Croft Lodge
Care home in Teignmouth, Devon
Operated by Teignmouth Care
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
Croft Lodge is a 24-bed residential care home in Teignmouth, Devon, operated by Centrum Care Homes. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home provides personal and social care to residents, supporting them as individuals with tailored care and support that meets their needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 August 2022 · Last inspected 14 July 2022
Inspectors found that people at Croft Lodge received safe care and felt secure living there. Staff knew people well and built kind, caring relationships, and the home was described as welcoming and homely, with a refurbishment under way. Inspectors also reported that people had good meals, support with healthcare, and a leadership team that people, relatives and staff spoke highly of.
- Risks to people were assessed and managed well, and care plans reflected current needs.
- Medicines were well managed, and staff were trained and checked to give them safely, even during local pharmacy shortages.
- Staff were safely recruited, received induction and ongoing training, and infection control measures were followed with enough protective equipment.
- People were supported to eat and drink well, with a strong focus on making mealtimes enjoyable, and to access healthcare.
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
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 850 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
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 |
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Local health safety net
Croft Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 5.6 miles away. The local GP practice is CHANNEL VIEW MEDICAL GROUP, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Teignmouth
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Newton Abbot Community Transport Association
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Riverside Surgery Befrienders
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Part of Teignmouth Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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