Coombes Wood House
Care home in Newton Abbot, Devon
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- 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
Coombes Wood House is a 39-bed care home in Newton Abbot, Devon, providing 24-hour care for people aged over 65 with a range of needs. The home specialises in support for people living with dementia and confusion, and also cares for residents with frailty, physical disability, continence needs, and mental health concerns including depression and anxiety.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2022). Coombes Wood House operates with a commitment to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all residents.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 June 2022 · Last inspected 19 May 2022
Inspectors found that people were content with their care, and relatives spoke well of the support staff provide. Staff receive regular training, supervision and appraisal, and they spoke warmly about working at the home, especially the managers. People were offered a range of activities and helped to keep up their relationships and interests.
- Risks to people were assessed and monitored, and medicines were managed safely.
- People received effective help with eating and drinking, and staff worked well with outside professionals, who praised outcomes for people with complex needs.
- Care was tailored to each person's assessed needs and preferences.
- Staff morale and the leadership of the registered and deputy managers were praised, and governance systems were judged to be well run.
- Systems for monitoring individual activities, repositioning, and food and fluid intake needed to be strengthened, although a stronger system was put in place during the inspection.
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 March 2026
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
160 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 | — |
- 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 |
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Local health safety net
Coombes Wood 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, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newton Abbot
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
Age UK Torbay
The mission of the charity is to promote the well being of all older people and help make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.To achieve this in Torbay we undertake the following:Provide…
Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
The promotion of the efficient and effective use of resources for charitable purposes among the network of Memory Cafes in Devon for the public benefit by acting as an umbrella organisation for…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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