Beacon House
Residential care home in Dartmouth, Devon
Operated by Thurlestone Court
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Beacon House is a care home in Dartmouth, Devon, offering residential and dementia care for up to 34 registered beds across four floors. Lift access and stair lifts connect the floors, and many bedrooms have views over the River Dart and the surrounding countryside. The home runs regular group activities and organises outings to local places using its minibus. Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, based on a report published in 2019, with Good grades for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 July 2019 · Last inspected 22 May 2019
Inspectors found that people at this residential home for older people, some living with dementia or frailty, reported feeling happy and safe, and relatives expressed confidence in how it is run. Care was described as personalised and respectful, with staff trained, medicines managed safely, and a regular programme of quality audits in place. The home was rated good, the same as at its previous inspection.
- People and relatives reported feeling happy, safe and well looked after
- Staff were described as kind, respectful of privacy and dignity, and aware of individual preferences
- Medicines were managed and given safely by trained, assessed staff
- The home was clean, well maintained and had adequate protective equipment to limit infection
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 400 m away
- Fire station about 350 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
32 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Beacon House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 9.1 miles away. The local GP practice is DARTMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dartmouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Totnes U3a
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Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
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Part of Thurlestone Court
Beacon House is one of 3 homes run by Thurlestone Court on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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