Dene Court Care Home
Care home in Exeter, 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Dene Court Care Home is a 28-bed care home in Exeter, Devon. It is registered to provide nursing care and personal care to older adults. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 October 2022 · Last inspected 9 August 2022
Inspectors rated this residential and nursing care home for up to 28 people, many living with dementia, as good at its inspection in August 2022. Feedback from people, relatives and outside professionals praised staff kindness and a person-centred approach, though many staff were newly recruited and still completing induction and training. Activities, communication support and partnership working with external professionals were all noted positively.
- People said they felt safe, and safe recruitment and safeguarding processes were in place
- Medicines were managed safely and in the way prescribed
- Staff were described as competent and skilled, meeting people's health and nutritional needs
- A busy activities programme was in place and was having a positive effect on physical and mental health
- Staff did not always treat people with consistent dignity and respect at mealtimes and during personal care, which the provider addressed during the inspection with further training planned
- Care plans did not always reflect people's current risks and needs, as staff floor work was delayed by staffing difficulties
- Some improvements to infection prevention were needed, which were made before the inspection ended
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.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (March 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
Dene Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 0.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WONFORD GREEN SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Exeter
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Exeter Community Transport Association
Provision of transport services to disabled persons including Ring & Ride service, hire of wheelchairs and mobility equipment.
Age UK Exeter
To promote the well-being of all older people in Exeter and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
Age UK Devon
Age UK Devon's mission is to improve the lives of older people in Devon through delivering services that: * Increase independence*Tackle loneliness & isolation*Improve health & wellbeing*Make the…
Friends of Heavitree Health Centre
Provide transport to medical appointments.Provide transport and assistance with shopping.Provide transport and assistance to lunch clubs.Social drop in club for carers and ex carers.Carers support…
Exminster Pensioners Club
The object of the club shall be to promote the welfare of the aged and retired. Monthly meetings, outings, annual holiday and Christmas dinner. Meet at the Victory Hall, Exminster on the first…
Age Concern Crediton
Age Concern Crediton is an independently registered charity responsible for raising its own funds. Our mission is to promote the well-being of 50+ people in Crediton & district & help make later…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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