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Furzeham Lodge Care Home
Care home in Brixham, Torbay
Furzeham Lodge Care Home
Care home in Brixham, Torbay
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
Furzeham Lodge Care Home is registered for 22 beds and is located in Brixham, Torbay, Devon. The home has provided care for many years. Its approach centres on treating each resident with dignity and respect, helping people keep as much control over their own lives as possible, and encouraging rather than imposing. Safeguarding people from abuse is described as a particular priority.
Each resident has an individual plan of care, built around their needs and preferences, which gives them choice over aspects of their daily routine. Family and friends are welcome to visit regularly. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led questions. The report was published in 2020.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Fire station about 650 m away
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
12 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 Torbay council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,129 |
| 2025 | £1,163 |
What Torbay council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Furzeham Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 6.1 miles away. The local GP practice is COMPASS HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRES, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Brixham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Brixham Does Care
Brixham Does Care is a registered befriending charity founded in 1978, which attempts combat loneliness & isolation. We offer support to people of all ages & client groups in Brixham & surrounding…
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…
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…
Totnes and Rural Community Transport
Providing accessible community transport for Totnes and its surrounding villages, through scheduled bus routes, regular travel club excursions, and hire to community groups. We aim to make our…
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,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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