Care home
Bishopsteignton House
Care home in Teignmouth, Devon
Bishopsteignton House
Care home in Teignmouth, Devon
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.
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About
Bishopsteignton House is a care home in Teignmouth, Devon, providing accommodation and care for 27 residents. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good grades across all five key-question areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 7 July 2022 · Last inspected 31 May 2022
Inspectors rated this first-time-registered home good overall, saying the management team recruited new staff despite national shortages and created a supportive, team-based atmosphere. Staff were described as kind and attentive, though people said they would like more time for conversation, and training and recruitment checks were judged adequate. Residents and visitors commented on cleanliness, a well-kept environment, personalised care plans and a varied menu with choices.
- Management team recruited new staff despite national shortages, and new staff reported a supportive environment and good teamwork
- Staff were caring, kind and attentive, and visitors and residents praised them
- Well-trained, competent staff and a comprehensive training programme
- Clean, well-maintained premises, with infection control practice followed and a varied menu with choices
- Some aspects of how medicines were managed needed improvement, although people generally received them as prescribed
- People said staff are busy and would like more time to sit and talk with them
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
105 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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
Bishopsteignton House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 4.8 miles away. The local GP practice is KINGSTEIGNTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Teignmouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
East Teignbridge Community Transport Association
Provision of transport for elderly, disabled and people with special needs and community groups
Kingscare League of Friends
KingsCare League of Friends is a Devon-based Charity, closely attached to Kingsteignton Medical Practice. With enormous help from dedicated volunteers, we deliver Patient Transport, Dementia &…
Kerswella Care
Memory Cafes held monthly in Kingskerswell & Ipplepen, the monthly Lunch Club & twice monthly coffee mornings , monthly afternoon social/games group, running of the weekly community cafe,…
Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon
To relieve the needs of persons living with dementia and their carers by providing support, information and advice and by educating about or raising public awareness of dementia and how people…
Newton Abbot Community Transport Association
Community TransportRing and RideShopmobilityCommunity Equipment PrescriptionsCar Service for Medical and Social Appointments
Riverside Surgery Befrienders
The provision of transport services (to and from Riverside Surgery, local hospitals, dentists, etc) for patients registered with Riverside Surgery in Bovey Tracey, Devon, particularly those who…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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