Mental health care homes in Exeter

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Exeter has 14 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 5 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 11 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. 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

14on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 92% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.1 / 10
  • Types of care79% offer dementia
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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14 mental health care homes in Exeter

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Lucerne House

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Chudleigh Road, Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8TU
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 74 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Lucerne House provides nursing and residential care for older people and adults with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities and other support requirements. Its care model combines 24-hour support with opportunities for independence, social life and personalised routines.

Residents can receive nursing, dementia, respite and residential care, with support tailored to their needs and preferences.

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Greenslades Nursing Home

Run by Sanctuary Care Limited

Willeys Avenue, Exeter, EX2 8BE
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 67 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 67 residents in Exeter, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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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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Amelia House Residential Home

Run by Amelia House Limited

Amelia House, Pocombe Bridge, Exeter, EX2 9SX
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Residential
  • 19 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Amelia House Residential Home offers residential care for older people, including people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and sensory or physical impairment. It also provides respite and palliative care within a family-run home on the outskirts of Exeter.

The two-storey home has 19 single bedrooms, mostly with en-suite facilities, plus communal lounges and secure outdoor spaces.

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Barton Place Nursing Home

Run by Barton Place Limited

Wrefords Link, Cowley Bridge, Exeter, EX4 5AX
GoodCQC · Sept 2024
  • Nursing
  • 42 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Advanced dementia and Alzheimer’s care is the central focus at Barton Place Nursing Home. The home also provides nursing and end-of-life care for residents whose needs may be complex, working with families and local health professionals to protect dignity and reduce distress.

Care planning considers communication, mobility and medication, rather than relying only on a diagnosis.

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Dene Court Care Home

Run by Dene Court Care Home Limited

1 Wonford Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX2 5HU
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 28 residents in Exeter, run by Dene Court Care Home Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Dennyshill Care Home

Run by Mrs T Hibberd

Glenthorne Road, Duryard, Exeter, EX4 4QU
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 9 residents in Exeter, run by Mrs T Hibberd. Supports older people, mental health and physical disabilities.

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Endeavour Residential Home

Run by Endeavour Residential Services Ltd

Chudleigh Road, Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8TS
GoodCQC · Apr 2024
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 20 residents in Exeter, run by Endeavour Residential Services Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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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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Mr Warwick Phillips and Mrs Deborah Phillips - 14-15 St James Road

Run by Mr Warwick Phillips and Mrs Deborah Phillips

14-15 St James Road, Exeter, EX4 6PY
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 17 beds
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 17 residents in Exeter, run by Mr Warwick Phillips and Mrs Deborah Phillips. Supports mental health, younger adults, substance misuse and eating disorders.

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Seabrook House Limited

Run by UK Healthcare Group Limited

Seabrook Court, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 7DR
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 26 residents in Exeter, run by UK Healthcare Group Limited. Supports mental health and younger adults.

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The Lilacs Residential Home

Run by Lilacs Care Ltd

42-44 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter, EX4 6NG
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 29 residents in Exeter, run by Lilacs Care Ltd. Supports dementia, older people and mental health.

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Oak House

Run by Oak House (Exeter) Ltd

56 St. Leonards Road, Exeter, EX2 4LS
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 26 residents in Exeter, run by Oak House (Exeter) Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and physical disabilities.

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Escan Manor

Run by Simply Care Group UK Ltd

Weirfield Road, Exeter, EX2 4DN
Not yet ratedCQC · Mar 2026
  • Nursing
  • 72 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential, dementia and nursing care are available at Escan Manor, alongside respite and palliative support for older people and younger adults in Exeter. The service covers both longer-term care and temporary stays.

The home supports changing needs with nursing care, daily living assistance and end-of-life support. Respite care provides a temporary setting for someone needing additional support, while palliative care focuses on comfort.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Exeter?

14 mental health care homes in Exeter are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which mental health care homes in Exeter are rated Outstanding?

Lucerne House.

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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